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AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The City Council discussed the future of the connectivity with a special presentation by the Spokane Transit Authority taking the spotlight during a March 25 meeting. Transit Authority Chief Planning and Development Officer Karl Otterstrom elaborated on his bus service’s 10-year plan, “STA Moving Forward.” The plan was approved by voters in 2016. “Our focus is on building a transit system that is responsive to the evolving needs of our community and supports sustainable growth,” Otterstrom said. “This partn...
MEDICAL LAKE – A split City Council voted March 19 to accept a $100,000 climate planning grant. In a 5-2 vote, Councilmen Chad Pritchard and Don Kennedy dissenting, the council agreed to accept the grant. Prior to the vote, City Administrator Sonny Weathers highlighted the importance of securing the grant. “We could have more money to do what we want, to approve a plan for potential disasters, a hazard mitigation plan,” Weathers said. However, discussions also revealed the complexities inherent in communication and colla...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Michael T. Bajadali, aged 47, was apprehended by Deputies following a pursuit that concluded with a successful PIT maneuver. The incident unfolded after Spokane Regional Emergency Communications received multiple reports of a reckless driver, suspected to be impaired, on March 24 in the vicinity of East Sprague Avenue and North Sullivan Road. According to callers, a white Toyota truck with a red canopy was observed swerving erratically on the roadway, narrowly avoiding collisions with other vehicles. R...
SOUTH SPOKANE COUNTY – Cody D. Harris, aged 38, peacefully surrendered to authorities following a prolonged standoff related to a burglary incident. On March 22, Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies swiftly responded to a residential burglary report in south Spokane County at around 5:05 pm. The caller informed dispatch that Harris, a known acquaintance, had unlawfully entered her residence through a dog door without consent. Fearing for her safety due to Harris’s irate behavior upon being asked to leave, the caller promp...
NINE MILE FALLS – The man body of a man found in the Spokane River has been identified by the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office. Sol Bagby, 32, was found floating in the river March 21, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities, including Sheriff’s Office deputies and Washington State Park rangers recovered his body after responding to a report d north of Seven Mile Road on March 21. In coordination with the Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Unit and Dive Team, efforts were made to recover the indiv...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the name of a woman killed in a March 13 crash on West Sunset Highway. Casey Junior, 34, succumbed to blunt force injuries of the head, neck, torso and extremities as a result of the crash, according to the Medical Examiner’s report.. Junior sustained the injuries when she was struck by two cars, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. She was hit by one car, and then immediately struck by a second vehicle, a report said. Marissa Jolly,...
CHENEY – A fugitive from Arkansas arrested here March 21 remains in the Spokane County Jail awaiting extradition. Walter Roy Sexton, 44, is being held without bail on a warrant connected to multiple sexual assault cases in his homes state. He was apprehended in Cheney at a residence near Third Street, records show. His arrest followed a collaborative effort by the U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, Idaho Fish and Game, local police and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Sexton, a convicted fel...
CHENEY – Walter Roy Sexton was apprehended at a residence near 3rd Street in Cheney on March 21, following a collaborative effort by the U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, alongside Idaho Fish and Game, the Cheney Police Department, and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Sexton, a convicted felon, had purportedly been evading law enforcement for over three years, allegedly fleeing Conway, Arkansas, upon learning of an ongoing investigation into multiple allegations of sexual assault against him. Af...
CHENEY – Cheney High School's FFA club embarked on an educational initiative, visiting Betz Elementary to impart knowledge about cows to students in kindergarten through second-grade March 26. In Ms. Marcotte's first-grade class, FFA member Zachary Cox led a presentation on the origins of cows from around the world. C ox engaged the students by asking, "Has anyone pet a cow? Or seen one at a festival?" The room buzzed with excitement as several eager first graders raised t...
MEDICAL LAKE — The City Council considered repealing and replacing its right-of-way development laws during a March 19 meeting. But the measure was unanimously tabled after Mayor Terri Cooper suggested exploration of alternative fee structures, particularly for activities undertaken by individual homeowners on private property adjacent to city rights-of-way. At issue was the introduction of Ordinance 1123, which aimed at replacing Chapter 11.08 and repealing Chapter 11.16 w...
MEDICAL LAKE – Historic preservation took center stage at the City Council meeting March 19, as council members discussed an ordinance to establish guidelines for the designation of historic properties as landmarks. The proposed ordinance outlines the preservation process and assigns responsibility to Spokane County for processing landmark nominations and certificates of appropriateness. Additionally, it sets the framework for a local review board to oversee historic p...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A victim reported fraudulent charges exceeding $6,000 on her bank and credit cards subsequent to losing her purse on March 14 at 6:40 pm. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Crystal S. Blyman, was captured on surveillance footage at Best Buy engaging in fraudulent transactions, including the purchase of a Sony Playstation 5 and assorted items. The victim also provided details regarding the suspect’s vehicle, described as a black Chrysler Pacifica bearing Oregon license plates. Upon exiting the store, the...
SPOKANE VALLEY – First Interstate Bank was reportedly subject to a robbery on the afternoon of March 18. Upon arrival, Spokane Valley Deputies were informed by witnesses that the suspect entered the bank, brandishing a black semiautomatic pistol which he retrieved from his waistband area, and proceeded to demand cash from the counter. After exiting the bank, the suspect is believed to have walked to the parking lot west of the bank and potentially fled the area in a v...
NEWPORT – David L. Cato, aged 38, was apprehended on March 14 in Newport, Washington, following a widespread public response to authorities seeking information on the whereabouts of the armed and dangerous fugitive. The manhunt was initiated on March 1 after authorities issued a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Cato, who is sought on four felony warrants, three of which originate from Spokane County. Among the charges leveled against him are first-degree assault with a deadly weapon, first-degree b...
MORAN PRAIRIE – Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies swiftly responded to a shooting report near East 57th Avenue and South Palouse Highway on Wednesday, March 20. Preliminary reports suggest that an adult male sustained a gunshot wound to the leg following an altercation. He was promptly transported to the hospital for further medical attention, with indications pointing towards a non-life-threatening injury. Authorities have disclosed limited details regarding the ongoing investigation, given that it’s still early. Nonet...
CHATTAROY – Larry L. Parker, aged 59, was apprehended by Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies following a two-vehicle injury collision on March 17, occurring in the 32600 block of North Elk-Chattaroy Road. Upon arrival, deputies closed the roadway due to blockage and debris, with Spokane County Firefighters attending to the injured adult male driver of a gray Subaru. Parker, operating a silver Honda CRV, remained present at the scene and was approached by law enforcement personnel. Preliminary findings from the scene sug...
MEDICAL LAKE – In a bid to address the need for temporary housing following last year’s Gray Fire, Spokane County Commissioners have approved a letter of intent to amend to the zoning code to expand the use of Conex boxes for wildfire survivors. The proposed amendment would extend the duration for which Conex boxes can be utilized, County Commissioner Josh Kerns said. These containers, widely employed in shipping and logistics, offer a practical and cost-effective means of temporary housing for those displaced by wildfires, h...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — In a move to address traffic congestion, the city recently celebrated the acquisition of federal funding for the much-anticipated U.S. Highway 2 project. Heather Trautman, the principal city planner, unveiled the development during the City Council on March 18. “Securing $1.8 million from the federal government is a major win for our community,” Trautman said. Trautman then revealed an additional $300,000 allocation from the state Department of Transportation, further bolstering the resources at Airway Heigh...
CHENEY – City Financial Planner Mark Schuller unveiled the “Visioning Element: Cheney 2046” during a recent City Council meeting. The plan, rooted in the principles of the Growth Management Act, aims to shape the future of the city through long-range planning. Schuller emphasized the importance of the city’s comprehensive plan as the cornerstone of local long-term planning. This plan, he said, encompasses a vision, goals, objectives, policies and implementation actions, serves as a guiding framework for elected officia...
CHENEY – Cheney High School’s FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) competitors attended the state competition from March 5 to March 8 in Spokane. Three students placed for the National Conference including Nichelle DeGuzman and Morgan Weathers in Interior Design, and Delanee Griffin in Childhood Education. The state champion for Interior Design was Nichelle DeGuzman. Two additional students qualified as runners-up for the National Conference with fourth place finishes including Sophia Pasion in Baking and...
CHENEY – At the recent Cheney School Board meeting on March 13, Jenna Larson took the floor to deliver a comprehensive report on the district’s financial status and enrollment figures. Larson’s insights shed light on the current state of affairs and provided valuable context for future planning. Larson began her report by addressing enrollment figures, noting that the actual numbers were slightly below initial predictions. “Our numbers are just below what we predicted,” Larson remarked. Specifically highlighting enrollment fi...
CHENEY — A recount of the School District’s three Feb. 13 ballot measures will take place next week. Spokane County election officials announced the recounts of Proposition Nos. 1, 2 and 3 on Monday, March 18. Five residents filed for the a manual recount of the votes for precinct 9014, officials said, noting the recount will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, in the ballot processing center.. “The district doesn’t have anything to do with it,” county Elections Officer Mike McLaughlin said. “The citizens will pay th...
CHENEY — Grab your baskets, kids! With Easter slightly more than a week away, several communities are gearing up for the traditional egg hunts that draw children to area parks in search of eggs, candy and other loot. If they’re lucky, they may even catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny. In advance of the Easter holiday on Sunday, March 31, several egg hunts are set for next Saturday, March 30, around the area. Scheduled events include: Airway Heights – The Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department hosts its Easter egg h...
Mark Lonsky controls the ball in the March 11 game against East Valley....
SPOKANE VALLEY — Authorities from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office responded to a distress call regarding the discovery of a deceased man near the vicinity of Highway 27, situated north of East Barker Road, on March 11th. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed that the individual was deceased, determining that no medical intervention could have altered the outcome. Major Crimes Detectives were summoned to the scene to conduct a thorough investigation. Preliminary assessments by investigators do not suggest any indication of fou...
