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• Spokane County ordered to pay $15,000 to judge

  May 16, 2013 in City on Page A6 Spokane County must pay Judge Annette Plese more than $15,000 for unused vacation after she left her District Court position when elected to Superior Court, a federal judge has ruled. … 2

• County will pay for judge’s unused vacation

  May 15, 2013 in City Spokane County must pay Judge Annette Plese more than $15,000 for unused vacation after she left her District Court position when elected to Superior Court, a federal judge has ruled. 17

• Clark: That’s one solution to bloated government

  January 31, 2013 in City on Page A5 I couldn’t be more impressed by the $2.8 million upgrade being planned for Spokane Indians Stadium* by the county. (* I truly hate using that sterile, commercialized A-word when referring … 7

• Officials consider coroner inquests

  January 27, 2013 in City on Page B1 Spokane County officials, rebuffed by their own medical examiner for years, want to take another look at using coroner inquests to help restore public trust in the integrity of investigations … 50

• Commissioners ready to drop pact with Spokane Tribe over proposed casino

  January 25, 2013 in City on Page A5 Spokane County commissioners today are likely to terminate a 2010 agreement that prevented them from taking a stance on a proposed second tribal casino in Airway Heights. The action follows … 40

• Spokane opts for SCRAPS contract

  January 15, 2013 in City on Page A5 After 30 years, SpokAnimal will no longer serve as the city of Spokane’s animal control agency. The Spokane City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve a 20-year contract to join … 5

• Republicans Mielke, O’Quinn lead commission races

  November 7, 2012 in City on Page A8 Republicans are poised to retain control of the Spokane County Board of Commissioners as two races on Tuesday’s ballot were leaning toward the GOP candidates in initial returns. Republican Commissioner …

• French, Mielke ask to reverse casino deal

  November 2, 2012 in City on Page A7 Two Spokane County commissioners are asking the Bureau of Indian Affairs to overturn a 2010 contract that prevents the county from taking sides on the Spokane Tribe’s proposed casino in … 9

• Judge, county argue pay

  October 24, 2012 in City on Page A1 A Spokane County Superior Court judge believes she’s being treated unfairly by the county when it comes to cashing out unused vacation time, saying many of her colleagues were allowed … 19

• Mielke puts self on shaky ethical ground

  October 19, 2012 in City on Page A5 Does Todd Mielke understand conflict of interest? Does he understand and value the proposition that elected officials should operate on behalf of the public and not their personal interests? And, … 28

• Focusing on the long term

  October 12, 2012 in City on Page A1 Spokane County Commissioner Todd Mielke thrives in public life. He’s been both an elected official and private legislative lobbyist. Of the two, he said, he prefers holding office. 1

• Roskelley seeks county seat

  October 11, 2012 in City on Page A1 John Roskelley – international mountaineer, author and environmentalist – wants to return to the job he held for nearly a decade as Spokane County Commissioner. Roskelley, a Democrat, held the … 3

• Developer accused of fraud

  October 9, 2012 in City on Page A1 Spokane County commissioners paid $685,000 in an out-of-court settlement two years ago to a prominent local business family, but some members of that family are alleging in a lawsuit that … 51

• Officials agree on criminal justice collaboration

  October 3, 2012 in City Spokane city and county leaders today announced the latest step in a proposal to combine the region’s criminal justice system. 12

• Democrat quotes Knezovich’s praise

  July 13, 2012 in City on Page A5 Republican Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich has given a boost to the campaign of a Democrat running for state Legislature in Spokane Valley, a move that highlights division in the … 19

• Judge declares Roskelley can run

  June 15, 2012 in City on Page A6 Former Spokane County Commissioner John Roskelley on Thursday beat back a challenge to his candidacy to reclaim his old office. Visiting Superior Court Judge Allen C. Nielson ruled that Roskelley, … 2

• Roskelley will get his name on ballot

  June 7, 2012 in City on Page A5 Spokane County Commission hopeful John Roskelley’s name will be on the ballot. A Republican-backed challenge of the Democrat’s voter registration was dismissed on Wednesday, clearing the way for Roskelley’s name … 3

• Challenge against candidate Roskelley dismissed

  June 6, 2012 in City, Idaho A challenge of the legality of Democrat John Roskelley’s voter registration was dismissed on Wednesday, opening the way for him to appear on the primary election ballot in a District … 22

• Residency challenge set for hearing

  May 25, 2012 in City on Page A5 A hearing is set for Wednesday on a lawsuit challenging the residency of Spokane County Commission candidate John Roskelley. Roskelley, a Democrat, is seeking to return to his old commission … 9

• Elected leaders work to solve Geiger closure

  April 23, 2012 in City, News Just days after announcing the expected closing of Geiger Corrections Center, city and county leaders issued a joint news release today vowing to work together to solve the expected impacts … 3

• Bill to ease county vacation of roads dies

  February 17, 2012 in City on Page A6 A bill to change the way county governments can vacate roads has died after residents living in the Moran Prairie area objected to the measure. Controversy over the bill dates …

• Mielke testimony in Olympia favored land-use appeal fee

  January 28, 2012 in City on Page A5 Spokane County Commissioner Todd Mielke testified earlier this month in favor of a bill that would charge a $400 fee to citizens who appeal local land-use decisions to the state’s … 2

• County may add fairgrounds to PFD ballot

  January 12, 2012 in City on Page A5 Spokane County Commissioners said Wednesday they might want a piece of the action when voters are asked for money to expand the existing Convention Center and add seats to the … 4

• County districts nearly equal in population after latest adjustment

  December 27, 2011 in City on Page A5 Starting this month, when residents of nine Spokane County precincts call their commissioner, they can call him Al. Not Todd or Mark. 1

• County cuts preservation office funds

  December 8, 2011 in City on Page A6 The Spokane historic preservation office will get only $5,000 from Spokane County in the $136.6 million 2012 budget county commissioners adopted Wednesday. The county has given $20,000 a year to … 1

• Mielke, Hayes deny dating conflict

  October 23, 2011 in City on Page B2 Spokane County Commissioner Todd Mielke says his dating relationship with a District Court judge poses no conflict as commissioners prepare to fill a vacancy on the court. Mielke and the … 6

• Sewer rates should stand pat

  October 5, 2011 in City on Page A6 A new report on Spokane County sewer charges may give ratepayers a sigh of relief. A consultant’s study shows no increase in adopted rates is necessary and small reductions are … 1

• County passes helmet law

  September 14, 2011 in City on Page A5 Spokane County commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday requiring helmets for bicycling and other wheel sports in unincorporated areas. The law applies to children 3 through 15 years old, and …

• County edits shelter proposal

  September 7, 2011 in City on Page A7 A proposal to build a new regional animal shelter will be a ballot “measure,” not a “proposition,” in the Nov. 8 general election. Spokane County commissioners approved a new designation …

• Tribal casino promises payout

  June 22, 2011 in Business on Page A1 If the Spokane Tribe’s proposed West Plains casino opens and turns a profit, the first big payouts will go to Spokane County and the city of Airway Heights. Both governments … 18

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