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CHENEY — The Eastern Washington men saw their preseason record slip to 1-5 following a pair of losses to Washington State 96-81, Nov. 21 and 79-68 at California Baptist, Nov. 23. In a game played at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena before 3,854 fans, Eastern head coach Dan Monson admitted he lost his bet that the Cougars would not connect from 3-point range. “Today was more my fault,” Monson said. “We said we were committed to keeping these guys out of the paint, making them shoot threes, and hoping they wouldn’t make them...
CHENEY — Several area businesses and governmental offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Nearly all banks, financial institutions andgovernment offices will be closed Thursday. The Cheney Free Press and Free Press Publishing offices will be closed both Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29. Area schools will also be closed both days, although many sports teams will be practice Friday. Area residents should also check with trash service providers, as there may be a change in the pickup s...
SPOKANE – NorthEast Washington Educational Service District No. 101 will recieve a $1 million grant to enhance safety in 59 public school districts, 45 state-approved private schools, and four charter schools in a seven-county region. The ESD includes Medical Lake, Cheney and Spangle schools, among others. Funding for the grant comes from the Bureau of Justice Assistance fiscal year 2024 STOP School Violence Program. The project description details that the money will be used for The Safer Schools Northeast Project. The p...
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE — Joint Personnel Recovery Agency personnel will be during pull-ups and other exercises for shoppers who participate in their annual Toys-for-Tots drive. Members of the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency are participating in an all-day toy drive on Friday, Nov. 29, outside Walmart, 1221 S. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. In exchange for donations, Air Force personnel will be completing difficult exercises like deadlifts, pull-ups and kettlebell exercises after they shop for a toy to donate. Members of the...
Volleyball: Madison Spring (12) - 1st team Trinity Auckerman (11) - Hon. Mention Zoe Wilson (11) - Hon. Mention Cross Country: Girls Kaylee Dennler (11) - MVP Autumn Trout (10) Hannah Luzier (12) Katelyn Hoffer (10) Boys Nakai Ornelas (12) Garrett Montney (12) Hector Gomez (12) Mercury Bergquist (9) Football: Cylas Puzycki (12) - 1st team WR Kainoa Beyer (12) - 1st team O-Line and D-Line Dakotah Phillips (12) - 1st team DB Julian Taylor (11) - 1st team P Kaden Shaffer (10) O-line - Hon. Mention Kaden Poitra (12) TE & DB -...
FEDERAL WAY -The Freeman Scotties won the 2024 Washington State 2B Girls Soccer Championship with a 3-0 victory over Mount Vernon Christian on Nov. 23 at Federal Way Memorial Stadium. The girls completed a dominating season with a 3-0 victory over the Hurricanes to claim the state 2B/1B soccer championship, a first for the program. Junior striker Rylee Russell continued her scoring domination for the Scotties who finished 21-0, scoring twice, including the eventual game...
BASKETBALL Eagle women winless on Hawaii trip HONOLULU — The Eastern Washington women escaped the rain but not a pair of losses in their trip to play in the Bank of Hawaii Classic. Eastern saw a late tally fall short in a 59-57 loss to St. Mary’s, Nov. 22 and then 67-55 to the host Rainbow Wahine, Nov. 24. Eastern trailed 48-39 after three quarters and the Eagles’ 18-11 edge in the final 15 minutes was not enough. Peyton Howard had a game-high 14 points, shooting 41.7% from the field against the Gaels of the West Coast Confe...
SPOKANE — Political hopefuls can officially file for office next week to compete in the August primary election. Candidate filing opens at 8 a.m. Monday, May 6, and continues until Friday, May 10. Depending on the office being sought, candidates will be able to file with Spokane County or the state; candidate may be done in person or online. Fees may also be paid in person or online. The Top 2 candidates in each race advance to the November general election. Congressional District No. 5, where incumbent Republican Cathy M...
COLFAX - The Liberty boys and girls put on a strong showing Tuesday afternoon, April 23, at a league meet in Colfax. The boys finished third as a team with 71 points; the girls were fourth with 69 points. Asotin won the boys division, followed by Asotin, with 96 and 78 team points, respectively. Garfield-Palouse won the girls meet with 119 points, followed by Odessa with 98 and Colfax with 96. The only Lancer to win an event was senior Colten Kroll in discus, with a flight of...
RITZVILLE — Sen. Mark Schoesler is following a gun case in Western Washington closely. On Monday, April 8, Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Gary Bashor ruled that the 2022 state law banning high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional. “As you might guess, Attorney General Bob Ferguson did not take this news well,” Schoesler, R-Ritzville, said in an email. The case involves Gator Custom Guns in Kelso, which was sued by the state in an effort to stop the business from selling magazines capable of holding more than 10 round...
TEKOA — Friends and family of Jamie Ann Wilson-Spray will gather Saturday, April 13, at Tekoa Event Center to remember a young lady full of life. “In honor of Jamie, we encourage everyone to wear Converse,” said a Celebration of Life posted to her social media page. Family and friends will gather at 1 p.m. at the center, 139 N. Crosby St., to remember Wilson-Spray. The daughter of Troy and Alicia Wilson, Wilson-Spray is described as a vibrant young lady who appreciated comedy, fine dining and family, but whose life ended...
CHENEY – Turnbull National Wildlife Officials are planning low-intensity fires through May to clear dry grass and debris ahead of wildfire season. Officials do not have a set burn schedule, as activity will be dependent on weather conditions. Turnbull officials said residents may see smoke plumes during the burns, but insist the low-intensity fires will be help reduce wildfire risk in the region. “Safety is the No. 1 priority during a prescribed burn,” Turnbull’s Kelly Moroney said. “We will work with federal, state, and coun...
LATAH VALLEY — A man arrested and released following a standoff last week is back in the Spokane County Jail. Cody D. Harris, 38, is being held on $1,500 bail after being arrested for first-degree criminal mischief on Tuesday, March 26. His return to jail came only a day after he was released from the Spokane County Jail following a March 22 incident at a ranch at 7500 S. Farm Road, located between Spokane and Marshall in the Latah Valley area. Harris was initially arrested for residential burglary and third-degree theft a...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — the annual Humane Evacuation and Animal Rescue Team will host its annual fundraiser May 2 at the Shriner’s Event Center. The event takes place from 5:30-9 p.m. in the Fireside Room. It’s open to adults over the age of 21. Funds raised at the event benefit the organization’s efforts to help animals displaced by natural disasters, such as wildfires, or those seized by law enforcement responding to cruelty and neglect cases involving puppy mills and more. Additionally, the organization hopes to purchase a cargo...
SPOKANE - Here are the Medical Lake Mat Maulers Wrestling Club's Top 3 placers at the Jason Crawford Memorial Tournament that took place Saturday, March 30, in Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena: Champions Age/Weight 5 / 6 60-61- Kash Kuhn 5 / 6 69-74 - Dean Benham Second-place 7 / 8 50-54 - Tucker Reisenauer Third-place 5 / 6 44-46 - Elias Thompson 5 / 6 45-46 - Jasper Reisenauer 13 / 14 119-121 - Nathan Pendell...
CHENEY - Eastern Washington University's Cyber Defenders will be headed to the national competition in Tampa, Fla., to defend its title April 20. This year's national berth follows a March 16 first-place showing in National Centers of Academic Excellence Cyber Games. This year's team comprises students Daniel Peterson, Eric Leachman, Alexa Darrington, Adrian Fudge, Robert Rutherford, Dennis Vinnikov, Isaiah Bessire, Thomas Longwell, Rhata Bhatia and Lewis Thomas. They are...
OLYMPIA - Two bills introduced by Sen. Mark Schoesler have stalled in the House. Schoesler, R-Ritzville, represents the 9th Legislative District, including Cheney, Medical Lake, southern Spokane County and other areas. "Unfortunately, two bills that I introduced received their death sentences in the House," Schoesler said last week of Senate Bills 5291 and 5344. Senate Bill 5291 would have helped restaurants, taverns and similar establishments navigate the state's permitting...
ADDY - A 51st state advocate has joined the pool of candidates seeking to replace Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers in Congress. On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Rene Holaday, a Republican from Addy, reached out to media to announce her run for the 5th Congressional District seat. The district includes Ferry, Stevens, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Whitman, eastern Franklin and Adams, and other counties. Holaday is an author, radio personality and the former spokeswoman for the 51st state...
WILLIAMS LAKE — The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected drunken-driving crash March 3 on Mullinix Road. The crash occurred about 4:50 p.m. near West Williams Lake Road, according to the Sheriff’s Office, which failed to release the names of the individuals involved. According to the report, a man was airlifted to an area hospital, where he remained at press time in stable condition. He was determined to be one of the drivers involved. The report said the man was northbound in a Mercury on South Mulli...
MEDICAL LAKE — Federal Emergency Management Agency now has inspectors in the area to assist victims of the Gray Fire who previously requested help in assessing damages from last August’s Gray Fire. The inspectors are trained to recognize disaster damage, even after recovery and repairs have started, officials said. Wildfire victims should have receipts, photographs and other documentation available for inspectors who may visit damaged properties. FEMA inspectors will carry a photo ID and already have the 9-digit reg...
NORTHPORT - A Medical Lake man is believed to still be missing in a heavily-forested area southeast of Northport and west of Metaline Falls, in rural Stevens County. Jason Anderson, 24, of Medical Lake was reported missing Feb. 20, according to the Stevens County Sheriff's Office. He was last seen in the Deep Lake area where his family owns a cabin. Authorities located his vehicle, but have yet to find Anderson, who is described as 5-foot-11, weighing about 190 pounds, the She...
CHENEY — Area residents have an opportunity to learn about the duties of the state treasurer. PEG — People for Effective Government — is offering a free, online forum featuring state Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29. It’s an opportunity to learn about the surprising things the treasurer is responsible for, including the state credit rating and its impact on bond sales, as well as investments the state makes and the Financial Education Bill currently in the Legislature, organizers said. Email ctvenne...
CHENEY – The following area students have been named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University for the fall 2023 quarter: Airway Heights — Regina Camacho, Zackery DaSilva, Alexander Dodson, Lindsey Ellis, Carson Gentry, Dalanee Griffin, Leann Harlan, Tyler Harris, Gabriel Hines, Saige Kluth, Ian Knight, Finlay Lamb, Jake Murray, William Nielsen, Kelly Parke, Trevor Rains, Abilene Rose, Katelyn Verstrate and Ben Zgherea. Cheney (A-H) — Brianne Albright, Anwyn Anderberg, Heather Anderson, Josiah Anderson, Sahar A...
CHENEY – Lent will take a turn toward Middle Earth, with a “The Lord of the Rings” themed upcoming Lenten study. United Methodist Church Pastor Damian Carruthers and Cheney Congregational Church Pastor Matt Goodale will lead the program from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday evenings at West Plains Roasters, 108 College Ave. Residents and visitors are encouraged to join the pastors at West Plains Roasters to prepare for Lent through the lens of Tolkien trilogy, church officials said. Snacks will also be served. In addition to the Tolki...
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE – Fairchild Air Force Base officials kicked off their 100 years of military aviation in Spokane with the unveiling of a new paint scheme Friday, Feb. 2. The 141st Air Refueling Wing painted the tail on its flagship KC-135 aircraft (59-1471) in a heritage paint scheme, which was unveiled at the event. The heritage design is inspired by the markings that were proudly displayed on the unit’s observation aircraft flown in the 1930s, base officials said. The squadron insignia, the Ace of Spades with a dag...
