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CHENEY – A late summer heat wave was expected to hit much of Eastern Washington, including Cheney and areas to the south, on Wednesday. In advance of the heat wave, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory that was to remain in effect through 8 p.m. Wednesday. The advisory extended from portions of Idaho west to the Cascade Mountains. Temperatures were expected to peak here at about 102 degrees on Wednesday and dip to a high of 94 on Thursday before bouncing back up to 97 on Friday. “High temperatures in the upp...
SPOKANE – A former police officer has been found guilty of sex crimes while serving the city . A jury found Nathan R. Nash, 38, was guilty of second-degree rape with aggravating circumstances and third-degree rape, court records show. He was found innocent of another second-degree rape charge and innocent of unlawful imprisonment. Following the verdict in Spokane County Superior Court, Nash was booked into the jail to await and October sentencing hearing. The trial lasted 15 days before Judge John Cooney. It was prosecuted b...
TOPPENISH – The Yakama Nation has recognized two Democrats for their efforts to breach Snake River Dams. On Tuesday, Aug. 30, the tribe recognized U.S. Sen. Patty Murry and Gov. Jay Inslee in connection with a report on the feasibility of breaching the dams as a way to improve salmon and steelhead runs. “Sen. Murray and Gov. Inslee have seen that the salmon, steelhead and other anadromous fish of the Columbia Basin are in serious trouble. We appreciate their recognition that the status quo is not a responsible option if we...
SPOKANE – In advance of extended warm weather, the federal Bureau of Land Management has announced new restrictions on public land it manages as part of the Spokane District. The agency is now prohibiting all fires on land it manages, including charcoal briquette fires. The ban is in effect in Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima. In addition to prohibiting campfires, r...
OLYMPIA – Fall marks the start of hunting seasons for deer, elk, waterfowl and upland game birds in much of the state. To help hunters, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife has released “Hunting Prospects,” which provides hunting information for each district. “Our district wildlife biologists write these popular reports to give an in-depth look at what field conditions should look like this year,” Game Division Manager Anis Aoude said. “These prospects have a lot of useful information that can help brand new and exp...
ST. JOHN – Here are the results of the final sprint boat race of the season Saturday, Aug. 27, at Webb's Slough: Modified Class – Pour Decisions, driver Jason Perkins of Cheney and navigator Kyle Belles of Spangle, 1st; Purcell Racing, driver James Goldberg of Edmonds and navigator Jeff Purcell of Grapeview, 2nd; and Way She Goes, driver Jeremy Souza and navigator Jessy Law, both of Oak Harbor, 3rd. 400 Class – Punisher, driver Phil Miller of Castlegar, B.C. and navig...
MEDICAL LAKE – Hundreds of bluegrass lovers turned out for three days of tunes Friday through Sunday, Aug. 12-14. The 20th annual Blue Waters music festival features several bands, including John Reischman and the Jaybirds, Lonesome Ace Stringband, Eli West, The Onlies, The eyer Family Band, Buck 99, King Trouble and the Cherry Pickers, Chris Luquette and The Grass Messengers, Monroe Bridge, and Jennie Anne Mannan, Karli Ingersola nd Caroline Fowler. Other entertainment i...
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE -- Four B-52H Stratofortresses are here through Aug. 19 to participate in the Agile Combat Employment exercised. The bombers from Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana arrived Tuesday, Aug. 16. They are the first B-52H aircraft to participant in Fairchild drills since the runways were refurbished 12 years ago, officials said. The bombers are not new to Fairchild. In 1957, Fairchild was home to about 45 B-52s, which remained until 1993-94 when the base...
PULLMAN — The state State Department of Commerce will be funding a one-year, $8 million project to improve access to high-speed internet and support to rural and under-served areas of the state. The project will be undertaken by a partnership between the Washington State University Extension and the State Broadband Office. Together, the two organizations will provide training, support, and resources to rural areas through the program, which has been titled the Broadband Action Team Implementation and Support project. This ...
CHENEY – Local Eagle Scouts were recognized during a ceremony Sunday, Aug. 7. Peter Johnon, Luke Wilcox, Aiden Kennedy, Logan Morrison, Taylor Denton, Noah Hoppe and Logan Leuck received their Eagle Scout award from Troop No. 356, Tamie Johnson said. “Many of these boys have been involved in Scouts since they were 6 years old,” she said. “Over the years, they have participated in many service projects in the community – collecting food for the Cheney Food Bank, planting...
SPOKANE – A Rosalia man was sentenced Tuesday, Aug. 2, to 10 years in federal prison in a child-pornography case. Philip Mario Harhill, 74, of Rosalia, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Washington for coercion and enticement of a minior, U.S. Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref said. U.S. Senior District Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson sentenced Harthill to 120 months to be followed by a life term of supervised release, records show. Peterson emphasized that “the damage to children” caused by Harth...
MALDEN – The community will receive $1.9 million to rebuild its sewer system if the 2023 Senate draft appropriates bills pass through Congress. The system was heavily damaged in the Sept. 7, 2020, Babb Road Fire, which destroyed many buildings in the city, including the post office and City Hall. The money was included in the bill that allocates nearly $230 million toward Washington state projects. Sen. Patty Murray, who is facing strong competition in her re-election bid, is on the Senate Appropriations Committee. Murray w...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fifth Congressional District Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers helped introduce the American Confidence in Elections Act, comprehensive legislation to strengthen election integrity and restore confidence in the voting process. “I believe we must restore trust and confidence in our election system,” Rodgers said. “Every American – Republican, Democrat, and Independent – deserves to know that their vote is counted when they go to the polling place or mail in their ballot. This legislation takes a huge step towards...
SPOKANE – The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $480,000 grant to fund a rapid DNA testing program in the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. The grant will help deputies identify, arrest and prosecute suspects, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington said. The grant was awarded on July 26, she said. The funding will be used by the Forensic Unit to accelerate the speed by which investigative leads can be developed, perpetrators identified, and innocent parties cleared, she said. As a result, offenders wil...
PULLMAN – The Washington State Patrol will be conducting emphasis patrols Aug. 9-20 as Washington State University students return to Pullman for fall semester. Troopers will be focusing on speeding, distracted/impaired driving and other collision-causing violations on highways leading across Eastern Washington, including Interstate 90, U.S. Highways 195 and 395, and state Highway 26, among others. Speeding is a major cause of collisions, officials said, noting troopers will be closely monitoring speeds on rural highways. ...
SPOKANE COUNTY— The Aug. 2 Primary is just around the corner. Three Republicans from Medical Lake; Lana S. Burnette, Cia Watson and John Aiken Jr. are facing off in the race for District 6600 Precinct Committee Officer. Republicans Michael Wagner and Teresa L. Hudson also from Medical Lake are butting heads for District 6601 Precinct Committee Officer. Spokane County will be mailing out approximately 349,000 ballots. Voters can visit www.spokanecounty.org to find the nearest drop-off locations. The drop-off deadline is 8 p...
CHENEY— Ten teams worldwide compete in the 13th Conseil International DU Sport Militaire Women’s Soccer Cup on the pitch at Union Stadium. Two teams from Africa, three American teams, two Asian and three European teams face off to see who reigns as champion. The tournament kicked off on July 11. The Cup competition has two daily matches through July 21 at 3 and 7 p.m. The Bronze Medal and Championship matches are playing on Friday, July 22, at noon and 3 p.m....
Olympia – As the state’s boating season continues and more residents navigate the waters for fun and sun, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office asks that you voyage responsibly and safely. Fires occurring on boats can spread quickly and present unique response challenges due to hazardous conditions and limited access. According to a 2020 report by the US Coast Guard and the US Department of Homeland Security, nationally, 6% of boating accidents resulted from fires onboard, with 2.2% of those fire incidents occur...
Olympia – As the state’s boating season continues and more residents navigate the waters for fun and sun, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office asks that you voyage responsibly and safely. Fires occurring on boats can spread quickly and present unique response challenges due to hazardous conditions and limited access. According to a 2020 report by the US Coast Guard and the US Department of Homeland Security, nationally, 6% of boating accidents resulted from fires onboard, with 2.2% of those fire incidents occur...
Despite changes of venue and starting time, Cheney and Medical High School graduation ceremonies came off without a hitch this past weekend. The 114th Blackhawks commencement, that saw 281 seniors awarded their diplomas, was scheduled to take place on Friday in the outdoor Pavilion at Northern Quest Resort and Casino. It was moved to Reese Court at Eastern Washington University. The Cardinals commencement was to take place inside the Pavilion at Northern Quest Resort at 11...
CHENEY— Hundreds of Cheney and Medical Lake students will put their high school days in the rear view mirror this weekend and transition to their next stage of life. Valedictorians and salutatorians from both institutions were as asked to share past experiences and a glimpse of what lies ahead for them. Cheney’s commencement ceremony is on Friday, June 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N Hayford Road in Airway Heights. Medical Lake’s commencement ceremony is on Saturday, June11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p...
Cheney— The Cheney School District (CSD) is looking to add bus drivers to its transportation fleet. CSD Superintendent Rob Roettger said regular and substitute drivers are needed. “As you are most likely aware, school districts around the nation are struggling to attract and retain school bus drivers for various reasons—Cheney Public Schools is no exception,” Roettger wrote in a community-wide email. “Bus drivers are vital to our mission of ensuring a safe and caring environment for all students.” Roettger said drivers are...
CHENEY – Kai York-Akiu had an outstanding State Meet finishing second in the Boys High Jump with a mark of 6–04. Konner Dobosh took sixth in the Boys Javelin competition with a throw of 173–06. Teammate Curran Moore placed 13th at 154–09. Mariah Hill finished 14th in the Girls High Jump event clearing 4–10. Calvin Hilton placed 17th in the Boys 3200 Meters....
CHENEY—Ashley Christensen, 35, and her 9-year-old daughter were transported to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center on Thursday, April 21, with unspecified injuries after Christensen’s car was hit head-on in a Spokane Valley intersection. The incident occurred at around 4 p.m. on East Trent Avenue and North McDonald Road. Authorities investigating the incident said 43-year-old Daniel Burt, from Cheney, was driving southbound in a Toyota Camry and collided with Christensen’s Honda Odyssey while she was stopped in the turn...
LaCROSSE – The annual Farmers Festival returns to town June 24-26. This year, the theme of the event is “Back to our Roots.” This year’s Farmers Festival will kick off, Friday, June 24, with a cruise-in featuring classic chassis and other vehicles. The fun continues Saturday with a parade and old-fashioned contests like stick horse racing, rolling pin toss, and three-legged, sack and wheelbarrow races. There will also be a hole-in-one contest and other activities. The annual event is organized by the nonprofit LaCross...
