Everything you need to know ahead of Washington's primary election
By now you should have received your ballot in the mail. Washington’s primary election is less than a week away.
Local Politics
Idaho lawmakers seek options for calling special sessions
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho lawmakers concerned that Republican Gov. Brad Little has too much power following his emergency declaration because of the coronavirus pandemic want a way to reconvene after the regular legislative session has ended. Draft legislation pitched…
Ballots for Washington's Aug. 4 primary election are on the way
Ballots for the upcoming primary election will be in the hands of Washington voters in a matter of days.
Moscow City Council extends mask mandate to beginning of August
The Moscow City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to extend the city's mask mandate through the beginning of August.
Members of Spokane's City Council respond to Mayor Woodward's 'mosquito' alarm veto
Some members of Spokane's City Council have expressed frustration with Mayor Nadine Woodward's veto of an ordinance concerning the use of "mosquito" alarms.
Idaho files emergency motion in ballot initiative lawsuit
Protesters gather ahead of City Council's vote on Spokane Police Guild contract
A group of people opposing the proposed Police Guild contract will protest outside of Spokane City Hall Monday afternoon.
Idaho may hold traditional elections despite coronavirus
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials say Idaho residents may vote in person during elections in August and November despite the continuing spread of the coronavirus. The Idaho Statesman reports Chief Deputy Secretary of State Chad Houck said Idaho plans to…
Two Spokane men to serve on state task force to address policing, racial justice
Two Spokane men have been selected to serve on a statewide task force to address issues of policing and racial justice.
Washington bill proposes making Juneteenth a state holiday
A bill put forward by several members of Washington State's House of Representatives earlier this year proposes making Juneteenth a state holiday.
Governor makes appointment to fill N. Idaho House seat
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Idaho Gov. Brad Little has appointed Aaron von Ehlinger to immediately fill a northern Idaho House seat until November's general election. The Republican governor made the appointment Wednesday, one day after von Ehlinger won the Republican…
Bob Norris to advance as Republican candidate for Kootenai Co. Sheriff
Bob Norris will advance to the November general election as the GOP candidate for Kootenai County sheriff.
Idaho's first mail-in primary moves ahead amid coronavirus
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Idaho is holding an entirely mail-in primary for the first time as the state works to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Ballots must be requested by Tuesday and returned by 8 p.m. June 2,…
Rep. Matt Shea will not appear on November election ballot
Spokane Valley Rep. Matt Shea did not meet the filing deadline on Friday to seek reelection. As it stands, he will not appear on the ballot, Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton says.
'He should listen to leaders on the ground': McMorris Rodgers calls on Inslee to reopen Spokane County
Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers has called on Governor Jay Inslee to reopen Spokane County.
Gov. Little appeals transgender inmate's sex-reassignment surgery ruling to Supreme Court
An August 2019 Ninth Circuit Court ruling stated that the state of Idaho had to pay for the surgery.
Attorney General Ferguson files lawsuit against gold mining companies
The lawsuit, for violating the Clean Water Act, was filed against Crown Resources and Kinross Gold.
Washington Senate forms bipartisan committee to address state economic recovery
The Washington State Senate has formed a bipartisan committee to address the state's economic recovery as it slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Little announces $300 million in cash grants will be given to Idaho small businesses
As Stage 1 of reopening the Idaho economy commences, Gov. Little will give cash grants to 30,000 small businesses.
'This isn't about politics': Gov. Inslee defends stay-home order amid Olympia protests
Washington Governor Jay Inslee responded to hundreds of protestors who gathered in Olympia on Sunday, eager to lift the state’s stay-at-home order.
'Illegal and dangerous': Inslee reacts to Trump's calls to 'liberate' some states
Governor Jay Inslee has called President Donald Trump's comments on "liberating" parts of the country "illegal and dangerous."
Sheriff Knezovich slams Rep. Shea over COVID comments: 'He's brought nothing to this table'
Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich slammed Representative Matt Shea over his calls to protest the state government and its COVID-19 response.
Lance Gurel announces he will run for state rep in 4th legislative district
Spokane Valley resident Lance Gurel announced Friday that he will run for state representative in the 4th legislative district.
