News & Views
Bruce Springsteen throwing his support behind Harris and Walz
Bruce Springsteen explains his belief in America, and why “Donald Trump is the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime…On the other hand, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are committed to a vision of this country that respects and includes everyone…That’s the vision of America I’ve been consistently writing about for 55 years.”
State Senate, LD4: Leonard Christian vs. Miguel Valencia
Aaron Hedge * Range Media - October 23, 2024
Public safety is top of mind in Spokane Valley … One candidate sees that issue as being much bigger than cops and includes healthcare, childcare and food security.
Candidate conversation: Steven McCray II for LD6
Steven McCray responds on helping small business, addressing issues with homeless individuals, and making housing affordable.
Initiative 2117: Cap-and-Trade ballot measure could kill WA’s first try at getting carbon neutral
Ellen Sellers • Range Media September 26, 2024
Washington’s current cap-and-trade program isn’t perfect, but if Initiative 2117 passes, not only would the current program die, the state would be prohibited from trying anything similar in the future.
Mujeres in Action releases Spanish-language voter pamphlets
A local nonprofit has released a translated voter pamphlet in Spanish to increase voter involvement and are distributing copies to nonprofits and schools the Spokane area.
Candidate Conversations: Ted Cummings for LD4
Ted Cummings, a Democrat running to represent Washington's 4th Legislative District, sits down with Spokesman-Review reporter Nick Gibson to discuss the housing crisis, public safety, education and his concerns about his opponent Rob Chase.
Spokane Candidates Climate Change Forum
What do local candidates for office think about climate change? How will it affect your vote in November? To aid citizens in their democratic deliberations, Gonzaga’s Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment hosted a candidate forum.
Conservative with fringe views, Democrat with union background face off in race for state Legislature
Nick Gibson • Spokesman-Review - October 2, 2024
Democrat Ted Cummings and Republican Rob Chase, candidates for running for Washington’s 4th Legislative District. differ greatly on their views and their stated priorities for legislation.
Defending the Heartland: Carmela Conroy’s Battle for the Soul of Eastern Washington
CONNOR WING - Sept. 24, 2024
Growing up in Eastern Washington, I was shaped by a unique set of values I call “Washington Cowboy Values.” ... For me, a Washington Cowboy values independence, community, hard work, stewardship, and fairness. ... Carmela’s roots run just as deep as mine in this land. She is a true Eastern Washington Cowgirl and has the values to prove it.