Spokane firefighter and Marine veteran Nate Powell to run for Congress as an Independent

9 March 2026, 9:31 am

Nate Powell, a Spokane firefighter and Marine veteran, is set to launch his congressional campaign on Thursday. He is running as an independent candidate for Washington's 5th ...... Read More »

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