Election

There were a number of ballot measures throughout the State for last month's general election. Few had as many, or more, people paying closer attention than Proposition 1 in the City of Spokane.

Have you wondered how the legislative process works in Olympia? Are you curious as to how a bill comes into law, from the idea phase, all the way to the Governor's signature? You'll have the opportunity to learn that at more at the Richland Public Library.

For the last 15 years on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners there has been one constant...Brad Peck. Peck has served District 1, which is the majority of the City of Pasco on the Board since January of 2009 (elected 2008).

Some races are still too close to call

Each race includes general information about the measure/candidate

The Benton County Auditor's Office announced the date they will be mailing ballots for the coming November election. State law requires a minimum window of 18 days for registered voters to fill out and return their ballots

Who gets a share of Benton County's public safety tax revenues?

Lightner was appointed to the board's position #3, the seat Semi Bird occupied before his ouster.

Educational Services District (ESD) 123 is tasked with finding the candidate most deserving to fill the seat Semi Bird once held before his recall at the hands of the voting majority.

Some in attendance stood in support of Byrd as she exited board room. Many remain seated.