Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
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Whitman District Court Judge Pos. 1 John Hart – 98.54% Write-in – 1.46% Public Hospital District 1 Prop. 1 Bonds for hospital facilities and equipment Yes – 73.57% No – 26.43% Colton Prop. 1 Levy Operations, Improvement of Streets & Water/Sewer System Yes – 76.85% No – 23.15% Endicott Prop. 1 Fire & EMT Protection Levy Yes – 77.19% No – 22.81% Endicott Prop. 2 Street Work & Maintenance Levy Yes – 75% No – 25% Endicott Prop. 3 Park Maintenance Levy Yes – 57.14 No – 42.86% Palouse Prop. 1 Street Improvements and Oiling Levy Yes – 70.85% No ...
COLFAX — A rematch for a county commissioner seat is looking much like the first go-round. Preliminary results in the Nov. 8 general election show incumbent Michael Largent, a Republican, taking the lead over challenger John-Mark Mahnkey, a Democrat. When contacted after the first count, Largent was positive about how the results are looking, so far. “It appears to be a mirror image of the primary,” he said, “At this stage of the game, it’s too early to call it one way or another. It looks positive, so far.” Opponent Mahnkey agrees it’s too ea...
SPOKANE – Incumbent Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers was easily out-distancing her challenger Tuesday night, Nov. 8, in her 5th Congressional District re-election bid. At the end of the first night of counting in the general election, McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, had amassed 107,971 votes (58.94%). She led every county in the district. Meanwhile, Democratic challenger Natasha Hill of Spokane was a distant second with 74,839 votes (40.85%). The two are vying to be the representative of W... Full story
RITZVILLE — After the initial count for Adams County Commissioner District No. 3, incumbent Terry Thompson holds a lead in the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election. The unofficial, preliminary total shows Thompson received 953 votes, (51.93%) at the end of the first day of counting. “I appreciate the support I’ve received throughout Adams County, and not just in the panhandle,” he said. Challenger Miguel A. “Mike” Garza trailed with 858 votes (46.76%). “I’d like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for the opportunity to be involved in thi... Full story
SUNNYSIDE – Despite being censured by most Republican committees in the 4th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Dan Newhouse appears headed toward re-election. Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, had a commanding lead over Democratic challenger Doug White after the first round of counting in the Nov. 8 general elections. Newhouse is one 10 Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump following the Jan. 6 Capitol protest. As a result of his failure to support the president, Republican central...
RITZVILLE - It's looking like there won't be a new sheriff in Adams County, at least not in the near future. At the end of the first day of counting in the Nov. 8 general election, incumbent Dale J. Wagner of Othello was leading challenger Matthew Carlson of Ritzville. In the early tally, Wagner had 1,091 votes (56.24%); Carlson received 832 votes (42.89%). "I'm happy with the results, thus far," Wagner said. "I just want to get back to the business of the Sheriff's Office." On election night,... Full story
PASCO – Local farm girl turned political newcomer Tiffany Smiley securely has all 20 of Eastern Washington's counties in her corner. In fact, she had the lead in 27 of the state's 39 counties in the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election. Yet, she was still losing to career politician Patty Murray, D-Shoreline. Smiley, a Pasco Republican, trailed Murray after the first night of counting in the general election. Murray had 980,199 votes (56.92%); Smiley had 738,618 votes (42.89%). Smiley was unable t...
