French recall attempt filed

SPOKANE – A newly established coalition of community members and environmental organizations filed recall charges against Spokane County Commissioner Al French, accusing the long-standing commissioner of attempting to conceal polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in West Plains drinking water on Aug. 27.

The charges were filed by the Clean Water Accountability Coalition, which includes West Plains residents, the progressive advocacy group Fuse Washington, and the nonprofit Washington Conservation Action. The coalition announced the recall effort during a press conference on Tuesday morning....