Nate Sanford

Young Kwak photo The mood was celebratory when Molly Marshall, a county commission candidate, met with the Spokane County Young Democrats after the primary election.

Erick Doxey photo Gubernatorial candidates Dave Reichert (left) and Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson debated at Spokane's Fox Theater last week.

As the days turn short, Puget Sound residents share tips for making it through the "big dark."

In February, U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers surprised nearly everyone by announcing her retirement. For the first time in 20 years, she would not run to represent Washington's 5th Congressional District. With a newly open seat, the race was on.

Erick Doxey photo Some funds from the proposed community safety sales tax would go toward replacing old fire engines.

Two newcomers to elected office are vying to represent Spokane in Washington's Legislature.

After six terms representing Spokane's 3rd Legislative District in the Washington state House of Representatives, Democrat Marcus Riccelli is running to fill the Senate seat vacated by the retirement of Andy Billig.

Young Kwak photo This type of new construction on East 37th Avenue was made possible by Spokane's code changes. I n August, more than 30,000 Democrats who support making it easier to build housing gathered online for a "YIMBYs For Harris" Zoom fundraising call.

As the daylight hours turn short, Puget Sound area residents recommend staying social, getting outdoors and learning to embrace the drear.

For most residents 18-35, the dream of home ownership is dead, and rising costs of food and transportation hit hard as the state grows more unaffordable.