Spokane Valley has received more than 60 public records requests around Merkel since he assumed office but claims it can’t fulfill them due to his alleged noncompliance.

(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.

(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.

Spokane Valley City Council member Al Merkel's issues fulfilling city public records requests have come to a head. On Feb. 4, Spokane Valley City Council unanimously voted 6-0 (Merkel was not ...

For the first time in history, the Spokane Valley is suing one of its own councilmembers. BREAKING: Trump abruptly fires Joint Chiefs Chairman, other top Pentagon leaders Starting in 2025 ...

According to council documents, addressing Merkel’s actions cost the city more than $235,000 last year. Over 50% of that was related to his alleged violations of the state’s Public Records Act ...

(The Center Square) – For the second time since September, Spokane Valley declined Tuesday to provide Councilmember Al Merkel with city-funded attorneys after his peers voted to sue him two ...