Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel announces bid for Washington State Senate
by The Center Square
The Center Square— (The Center Square) – One of Spokane Valley's most outspoken voices, City Councilmember Al Merkel, announced his bid for a seat in the Washington State Senate on Wednesday. Merkel, a relative newcomer to politics and a recent addition to Spokane Valley leadership, said that having grown up the child of foreign service officers, he's naturally attracted to service-oriented roles, and the Senate was the next step. "If you want to get something done, you can't just...
The Center Square—Spokane County announces millions in state funding ahead of Expo '74 celebration. (The Center Square) – Spokane County announced a volley of funding on Friday morning that had been secured from the state for several key priorities and infrastructure projects. The announcement comes right before the official start this weekend of the City of Spokane's 50th anniversary celebration of its hosting the World's Fair in 1974. STATE FUNDING SECURED FOR REGIONAL PRIORITIES “Spokane County appreciates the State Legislature and the Governor’s partnership...
Awful Announcing—Oregon State, Washington State reportedly finalizing media rights deals with Fox, The CW. The so-called Pac-2 of Oregon State and Washington State are reportedly approaching a conclusion to their media rights woes going into the 2024 college football season. Per John Canzano, the schools are finalizing deals with both Fox and The CW for the 2024 season. The contracts will cover the home games for both teams for
Lake and McHenry County Scanner—Randi Freese announces run for McHenry County state's attorney after Kenneally announces sudden withdrawal from race. The McHenry County First Assistant State’s Attorney has announced her run for office after McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally, who won the Republican primary, dropped out of the race. McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally said in a statement late Tuesday morning that he decided to remove himself from the 2024 race for McHenry […]