'Stop the steal' protest planned

COLFAX — The nationwide “Stop the Steal” protest will hit close to home Wednesday afternoon.

Local Republicans are planning to rally from noon to 4 p.m. at the Codger Pole on Main Street to oppose approval of the Electoral College vote in Congress.

The protest coincides with similar events taking place across the region and in Washington, D.C.

Former state Rep. Matt Shea, R-Spokane Valley, will be leading the protest that takes place simultaneously on the steps of the Spokane Valley Courthouse, 1116 W. Broadway Ave.

Meanwhile in Washington, D.C., Washington 5th Congressional District Rep. Cath...