For the second time since September, Spokane Valley declined Tuesday to provide Councilmember Al Merkel with city-funded ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Following the City Council's decision to pursue litigation against Councilman Albert Merkel, tensions flared at the Feb. 11 ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane City Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve an ordinance aiming to establish policies and procedures that will improve the recruitment of applicants to city ...

Also owns the Spokane Valley Current and Liberty Lake Splash. Political experience: Serving his second term on City Council, currently serving as Spokane Valley mayor. (Spokane Valley City Council ...

The Spokane Valley City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, to take legal action against Councilmember Al Merkel.

(The Center Square) – 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.

Testy arguments have become a near mainstay of the Spokane Valley City Council's regular Tuesday meetings over the last year, as Merkel has repeatedly butted heads with the board over construction ...