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PASCO - A prominent local attorney and community leader is headed to the November general election for Secretary of State. At the end of ballot counting in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election, Pete Serrano of Pasco led the three-candidate field. "I am incredibly honored by your support tonight," Serrano said after the initial tally. "Your vote has made it clear that public safety is a top priority for Washingtonians. I am deeply grateful to my team, our volunteers, and...
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE – In response to a funding shortfall, the Innovia Foundation has launched a matching gift challenge to help send 175 military youth from Fairchild Air Force Base to YMCA’s Camp Reed in August. The summer program, known as Camp WANGY (Washington National Guard Youth), has traditionally been funded by the Air National Guard. However, recent changes in federal spending policy have led to a shortage of funds, leaving many children of military families without the opportunity to attend this year. For man...
TOPPENISH — A local doctor and former gubernatorial candidate appears headed to the Nov. 5 general election in his bid to be the state's newest U.S. Senator. In the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election, unofficial results show Republican Dr. Raul Garcia trailing incumbent Democrat Maria Cantwell, 212,439 votes to 578,629, respectively. The two candidates top a field of more than 10 vying for the position. Only the Top 2 advance to the general election. Here are the initial results of the first night of ballot counting: Mel R...
OLYMPIA — In addition to gubernatorial and attorney general races, several other statewide executive offices were on the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election ballot. Here are other preliminary results, with ballot counting expected to continue over the next two weeks: Lieutenant Governor Patrick Harman 27,440 David Griffin 90,325 Bob Hagglund 163,861 Dan Matthews 220,912 Denny Heck 477,731 Secretary of State Marquez Tiggs 93,926 Dale Whitaker 364,132 Damon Townsend 45,760 Steve Hobbs 484,861 Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti 5...
* This story has been updated with current election results as of Aug. 8* COLFAX — Current incumbent 9th District Representative Joe Schmick is leading in the Primary Election with 18,761 votes statewide, 64.33%. In Whitman County Schmick has 4,363 votes out of 7,635 counted on Aug. 8. “I want to thank all the voters in the primary,” Schmick said, “I appreciate their support. I think there’s still work to be done, and when I’m talking to folks, people are worried about the economy, public safety and government overreach....
OLYMPIA - Given Washington's recent political history, it's no surprise that Democrat Bob Ferguson is leading all candidates in the gubernatorial race to replace outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee. But former King County deputy-turned-politician Dave Reichert's apparent second-place finish, may be a surprise. Earlier this year, the Republican Party rejected Reichert and instead endorsed Semi Bird of Richland for governor. In the initial count of ballots in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary...
SPOKANE – Spokane County Treasurer and Republican Congressional Candidate Michael Baumgartner, who led in Tuesday’s “top-two” primary, praised the electoral process and the candidates who participated. Baumgartner will advance to the November general election where he will face Democrat Carmela Conroy, based on the preliminary vote count. “I want to express my deep respect for all the candidates who ran in this primary, regardless of party affiliation,” Baumgartner said. “We saw candidates from diverse backgrounds and politic...
Adams County Commissioner District No. 1 David Lobe 223 Dan Blankenship 404 Commissioner District No. 2 Hank Rivard 48 Jay R. Weise 84 Ritzville Rural SE Precinct Officer Phil Peterson 25 John E. Faure 12 Lind Park and Recreation District No. 3 Proposition No. 1 Approved 66 Rejected 35 Ritzville Park and Recreation District No. 4 Proposition No. 1 Approved 214 Rejected 143 Cemetery District No. 1 Proposition No. 1 Approved 30 Rejected 8 Cemetery District No. 2 Proposition No. 1 Approved 253 Rejected 231 Franklin County Commis...
In the race for District 9 House Position 1, Joe Schmick has taken an early lead with 15,094 votes. Pam Kohlmeier follows with 6,708 votes, while Arianna Arends trails with 1,389 votes. These results reflect the initial count on the first night of vote tallying. Vote counting in Washington State involves a meticulous process primarily conducted through mail-in ballots. Pam Kohlmeier, the Democratic candidate, resides in Spokane, Washington. Joe Schmick, representing the...
SPOKANE COUNTY – On Tuesday, voters in Airway Heights and Cheney cast their ballots in favor of local propositions aimed at enhancing community services. In Cheney, Proposition 1, which focuses on the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Levy, garnered robust support. With 75.5% of voters approving the measure, the final count was 639 in favor and 205 opposed. This proposition is designed to ensure continued funding for emergency medical services, which are crucial for maintaining the high quality of healthcare and emergency r...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The Airway Heights City Council is considering Ordinance C-1032, which would repeal and replace Chapter 2.28 of the municipal code concerning public records. The topic was discussed at the July 15 city council meeting. Tanya Dashiell, assistant clerk treasurer for the city, and Mr. Daniel A. Gibbons, city attorney, presented the ordinance, highlighting the need to modernize the outdated code. The current regulations, created in 2001, last amended in 2007, are “significantly out of date,” according to Dashi...
WEST PLAINS — The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing 16-year-old girl, Lilly G. Hancock, who is considered a vulnerable juvenile. Lilly was reported missing by her family on July 25, a day after she was seen leaving their home on the West Plains, near I-90 and W. Aero Road, on July 24. Surveillance footage captured her departure, but she left without her medication, extra clothing, or personal items, raising concerns for her safety. Her family has expressed worry, notin...
SPOKANE COUNTY – Addyson Shafer, 13, died in a boating accident at Clear Lake on July 27. Sheriff's Office Dive Team members located and recovered the body of the teenage girl with assistance from Marine Enforcement after four and half hours looking for her body. The county Medical Examiner on Monday listed the death caused by accidental drowning. Addyson was a student at Horizon Middle School in the Spokane Valley. The school reached out to the public by saying, "Those who k...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Next month, voters in Airway Heights will have the chance to decide on a proposed levy lid lift that could significantly impact local policing efforts. The levy aims to address the challenges posed by the city’s rapid growth, but opinions are divided. The proposed increase of $1 per $1,000 in property value would help fund four new police officers and upgrade outdated equipment, including patrol cars. The city council approved the proposal for the Aug. 6 primary election, highlighting the need for enh...
MEDICAL LAKE – John and Martha Staples were interred with full military honors in a community service on Friday morning at the Washington State Veterans Memorial Cemetery. John Staples, the second Civil War veteran to be interred at this cemetery, and his wife, Martha, found their final resting place after a century. Brenda Reid, the Staples' great-granddaughter, attended the interment along with 20 other descendants. The committal service featured three members of the Sons o...
TYLER – A fire broke out last Friday afternoon southeast of Tyler, burning 252 acres and resulting in the loss of several homes, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Crews from the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Spokane County Fire Districts 3 and 10, and regional fire partners from Spokane and Lincoln counties responded to the fire, which threatened homes in Tyler and the surrounding areas. The fast-moving fire burned through timber and g...
SPOKANE — A brush fire near Highway 195 briefly closed the roadway in both directions Sunday evening, drawing a multi-agency response as firefighters battled the blaze. The Mullen Hill fire was first reported at 5:48 pm near the intersection of South Mullen Hill Road, prompting the response of Spokane County Fire Districts 3, 8, 9, and 10, the Spokane Fire Department, and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). A temporary closure of Highway 195 was necessary to allow fire crews to tackle the flames s...
Airway Heights AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Police Department responded to the following calls from July 21 – 26: July 21 Isabella E. Tankersley was arrested for domestic violence assault on the 1700 block of South Lawson St. July 22 Travis W. Ashby was arrested for domestic violence assault on the 1900 block of South Lawson St. Deshone M. Porter was arrested for criminal trespassing on the 1200 block of South Hayford Road. July 23 Allen R. Slater was arrested for violating a protection order South of Campbell St. July 24 Lee E. Bla...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) alert, arrested two suspects and recovered a stolen license plate on July 24. Deputies located the unoccupied vehicle, a white 2010 BMW sedan in a parking lot near W 12th Avenue and South Center Way. Upon further investigation, they found the stolen plate affixed tot he car. The vehicle’s VIN was checked and confirmed clear, with no reports of it being stolen. Shortly after locating the vehic...
CHENEY – Cheney Public Schools is set to implement new K-2 literacy and secondary math curricula for the upcoming school year, following detailed presentations and unanimous board approval at the July 17 school board meeting. The new resources aim to enhance instructional quality and support both students and teachers in achieving academic success. Director Annie Wolfley, who presented the K-2 literacy curriculum, emphasized the district’s focus on foundational skills and teacher support. “We’re really looking at phonics...
CHENEY – Public Works Director Todd Ableman presented an overview of the city’s water system, highlighting the distribution and status of its eight municipal wells and reservoirs during the council meeting on July 23. Ableman addressed current challenges, such as contamination issues at Well 5 and the need to maintain water pressure during high-demand periods, while emphasizing the city’s water conservation efforts and future plans to support Cheney’s growth. Presenting a map, Ableman explained the city’s eight municipal...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Airway Heights City Council approved a new two-year interlocal agreement Monday with the Cheney School District for the YES (Youth Education and Support) Officer program, marking a shift from the previous one-year contracts. Police Chief Brad Richmond presented the agreement, emphasizing the school district’s commitment to fully fund the officers’ salaries. “We are blessed to serve alongside the Cheney School District,” Richmond said. “Their support ensures that we can maintain a safe and positive en...
CHENEY — The Cheney School District is set to migrate to the Qmlativ system by July 2025, marking a significant upgrade in its data management capabilities. The district’s migration plan was detailed during the July 17 school board meeting by Kassidy Probert and Justin Minden, emphasizing the extensive preparations involved in the transition. Kassidy Probert outlined the timeline for the migration, which will see Cheney Schools moving to the new system alongside West Valley, East Valley, and Medical Lake school dis...
CHENEY – A global technology outage delayed or canceled over 3,000 flights worldwide, affecting Spokane international airport and businesses across the region. The outage caused by faulty update deployed by the Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike to computers running Microsoft Windows, left a wake of confusion and frustration for workers and travelers at the Spokane International Airport, Friday. Flight status boards at Spokane Airport have been changing all night and throughout the morning as airlines work to get people to t...
CHENEY — Cheney Public Schools is gearing up for another bond campaign set for November, with Superintendent Ben Ferney and Finance Director Jamie Reed outlining their strategies and challenges at the July 17 school board meeting. Zachary Zorrozua and Heather Schlake also unanimously approved to write the pro position and against position, respectively. Superintendent Ferney emphasized the importance of the bond, describing it as a crucial step for the district’s future. “We need this, this is a big one in November,” Ferney...
