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CHENEY – Windsor Elementary and Westwood Middle schools locked down due to suspicious individuals being spot according to school district officials last Thursday. Both schools locked all remaining students, staff and coaches inside the buildings. Some students already left in their buses from Windsor campus. Remaining buses were staged at Snowden Elementary School. Airway Heights police, deputies from the Sheriff's Office and West Plains Crisis Response Team responded on s...
DEEP CREEK – Dashani M. Broomfield, a 21-year-old from Ford, tragically lost his life Tuesday evening in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Brooks Road and U.S. Highway 2. According to the Washington State Patrol, Broomfield was riding his 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 eastbound on Highway 2 at approximately 11:31 p.m. when he collided with a 2006 Ford Expedition driven by Kayleigh Roop, 18, from St. Maries, Idaho. Roop was attempting to turn left onto Brooks Road when the crash occurred. The motorcycle came to a stop, b...
CHENEY – The city closed 2nd Street last Monday as part of its ongoing efforts to improve local infrastructure for pedestrians. The Street will be closed to all traffic from B Street to Elm Street. The closure is scheduled to last through Nov. 11, with the primary focus being on the restoration of sidewalks in the area. The project aims to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility, addressing wear and tear in the current sidewalk system. The improvements are part of C...
MARSHALL – Last Thursday afternoon, Spokane County Sheriff's Office deputies blocked off a section of Scribner Road following the discovery of a body on the roadside. Authorities responded promptly, blocking access to the area to secure the scene for investigation. As of now, details surrounding the identity of the deceased remain undisclosed, with law enforcement focusing on gathering evidence and conducting a thorough examination. The Sheriff's Office emphasized that they a...
CHENEY – A vehicle struck another vehicle in the intersection of Salnave Road and Washington Street Friday afternoon. City and Campus police responded to a two-car accident at the intersection of Salnave Road and Washington Street, today around 12:45 p.m. A young adult woman driving southbound on Washington Road in a black Kia Forte struck a silver Chevrolet Trailblazer driving eastbound on Salnave Road by an elderly woman. The police arrived first on the scene as they a...
MALDEN – The Pine Creek Community Restoration Long Term Recovery Organization, along with the residents of Malden, came together to celebrate the town's rebirth at the Pine Creek Fall Festival last Saturday. Cheney Boy Scouts, Troop 356, and members of Cheney Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 11326, played key roles in the official ceremony. The Boy Scouts raised the American flag, while the veterans served as the color guard, adding a patriotic touch to the event. Mayor Dan H...
1 years ago Sept. 18, 2014 Cheney’s parks facilities consist of 40.96 acres of recreation land with many options to choose from such as picnics, youth sports, tennis, exercise and swim. The downside is many of these facilities are facing all the problems older facilities do, deterioration, maintenance, noncompliance with safety standards and improvements as well as expansion as he city grows over the next 10-15 years. The Blackhawks brought home three top-10 team finishes among the seven races at last Saturday’s 43-team Hig...
Community Day CHENEY – Cheney High School Blackhawk Band Parent Booster hosts their second annual Community Day at the high school on Saturday starting at 12 p.m. This is a family-friendly fundraising event open to everyone. They will have carnival games, dunk tank, vendors, carnival games and more. The grand event is a performance by the marching band at 3 p.m. This event is to raise money to send the high school marching band to compete in Indianapolis this fall. Book Club Cheney Book Club will meet Sept. 24th in the C...
CHENEY – The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will host their annual community-supported restoration efforts at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge this fall, and they need volunteers. These efforts play a crucial role in the mission of conserving, protecting, and enhancing the nation’s fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. This year’s event is scheduled for Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will coincide with National Wildlife Refuge Week and National Public Lands Day. The theme for this year, “Together for Tomorro...
CHENEY – A vehicle struck another vehicle in the intersection of Salnave Road and Washington Street Friday afternoon. City and Campus police responded to a two-car accident at the intersection of Salnave Road and Washington Street, today around 12:45 p.m. A young adult woman driving east in a black Kia Forte on Salnave Road struck a silver Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by an elderly man with a passenger going north on Washington Street. City and campus police arrived first o...
On Aug. 27, the Spokane Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a utility service covenant with the City of Spokane for the future Camas Meadow Park. The covenant extends the city's Retail Water Service Area to cover the park's 10-acre site at 9817 W. Melville Road, which Spokane County purchased on March 2, 2023. This approval moves the project closer to breaking ground this month in the West Terrace neighborhood, across the street from The Plains Golf Course,...
CHENEY – All three West Plains high school teams took a hit in the win column this past weekend in the season opener games. Cheney, Medical Lake and Liberty all three loss their games. Cheney Blackhawks couldn't nail a single point as the Lewis and Clark Tigers shut them out in a 26-0 opening game last Friday evening in Spokane. The Blackhawks' offense struggled to gain momentum, unable to break through Lewis and Clark's defense. Despite a strong effort from the Cheney's d...
CHENEY – Jarms Ace Hardware is gearing up for a significant expansion, adding an additional 7,499 square feet of retail space to its 6 Cheney Spokane Road store. The project is slated for completion by February of next year. Business and building owner Tom Jarms said the expansion aligns with his philosophy of providing the community with the products it needs. "Over the years, our customers have consistently told us what they want," Jarms said. "And it's been crucial not j...
FOUR LAKES – A local boy died Sept. 1 at Sacred Heart Hospital from blunt force injuries of the head in which he sustained when he was hit by a Jeep last month. Jakob Donald-William Town, 17, Medical Lake, was struck by a Jeep on Aug. 27 at approximately 8:30 p.m. on 12600 block of West Melville Road near Four Lakes while helping a friend to check the load in the bed of his truck, the Spokane County Sheriff's Office records show. According to the records, Town's friend p...
CHENEY – Eastern Washington University's volleyball team put up a fight in a five-set match against Washington State on Monday evening at Reese Court, debuting their new floor. Despite their best efforts, the Eagles narrowly fell 2-3 to the Cougars in a hard-fought contest. Just days earlier, Eastern faced Washington State in Pullman on Friday, where they lost 1-3 in another competitive match. Bri Gunderson led the charge for the Eagles, delivering a standout performance w...
OLYMPIA - Democrat Dave Upthegrove will advance to the Nov. 5 general election following a certified recount in the primary race to become the next state lands commissioner. He will face Jaime Herrera Beutler, who "prefers Republican," but has been censured by Republican committees for her vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump when she was a congresswoman. The recount was ordered because of the narrow margin between Upthegrove and third-place finisher Sue Kuehl Pederson,...
CHENEY – The Cheney High School Blackhawk Band Parent Booster will host its second annual Community Day on Sept. 21 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Cheney High School. Lisa Brown, President of the Blackhawk Band Parent Booster, shared, “This event not only helps raise money but also unites our schools and community to showcase what’s happening at Cheney High.” This event aims to bring together the Cheney School District and local community while raising funds to send the Blackhawk Band to a national competition according to Brown....
1 years ago Sept. 11, 2014 Cheney’s wastewater treatment plant was honored for the second year in a row with an outstanding performance award from the state Department of Ecology. The plant was in “perfect compliance” with all requirements under its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit, Todd Ableman, said is not easy given Cheney’s size and complex challenges. The city of Airway Heights is getting ready to make way for their new CXT restroom facility and splash pad at Sunset Park. Eastern Washington Univers...
CHENEY – On August 28, a semi-truck with an oversize load struck the traffic light while making a turn onto 1st Street. This collision caused significant damage to the traffic light facing eastbound vehicles at the intersection of 1st Street and Cheney-Spangle Road. As a result, Wednesday morning traffic was directed to a four-way stop while the Washington State Department of Transportation worked on repairs. The damaged light led to increased congestion and long backups in t...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – On Sept. 2, a wildfire erupted on Thorpe Road, quickly consuming 53 acres of land. The fire, driven by dry conditions and winds, posed an immediate threat to nearby homes and properties, prompting swift action from local fire departments. Emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after the fire was reported, working through the day and into the night to contain the blaze. The terrain and shifting winds made containment efforts challenging, but firefighters used ground crews to create firebreaks to pre...
ROTC & National Guard excercise CHENEY – Council has approved and granted permission for Eastern Washington University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and the Washington Army National Guard to conduct training exercises on the grounds surrounding the wastewater treatment plant on Sept. 19. According to a memorandum of understanding, both the ROTC students and the National Guard have agreed to specific conditions. They are required to adhere to all relevant city policies, regulations, and procedures. Additionally, the t...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Three suspects were arrested on attempted homicide of an Airway Heights man on Aug. 28. Richard Lee Trower, 51, has been booked by Spokane County District on first degree murder with first degree burglary, residential burglary and second degree of taking a motor vehicle without permission. His bond was set at $1 million and he remains in Spokane County Jail. Teri L Christenson, 51, was charged with first degree criminal assistance and first degree in stolen property. Her bond was set at $100,000 and she r...
1 years ago Sept. 4, 2014 Airway Heights held a hearing on the Seaport Steel expansion to grow by 60,000 square feet and add a 1,900-foot rail spur on Aug. 27. Cheney City Council unanimously approved two ordinances and a resolution updating Light Department service charges and fees and changing how those will take place in the future if needed. The Ball and Dodd funeral home and the house next tyo it, once used as a caretaker’s residence located on 111 West Brooks Road is being removed. The city of Medical Lake purchased th...
CHENEY – The historic building at 417 5th Street, located across from Showalter Hall, is undergoing a significant remodel by Mitch Swenson, co-owner of Philena, LLC. The renovation aims to restore the building to its original apartment layout. Originally built as one of the city’s earliest apartment buildings, distinct from single-room-occupancy structures, the building has a rich history. Before the current remodeling, it served as the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house for many years, according to Spokane County rec...
CHENEY - Tonight will mark the beginning of the 2024 season for Eastern Washington football, as they face off against Monmouth under the lights at Roos Field. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Returning Stars Eastern returns 16 starters from the 2023 season, evenly split between offense and defense. Despite losing six starters, the Eagles bring back key players like Efton Chism III, Michael Wortham, and Visperas, who earned All-Big Sky honors in 2023. They are joined by Wyatt Hansen,...
