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An investigation into Spokane Valley Councilman Al Merkel's social media platform has concluded that he is "likely in violation of the Washington State Public Records Act." ...
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 ...
Spokane commuters returning from the holiday weekend will encounter significant construction delays starting Monday as new ...
(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 ...
After adding stronger language, the Spokane Valley City Council passed a proposal Tuesday that fills a hole in state law ...
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Dwight Merkel Sports Complex in Spokane will soon have a new tool to assist those experiencing heart issues.
Spokane Valley City Council members, from left, Rod Higgins, Jessica Yaeger, Al Merkel, Ben Wick, Pam Haley, Tim Hattenburg and Laura Padden, meet on Jan. 2, 2024.
The City of Spokane will begin a major water project on Monday, July 7, affecting traffic on Francis Avenue and Assembly ...
The Spokane Valley City Council will hear a settlement offer from Councilman Al Merkel Tuesday that would end the city's lawsuit against him — a monthslong legal dispute centered around the ...
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A new life-saving tool for people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest is now available at a popular sports complex in Spokane.
(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.