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CHENEY – The Women's Auxiliary of American Legion Post 72 hosted a Veterans Recognition Dinner on Nov. 11 at the Wren Pierson Building. The event brought together veterans from the local community and neighboring Medical Lake, as well as members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11326, for an evening of camaraderie and appreciation. Attendees included veterans who served in the Korean War, Vietnam War, and more recent conflicts in the Middle East. Representatives from all f...
CHENEY – Hay stacks at the north and south end of state Highway 904 provide bookends on what would appear to be Trump Country. But sandwiched between the pro-Trump hay monuments, voters in the general election are seeing blue. A look at the Nov. 5 general election unofficial precinct vote count in southern Spokane County shows a sea of Republican red, with a small Democratic blue island in Cheney, home to Eastern Washington University. The contrast between the college town h...
CHENEY – Woman who was arrested last month as a suspect for giving false information was arrested again with new charges last Thursday. Shawna Rae Langdon, 34, was booked into the Spokane County Jail for new charges of Malicious Prosecution (two counts), Intimidating a Witness, Tampering with a Witness, False Reporting, and Making False Statements to a Public Servant. There is no bond. Langdon had been released from custody on Oct. 22 after posting a $5,000 bond for earlier charges. However, investigators allege that after h...
SPOKANE – Damian C. Eiffert, 38, of Spokane, appeared in district court on Oct. 25 after allegedly fatally stabbing his father, Robert Eiffert, 61, on October 24 and later instigating a major freeway shutdown. Eiffert faces a second-degree murder charge and as of Oct. 29, second-degree identity theft charge with bail set at $2 million. According to court records, Eiffert has an extensive criminal history, including eight felonies and at least five misdemeanors dating back to 2004. The incident reportedly began on Oct. 23 i...
Cheney man froze to death CHENEY — The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that 47-year-old Justin Ball died from hypothermia. According to the weather reports on the night Ball was found, the low was 43 degrees. Police Sgt. Zeb Campbell confirmed that Ball died in his garage, and noted that Ball “was suffering from some medical issues that were contributing conditions to his death, that may have affected his ability to seek warmth and assistance.” Ball’s body was found Oct. 2, leading to an investiga...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A man with a past criminal record allegedly forced a woman and two children into a vehicle and fled the scene as being pursued by law enforcement on Nov. 9. A domestic violence incident in city, led to a pursuit and the arrest of Antonio Markese Davis, 32, a violent offender with an extensive criminal record according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Davis faces multiple charges including, attempting to elude a police vehicle, two counts of reckless endangerment, obstructing a public officer, thr...
MEDICAL LAKE – Spokane County Sheriff’s Office arrested a burglary suspect who was found inside sleeping in a commercial building near Medical Lake on Nov. 3. The Sheriff’s office, with assistance from Airway Heights Police saw Russell Garner, 59, through a large hole in the side of the building sleeping on a couch with a blanket on him inside a business on State Route 902 and South Bartholomew Road. The incident began when an alarm sounded as Garner entered the business. The alarm company observed an unknown man on video...
CHENEY – On October 23, Kathy Keppel-Colkitt released her book, Will They Hear Me Now?, which went to the number one spot on Amazon's bestseller list within hours according to the author. This powerful work is more than just a story-it's a heartfelt guide to navigating medical advocacy, inspired by a deeply personal tragedy. Keppel-Colkitt's daughter, Brandi Mae Keppel-Colkitt, was a healthy 26-year-old with a master's degree in social work when her life was upended by a c...
CHENEY - Spokane County Republican incumbent Al French was on his way to re-election to the commissioner District No. 5 seat in a close race against Democrat Molly Marshall. Early Nov. 5 general election returns Tuesday night showed French had secured 21,872 votes, while Marshall followed with 20,957 votes. Late-arriving ballots will be counted in the days ahead. French, a long-serving commissioner with a campaign focused on economic growth and infrastructure, initially...
CHENEY – After a 12-year absence, Cheney is home to a bookstore once again. Paperbound Books, 107 F Street Suite B, owned by Kate MacDonald, opened last month, offering a selection of used and new books, along with puzzles and some textbooks for college students. "I had a collection of 300 books when I was just twelve," MacDonald recalled. "Most of them came from thrift stores because we didn't have many bookstores around." After moving to Cheney, MacDonald noticed the town l...
CHENEY – More than 1,200 children roamed the "Field of Dreams" neighborhood on Halloween night, gathering treats and thrills alike. The main attraction was "Field of Screams," a haunted castle set between two Victorian homes, drawing eager visitors from across the community. The castle featured ghostly figures drifting inside, while flashing lights illuminated the eerie decor outside, setting a spine-chilling scene. Kids navigated the haunted passages in pursuit of their u...
CHENEY — A woman died and a man escaped injury in a trailer fire Monday night on Vine Street. The name of the victim has yet to be released pending notification of next of kin. Fire District Nos. 3 and 10, police and Spokane County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 10:45 p.m. fire, Fire Chief Tom Jenkins said. Jenkins and Police Chief Rick Beghtol said emergency crews arrived on the scene within 2-3 minutes of receiving the call. Firefighters immediately focused on rescuing the trailer’s residents. A man struggling t...
GEIGER HEIGHTS – A man arrested Oct. 30 after threatening to kill another man has already been released from jail. Jessie James Marshall, 39, faces two felony charges: harassment with threats to kill and possession of an unlawful firearm. Marshall was booked into the Spokane County Jail.on Oct. 30, but has since been released, jail records show. He was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill a man in his motorhome in the 10700 block of West Geiger Boulevard around 3:35 p.m. tjat day, records show. According to r...
SPOKANE – Incumbent Jenny Graham, R-Spokane, appears to have been reelected as the 6th District, Position No. 2 seat, defeating Democrat Michaela Kelso. Early returns in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election, showed Graham with 33,713 votes to Kelso’s 22,361. “I am grateful for the people who trust me to represent them in the next term,” Graham said. “I not only represent those who voted for me, but for all those who are in my district.” Kelso was unable to be reached for comment. Graham said she feels for struggling...
CHENEY – The fire and police departments presented their budgets for 2025 to City Council during its Oct.22 meeting. Other city departments are scheduled to present their budgets at the Nov. 12 council meeting. In 2024, the Police Department operated on a $4.3 million budget. The department is asking for a slight increase to approximately $4.307 million for 2025. Meanwhile, the Fire Department is asking for a budget increase from just over $2.9 million in 2024 to around $3.1 million in 2025, reflecting a $202,500 increase. P...
1 years ago Nov. 13, 2014 Cheney Parks and Recreation Department was one of 15 organizations in King, Pierce and Spokane counties recently honored by the Raikes Foundation for providing “high quality out of school time programs by young people as part of its Youth Program Quality Initiative.” Westwood Middle School students, staff and guests honored almost 100 men and women of U.S. armed forces veterans for their service at the school’s annual Veterans Day program on Nov. 10. Medical Lake cross country team won 1A state...
MEDICAL LAKE – During its last meeting, the School Board conducted a second reading of school improvement plans and parental input policies. They will be addressed on the third reading in its next meeting. The first policy under review, Board Policy 3241, focused on student discipline. The district removed references to alternative forms of discipline that had been considered or attempted in the past. Additionally, it was decided that principals and certified staff at each school would no longer be responsible for d...
MEDICAL LAKE – The Varsity Girls Volleyball team secured a narrow victory against the Colville Volleyball team, winning 3–2 in a close match on Oct. 24 at Medical Lake High School. This victory is a win for the Cardinals as they continue to compete in the 2024 season. Zoe Wilson played a key role in the match, contributing 11 kills to help propel her team to victory. The match was hard-fought, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination. Earlier in the week, the...
CHENEY – The Golden Wings Mobile Pet Pantry, founded by Tony Blount, will be collecting pet food donations throughout the West Plains from Nov. 1 to Dec. 21, with drop-off locations at Copy Junction and D'Tails. Blount, who started the initiative, shared his goal: "I'm reaching out to local businesses to assist in gathering pet food donations. I hope we can support as many families as possible in feeding their pets through the cold winter months." The Pet Pantry was born in D...
Editor's Note: This is the final story in a three-part series on consistent grade-level aptitude for area schools, as measured by the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction's recently released report card. CHENEY – Academic performance has notably declined in several Washington school districts since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with Cheney, Medical Lake, and Liberty among those impacted, according to a recent report from the Washington Office of S...
MEDICAL LAKE – The Cardinals (1-7) fought hard but couldn't secure a win against the Lakeside Eagles (3-4) on Friday night, falling 20-35 in front of their home crowd. The Eagles struck early, with Cy Reeves connecting with Noah Merrill on a 23-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. After a few minutes of play, Merrill found the end zone once again on a 21-yard rushing touchdown, putting the Eagles ahead 14-0 by the end of the quarter. Lakeside continued to dominate in t...
ROCKFORD – Freeman High School administrators initiated a precautionary lockdown on the high school due to a phone threat on Monday. According to Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, Cpl. Mark Gregory, at 11:00 a.m., they were alerted to the threat which was reported through a local crisis line. The School’s Resource Deputy, already present on campus, informed school administrators, who decided to initiate a lockdown to ensure the safety of students and staff. Law enforcement officers from Spokane Valley Police, Washington State...
CHENEY – At a public hearing on Oct. 22, Cheney’s Finance Director Cindy Niemeier presented the city’s 2025 revenue budget to the city council and residents at City Hall, marking the start of the city’s annual budget process. The budget presentation, required by state law, was split into two parts, with Niemeier first covering the revenue side. She explained that revenue is categorized into two primary types: governmental funds and enterprise funds. “The enterprise fund is like running a business with a balance sheet, pr...
1 years ago Nov. 6, 2014 Joe Noland, City Light Director, has a list of eight projects, totaling an estimated $710,000, included in his $8.73 million budget that he’d like to see accomplished next year. Some projects, such as a $50,000 replacement of old wooden street light poles along State Route 904 from Vine to 2nd streets, have either been cut from previous budgets or delayed due to funding. Airway Heights at their city council meeting, Airway Heights City Manager Albert Tripp presented the preliminary budget for 2015. O...
CHENEY – As Halloween approaches, Cheney’s most infamous ghost stories come to life once again. Whether rooted in fact or pure legend, these eerie tales have become part of the town’s folklore. Here are three of the most well-known ghost stories that continue to haunt Cheney’s history. The First Recorded Ghost Story In 1909, Elizabeth McLanahan made headlines in the Spokesman Review with her claim of a ghost haunting her Cheney home. McLanahan, a widow who earned a modest living doing laundry, was so troubled by the mysteriou...
