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It is disgusting that Senator Murray and Senate Democrats CHOSE to let SNAP benefits run out today … by voting NO more than a DOZEN times to reopen the government.
It is disgusting that Republicans CHOSE to let SNAP benefits run out today–letting millions of kids and families go hungry for political leverage. The courts have made it clear that USDA must fund SNAP for November.
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Acting #Spokane Democratic Chair, and City Councilmember Zack Zappone’s campaign manager, arrested and charged with DUI — Zappone comments it’s a “personal legal matter”: spokesman.com/stories/2025/o… @BrandiKruse @thehoffather @choeshow @MADDNational
Spokane’s top cop claims order to not cooperate with FBI following June protest targeting ICE office wasn’t “politicized policing.” 🤔 thecentersquare.com/washingt… @AGPamBondi @choeshow
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As #Spokane grapples with double digit budget deficit, a major tax generating business moves out of downtown following *93 calls* to
Police for assistance and *$100k* in vandalism. Progressive councilmember blames … Trump’s tariff policy 🤦♂️ spokesman.com/stories/2025/o… @choeshow
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Now imagine local small business owners who have been dealing with this for years! #spokane @TJMartinell1 @choeshow @BrandiKruse @jasonrantz
I'm a bit annoyed that I'm writing this, but here goes.
In the last month, we've had 10 wire thefts in Spokane County alone, resulting in damage that will cost us more than $125K. Not sure if ya'll needed to know this, but now you do. And it's a real problem. Carry on.
ALT Open utility access hatch with exposed wires next to a road with parked trucks.
ALT Two open utility boxes on a gravel surface beside a concrete sidewalk, with exposed wires inside.
ALT Cut pipe with exposed cables extending under a concrete structure.
ALT Open manhole with exposed cables and debris on a gravel surface.
Conservative activist appears to be repeatedly assaulted by unhinged supporters of a local Democratic candidate in #Spokane, after asking questions at a public press conference. Reportedly this took place at the County Campus, presumably a free speech zone. @thecentersquare
VIDEO: At a rally for Molly Marshall for Spokane County Commissioner outside the courthouse, conservative activist John Estey was ushered away by Marshall supporters after repeatedly interrupting her speech.
Estey is a former Cathy McMorris Rodgers aide.
@KHQLocalNews
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#WA05 @VoteBaumgartner Congressional Candidate appears to take the early fundraising lead. The crowded field was reportedly on stage for the first time together yesterday at the #Spokane County R Convention.
Wow! We just reached $110k in campaign donations in less than a week. Money isn’t everything, but it sure helps get the word out. Thank you and I promise you NO ONE will out work this campaign! Keep it coming !VoteBaumgartner.com 🇺🇸
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View from the Lilac City: Downtown Spokane’s office building vacancy rate continues to climb spokesman.com/stories/2024/f…
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OUT OF TOWN BROWN? During a major winter weather event w/ sub-zero temps and treacherous roads, newly elected #Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown wasn’t in town. Barely a few weeks into her term, Brown was in the other Washington. spokesman.com/stories/2024/j…
Earlier this week I met w/ @PattyMurray & @SenatorCantwell to advocate for #Spokane priorities: the Latah Valley Bridge, affordable housing & behavioral health funding.
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Several WA Mayors have faced biting criticism for botched snow responses—especially when it comes to plowing (or lack thereof). See: Greg Nickels and Mary Verner. Brown’s first major test hasn’t yet attracted much local media notice. @MelissaKXLY4 @emry_dinman @sanford_nate
Yates brought in an ardently “Defund the Police” group from NYC to #Spokane in her previous role. No surprise she’s Brown’s pick for the role. Brown was Yates’ single largest campaign contributor in a failed ‘22 bid for County office. xitter.cf/verainstitute/status/1… @TCSWashington
Two public safety appointments I intend to make as #Spokane Mayor: Interim Police Chief and Assistant City Administrator. krem.com/article/news/local/…
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And what’s he saying about the atmospheric river and Seattle-area overflows now likely dumping thousands of gallons of raw sewage into Puget Sound?
Salmon populations are declining statewide and @govinslee claims Washington has the "best salmon recovery strategy in the nation"?! Here are the facts.
1) The governor brags about removing barriers to salmon habitat. This was not his choice but was ordered by a federal judge. In fact, WA is behind schedule in removing them.
2) The governor's own Salmon Recovery Office notes, "No salmon species have been removed from the federal Endangered Species Act list in Washington and most of the species on the list are in crisis or not keeping pace with recovery goals" over the past decade.
3) The most recent assessment of Washington salmon by NOAA Fisheries found that between 2004 and 2019, there were actual declines in 16 of the 22 Chinook populations.
4) Washington missed the 2020 Chinook recovery targets set by the Puget Sound Partnership - a state agency controlled by Gov. Inslee.
5) He highlights spending on salmon recovery (something I support) but doesn't mention that the budget actually cut science-based recovery grants in favor of funding to satisfy political special interests.
Once again, the governor hopes people ignore his environmental failures and focus on political games.
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WILL NEWLY ELECTED LEADERSHIP IN SPOKANE BE OVERSHADOWED BY ETHICS ISSUES?
The Public Disclosure Commission coded an enforcement matter involving newly elected Council President Betsy Wilkerson, finding she should have avoided using @SpokaneCity resources to aid her campaign.
Wilkerson received a written warning from the Commission:
pdc.wa.gov/rules-enforcement…
She and other progressive Council Members and staff may soon face City Ethics hearings as well, relating to similar claims during last year’s redistricting process:
my.spokanecity.org/bcc/commi…
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Our Views: Inslee’s negligence at Green Hill a breach of public trust
chronline.com/stories/our-vi… #waleg
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The #Spokane Police Department exodus begins!
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BREAKING: Radical anti-Israel protesters disrupt and take over #Spokane City Council meeting. Previously, Council unanimously passed a pro-Israel resolution. Many of the protesters are aligned w/ Lisa Brown & her lefty Council slate. @thehoffather @jasonrantz @choeshow
If @amcauce and @GovInslee don’t address this, should #waleg consider defunding? @jasonrantz @thehoffather
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Why is @KHQLocalNews supporting an explicitly “Abolish the Police” organization and its get out the vote campaign? Do better @nboling
“(I’m trying to) attract younger people, (people) of color, people from our community to step up and help create change in our community by voting,” Louie, the executive director for Asians for Collective Liberation Spokane, said.
khq.com/news/reimagine-spoka…
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From @dugganreports, records show 665 people accused of violent crimes have been released without bail over the past three years. spokesman.com/stories/2023/o…
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To the presidents of @Columbia, @nyuniversity, @Harvard and other universities who have stood SILENT as terror supporters have marched through campus and celebrated raping women, executing children and kidnapping grandmothers, you are cowards.
Listen to Columbia Professor and father @ShaiDavidai’s heartbreaking speech:
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#Spokane Council President debate. @VoteBWilkerson called out for her permissive attitude towards open drug use by individuals experiencing homelessness.
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