Whitman County Auditor candidate Sandy Jamison argues she has the professional experience needed to restore credibility and confidence in the troubled office through increased cross-training and communication across departments.
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Fejeran believes Auditor’s Office can drive change on local issues
Whitman County Auditor candidate Eric Fejeran says he believes better government starts at the local level, arguing the county should do more to improve access to public services and bring citizens into the decision-making process.
District Court judge candidates outspending all other county races combined
A look at the newly filed Public Disclosure Commission records shows the Whitman County District Court candidates spending three times as much money as any other county races.
Conservative activist alleges Sutherland misused campaign funds
Update: PDC officials closed this case with a written warning on Dec. 31. Read letter here. A somewhat notorious Thurston County activist appears to have filed a new Public Disclosure Commission complaint…
Commissioners working to close $996,000 gap, budget workshop tomorrow
Whitman County Commissioners considered new annual expense figures this morning as part of ongoing budget hearings for 2019. The board will continue those efforts at 9 a.m. Tuesday during an all-day budget workshop. “We…
Mahnkey calls for renewed urgency in commission race
Whitman County Commissioner candidate John-Mark Mahnkey contends many issues confronting the board — maintaining infrastructure, balancing the budget and ensuring accountability — demand a more proactive approach than what he has observed…
Largent emphasizes experience in commission race
Whitman County Commissioner Michael Largent expects the challenges of the coming years to look a lot like the issues he has encountered during his previous 12 years on the board — unfunded…
Statewide report breaks down local records costs
City of Pullman officials reported receiving 1,188 public records request during a five-month period from July to December 2017 according to a newly released report on state records practices. During that period,…
Readership survey: How can Whitman County Watch prove useful and relevant?
Welcome to the Whitman County Watch readership survey. I hope this quick questionnaire can help establish a baseline for needs and interests regarding local coverage to help shape the mission for this…
County salary panel gets reappointment and agenda preview
A quick look at the agenda for tomorrow’s Board of County Commissioner’s meeting shows a reappointment for one or more members of the panel that decides salaries for elected county officials. (Previous…