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CHENEY – In a collaborative effort that underscores their shared dedication to education, the Cheney Education Association and the Cheney School District have reached a tentative agreement. This crucial development comes as the district prepares to welcome students back for the upcoming school year. The agreement, announced jointly by Cheney Education Association President Meridth Lemelin and Cheney Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ben Ferney, results from extensive negotiations to address the needs of students, staff, a...
CHENEY – On Thursday, the Washington Secretary of State’s Office certified the results of the state’s August 6 primary and announced a hand recount for the lands commissioner race. With around 1.9 million voters participating, the primary covered various open seats from statewide to local levels. The lands commissioner race has produced an exceptionally narrow result, marking the closest second-place finish in Washington’s statewide primary history. In the 2024 primary...
MEDICAL LAKE – The Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival began with modest roots, echoing the early days when Bill Monroe first introduced Bluegrass to the world. In 2002, a dedicated group of local residents dreamed of bringing a Bluegrass festival to the West Plains, despite some skepticism about the genre's appeal in their area. The driving force behind this vision was Denny Johnson of Denny Harvest Foods, who provided the initial funding to get the festival started. The inaugural...
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE – The 92nd Air Refueling Wing was honored with the 2023 Omaha Trophy in the Global Operations category during a ceremony here Aug. 7. U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony Cotton, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command, presented the award to the wing for its exceptional performance and contributions to global operations. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing played a pivotal role in the world's largest air refueling mission, a critical operation that underpinned the P...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Spokane Valley Major Crimes Detectives, with support from the U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF), apprehended Kevin W. Nichols, 40, a repeat felon with eight prior convictions, on Aug. 1. Nichols faces multiple charges including second-degree assault with a deadly weapon, drive-by shooting, harassment with threats to kill, and two counts of reckless endangerment. Detectives obtained a felony arrest warrant after Nichols allegedly threatened his victim and others, declaring h...
SPOKANE – Spokane County Treasurer and Republican Congressional Candidate Michael Baumgartner, who led in Tuesday’s “top-two” primary, praised the electoral process and the candidates who participated. Baumgartner will advance to the November general election where he will face Democrat Carmela Conroy, based on the preliminary vote count. “I want to express my deep respect for all the candidates who ran in this primary, regardless of party affiliation,” Baumgartner said. “We saw candidates from diverse backgrounds and politic...
Farmers Market at two locations CHENEY – The Farmers Market group will be hosting a farmers market at Veterans Memorial Park on 4th Street across the street from the fire station on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This market features a wide range of vendors offering locally grown produce, flowers, raised meat, jams, scratch-made baked goods, tinctures, handcrafted arts, crafts jewelry and more. AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Summer Market group will be hosting this market at 12703 W 14th Street on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thi...
MEDICAL LAKE – The Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival is set to make its annual return to Waterfront Park this weekend, running from August 9-11. Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival President Nick Burgis noted that while last year's wildfires have altered the landscape, the festival will proceed as planned. "The camping area has been affected with trees burned down, but the main event site still has most of its trees," Burgis said. "We've faced some challenges but have received t...
MEDICAL LAKE – This weekend, from August 9-11, the Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival will grace the picturesque shores of Medical Lake, featuring a diverse lineup of renowned and regional bluegrass bands. Among the highlights is a one-time-only Tribute to the Roots of Bluegrass on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. Here’s a look at the lineup and their scheduled performances: New Dangerfield • Saturday, 9:15 p.m. & Sunday, 2:25 p.m. New Dangerfield, a Black string band, is reviving the long-overlooked tradition of Black string bands...
MEDICAL LAKE – On Saturday at 7 p.m., the Blue Waters Tribute Series will present a unique one-time event celebrating the Roots of Bluegrass. This special performance will feature a lineup of bands playing their renditions of classic bluegrass sounds. Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival President Nick Burgis, a festival organizer, shared his excitement, "The Blue Waters Tribute Set has been a highlight of our festival for years. This year, however, we're doing something different....
SPOKANE – Spokane County Treasurer and Republican Congressional Candidate Michael Baumgartner, who led in Tuesday’s “top-two” primary, praised the electoral process and the candidates who participated. Baumgartner will advance to the November general election where he will face Democrat Carmela Conroy, based on the preliminary vote count. “I want to express my deep respect for all the candidates who ran in this primary, regardless of party affiliation,” Baumgartner said. “We saw candidates from diverse backgrounds and politic...
SPOKANE COUNTY – On Tuesday, voters in Airway Heights and Cheney cast their ballots in favor of local propositions aimed at enhancing community services. In Cheney, Proposition 1, which focuses on the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Levy, garnered robust support. With 75.5% of voters approving the measure, the final count was 639 in favor and 205 opposed. This proposition is designed to ensure continued funding for emergency medical services, which are crucial for maintaining the high quality of healthcare and emergency r...
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...
CHENEY – July marked a milestone for Town and Country Floral as it celebrated five years in business. Sabrina Bosch, the owner, boasts over 45 years of experience in the floral industry, a passion that began in her youth. As an eastern Washington native, Bosch’s inspiration for floral design stemmed from her grandmother, Eva. Her journey started with a daunting task from her grandmother: decorating a house for a funeral. “I had a budget and had to apply everything I had learned,” Bosch recalls. Her grandmother’s advice was si...
National Farmers Market Weekend MEDICAL LAKE – In recognition of National Farmers Market Weekend this weekend, Re*Imagine Medical Lake will be hosting a farmers market on LaFevre and Lake streets on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This market features a wind range of vendors offering locally grown produce, herbs, flowers, raised meat, jams, scratch-made baked goods, tinctures, handcrafted arts, crafts jewelry and more. City hosts last week summer event series CHENEY – Parks and Recreation Department will host their last par...
1 years ago July 31, 2014 While some residents ran for cover last Wednesday afternoon in advance of, and during the damaging thunderstorm that raced across Spokane County, others found themselves right in the middle of it. Airway Heights Planning Commission met July 16 to hold public hearings for ordinances relating to marijuana standards, Initiative 502, for temporary use permits within the city. The Cheney City Council is taking up consideration of a pair of proposed changes to ordinances that determine how the city goes a...
PATEROS, WA – Curtis Pitman of Cheney showcased his exceptional racing skills at the annual Apple Pie Jamboree in Pateros held on July 20-21. Pitman, often hailed as the fastest man on water, demonstrated his prowess by winning his races despite giving his competitors a half-lap head start. Pitman competed in and won the Ski Stock 2 Stroke Lites races on both days of the event. His victories were a testament to his remarkable talent and experience in the world of powerboat r...
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 – 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...
