Local Government

Momentum for an additional judge to join the Spokane County Superior Court appears to be building in the new year.

Along with resolutions and festivities, the new year also brings increased trash rates for Spokane County residents.

A dominating force in Spokane Valley politics for more than a dozen years has stepped aside.

A legacy decision that was put in place to protect renters during the COVID-19 pandemic is now the target of class-action lawsuit by property owners in Washington state, including Spokane, who claim that the policy constituted an unlawful "taking" from landlords.

Four dogs within the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection shelter have died this month as the agency contends with an outbreak of a highly contagious virus circulating among its adult dog population.

Spokane County will send $200,000 to aid in rebuilding efforts in Elk and Medical Lake after the devastating wildfires of 2023.

Cindy VanValkinburgh was at work this summer when she felt her heart race and her body stiffen. She could hardly move.

Emergency calls from Spokane residents will be answered.

Spokane County officials say they have found a palatable solution to a deal that turned sour with the former jail medical services provider.

Traffic cameras may be installed on Spokane Valley streets next year to catch drivers speeding in school zones.

Drug overdoses are suspected in the Monday deaths of two Spokane County Jail inmates, according to the county government’s spokesperson.

Some South Hill commuters had a wetter ride than expected Monday morning.

Last December, Kelley Kemplin and her two children were living out of a blue Chevy Traverse in Spokane Valley. Nine-year-old Michael and 7-year-old Ava used blankets and pillows to make a bed in the back of the SUV.

All but one of the Spokane Valley City Council members voted to pass the city’s 2026 budget on Tuesday.

Chipping onto Spokane County greens will cost a few more greenbacks next year.

Kratom, an herbal supplement available at many gas stations nationwide even while public health experts warn of possible harms, could soon be banned within Spokane city limits.

Spokane County is cutting 120 jobs in next year’s tight budget, but most of the positions already are empty.

Thousands of votes came in after Election Night in Spokane County. Most passed muster and were counted.

The race for a Cheney City Council seat will come down to a recount.