Election 2023

Former state lawmaker Lisa Brown will take office as the city’s mayor in January.

Woodward called Brown to offer support for a smooth transition.

The former Washington Commerce Secretary led incumbent Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward by more than 2,000 votes.

Coeur d'Alene voters appeared to reject Kootenai County Republican Central Committee-backed candidates.

Early results Tuesday night showed no change in the partisan makeup of the Spokane City Council.

Voters delivered mixed verdicts on Spokane-area ballot measures.

Early results reported Tuesday night showed councilwoman Betsy Wilkerson ahead of Kim Plese to lead the Spokane City Council, and former state lawmaker Lisa Brown ahead of incumbent Mayor Nadine Woodward.

The West Bonner County Sheriff’s department is investigating a criminal complaint against West Bonner School District trustee Troy Reinbold for nonfeasance as a public official.

NAR spent $150,779 on Spokane City Council and mayoral candidates in the general election. NAR spent an additional $282,745 in Spokane during the primary.

Both women like dogs, but don’t agree on much more. A recent debate exposed rifts on homelessness, state assistance and public safety.