Hart, Rembert advance to judge's race last lap

John Hart and Robert Rembert, both of Pullman, will advance to the November general election after finishing one-two in the Aug. 7 primary. After Tuesday’s last count, Hart finished with 3,969 votes for more than 43 percent of the returns, and Rembert finished with 2,736 for 29.68 percent.

Dan LeBeau finished with 2,512 for 27.25 to be bumped in the competitive race.

Final count of ballots totaled 20,421 for a 46.73 percent turnout.

In the other close finish, challenger Christina (Chris) Nelson of Endicott edged incumbent Mark Clinton in the returns for county treasurer. Nelson posted a 44-vot...