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MEDICAL LAKE – The Medical Lake boys landed a pair of non-league wins last week, 73-63 at home against Liberty on Dec. 13 and in Spangle vs. Upper Columbia Academy, 65-45, Dec. 14. "Three straight wins is a good place to be," head coach Brett Ward wrote in a text message. Freshman Gabe Smith scored 21 points with Aiden Suddeth adding 20 for the Cardinals who were dominant in the early going against the Lancers, leading 36-20 at the half. Lebo Holloway had 11 for ML which i...
SPOKANE COUNTY – Spokane County residents hoping for a snowy Christmas may be disappointed this year. According to the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Spokane, the area is set to have warmer temperatures and even some rain. “It’s a little far out, but it looks like temperatures will be in the low 40s,” said Daniel Butler, meteorologist with the Weather Service. “We should see some rain in the evening.” While Christmas without snow may feel unusual, Butler said it happens more often than people think. “For Spokan...
CHENEY – The high school's drama class brought laughter and heartfelt applause to the audience last week with their performance of the timeless holiday tale, A Charlie Brown Christmas, in the school theater. The production opened with Charlie Brown, played by Robbie Little, sitting on a bench with Linus, portrayed by Alexx Ward. The two engaged in their iconic discussion about the true meaning of Christmas, setting the stage for the beloved story. Shortly after, Charlie B...
CHENEY – Scott Brewster recently took over as owner of Wild West Beard Co. and plans on expanding both market share and products. Not only will he have his products online, but he is looking at venturing into retail locations in the local area and eventually expand in other states. He also is about to launch two platinum oils. Brewster has a simple yet powerful philosophy: "Different for a reason." At the heart of his business is a commitment to all-natural, handmade beard o...
FAIRFIELD – A 67-year-old Covington man died in a single-vehicle rollover crash Tuesday morning, Dec. 10, on State Route 27, about one mile north of Fairfield, according to the Washington State Patrol. Charles E. Luttrull was driving southbound when his 2004 GMC pickup left the roadway, rolling multiple times before coming to rest upside down in a nearby field. Luttrull was declared dead at the scene by first responders. A seatbelt was in use at the time of the crash, according to investigators. The cause of the collision i...
Jon Martin Malcolm passed away Dec. 2, 2024 in Airway Heights, Wash. Jon was born to Kirk W. and Pauline A. Malcolm Sept. 2, 1941, at Newell, S.D. He was married to Sandra Winchell in 1959, and they both attended Colorado State University where they graduated in 1963, Jon with a degree in wildlife management. He was remarried in 1975 to Inez McConnell. Jon came to love wildlife at an early age and was employed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1962. He served for 32...
Airway Heights Dec. 9 Robert H. Horrigan was arrested for assault in the fourth degree (domestic violence) and malicious mischief in the third degree (domestic violence) on the 1900 block of South Hayford Road. William L. Koplin Jr was arrested for driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, driving while license is suspended and operating a motor vehicle without insurance on the 1400 block of South Garfield Road. Dec. 10 Jack D. Snyder-Ahenakew was arrested for residential burglary, domestic violence, and...
Patricia "Pat" Anne Oliphant passed away peacefully Dec. 6, 2024 at the age of 95. She was a beloved second-grade teacher at Medical Lake Elementary School, teaching there for more than 20 years. She earned her degree in education from Eastern Washington University. Pat was active in her community as a volunteer in the schools after her retirement. She was passionate about dog training, gardening, knitting, and painting. Pat is survived by her sister, Allison Lynch;...
City considers updated code enforcement rules AIRWAY HEIGHTS – City Manager Albert Tripp presented proposed updates to city’s code enforcement regulations during the recent council meeting last Monday. Tripp described the new measures as a “toolbox” for encouraging compliance in residential and commercial areas. The updates aim to provide city staff with a clearer framework for addressing violations, potentially including incentives for property owners to meet municipal standards. The updated regulations would provide...
CHENEY – Sarah Davies, an 8th grade language arts teacher at Cheney Middle School, introduced the “Voices” program to the Cheney School Board on Dec. 11, making clear its focus on student expression. She explained that the program is divided into three sections: “Voices of CMS,” a monthly newsletter (including student-made comics and school lunch reviews); “Voices of Change,” student-led problem-solving initiatives; and “Voices of Excellence,” showcasing student achievements beyond test scores, like a short story or a piece...
CHENEY – At their Dec. 10 meeting, city council approved the city’s final budget for 2025, totaling $81.526 million. The meeting also addressed several pressing issues, including funding for a water hydrant flushing program aimed at tackling the city’s long-standing rusty water problem. After a 25-minute discussion, the council approved $150,000 for a 14-week water flushing program. However, council members expressed concerns about its success, as similar initiatives have been attempted before. “Cheney has had the rusty w...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – City council adopted its 2025 legislative priorities during the Dec. 2 meeting, focusing on public safety, clean water access, and transportation infrastructure improvements. The motion passed unanimously. The city seeks $1.5 million in state capital funding to renovate a portion of its Public Safety Campus to house municipal court and administrative services. The campus, which also serves regional partners such as the Spokane Tribe, Kalispel Tribe, Fairchild Air Force Base, and Cheney Public School D...
If Washington state elected officials and energy planners need to be reminded of the risks of increasing reliance on wind-generated electricity, they can look to the week-and-a-half after Thanksgiving. Starting on the night before Thanksgiving, the amount of electricity generated by wind power in the BPA system across the northwest collapsed, falling to zero megawatts around midnight. Generation remained extremely low until midday on Dec. 7, more than nine days later. During t...
It’s as simple as X and Y. The question of whether boys should be participating in girls sports in our state may finally be addressed by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association next spring. Among proposed amendments to the organization’s athletic code are proposed rule amendments that relating to so-called “transgender” competitors. The proposals will be introduced to the 53-member assembly during its annual meeting Jan. 27. One amendment would limit partici...
CHENEY – The high school's Future Business Leaders of America club distributed more than 800 gifts to 200 indigent families Dec. 13 at the high school. In the weeks leading up to the event, chapter members placed donation boxes at businesses across the area, collecting clothing, toys and essentials for children and families. Led by chapter President Rylan Rajewski, students partnered with the community outreach center, five local businesses in Cheney and Airway Heights, and s...
In the aftermath of the catastrophic fire which gutted Paris’ Cathedral of Notre Dame in 2019, President Emmanuel Macron announced it would be rebuilt within five years and promised it would be “more beautiful than before!” Macron, who remains head of a divided French government, saw restoration of the 13th Century church as a way to restore national pride and unite fellow French citizens. When interviewed just before Notre Dame’s massive doors re-opened on Dec. 7, Macron...
Long before area sports fans might either be elated or devastated by how the Seahawks, Mariners or Zags might fare on a given day or year, there was another hard luck team that galvanized the community. Prior to sports franchises dealing with $100-million contracts — for a single player — or stadiums and arenas costing billions to build, a local group spent countless hours dedicated to a labor of love without a penny in their pockets. It was nearly 70 years ago that the Miss Spokane unlimited hydroplane carried the hopes...
Some love the hustle and bustle and all things shiny associated with the wintertime Holidays. For some, it’s a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the messiah, the holy one whose very existence signifies hope and joy. For others, Hanukkah tells a story of a desperate battle fought and won by the Maccabees over the Greek army in 164 BC. The symbolic lighting of the menorah signifies the miracle the Maccabees received when, having only enough lamp oil for one more night, it stays lit for eight nights, marking the end o...
CHENEY - The Blackhawks girl's wrestling team made the best of hosting their first annual Tie Dyes and Takedowns Invitational, Dec. 14. Cheney had 10 wrestlers place in the top-3 and four of those came away as champions sporting their new tie-dye singlets. In addition, the Blackhawks added a pair of consolation titles in separate competition. Head coach Jeremy McGee singled out several high points in an event that saw his team also capture the team title, 191 to 175 over...
SPOKANE — Eastern Washington Track and Field kicked off its 2024-25 indoor season at the Spokane Invitational, breaking three school records in the process at The Podium powered by STCU. “All you want to do is come out and compete the first meet,” said Director of Track and Field / Cross Country Erin Tucker. Caitlin Simmons — who goes by Egypt — and Maddy Shekhawat stole the spotlight, combining for a remarkable three school records. Simmons broke her own indoor long jump record with a leap of 6.12 meters (20 feet, 1 inch) a...
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University’s women ended a three-game losing streak Dec. 16 with a 98-45 win at Reese Court over Warner Pacific University. The win also ended a span of games where the Eagles lost seven of eight contests, including a 79-50 non-conference loss to Gonzaga, Dec. 14 in Spokane. At home vs. the NAIA school from Portland the Eagles used a 12-0 run in the first quarter to separate from the Knights and led 52-20 at halftime. Emily McElmurry scored a new career-best with 16 points while Rachel Harvey add...
CHICAGO, Ill. — After leading Eastern Washington in tackles this season from the safety spot, Derek Ganter Jr. was named to the Football Championship Subdivision Football Central 2024 Freshman All-American Team. The award is Ganter Jr.’s second so far this offseason, following a Big Sky All-Conference second team selection last month. In the 2024 season, Ganter Jr. was the Eagles’ top tackler, recording 95 total and 55 solo. He was ranked fifth in the conference and solo tackles ranked third. With 7.9 tackles per game, Gante...
OLYMPIA - Washington State Parks are kicking off the new year with an open invitation to explore the outdoors through "First Day Hikes" on Jan. 1, 2025. More than 30 state parks will host a variety of activities including staff-led and self-guided hikes, snowshoe excursions, trail rides, polar plunges, scavenger hunts and more on New Year's Day. New Year's Day also marks the first Discover Pass free day of 2025 on state-managed lands. Visitors will not need a Discover Pass to...
BASKETBALL Eagle rally falls short against Cal Poly CHENEY — Eastern Washington (1-3) mounted a late second-half comeback but fell short against Cal Poly (3-2), losing 82-78 Nov. 17 at Reese Court. Nic McClain was a standout for the Eagles, setting a new career high with 28 points, surpassing his previous best of 16. The Mustangs led 36-35 at halftime but Cal Poly came out of the break with urgency, going on an 8-0 run to open the second half. Coupled with an Eastern 3-minute scoring drought and another 9-0 run from the v...
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