https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/august26primary August 2026 Primary Election Coverage en-US Copyright Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-15/spr-news-today-dale-whitaker-says-spokane-auditors-office-needs-his-financial-experience Plus, permanent Daylight Saving Time takes a big step toward becoming reality and Washington Democrats begin defense of "millionaire's tax." Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-15/spr-news-today-dale-whitaker-says-spokane-auditors-office-needs-his-financial-experience Doug Nadvornick, Anna Gyure Havlek https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-14/spr-news-today-accountant-callie-gee-wants-to-be-spokanes-new-county-auditor Plus, Idaho voters will decide whether to make abortion legal again in the Gem State and Washington's governor wants high school seniors to be required to fill out a college financial aid form before picking up their diplomas. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-14/spr-news-today-accountant-callie-gee-wants-to-be-spokanes-new-county-auditor Doug Nadvornick, Anna Gyure Havlek https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-13/spr-news-today-cathcart-looks-to-replace-spokane-countys-longtime-elections-director Plus, a roundup of wildfire suppression work in the Inland Northwest, catching lung cancer early and the Spokane City Council moves to Tuesday and Wednesday meetings this week. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-13/spr-news-today-cathcart-looks-to-replace-spokane-countys-longtime-elections-director Doug Nadvornick, Anna Gyure Havlek https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-12/whitaker-touts-financial-services-background-in-auditors-race Republican Dale Whitaker says he has saved people millions of dollars while investigating cases of financial fraud. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-12/whitaker-touts-financial-services-background-in-auditors-race Doug Nadvornick https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-11/callie-gee-seeks-to-bring-generational-change-to-courthouse Spokane tax accountant says she has the experience needed to run the county auditor's office. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-11/callie-gee-seeks-to-bring-generational-change-to-courthouse Doug Nadvornick https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-10/cathcart-looks-to-transition-from-city-council-to-county-auditor Michael Cathcart touts his leadership skills as he campaigns for Spokane County auditor. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-10/cathcart-looks-to-transition-from-city-council-to-county-auditor Doug Nadvornick https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-10/spr-news-today-poulson-argues-for-change-in-spokanes-legislative-representation Plus, the B and O Fire destroys homes in Okanogan County. A federal judge orders WA health inspectors be let into the Northwest ICE Processing Center. Bacterial outbreaks haven't slowed demand for raw milk in ID. Many fewer sockeye salmon return to Upper Columbia River. SPS begins updating sports fields in newest phase of Together Spokane projects. And a special announcement and a peek behind the curtain in the SPR Newsroom. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:42:04 GMT https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-10/spr-news-today-poulson-argues-for-change-in-spokanes-legislative-representation Owen Henderson https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-09/inland-journal-who-will-be-spokanes-next-vicky-dalton We talk with Spokane County auditor candidates Dale Whitaker, Callie Gee and Michael Cathcart. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-09/inland-journal-who-will-be-spokanes-next-vicky-dalton Doug Nadvornick https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-09/spr-news-today-kohlmeier-says-rural-health-care-would-be-her-priority-in-olympia Plus, no relief in sight for NW in latest drought forecast. Growing list of hurdles is putting many NW pear growers in debt or out of business. Spokane Prosecuting Attorney's Office pursues grant for domestic violence risk assessment tool, staff funding. Trans Affirm crowd-sources information on inclusive restrooms in Idaho as criminal ban partially takes effect. And north ID residents, businesses can apply for disaster funds as they recover from December's windstorms. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:36:21 GMT https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-09/spr-news-today-kohlmeier-says-rural-health-care-would-be-her-priority-in-olympia Owen Henderson https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-08/spr-news-today-jasmin-says-tax-reform-in-wa-should-come-alongside-workforce-development-efforts Plus, immigration judges in WA begin "mega hearings" to reduce case backlog. DOJ threatens WA election officials with criminal prosecution if noncitizens vote. WA GOP senators ask governor for special session to address gas prices. Spokane Conservation District asks County Commissioners to increase landowners' yearly fee. And central, eastern WA continue to face red flag warnings. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:36:06 GMT https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2026-07-08/spr-news-today-jasmin-says-tax-reform-in-wa-should-come-alongside-workforce-development-efforts Owen Henderson