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LIBERTY LAKE – A two-vehicle collision on Interstate 90, about a mile east of Liberty Lake, sent two people to the hospital Saturday morning, according to Washington State Patrol. The crash occurred around 10:30 am, when a Nissan Titan, driven by Marvin Rogers, 54, of Plummer, Idaho, struck the rear of a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, identified as Andrew Snow, 32, of Spokane, was ejected and landed in the left lane of the interstate. Both vehicles ended up in the median. Rogers and Snow were transported to Sacred Heart H...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The City of Spokane Valley has begun construction on the Indiana Avenue Preservation Project on Monday, Sept. 23. The project is expected to take about six weeks to complete. Crews will extend the concrete pavement on Indiana Avenue, starting from the intersection of Indiana Avenue and Sullivan Road and continuing about 800 feet to the east. During construction, traffic on Indiana Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction. The I-90 off-ramp to Indiana Avenue will be closed, but the off-ramp to S...
SPOKANE—Spokane International Airport has been awarded more than $18 million in federal funding for the design and reconstruction of Taxiway Alpha, a key pathway used by commercial and cargo planes on Sept. 12. The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program, which is part of the Department of Transportation’s efforts to enhance airport infrastructure. The reconstruction project will replace 2,000 feet of asphalt with concrete to improve the taxiway’s durability and strength for heavy...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum will feature the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit from October 5-27. The limited-time exhibit is a partnership with the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution. The exhibit will showcase interactive digital kiosks and display panels that blend storytelling, illustrations, artifacts, and primary historical accounts to immerse visitors in the Revolutionary War. Jayne Singleton, the museum’s director, expressed her exc...
ROCKFORD — The Southeast Spokane County Fair took place over the weekend, bringing hundreds of people to downtown Rockford for food, animals, racing and old-fashioned fun. Here are some images of the weekend....
Patrol identifies fatal crash victim DEEP CREEK – The Washington State Patrol has identified a motorcyclist killed in a crash here Sept. 17 on U.S. Highway 2. Dashani M. Broomfield, 21, of Ford, was eastbound on his YZFR6 when he struck a 2006 Ford Expedition at the Brooks Road intersection. The Expedition was driven by Kayleigh J. Roop, 18, of St. Maries, Idaho, the patrol said. She was marking a turn onto Brooks Road when she was struck. Broomfield’s speed was listed as the cause of the crash by the patrol. Neither dru...
TACOMA — MultiCare Health System has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to boost care for sexual assault survivors. The funds, provided by the Health Resources & Services Administration, will support the creation of a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training program to enhance care for victims seeking emergency medical services. MultiCare operates four facilities in the West Plains, including MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care, MultiCare Occupational Medicine and MultiCare R...
DEEP CREEK – Dashani M. Broomfield, a 21-year-old from Ford, tragically lost his life Tuesday evening in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Brooks Road and U.S. Highway 2. According to the Washington State Patrol, Broomfield was riding his 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 eastbound on Highway 2 at approximately 11:31 p.m. when he collided with a 2006 Ford Expedition driven by Kayleigh Roop, 18, from St. Maries, Idaho. Roop was attempting to turn left onto Brooks Road when the crash occurred. The motorcycle came to a stop, b...
CHENEY-The Cheney Education Association and the Cheney School District have finalized a new three-year contract, which was approved unanimously by the school board on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The contract includes a 19.2% total salary increase over the next three years for district teachers. The agreement comes after a mediator from the Public Employment Relations Commission joined the negotiation process on Aug. 22. After exchanging proposals with the district, both parties...
CHENEY — Cheney Public Schools addressed a social media threat involving “CHS” over the weekend, assuring the community that the situation does not pose a credible danger to students or staff. The district was alerted to the threat on Saturday, Sept. 14, and immediately contacted the Airway Heights Police Department to investigate. According to a statement from the district’s communications coordinator, Jenna Larson, officials quickly determined the threat was not credible. “We appreciate the communication of our community...
SPOKANE—Spokane International Airport has been awarded more than $18 million in federal funding for the design and reconstruction of Taxiway Alpha, a key pathway used by commercial and cargo planes on Sept. 12. The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program, which is part of the Department of Transportation’s efforts to enhance airport infrastructure. The reconstruction project will replace 2,000 feet of asphalt with concrete to improve the taxiway’s durability and strength for heavy...
CHENEY—The Cheney School Board reviewed the district’s policy on restraint, isolation, and other uses of reasonable force during its meeting on Sept. 11. Assistant Superintendent Tom Arlt presented the review, explaining that the district sought legal counsel before deciding not to revise the policy. “We don’t want to make revisions that could potentially open us up to litigation,” Arlt said. “It’s important we stick closely to the law.” Board members Mitch Swenson and Henry Browne asked about the possibility of expanding ce...
SPOKANE — The Spokane Lilac Festival Association has announced its theme and new leadership for 2025. The announcement was made at the annual installation event on Sept. 4, held at Fête - A Nectar Co. in downtown Spokane. The Junior Lilac parade will occur on May 10, 2025, and the Military Torchlight parade is scheduled for May 17 of that year. Jamie Dedmon, the newly inducted president for the 2025 festival year, revealed the theme as “To Spokane with Love.” Dedmon, addressing festival volunteers, past presidents, royalt...
CHENEY – Student involvement in athletics and extracurricular activities at Cheney High School has experienced substantial growth, as reported by Athletic Director Ken Ryan during the Sept. 11 school board meeting. This year, 221 students took part in summer conditioning, a dramatic increase compared to just 50 participants the previous year. Currently, 459 students are involved in fall sports, with a total of 621 students enrolled in athletic programs across the board. “We’re seeing more kids getting involved,” Ryan stated....
CHENEY – Windsor and Westwood schools were placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after suspicious individuals were spotted near Windsor Elementary. Law enforcement responded to the scene and is currently searching the area for the individuals. Both schools have locked down to ensure the safety of students and staff. According to Cheney Public Schools officials, all students and coaches who remain in the schools are safe inside the buildings. Buses 63, 74, and 86 from Windsor Elementary had already left the campus before t...
MARSHALL – A motorcyclist died after a crash with a car near the intersection of South Spotted Road and West Melville Road, northwest of Marshall, on September 2, 2024. Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies and Spokane County Fire District 3 responded to the scene around 4:25 pm Firefighters provided medical aid to the adult male motorcyclist, who was transported to the hospital but later died from his injuries. Investigators said the crash occurred when the driver of a Nissan Sentra, an adult woman with a juvenile pas...
Council approves water agreement with Spokane AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The City Council approved two key agreements with the City of Spokane during its September 3 meeting, paving the way for a new water source to meet future demands. The agreements are part of a $14.9 million capital project aimed at securing additional water capacity for Airway Heights through 2035. “This is a pretty big deal,” said Councilman Davin Perry, highlighting how long the project has been in the works. Both motions passed unanimously. Council agree...
MEDICAL LAKE – Finance Director Koss Ronhault presented six budget amendments during the Medical Lake City Council’s workshop on Tuesday. The amendments cover a range of adjustments, from unanticipated expenditures to tourism and broadband-related costs. The proposed amendments include: • Amendment 24.1: An increase of $25,000 to the General Fund (001) for administrative services to cover unanticipated costs related to records room grants, audit expenses, software increases, and IT expenditures. • Amendment 24.2: An increas...
SPOKANE – A newly established coalition of community members and environmental organizations filed recall charges against Spokane County Commissioner Al French, accusing the long-standing commissioner of attempting to conceal polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in West Plains drinking water on Aug. 27. The charges were filed by the Clean Water Accountability Coalition, which includes West Plains residents, the progressive advocacy group Fuse Washington, and the n...
SPOKANE COUNTY – Federal agriculture regulators recently approved the testing process for a genetically modified strain of wheat developed by Bioceres Crop Solutions in Argentina. The wheat, known as “HB4 drought-tolerant” wheat, has been engineered to produce high yields even during drought conditions. However, the impact of this development on wheat farmers in Washington and Idaho remains uncertain, according to local experts. Steve Marshall, a representative from U.S. Wheat Associates—the organization responsible for mar...
MEDICAL LAKE — During the August 20 city council meeting, City Finance Director Koss Ronhault presented the 2024 second quarter budget report, offering insights into the city’s financial health and potential adjustments to be made as the year progresses. Ronhault shared that the general fund is performing as expected, with revenues at 53% and expenditures at 42% of the annual budget. “We’re seeing sales tax, gas tax, electric B&O, and building permits coming in above expectations,” Ronhault said. He noted that while eac...
Council votes to address public safety budget shortfall AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The City Council unanimously approved a reallocation of funds to address an emergent budget shortfall in the Public Safety department during its Aug. 19 meeting. Police Chief Brad Richmond requested the movement of grant indirect funds and savings from Spokane County Dispatch services into the Police Reserve Fund. The reallocation of $80,000 is intended to balance the department’s budget through November 2024. Chief Richmond emphasized that making the...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS—City Manager Albert Tripp discussed the upcoming bond measure for Cheney Public Schools at the Airway Heights City Council meeting on Monday. The bond measure, which will be on the November ballot, is part of a plan that aligns with the goals of Cheney Public Schools (CPS). During the meeting, Cheney Public Schools Superintendent Ben Ferney shared that the district previously ran three measures in February, including two levies and a bond, with only the bond failing to pass. “We did well with the process, but...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS—Airway Heights’ Parks and Recreation Department has seen significant growth in its social media presence, according to a presentation by Ellis Media Team during Monday’s City Council meeting. Dianah Ellis of Ellis Media highlighted the department’s progress since launching its Facebook page in April. The page has reached a broad audience, with posts such as the Easter Egg Hunt and stories about local events garnering thousands of views. “Overall, our community on Facebook is growing,” Ellis said. She noted t...
SPOKANE COUNTY — Spokane County Commissioner Al French has been reappointed to the state’s Transportation Improvement Board, where he will continue his work to enhance transportation safety across Washington. French was also recently elected to lead the Steering Committee of Elected Officials, a group that will play a critical role in shaping Spokane County’s growth over the next two decades. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to influence the future of our county, especially in areas like affordable housing, transport...
