Sprague mayor race hotly contested

SPRAGUE – The primary race for Sprague mayor has one candidate holding a solid position to advance to the general election, while the second spot remains contested between three candidates as of press time.

M. Shawn Coombs had 53 votes as of press time and is in first place. Sunnie Fortin was barely in second place with 23 votes, but Sprague business owner Dorothy Giddings was right behind with 19 votes with 10 ballots left to count countywide. Timothy Wilkens isn’t far behind Giddings with 16 votes, while fifth candidate Trace De Garmo has just seven votes. Write-in candidates have received s...