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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...
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...
TYLER – On Aug. 20, a devastating fire erupted and swept through Turley Logging & Timberland business leaving behind a trail of destruction and charred debris. The fire ignited just after midnight, rapidly spreading across the property as it fed on the flammable materials scattered throughout the site. By the time Spokane County Fire District 3 arrived, the blaze had already consumed a significant portion of the equipment and infrastructure. The fire's origin appears to be l...
CHENEY — The Cheney Education Association ratified a contract with the School District on Monday, averting a strike. With the strike threat averted, students returned to campus for the start of the 2024-25 school year Tuesday. The new contract includes an 18% salary increase over the next three years for teachers. That includes a 7.2% raise in the first year, a 5% raise in the second year and a 5.8% raise in the third year. Initially, teachers threatened to strike if they didn’t receive a wage increase. The union initially pr...
CHENEY – The Spokane County Elections Office has officially certified the results from the August 20 election, confirming that both the safety levy in Airway Heights and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy in Cheney have passed. The Airway Heights safety measure was approved by a narrow margin of 48 votes, finishing with 630 votes in favor and 582 against, representing 51.39% approval. Cheney’s EMS levy saw overwhelming support, passing by 1,103 votes, with 1,534 in favor and 431 opposed, translating to a 77.79% app...
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 for C...
CHENEY – The 2024 Dirt Road Salvage event, held at the Cheney Rodeo's Bi-Mart Arena last weekend, featured a diverse lineup of activities, music, and over 40 vendors. Event coordinator Heidi Monter reflected on the event, noting that it diverged significantly from her expectations. Strong winds, exceeding 40 miles per hour, caused several vendor booths to remain closed, although some were able to return on Saturday. Despite the challenging conditions, with temperatures p...
SPOKANE – As interest from energy companies in establishing large wind farms in Eastern Washington grows, Spokane County commissioners are laying the groundwork for how these projects will be regulated within county borders. On Tuesday, the commissioners voted 3-1 to direct county staff to draft legislation governing the location and operation of large-scale wind turbines and solar panel facilities. This decision followed a briefing and presentation of a preliminary draft o...
SPRAGUE — Travelers heading westbound on Interstate 90 will need to adjust their plans this Wednesday, Aug. 28, as the Sprague Lake Rest Area will be closed for maintenance. The Washington State Department of Transportation announced that the closure will take place between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. During this time, motorists will not have access to the facilities at the Sprague Lake Rest Area. However, those traveling eastbound will find the Sprague Lake Rest Area still open, albeit with limited services. Portable toilets will b...
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,...
CHENEY – The Cheney Education Association (CEA) is pushing for more substantial salary increases than those currently offered by the Cheney School Board, following a week of negotiations. In a recent email update to parents, the school district outlined the CEA's demands. The association is seeking an 8% salary increase for the upcoming school year, along with an additional professional development day in the 2024-25 school year. For the 2025-26 school year, they are asking f...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday night on Highway 2, just west of Airway Heights. The incident occurred around 9:27 p.m. at milepost 275, between Airway Heights and Fairchild Air Force Base, according to the Washington State Patrol. Troopers arrived on the scene to investigate. The police report indicates that the pedestrian was walking eastbound in the lane of travel on State Route 2. The individual then suddenly turned north, crossing the westbound lanes, and was struck by a v...
City court receives a $287,650 grant CHENEY – The Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts has awarded the city’s municipal court a grant of up to $287,650 to support its therapeutic community court. The city council unanimously approved this funding measure during its Aug. 13 meeting. Notably, the grant does not require any matching funds from the city, allowing the full amount to be used directly. The funds will be allocated to cover personnel costs, staff equipment and technology, team training and travel, tre...
CHENEY – The Dirt Road Salvage 2024 event is set to return to the Cheney Rodeo’s Bi-Mart Arena on Friday and Saturday. The event, a vintage, handmade and country living vendor fair, will run from Friday from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to event coordinator Heidi Monter. This year’s fair features more than just vendors. “We’ve added live music, food, and a variety of activities,” said Monter. New attractions include painting classes, lavender care workshops, and a story time session for children. F...
1 years ago Aug. 21, 2014 Eastern Washington University has gotten some notable visibility with their “Football Starts Here,” campaign that centers around the season’s first football game Saturday at Roos Field versus Sam Houston State and its broadcast across the nation on ESPN. Cheney Merchants Association hatched an idea of its own with an event prior to the EWU-SHSU contest called, “Tailgating Starts Here.” Airway Heights City Council approved, 5-1, the purchase of a new $40,000 truck for the fire department at the co...
Cheney clothing swap CHENEY – Touchstone Real Estate Group is organizing a Cheney Clothing Swap on Sept. 7 from 6 to 7 p.m. at 423 1st Street in downtown Cheney. Participants are encouraged to bring gently used clothes, shoes, and accessories to exchange, and return home with “new-to-you” items. Event coordinators Elise Brehmer and Bekka Shelp invite everyone to bring any unwanted or no longer fitting clothing, ensuring they are in good condition. “Come and discover lots of new-to-you treasures,” they added. Any leftover...
CHENEY – Cheney Cupboard, a food distribution center located at 624 3rd Street, is dedicated to combating food insecurity in the community by providing essential nourishment to those in need. Under the leadership of Executive Director Duane Isaac, the center has seen significant transformations and growth in the last two years. Isaac, a former branch manager at Inspirus Credit Union, and previously Spokane Teacher's Credit Union (STCU) in Cheney, never imagined he would f...
CHENEY - The 2024 football season for Eastern Washington University kicked off with a promising start, as the Eagles held their first of two scrimmages on August 15 at Roos Field. The 70-play event served as a dress rehearsal ahead of the regular season, earning positive feedback from head coach Aaron Best. "What we've shown so far is promising, though not unexpected for the staff," Best remarked after the scrimmage. "We're rotating quarterbacks and personnel, so it's not as...
CHENEY – Cheney Education Association President, Meredith Lemelin said the organization’s general meeting will be on Tuesday. “At that meeting, we will either be presenting our tentative agreement and ratifying our contract for the school year,” Lemelin explained, “Or we may need to vote on our next steps. Whatever they will be.” Helen Page, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, explained, “The district has been transparent throughout the process, posting updates after each negotiation session since June, and they are...
CHENEY – The region experienced its fourth-highest recorded temperature Friday, Aug. 2, hitting 105 degrees amidst what has been declared the hottest July on record, according to the National Weather Service for Spokane. July 21 alone saw the mercury rise to 107 degrees, contributing to the overall scorching month, now noted as the hottest since Spokane temperature records began in 1881, the National Weather Service reported. From July 1-24, temperatures consistently ran well-above average, with 14 days surpassing norms by a...
