Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• County broke records law, court says

  August 14, 2009 in City on Page A7 Spokane County didn’t look hard enough for documents sought by a citizens group when it alleged nepotism in county hiring, a state appeals court has said. Now the county faces … 2

• Appeals court rules against county in records case

  August 13, 2009 in News, City Spokane County didn’t look hard enough for documents a local citizens group was seeking when it alleged nepotism in county hiring, a state appeals court has said. Now the county … 1

• County settles employment dispute

  March 19, 2009 in City on Page A6 The son of former Spokane County Commissioner Phil Harris has been paid $28,000 to settle an employment dispute with the county. County commissioners unanimously approved an agreement last month that …

• Debate on Harris hire, layoff goes on

  September 21, 2008 in City on Page B1 When the son of a powerful, three-term Spokane County commissioner was hired by the county three years ago, officials touted his business experience. But now, as they face allegations of …

• Lawsuit challenges hiring of third Harris son

  May 3, 2006 in City on Page B3 The Neighborhood Alliance of Spokane County announced Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit in a case alleging nepotism in the county’s hiring of Commissioner Phil Harris’ son. The county …

• Harris hiring flap near boiling point

  October 22, 2005 in City on Page B1 A legal battle is erupting over a Spokane County seating chart, charges of nepotism and the alleged withholding of public records. The Spokane Neighborhood Alliance, helped by the nonprofit Center …