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SPOKANE VALLEY – The city is taking steps to boost its tourism industry with the groundbreaking of its first-ever championship-level cross-country course. The new venue is located near Flora and Euclid, by the Spokane River, and is set to open next fall. The course is already set to host a major event: the 2027 NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I cross-country regionals. Funding for the project is primarily drawn from Spokane Valley’s lodging taxes, which are earmarked for tourism-related projects. Spok...
SPOKANE COUNTY – County officials announced that the burn restrictions put in place on July 2 will be lifted as of 12:01 am on Friday, Oct. 25. This will allow outdoor recreational fires, including campfires, to resume throughout unincorporated Spokane County and the cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley. Once the ban is lifted, residents may resume outdoor recreational fires, including campfires, in accordance with local regulations. Backyard barbecues, chimneys, portable fireplaces, fire pits, and patio heaters will also b...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Deputies apprehended 28-year-old Tyler L. Adams following a hit-and-run collision where he crashed into another vehicle and fled. They suspected he was impaired during the incident. Witnesses tracked Adams until law enforcement arrived, noting his erratic behavior. On Oct. 16, at approximately 2:20 pm, deputies responded to a reported injury collision at the intersection of East Appleway Avenue and North Corbin Road. When law enforcement arrived, they d...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The Spokane Valley Library will host a series of events for adults from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1. Residents are invited to participate in various activities designed for adults and all ages. CHAS mobile clinic coming to Spokane Valley CHAS Health will host a mobile clinic at the Spokane Valley Library on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Diane E. Zahand Meeting Room West. Services available include medication refills, wound care, treatment for acute injuries and illnesses, referrals for p...
SPOKANE – Historic Felts Field in Spokane has been named the finish line for the 2025 Air Race Classic (ARC), a major transcontinental race for women. The race, beginning on June 17, 2025, in Fairhope, Alabama, spans 2,106 nautical miles and includes 12 stops before ending at Felts Field. This marks the first time that a Washington Airport has been chosen as the terminus for the race. Felts Field, an aviation hub with over a century of history, has previously hosted renowned aviators such as Charles Lindbergh and Dorothy F...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The Spokane Valley Library will host several programs for families and teens from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. These events aim to foster learning and creativity through interactive activities. Family play and learn story-time Come to the library for Family Play & Learn Storytime on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Children ages 2-5 and their families will enjoy 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of engaging activities that explore math, science, art, a...
Name: Dan Newhouse (Republican Party) Age: 68 (born July 10, 1955) Hometown: Sunnyside, Washington Experience: Current U.S. Representative for Washington's 4th Congressional District (2015–present), was Washington State Director of Agriculture (2009–2013), being a member of the Washington House of Representatives, District 15 (2003–2009). His professional experience is being a farmer, operating an 850-acre farm in Sunnyside, WA. Dan Newhouse is a member of the U.S. House...
Cheney Oct. 15 Theft of gas from vehicle on the first block of Cheney Spokane Rd. $2,000 estimated repair to vehicle. Caleb Gorman, 20, charged with domestic violence assault, second-dege on the 20 block of 2nd St. Domestic violence incident reported on the 700 block of West First St. Oct. 16 Found property, cell phone, on the 200 block of G St. Held at the Cheney Police Department. Oct. 17 Theft from a vehicle, car prowl, reported on the 10 block of 2nd St. Found property, purse, on the 300 block of J St. Held at the Cheney...
GEIGER HEIGHTS – Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies apprehended a man suspected of attempting to burglarize a closed business. The incident took place on October 13, at around 3:50 am at Westside Motor Sports, located at 4201 South Grover Road. The business manager reported seeing a man, later identified as 38-year-old Allen K. York Jr., on security video inside the fenced property. Deputies arrived on the scene and detained York Jr. without incident. After being advised of his rights, York confessed to entering the fen...
WEST PLAINS — The West Plains Safety Alliance (WPSA) announced plans to launch a new diversion program to assist vulnerable populations at its meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17. The meeting, hosted by Alise Mnati, Airway Heights Police Department’s (AHPD) Grants and Community Initiatives Director, introduced the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) initiative, modeled after Seattle’s 2011 program. Ashley Martinez, head case worker for the AHPD, stated, “LEAD West Plains provides new pathways to long-term, communi...
CHENEY – On Oct. 24, Cheney Middle School will host “Hidden in Plain Sight,” an interactive event designed to help parents and caregivers recognize the warning signs of teen substance use, mental health issues, unhealthy relationships, and human trafficking. The event, announced at the recent West Plains Safety Alliance meeting on Oct. 17, is being organized by Jessica Deutsch of Talk2HealthyChoices. The event features an interactive experience where attendees will walk through a mock teen bedroom and search for hidden signs...
CHENEY – Cheney High School's Homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 18, brought the community together for a night of celebration and school spirit at Tom Oswald Field. Despite the game's outcome, the stands were filled with smiling faces and excitement. In a moment of the evening, Homecoming King Julie Dumlao, a Cheney High School Band member, performed during halftime. Homecoming Queen Vicky Chen accompanied him, and they can both be seen waving at the crowd. Other highlights i...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The following events will be happening at the Spokane Valley Library from Oct. 23-25: CHAS mobile clinic coming to Spokane Valley CHAS Health is bringing their mobile clinic to the library this Friday. The services they provide will include medication refills, wound care, treatment for acute injuries and illnesses, referrals for primary care and specialists, lab draws, and flu & COVID vaccinations. • When: Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm • Where: Diane E. Zahand Meeting Room West, Spokane...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Local library events that are happening for kids from Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Friday, Oct. 25. Teen hang out & create in Spokane Valley The library invites local teenagers, from grade 7-12, to an in-person gathering where teens can hang out, study, and explore a new creative activity. Snacks will be provided. • When: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM • Where: Conference Room B, Spokane Valley Library • Audience: Teens (13–18) Toddler play and learn story-time at the library The library invit...
WEST PLAINS – Local library events that are happening for kids from Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Thursday, Oct. 31. Spooky story-time at Cheney Library CHENEY – Bring your children to a fun, non-scary storytime where costumes are encouraged. Kids will enjoy slightly spooky stories, crafts, and activities designed for younger audiences. • When: Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Where: Cheney Library Meeting Room • Audience: Pre-K–3rd grade, Families Wonder Wednesdays at Medical Lake Library MEDICAL LAKE – Drop by every...
Cheney dementia friends information session CHENEY – Become a Dementia Friend and help create a dementia-friendly community. This session will provide you with information about dementia, what it’s like to live with, and how you can support people affected by dementia. Participants will receive a Dementia Friends Certificate. • When: Thursday, Oct. 24 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Location: Meeting Room, Cheney Library • Audience: Adults (18+), Adults (50+) World Cooking: Mediterranean Food This event has been rescheduled to Dec....
HAYDEN, Idaho – Spokane County detectives arrested Johnathan M. Bryan, 43, for the fatal shooting of 53-year-old William McCreight, which occurred on October 12 in Spokane Valley. Bryman was apprehended without incident on Oct. 14 at a residence in Hayden, Idaho, with the assistance of multiple law enforcement agencies. Bryman fled the scene of the shooting and was found in Hayden, Idaho on Oct. 14, and peacefully arrested by police. He has been charged with second-degree m...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A local woman was startled awake on October 9, when she discovered a male intruder in her home, prompting the suspect to flee the scene. The incident occurred near North Adams and East Riverside Lane in Spokane Valley. Deputies located the suspect in a nearby driveway after a second caller reported suspicious activity. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Autin M. Kelly, appeared intoxicated and made claims of being beaten and shot, though no gunshot w...
SPOKANE COUNTY – The Spokane County Elections Office announced they have mailed more than 360,000 ballots last Thursday and Friday, Oct. 10 and 11, for the upcoming General Election on Nov. 5. If voters haven’t received their ballot by Friday, Oct. 18, the Elections Office urges them to call them at (509) 477-2320 to get a replacement. This week, both the Local Voters’ Pamphlet and the State Voters’ Pamphlet will also be sent to all residences in Spokane County. If someone needs to register to vote or update their voter regis...
SPOKANE – Detectives recovered a Sig Sauer handgun, ammunition, and a loaded magazine on October 8 during their investigation of Ian I. Tanner, 43 for burglary. Tanner, a multi-time convicted felon, was additionally charged with unlawful possession of a firearm after authorities discovered he had pawned the handgun, which he is prohibited from owning due to his felony status. Spokane County Deputies arrested Tanner for a residential burglary in Spokane Valley after a brief foot pursuit on Oct. 1. The incident occurred in l...
LIBERTY LAKE – Spokane Valley firefighters and emergency responders executed a successful rescue of an injured mountain biker on the challenging trails above Liberty Lake on Saturday, October 12. The Spokane Valley Fire Department was dispatched around 12:30 pm in response to reports of a biker who had fallen and sustained injuries. When they arrived, firefighters discovered that the biker had sustained injuries due to a fall. Given the challenging terrain, crews initially attempted to reach the biker by ground with the a...
MEDICAL LAKE – The School Board unanimously approved the first reading of a new student discipline policy when it met Tuesday, Sept. 24. Superintendent Kim Headrick presented the proposed updates in Policy No. 3241, highlighting significant changes in how the district handles discretionary and non-discretionary discipline. “We’re making changes around exclusionary practices and refining what we’re defining as discretionary versus non-discretionary,” Headrick said. “The main part of this policy is that we’re moving to sha...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The City Council on Monday awarded the Southside Lift Station and Force Main Project contract to Big Sky ID Corp. The winning bid of $1,099,394.75 came in 20% below engineering estimates. The improvements to sewer and water infrastructure will be funded through the state Legislative Coronavirus Recovery Fund. The new lift station is expected to support the city’s expanding development on the south side and accommodate future growth. “We want to ensure our infrastructure can keep pace with city devel...
CHENEY — If Cheney School District’s bond measure passes, the district will redraw its elementary school boundaries to accommodate a new school in Airway Heights, moving students out of portable classrooms. The district also hopes to address overcrowding at existing schools, such as Sunset Elementary, which has a large student population. At the Oct. 9 board meeting, Finance Director Jamie Reed said, “If the bond passes, there will be a new elementary school in Airway Heights. It’ll require all boundaries to be redrawn...
The Cheney School District’s meal program is providing over 22,700 meals each week across its schools, according to Finance Director Jamie Reed’s report during the Oct. 9 board meeting. Reed said Cheney High School alone serves nearly 5,000 meals weekly, offering both breakfast and lunch to students. She also noted that some schools, like Salnave Elementary and Three Springs High School, don’t have kitchens large enough to make meals from scratch, so the district transports prepared meals to those locations. “We make scratch...
