Aaron Hedge

Originally from Colorado, Aaron earned his MFA in Creative Writing from EWU in June 2023. He covers environmental issues and is our in-house expert on far-right movements. You may catch him rollerblading around town. aaron(at)rangemedia.co

Where wildfire victims can find resources, how neighbors can help

An evolving resource directory for people affected by the disaster and people who want to lend a hand.

By Aaron Hedge and Valerie Osier

/ 3 Aug 2026

Where wildfire victims can find resources, how neighbors can help

Owner of pets lost after flames: ‘God knows where they are’

Across the city, residents have evacuated their animals from the flames. But people fear for the ones left behind.

By Yong-Yu Huang, Aaron Hedge and Sandra Rivera

/ 2 Aug 2026

Owner of pets lost after flames: ‘God knows where they are’

Commissioner Al French on data centers: ‘Spokane County is not closed for business’

Developers are eyeing Spokane County for new places to plant; French has been quietly tilling the field.

By Aaron Hedge

/ 30 Jul 2026

Commissioner Al French on data centers: ‘Spokane County is not closed for business’

Voting is hot. So is our candidate forum.

CIVICS: Plus, renters could finally get the Right to Cooling in Spokane City.

By Erin Sellers and Aaron Hedge

/ 27 Jul 2026

Voting is hot. So is our candidate forum.

Six candidates vie for open seat in the Sixth

In race for 6th Legislative District, two Democrats say state government should enshrine rights; four Republicans say it should back off.

By Aaron Hedge

/ 22 Jul 2026

Six candidates vie for open seat in the Sixth

10 questions with candidates for Washington’s Sixth Legislative District

Only one candidate running for position 1 in the 6th LD answered our questions. Here’s where Alan Nolan stands on a variety of issues.

By Aaron Hedge

/ 21 Jul 2026

10 questions with candidates for Washington’s Sixth Legislative District

Spokane County commissioners to consider data center moratorium

CIVICS: Plus, planning for the Week Without Driving in October, eviction prevention efforts and continued Wednesday meetings at Spokane city.

By Erin Sellers, Aaron Hedge and Daisy Zavala Magaña

/ 20 Jul 2026

Spokane County commissioners to consider data center moratorium

Spokane police to reform ‘temperament codes’

T codes were designed to warn police officers of potential dangers when responding to certain calls, but critics said they may have led police to target at least one activist.

By Aaron Hedge

/ 16 Jul 2026

Spokane police to reform ‘temperament codes’

Spokane city shifts to new council schedule with legislative meetings on Wednesdays

CIVICS: Plus, Spokane Valley could spend nearly $200k to help market its crown jewel: local car dealerships

By Erin Sellers and Aaron Hedge

/ 13 Jul 2026

Spokane city shifts to new council schedule with legislative meetings on Wednesdays

Who is supporting the STA tax renewal this August?

CIVICS: Plus, potential new DV assessment team and Spokane City Council going to new schedule after this week.

By Erin Sellers, Aaron Hedge and Daisy Zavala Magaña

/ 6 Jul 2026

Who is supporting the STA tax renewal this August?

At statehouse candidate forum: ‘Yes’ on Jesus and guns, ‘no’ on trans health care and government

Republicans vying to fill the 6th district seats of Reps. Jenny Graham and Mike Volz told conservative voters they’d slash homelessness response, bulk up police and courts budgets and restore ‘parental rights.’

By Aaron Hedge

/ 1 Jul 2026

At statehouse candidate forum: ‘Yes’ on Jesus and guns, ‘no’ on trans health care and government

State rep candidate forum at a church ... and almost everyone is off

CIVICS: Plus, renovation contracts for Liberty Lake City Hall and Spokane Valley will review the Health & Safety Task Force recs.

By Aaron Hedge

/ 29 Jun 2026

State rep candidate forum at a church ... and almost everyone is off