Packed In: Low-income housing waitlists at 3 years despite millions in federal aid
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Currently, the waitlist for low-income housing in Spokane County is three years. It's partially due to the pandemic, but also…
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Councilmember Bingle files complaint against Continuum of Care Board Chair
Spokane City Councilmember Jonathan Bingle filed a formal ethics complaint against Continuum of Care Board Chair Ben Stuckart for delaying the process of selecting a provider for the city's new shelter.
Spokane City Council approves amended sales tax to pay for affordable housing projects
The Spokane City Council approved a sales tax that will go toward housing projects to help veterans, those who are disabled and people living with low income.
WA State Board of Health approves investigation against SRHD admin Amelia Clark
The Washington State Board of Health unanimously approved a preliminary investigation against Spokane Regional Health District administrative officer Amelia Clark following Dr. Lutz's dismissal on Thursday.
Former Spokane City Council President requests DOH launch investigation into administrative officer
Former City Council President Ben Stuckart has requested an investigation be launched into the initial handling of Dr. Bob Lutz's termination by the Spokane Regional Health District's administrative officer.
'It's about people who want change': Nadine Woodward to be Spokane's next mayor
Voters in the city of Spokane elected Nadine Woodward as their new mayor on Tuesday.
Where to find ballot drop boxes in Spokane County
Election Day is here, but Spokane County is only expected to face an average voter turnout.
Election night underway, Woodward kicks off watch party
It's election night here in the Inland Northwest and across the country.
Ben Stuckart emphasizes past City Council experience for mayoral race
Ben Stuckart is a name you likely recognize from his past several years serving as Spokane City Council President - it's that experience he is banking on in the mayoral race.
Swing spots will be key in Spokane's mayoral race
Spokane's mayoral race is nearly over, but it's actually followed the trend of many presidential campaigns. Just like swing states determine those elections, swing spots will determine the mayoral election in Spokane.
Complaint filed over 'Citizens for Liberty and Labor' PAC ads
A complaint filed with the Washington Public Disclosure Commission alleges a political action committee supporting mayoral candidate Ben Stuckart's campaign failed to disclose their top three PAC donors and has been doing so with
Catholic Charities pushes widespread ad campaign for homelessness
Catholic Charities is making its voice heard ahead of next week's election in Spokane.
Since Thursday, PACs have put more than $181K into Spokane's mayoral, city council president races
In just under two weeks, Spokane will elect a new mayor and a new city council president.
Spokane Good Government Alliance spends $50k against Ben Stuckart
The Spokane County general election is just two weeks away, and third-party donors continue to make an impact on the mayoral race.
Mayoral candidates make their final appeals as election night looms
In their last few weeks on the campaign trail, mayoral candidates Ben Stuckart and Nadine Woodward are making their final appeals to Spokane voters.
Spokane mayoral candidates debate union support
"Bought and paid for" has become a common phrase in Spokane's race for mayor, but now it's union support that had one side calling out the other.In a televised debate Tuesday night, Nadine Woodward used some of…
Third-party ads and contributions intensify in the mayoral race
Spokane’s elections are less than three weeks away, and campaign ads have ramped up in both intensity and frequency as election night inches ever closer.
Woodward declines invitation to Spokane Alliance candidate forum
With the November general election less than a month away, the Spokane Alliance hosted a forum with local candidates on Thursday.
'Citizens for Liberty and Labor' PAC puts down $131K against Woodward campaign
Another third-party donation has hit Spokane's mayoral race – this time, against Nadine Woodward.
House of Charity temporarily expanding services due to weather conditions
The House of Charity will temporarily expand its overflow sleeping program and extend its day services due to emergency weather conditions. The move comes at the request of Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart.
Mayoral candidates argue clean energy
Climate change has started a new war of words between Spokane's two mayoral candidates.
Stuckart calls out Woodward for absence at climate change forum
Environmental advocates at Gonzaga University invited local political candidates to participate in a climate change forum on Wednesday, but only two candidates showed up.
Spokane mayoral candidates talk climate change, economic development in forum
The Spokane general election is just over a month away, and ballots are going out in three weeks – that makes the Spokane Candidate Forum on Tuesday that much more important.
Spokane City Council enters agreement with Salvation Army for proposed new homeless shelter
The Spokane City Council has named the Salvation Army as the operator of a proposed new homeless shelter and possible warming centers. However, a physical location for the shelter has not yet been determined.
