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Aug. 6, 2024

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Washington US House candidate voices opposition to Muslims serving in Congress

A Republican congressional candidate in Washington says he doesn’t believe “devout” Muslim Americans should serve in Congress but insists he will work with those there now if elected.

French, Marshall clash on housing, homelessness and cooperation at KSPS hosted debate

Three weeks before voters determine who wins a seat on the Spokane County Commission, the candidates took another chance to argue why it should be them to represent the southwestern part of the county.

Rep. Marcus Riccelli faces Republican Jim Wilson in KSPS debate

Longtime Spokane Rep. Marcus Riccelli is hoping to make the jump to the state Senate, while newcomer Jim Wilson is hoping to put Olympia in a new direction.

Campaign for state Senate graffitis political slogan on downtown Spokane sidewalks, Riverfront Park

Republican candidate for state Senate Jim Wilson literally made his mark on Downtown Spokane.

Natasha Hill, Tony Kiepe debate public safety, housing in KSPS debate

Republican Tony Kiepe promised to work in a bipartisan manner and Democrat Natasha Hill said she will bring the voice of “lived experience” to Olympia in a debate taped Monday afternoon at KSPS.

How Michael Baumgartner became the frontrunner to be Eastern Washington’s next Congressman

The political career of Michael Baumgartner may have begun with an email newsletter.

Tested by conflict and diplomacy, Carmela Conroy says she is ready for Congress

Carmela Conroy needed to put an end to the trash fire.

Here are takeaways from debate over Initiative 2117, which would repeal Washington’s climate law

On Thursday, the initiative sponsor and the author of the state’s climate law shared a debate stage at Seattle University to discuss the contentious ballot measure. Moderated by journalist Joni Balter and university senior Sophia Hampton, the debate lasted one hour.

Candidate Conversations: County Commissioner Al French

Spokane County Commissioner Al French talks with Spokesman-Review local government reporter Nick Gibson about his re-election campaign. (French’s opponent in the race, Molly Marshall, declined to participate in Candidate Conversations.)

Candidate Conversations: Rob Chase, candidate for 4th district representative

Spokesman-Review reporter Nick Gibson and 4th legislative district candidate Rob Chase, who previously served in the Legislature and as Spokane County Treasurer from 2010 to 2018, join the Candidate Conversations podcast to talk about Chase’s goals and the challenges presented against his beliefs. (This video contains Chase’s opinions about the use of ivermectin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has stressed that clinical trials “do not demonstrate that ivermectin is effective against COVID 19 in humans.” Further, the FDA says using ivermectin to treat COVID can be harmful and that it has received reports of patients who needed hospitalization “after self-medicating with ivermectin intended for animals.”)

Conservative group behind statewide initiatives issued hefty fine for violating campaign finance law

Washington’s campaign finance law enforcement agency has handed a $20,000 fine to the conservative organization behind the slate of initiatives appearing on the ballot this November.

Michael Baumgartner and Carmela Conroy: who will fill the seat being vacated for Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers?

Either Republican Michael Baumgartner or Democrat Carmela Conroy will be a fresh face in the House of Representatives next year, as, for the first time in 20 years, Eastern Washington voters will not be asked whether they want to be represented in Congress by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers.

Michael Baumgartner and Carmela Conroy trade barbs on economy in Congressional debate

Economic woes were front and center as Michael Baumgartner and Carmela Conroy debated Tuesday night in their bid to represent Eastern Washington in Congress.

Sen. Cantwell, opponent Raul Garcia talk opioid epidemic, housing, abortion and more in unusually civil debate

The first debate between Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Dr Raul Garcia elicited civil disagreements and a fair amount of agreement for what may be expected in modern polarized politics.

Ballots are being sent out to Spokane County voters early this year. Here’s why, along with info about the upcoming general elections

The ballots for the upcoming Nov. 5 general election will either enter the mailstream Wednesday or Thursday, Spokane County Auditor Vicki Dalton said in a phone interview. Voters should expect to see ballots arrive in their mailboxes between Tuesday and Thursday next week.

U.S. Senate debate: Cantwell and Garcia; U.S. House debate: Baumgartner and Conroy

Sen. Maria Cantwell and Dr Raul Garcia debate in a forum sponsored by The Spokesman-Review in partnership with KSPS, Gonzaga University, The Black Lens and the Washington Debate Coalition. After that (arround the 2-hour-22-minute mark), candidates for Washington’s 5th Congressional District, Michael Baumgartner and Carmela Conroy, take the stage.

Orchard Prairie seeks bond to replace 1970s-era building while maintaining oldest school in use in Washington

They do things a little differently on the prairie.

Statewide initiatives on fall ballot has attracted millions in spending. Here are the top donors

When Washington voters go to the polls this November, they will make their voices heard on four ballot initiatives. Millions of dollars have poured in for and against these measures regarding state taxation and climate policy.