Jul. 16—Primary ballots were dropped in the mail in Spokane County on Wednesday, which means the Spokane Valley City Council's yearslong effort to strengthen public safety will soon be in the ...

Spokane Valley Police Department is hoping to grow to meet increased needs in the city. I n early August, Spokane Valley voters will decide on a new public safety sales tax.

In August, voters will weigh in on the first sales tax hike in Valley history. If approved, the 0.1% tax increase, amounting to a dime per $100 spent, could cover the next round of 10 hires. Lamb ...

This is the headquarters building of the Spokane Valley Police Department shown Monday, July 14, 2025. A 0.1% sales tax increase is being considered to support policing efforts in Spokane Valley.