'We're not all coming to watch a bloodbath': Foley institute hosts initiative debates focused on civility, understanding - Sat, 17 Oct 2026 PSTAs ballots begin to arrive in the mailboxes of registered voters throughout the state, Washingtonians will soon consider statewide initiatives that will have broad impacts on the budget, parental rights and who can participate in K-12 athletics.Spokane Spokesman-Review2d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationwashington state initiative debates
Data center backlash set to sway midterm electionsIn the course of a single election cycle, the backlash against data centers has grown from an issue at local planning commission and city council meetings to become a flashpoint in state and federal races across the country. Candidates who once touted data centers as an economic boon have backtracked, and voters in at least three dozen cities, counties…Spokane Spokesman-Review2d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentmidterm elections
New flight delay rules could mean fewer perks when things go wrongTravelers now have a few more months before a Department of Transportation rule goes into effect that could lead to fewer protections when their flight is disrupted. Under Congress' Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024, the DOT was set to remove 10 types of flight disruptions from being "within the carrier's control," and change…Spokane Spokesman-Review2d agoWhole story →CommerceBuildflight delay rule change
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