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CHENEY – Last Thursday morning, a Spokane Transit Authority bus collided with a 12-year-old boy riding his bike. The accident resulting in the child being transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to Police Department Interim Chief, Rick Begthol, said the boy was riding his bicycle when he was hit. The child may have a broken arm, Begthol said, but there was no further update on his condition. Emergency response teams from the city fire and police departments swiftly arrived at the scene n...
MEDICAL LAKE – John and Martha Staples were interred with full military honors in a community service on Friday morning at the Washington State Veterans Memorial Cemetery. John Staples, the second Civil War veteran to be interred at this cemetery, and his wife, Martha, found their final resting place after a century. Brenda Reid, the Staples' great-granddaughter, attended the interment along with 20 other descendants. The committal service featured three members of the Sons o...
TYLER – A fire broke out last Friday afternoon southeast of Tyler, burning 252 acres and resulting in the loss of several homes, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Crews from the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Spokane County Fire Districts 3 and 10, and regional fire partners from Spokane and Lincoln counties responded to the fire, which threatened homes in Tyler and the surrounding areas. The fast-moving fire burned through timber and g...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) alert, arrested two suspects and recovered a stolen license plate on July 24. Deputies located the unoccupied vehicle, a white 2010 BMW sedan in a parking lot near W 12th Avenue and South Center Way. Upon further investigation, they found the stolen plate affixed tot he car. The vehicle’s VIN was checked and confirmed clear, with no reports of it being stolen. Shortly after locating the vehic...
CHENEY – KXLY Extreme Team gives Veterans Memorial Park make-over and clean up on July 24. The KXLY Extreme Team, led by Mark Peterson and the KXLY 4 News team, conducted a makeover and clean-up at Veterans Memorial Park. The project involved trimming tree branches, painting picnic tables, placing bark in the playground, and planting flowers. "We'll also install LED lights under the American flag, which have been out for years," said Peterson. VFW Post 11326 Commander Rick M...
Residents on Columbia Basin Highway between 25610 S Columbia Basin Highway and Pine Springs Rd and Carmen Rd south of Pine Spring Rd are at Level 3. This level is Go Now. Planes are dropping water and firefighters are aggressively in putting the fire out. There is a warning to residents between the community of Tyler and 26022 West State Route 904 on Pine Springs Road and the community of Tyler. Lincoln County has been added to the fire due to the fire bumping on the county...
CHENEY – City council approved six resolutions during their meeting on July 9, covering a range of important initiatives and administrative matters. The largest allocation was an additional half million dollars earmarked for the aquatics facility, a decision previously highlighted in another news story. Among the administrative approvals were accepting grant funds and an opioid settlement, each requiring council's endorsement. An inter-local agreement with the Spokane Regional Broadband Development Authority was also a...
Head coach Aaron Best announced eight eagle leaders for this season, with four retaining their roles from last season. Efton Chism III, Luke Dahlgren, Darrien Sampson and Brock Harrison were elected captains for the second straight year. Jacob Newsom, Cage Schenck, Nolan Ulm and Austin York join the returning captains for their first season in the role....
CHENEY – Recently, the ongoing construction at the Betz Road and State Highway 904 intersection has sparked numerous complaints, particularly related to traffic disruptions in the Safeway parking lot, according to the city police department. Many drivers are using the parking lot as a shortcut to avoid the detours, leading to safety concerns. The police have urged drivers not to use the Safeway parking lot as a thoroughfare to re-enter Highway 904 toward downtown. Instead, they should follow the designated detour signs. An o...
CHENEY – A global technology outage delayed or canceled over 3,000 flights worldwide, affecting Spokane international airport and businesses across the region. The outage caused by faulty update deployed by the Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike to computers running Microsoft Windows, left a wake of confusion and frustration for workers and travelers at the Spokane International Airport, Friday. Flight status boards at Spokane Airport have been changing all night and throughout the morning as airlines work to get people to t...
Annual summer event series CHENEY – Recently, Parks and Recreation Department launched their summer series of movies and concerts at the park. Every Wednesday evening until Aug. 7, the city will host a different band, providing a diverse range of musical genres for the community to enjoy. This Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Quintetto Dolcetto, will take the stage with their electric blues sounds. On Aug. 7 the Classic rock band Kosta La Vista will take the stage. All concerts will begin at 6:30 p.m. On the movie front, the city w...
Cheney, WA – Colima Entertainment hosts the Jaripeo Rodeo and Dance at BiMart Arena this Sunday starting at 2 p.m. According to event coordinator, Carlos Larios, "This event brings the vibrant and exciting Jaripeo Rodeo and Dance to Cheney." He added, "This family-friendly event welcomes guests of all ages to experience a thrilling day filled with tradition, excitement, and fun." Larios said when the gates open, attendees will immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere b...
CHENEY – Eastern Washington University’s volleyball team has set a high academic standard this past season by earning the American Volleyball Coaches’ Association (AVCA) 2024 Team Academic Award. This academic award recognizes the Eagles for achieving a team GPA that ranks in the top 20% of Division I programs, earning them a spot on the AVCA Honor Roll. To qualify for the Team Academic Award, a program must maintain a cumulative team GPA of at least 3.3 for the entire academic year. Eastern surpassed this benchmark with...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Three people are dead in two unrelated crashes last Thursday and Friday, July 11 and 12, in Spokane County. In Airway Heights, an elderly man is dead and a woman is hospitalized following a Thursday, July 11, after they were hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Hayford Road and Ninth Avenue. The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the decedent as Jose Hilario. The 64-year-old man died of blunt force trauma. Airway Heights police have yet to release the name of a second victim, a 61-...
SPOKANE – Registered voters in Spokane County will begin receiving their ballots July 19 for the upcoming primary election. To be counted, primary ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. The election features numerous candidates at the local, state and federal levels. West Plains voters may also notice a change in voting districts. Airway Heights, Fairchild Air Force Base, Medical Lake and surrounding areas are now part of the 6th Legislative District; while Cheney, Spangle, Waverly, Latah, and Fairfield are in t...
CHENEY – The City Council approved spending an additional $464,750 plus tax on the planned municipal aquatics center. The total allocation, previously $11.4 million, now nears $12 million. The decision on the increased allocation came after discussions about six proposed additions from Walker Construction, the contractor on the project. Initially, the city had 45 days to decide whether to incorporate six additional items totaling $686,025. After consideration, the council decided to approve four items. Council members e...
CHENEY – The Cheney Rodeo Parade delighted thousands Saturday morning, July 13, with an eclectic showcase of displays and performances. Spectators lined First Street, eagerly awaiting floats, animals and acts. The top trophy went to Moonlight Magic, featuring Queen Temple Gefre, Princess Madisyn Cameron, and Princess Brooklyn Norton. The float came complete with a fire-breathing dragon and royalty defending the kingdom. The parade was led by the Cheney Veterans of Foreign W...
CHENEY – As many school districts nationwide ban cell phones on campus, Cheney and Medical Lake are bucking the trend. Reardan-Edwall and Peninsula school districts are now banning student use of cell phones on their campuses. Spokane School District, too, is partially banning student cellphone use. There, elementary pupils are banned from using phones during school hours, including lunch. Middle schoolers will have lunch-time privileges and high schoolers will be able to use them between classes and at lunch. Medical Lake S...
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University annouced it’s Spring Quarter Dean’s List. Local students making the grade are: Airway Heights Jacinta Buckley, Regina Camacho, Zackery DaSilva, Taylor Dickerson, Alexander Dodson, Nico Ehman, Kera Fitzgerald, Carson Gentry, David Grechko, Leann Harlan, Tyler Harris, Gabriel Hines, Ian Knight, Finlay Lamb, Jake Murray, Julia Odom, Kelly Parke, Malachi Pehl, Trevor Rains, Ethan Stahler, Skye Walker, Ben Zgherea. Cheney Hinata Abe, Joy Abrahamson, Al Obid, Shae Albrecht, Cecelia Allen...
CHENEY – Friends of the Cheney Library is hosting its annual Rodeo Days Book sale this Friday and Saturday outside of the library on First Street. The library’s basement is overflowing with thousands of items for this year’s sale, officials said. Available items include hard- and soft-cover books across all genres, as well as tapes, CDs, VHS tapes and DVDs. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own bags for their purchase. The sale will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both Friday and Saturday. The library will begin accep...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Area residents came together Thursday, July 4, to celebrate U.S. independence with a dazzling display of fireworks. Rockets wheezed upward into the dark sky, exploding in a sprinkle of various colored lights that floated gracefully back to the ground. Families were seen at almost every block, joining in the joyous celebration, according to a resident. While neighborhood displays were impressive, Northern Quest Resort and Casino, in collaboration with the K...
CHENEY– The Police Department transitioned to the Spokane Regional Emergency Communications for dispatch services Tuesday, July 9. With the new system, police will also be implementing a new computer system. Previously, the department operated its own dispatching and computer systems. The transition will enhance collaboration and safety for their officers by enabling seamless communication with surrounding agencies, including the Spokane County Sheriff, Spokane Police and Airway Heights. Police will also be going to Crime C...
CHENEY – The City Council approved a $12 million transportation improvement Transportation Improvement Program at its June 25 meeting. According to Public Works Director Todd Ableman, the street plan is estimated at $2.26 million for funded preservation work and $2.51 million for planned grant matching funds. Ableman added the arterial street program qualifies for federal and state preservation funds — staff will apply for the funds. Thr plan is estimated at $7.78 million. “(There are) 5.56 miles of transportation impro...
CHENEY – Following a June 25 public hearing, the City Council approved spending more than $12 million on street improvements over the next five years. Public Works Director Todd Ableman said the residential street plan is estimated at $2.26 million for funded preservation work and $2.51 million for planned grant matching funds. He added that the arterial street program qualifies for federal and state preservation funds, noting staff will apply for these funds when available. The plan is estimated to cost $7.78 million, he s...
