(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel has been shrouded in controversy since before taking office. Despite this, he’s still attracting more followers and gaining publicity.

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

News; Local Government; Spokane Valley Councilman Al Merkel found ‘likely in violation’ of Public Records Act Sept. 4, 2024 Updated Thu., Jan. 2, 2025 at 10:49 a.m. Spokane Valley City ...

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

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.

(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 ...

Spokane commuters returning from the holiday weekend will encounter significant construction delays starting Monday as new ...

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.

(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.