Spokane Valley City Councilwoman Laura Padden will have to fend off challenges from a salvage yard manager and a Gonzaga student to advance in her bid for re-election this fall.

Tuesday night, the Spokane Valley City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that changes the sentencing ...

After adding stronger language, the Spokane Valley City Council passed a proposal Tuesday that fills a hole in state law ...

(The Center Square) - Spokane Valley officials discussed amending the city’s 2025 budget on Tuesday to offset $350,000 in legal fees related to lawsuits against Councilmember Al Merkel. The city ...

Jun. 2—Spokane Valley's public records lawsuit against one of its sitting city council members could come to a close without a day in court if the council approves a settlement proposal this week.

Merkel's settlement, which includes five main items, will be voted on Tuesday night at the Spokane Valley City Council meeting. The main issue involved in the settlement is the public records law.

SPOKANE, Wash. – The Dwight Merkel Sports Complex in Spokane will soon have a new tool to assist those experiencing heart issues. On Saturday, the complex will receive its first automated ...

(The Center Square) - Spokane Valley officials discussed amending the city’s 2025 budget on Tuesday to offset $350,000 in legal fees related to lawsuits against Councilmember Al Merkel.