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Spokane Valley to Councilmember Merkel: See you in court
After months of contention, debate and investigations, the Spokane Valley City Council agreed to sue Councilmember Al Merkel on Tuesday to force him to comply with state law. The decision follows more than 60 public records requests related to Merkel,
Spokane Valley City Council will sue Councilman Al Merkel over Public Records Act fight
The Spokane Valley City Council voted to sue one of its own members this week in the continuing drama over the actions of City Councilman Al Merkel. The extraordinary measure is aimed at forcing Merkel to comply with open records rules and his use of the social media platform Nextdoor.
Spokane Valley votes to sue Councilmember Al Merkel for violating state law; Merkel alleges retaliation
The Spokane Valley City Council voted on Tuesday to take legal action against Councilmember Al Merkel. "If you support him, then I would be more than happy to take donations into our legal fund because this is going to be expensive,
Spokane Valley City Council unanimously votes to sue councilmember Al Merkel
City manager John Hohman says this marks the first time a Spokane Valley city councilmember will have legal action taken against them by the city.
Spokane Valley hosts PRA training after Councilmember Merkel’s alleged violations
The city of Spokane Valley reminded Councilmember Al Merkel on Tuesday what state law expects of him after the municipality spent over $235,000 last year addressing his actions and alleged misconduct.
Spokane Valley police seek help finding runaway 14-year-old girl
A 14-year-old girl was reported as a runaway from Spokane Valley, according to police. The Spokane Valley Police Department ...
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Spokane Valley apartment fire victim death tied to drug use
The Spokane County Medical Examiner says Rob Johnson was found dead in an apartment fire, but his death was caused by ...
Toddler overdoses on fentanyl in Spokane Valley hotel room, mother arrested for endangerment
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office says the toddler is in stable condition and the mother is charged with endangerment with ...
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Crashes cause slowing on I-90 in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- A vehicle went off the road on eastbound I-90 in Spokane Valley. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KXLY. ALL RIGHTS ...
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I-90 crash in Spokane Valley blocks lanes, expect traffic delays
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A crash on I-90 eastbound has blocked lanes and is causing traffic near Sullivan Road. The crash ...
Spokane Valley to expand Greenacres Park amenities
The Spokane Valley City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday to award a construction project to Valley-based contractors Cameron Reilly ...
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EAST SPOKANE WATER DISTRICT #1 SPOKANE VALLEY WASHINGTON SMALL WORKS ROSTER
EAST SPOKANE WATER DISTRICT #1 SPOKANE VALLEY WASHINGTON SMALL WORKS ROSTER Pursuant to Washington State Statute RCW 57.08.050 East Spokane Water District #1 is compiling a revised “Small Works Roster ...