Our Washington state Senators and Representatives are now proposing and debating bills. Land use, housing and transportation bills could have tangible effects on housing affordability or livability in Spokane County.

The Spokane City Council voted 5-2 Monday to symbolically commit the city to enforcing the statewide Keep Washington Working Act, which restricts local law enforcement from supporting the enforcement of federal immigration laws.

• FOCUS on one thing

• INTENTIONAL actions

• GATHER with others

• HOPE right where you are

• TRAIN others or learn

Republicans are working to wear people down. Don’t let them succeed. Yes, the fight ahead will bring challenges, but this is exactly why we’ve built coalitions here in Spokane County, and leaders and individuals are taking action.

Leaders like Governor Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown are already preparing to defend our values.

NewsGuard, which prizes its nonpartisan criteria, has become a prime target of the GOP’s battle against disinformation watchdogs.

For the new Washington State legislative session in Olympia, new legislators including Democrats Natasha Hill and Marcus Riccelli, speak about their plans.

Larry Ludwig , Elector for the 5th Congressional District, presents at the 2024 WA State Electoral College.

Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of State Steve Hobbs sign documents on Dec. 4, 2024