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SPOKANE VALLEY – The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to attend its annual Nonprofit Showcase on Friday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 North Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, WA 99216. This free event will highlight the work of local nonprofit organizations and offers an opportunity to network with people who are passionate about giving back to the community. Attendees can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate while learning about local volunteer o...
CHENEY – The school constructoin bond, rejected by voters earlier this year, is currently passing with 61.06% approval, amounting to 10,618 votes, as of the latest count on Nov. 12. The bond requires a supermajority of 60% or more to pass. The votes against Proposition 1 stand at 38.69%, totaling 6,729 votes. Initial election night results on Nov. 5 showed the bond trailing at 59% approval, just below the threshold needed for passage. Mike McLaughlin, Spokane County E...
OLYMPIA – The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) has recognized exemplary service to veterans and their families through the 2024 Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards. These awards honor individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment and support to veterans across Washington State. The recipients will be formally celebrated at the Auburn Veterans Day Parade luncheon for their contributions. These awards fall into three categories, each focusing on different aspects of ser...
Liberty Lancer's Kendall Denny spikes the ball over the net while playing Freeman during the WIAA District 6 2B Tournament last week at Cheney High School. Liberty loss this match, 0-3. However, they took second in this tourney and advanced to 2B State Tournament in Yakima Valley SunDome....
SPOKANE VALLEY – A Spokane Valley Deputy arrested a woman after she allegedly tossed a bag of suspected methamphetamine and then claimed she didn't own the pants she was wearing. The incident took place on Nov. 10, around 9:05 am, when the deputy spotted a suspicious red Ford Focus parked on private property near East Mansfield Avenue and North Robie Street. The deputy approached 48-year-old Martha A. White, who was digging through the car's passenger side. She claimed to be f...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The West Valley School District's safety and security replacement levy is passing with 58.89% of votes in favor as of Nov. 12. The measure, Proposition No. 1, will help fund important updates and repairs across the district. According to Spokane County Elections Manager Mike McLaughlin, 11,144 ballots have been counted for this measure so far, with 6,640 votes supporting it and 4,594 against. Another 749 ballots still need to be counted, while 81 ballots w...
Missing Spokane teen found safe SPOKANE COUNTY – The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office reported that 16-year-old Naomi G. Berry, who was previously reported missing on Oct. 29, has been found safe this Tuesday. Berry was last seen leaving her home near East Upriver Drive and North Farr Road, and her family had expressed concerns about her safety. After days of searching, the Sheriff’s Office announced that Berry was found safe and thanked the public for their assistance. Valley Viewer puts property info online SPOKANE VALLE...
Airway Heights AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The Police Department reported the following arrests from Nov. 8-11: Nov. 8 Michael B. Finn was arrested for theft in the third degree (shoplifting) and making a false statement to a public servant on the 1200 block of South Hayford Road. Aaron W. Montoya Jr was arrested for violation of a domestic violence protection order and making a false statement to a public servant from the 1200 block South of Hayford Road. Nov. 10 Josue D. Oceguera was arrested for possession of a stolen motor v...
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...
SPOKANE COUNTY – Ted Cummings, Democratic candidate for Washington State House in Legislative District 4, expressed strong disappointment in the outcome of his race and broader election results, citing concerns over the political direction among voters. “I’m very disappointed,” Cummings stated in an interview Tuesday evening. “I had hoped that people would have rejected this whole MAGA Republican movement and vote in their own best interest. But people are okay with supporting hate and outright lies.” With election re...
OLYMPIA – It looks like the carbon tax is here to stay. As of the end of counting in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election, Initiative 2117 was going up in smoke. The measure that would have ended the state’s cap-and-tax program on carbon was failing with 1,566,065 votes (61.69%) opposed and only 972,623 (38.31% in favor). The ballot measure aimed to dismantle Washington’s current climate legislation requiring high-emission businesses to either reduce greenhouse gas emissions or purchase allowances to offset them. Suppo...
WASHINGTON – Leonard Christian expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm following his likely victory Tuesday evening, stating, “I just am excited to get to work, really humbled and appreciate and thank the voters, and all the people who helped us get here. Couldn’t have done it without a good team.” With a comfortable lead at 63% of the vote, Christian noted his respect for his opponent, saying, “I’d really like to thank my opponent; he kept it clean, and was a very nice young man to have in the race. I wish him the best....
CHENEY – The Planning Commission met on Oct. 14 to examine the potential impact of Washington State’s Missing Middle Housing Act, also known as House Bill 1110 (HB 1110), on local zoning laws and specifically discussed the possibility of tiny homes within the city. Commissioner Bill White asked, “It is my understanding that we have a new state code for provisioning three single-family housing units on a single lot. Are we trying to address that with our code?” Cheney City Manager Mark Schuller clarified that Cheney is curr...
WASHINGTON – Leonard Christian expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm following his likely victory Tuesday evening, stating, “I just am excited to get to work, really humbled and appreciate and thank the voters, and all the people who helped us get here. Couldn’t have done it without a good team.” With a comfortable lead at 63% of the vote, Christian noted his respect for his opponent, saying, “I’d really like to thank my opponent; he kept it clean, and was a very nice young man to have in the race. I wish him the best....
WASHINGTON – As of 8:29 p.m. on November 5, early results show that Washington voters are leaning against Initiative 2117, which seeks to repeal the state’s cap on carbon emissions for certain businesses. With 52% of votes counted, 62.5% have voted "No," amounting to 1,422,562 votes, while 37.5% have voted "Yes," with 852,395 votes. The ballot measure aimed to dismantle Washington’s current climate legislation requiring high-emission businesses to either reduce their greenhouse gas emissions or purchase allowances to offse...
SPOKANE COUNTY – Ted Cummings, Democratic candidate for Washington State House in Legislative District 4, expressed strong disappointment in the outcome of his race and broader election results, citing concerns over the political direction among voters. “I’m very disappointed,” Cummings stated in an interview Tuesday evening. “I had hoped that people would have rejected this whole MAGA Republican movement and vote in their own best interest. But people are okay with supporting hate and outright lies.” With election re...
CHENEY - Teen diver Riley completing a one-meter dive at the local diving club competition at the Eastern Washington University's pool on Saturday, Oct. 26....
SPRAGUE – Spokane Regional Air Support Unit’s Air 1 assisted the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in apprehending three burglary suspects at a cell phone tower site Oct. 22. The incident began when an observant citizen reported a suspicious vehicle to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), noting that it was located near his property and a cell phone tower. When law enforcement arrived, they discovered signs of unlawful entry into the building and heard voices coming from inside. Deputies successfully apprehended one susp...
SPOKANE – The Spokane County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to assist in locating a missing vulnerable 16-year-old, Naomi G. Berry, who was last seen at school but did not come home afterward. Her family reported her missing and is deeply concerned for her safety according to the Sheriff's Office press release. Naomi reportedly operates at a lower developmental level, and can make decisions that unknowingly put her at risk. She is known to spend time at the Shadle P...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The city is offering two free workshops in November for current and aspiring business owners looking to learn more about licensing, permits, and valuable resources to start or grow a business. The workshops, organized by Spokane Valley and the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, are open to all, whether businesses are brand new or already established. The first session, City of Spokane Valley Permit Center and Business Licensing, is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 11 am to noon and will be offere...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The County Sheriff’s Traffic Unit Investigators (TUI) are seeking information about a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred on Oct. 18. The incident, which took place around 7:10 pm on North Fairview Road at East Piper Road, resulted in the death of a female passenger and serious injuries to the male rider. Witnesses reported seeing a full-sized truck traveling south on North Fairview Road between 6:45 and 7:15 pm, shortly before the crash. Investigators believe the driver or passengers may have val...
Pedestrian injured in crash east of Spokane SPOKANE – On Oct. 28 at approximately 8:50 am, a serious injury occurred on W206 Peone Road, about six miles east of Spokane. The incident involved two vehicles and resulted in injuries to a pedestrian. The injured pedestrian, who was identified as 53-year-old Paul Weber, from Spokane, was injured after being struck while WSDOT workers were loading a dead animal onto a truck. Weber was transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center for treatment. The truck driver, Kenneth Massender, 75,...
CHENEY – A woman has been arrested for allegedly providing false information regarding a domestic violence incident that occurred on Sept. 30. Shawna R. Langdon, 34, was charged with malicious prosecution, false reporting, and making false statements to a public servant on Oct. 18. Langdon was a Spokane Regional Emergency Communications employee during the time of the false report, and has since been fired since the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office filed charges against her, records show. The incident began when SCSO dep...
KLAMATH FALLS, Or – Brandon T. Frackenpohl, a 34-year-old suspect in the rape of a child, was apprehended in Oregon on Oct. 23. Frackenpohl fled Airway Heights before law enforcement arrived after the rape had been reported. A warrant for Frackenpohl’s arrest was issued by Spokane Superior Court on Sept. 16, charging him with first degree rape of a child and first degree child molestation. This followed an investigation that began in June, when the victim’s parents contacted 911, reporting that their child had discl...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Families in Spokane Valley can join the Halloween fun at Sun City Church's Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Kids can enjoy candy giveaways (while supplies last), and attendees can see K-9 demonstrations, visit Air 1, and check out creatively decorated vehicles as part of the decorating contest. Located at 10920 East Sprague Avenue, the free event is sponsored by local businesses and organizations, including the Spokane Valley Police Department, and Spokane County S...
