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CHENEY – Fire broke out on the truck loading bin or hopper at the Archer Daniel's Midland Flour Mill on 1st Street on Nov. 13. The city fire department and Spokane County Fire District 3 responded swiftly to the scene as city police closed 1st Street, diverting traffic onto 2nd Street to ensure safety and facilitate emergency operations. Firefighters managed to contain the fire within an hour, limiting it to a single hopper in the facility. Crews then focused on fully e...
GEIGER HEIGHTS – Spokane County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect on several felony and misdemeanor charges on Nov. 12. Darius Lavonne Denmon, 33, was booked into Spokane County Jail on first degree burglary, second degree of assault, unlawful imprisonment, first degree of attempted rape, second degree of malicious mischief, fourth degree of assault and harassment with threat to harm. On Nov. 13, Spokane County Superior Court Commissioner Eugene Cruz set Denmon’s bond at $100,000 where he remains in custody. Deputies respo...
1 years ago Nov. 27, 2014 Eastern Washington University football celebrated their third consecutive Big Sky Conference title after beating Portland State 56-34. Cheney vehicles targeted in theft wave as police investigate a rash of thefts from motor vehicles that struck two residential areas in the city this past week. Between Nov. 19-22, 19 incidents of third-degree theft, one third-degree theft and one second degree theft that were reported. Medical Lake City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits the production,...
Artists annual event MEDICAL LAKE – The 14th Annual Slightly West of Spokane Artists Studio Tour will be held on Nov. 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The tour features 13 local artists in 7 different studios on a self-guided tour around the Cheney-Medical Lake area. The event is free to the public. For more information including artists bios, photos and studio locations go to their Slightly West of Spokane web site. Cheney’s 17th Annual Turkey Trot CHENEY – The 17th Annual Turkey Trot takes place on Nov. 28 at the high schoo...
CHENEY – Boy Scouts Troop 356 will begin their annual Christmas tree sales on Friday, Nov. 29, in the Yoke's Fresh Market parking lot at the corner of Cheney-Spokane Road and 1st Street. The tradition, which starts the day after Thanksgiving, features a selection of real Noble, Douglas fir, and Grand fir Christmas trees, along with wreaths and specialty hot cocoa for sale, according to Michael Hunt, Troop 356 Scoutmaster. Proceeds from the sales support troop activities, u...
CHENEY – Tony Blount, Veterans of Foreign Wars Cheney Post 11326, was recognized as one of Eastern Washington University's Hometown Heroes during the first quarter of their football game on Saturday afternoon on Roos Field. Each individual was recognized and honored for their service and contributions to the community. These honorees included military members, first responders, and veterans. Eastern highlighted their sacrifices and dedication of these local heroes in p...
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...
Artists annual event MEDICAL LAKE – The 14th Annual Slightly West of Spokane Artists Studio Tour will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30 The tour features 13 local artists in 7 different studios on a self-guided tour around the Cheney-Medical Lake area. The event is free to the public. For more information including artists bios, photos and studio locations go to their Slightly West of Spokane web site. Cheney’s 17th Annual Turkey Trot CHENEY – The 17th Annual Turkey Trot takes place at 9 a.m. Nov. 28 at Cheney High School, 460...
1 years ago Nov. 20, 2014 Cheney City Council unanimously approved a pair of ordinances at their Nov. 12 meeting, setting annual increases to the city’s regular property tax and emergency medical services levies. Medical Lake Citizens Deer Advisory Committee took a couple of steps toward addressing the city’s deer population at ts Nov. 12 meeting. Cheney High School graduate, Benjamin Newkirk, 39, died last week while climbing the 10,047-foot middle sister mountain in Oregon’s Three Sisters Wilderness west of Bend. 20 years...
CHENEY, Wash. — Eastern Washington University Athletics has announced a partnership with the Eastern Washington University Veterans Resource Center and Spokane Toys for Tots for the upcoming basketball season. This collaboration aims to support the local community by expanding donation efforts and spreading holiday cheer to children in need. Throughout the season, Eastern will collect toy donations at five men’s and women’s basketball games. Fans attending games at Reese Court can drop off toys at designated collection boxes...
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...
