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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 city of Spokane Valley is set to sue City Councilman Al Merkel over ongoing public record complaints stemming from his use of the social media platform Nextdoor.
Spokane Valley City Council unanimously votes to take legal action against councilmember Al Merkel
Merkel's social media content related to city business is public records, which is subject to the Washington State Public Records Act.
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 City Council votes to take legal action against Councilmember Al Merkel
The Spokane Valley City Council voted unanimously to take legal action against Councilmember Al Merkel for failing to comply with the Washington State Public Records Act.
Spokane Valley City Council approves vote to take legal action against Al Merkel
The Spokane Valley City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, to take legal action against Councilmember Al Merkel.
Spokane Valley sues Councilmember Al Merkel
For the first time in history, the Spokane Valley is suing one of its own councilmembers.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Woman allegedly stabs husband in Spokane Valley
A woman stabbed her husband Sunday at a Spokane Valley home, according to a news release from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded before 1:30 p.m. to a stabbing at a group home in ...
Woman who died on Spokane Valley sidewalk identified
A woman who was found dead Wednesday on a Spokane Valley sidewalk was identified as 79-year-old Edna Russell, according to ...
Spokane Valley agrees to $11.75 million settlement with contractors who built sinking City Hall
A nearly four-year legal battle is coming to a close after the Spokane Valley City Council approved a settlement agreement Tuesday with the contractors who built the suburb's defective City Hall. The ...
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Spokane Valley park to undergo $2M renovation
A Spokane Valley park is getting a $2 million makeover. Construction on Greenacres Park near Boone Avenue and Long Road will ...