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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...
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....
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The new Yoke's Fresh Market opened its doors in Airway Heights on Monday, Oct. 14, bringing more grocery options to the growing community. The store, located at 11450 West 12th Avenue, spans 50,146 square feet and sits on land owned by the Kalispel Tribe, though it is not part of the Kalispel reservation. Employees from the original Yoke's location at 12825 West Sunset Highway in Airway Heights have been relocated to the new store, ensuring a smooth t...
CHENEY – Washington State's revenue is projected to drop by $526 million for the 2023-25 biennium compared to earlier forecasts, raising concerns about funding for public programs, including education. At the Cheney School Board meeting on Oct. 9, Superintendent Ben Ferney discussed the state's financial situation, citing a September update from the Office of Financial Management. He said projected revenue for 2025-27 is expected to fall short by $110 million. "We will face s...
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...
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...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – City officials on Monday approved a contract with Framework to begin the 2026 comprehensive plan update. The update will assess citywide planning efforts, particularly the city’s 20-year transportation and land-use strategy. City Public Works Director Heather Trautman emphasized the importance of this periodic review to ensure growth and development align with the cities’ long-term vision. The update will be funded state Department of Commerce grants. “This comprehensive plan ensures we’re not just growing,...
CHENEY — The Cheney School District is projecting its fund balance to fluctuate this year, with peaks in October and April when property taxes are collected, but significant drops from November through February. At the Cheney School Board meeting on Oct. 9, District Finance Director Jamie Reed reported a fund balance of $7,849,749 for September, noting the district’s plan to rely less on federal funding. Reed also pointed out that the district is focusing more on the months when funds are lower rather than year-end fig...
CHENEY—The Cheney Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver involved in a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian injured on Saturday evening. The incident occurred on Oct. 5 around 6:45 p.m. at the intersection of 1st Street and College Hill Street. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while in the crosswalk, according to the Cheney Police Department. The vehicle was reported to be traveling southbound on 1st Street and did not stop after hitting the pedestrian. Witnesses told police the vehicle co...
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...
SPOKANE VALLEY – As of August 2024, Spokane Valley's unemployment rate stood at 4.7%, reflecting a small increase of 0.2% compared to Aug. 2023. This is a milder shift than other areas of Washington, such as Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, which saw unemployment rise by 0.9% over the same period. By contrast, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, saw a decrease in unemployment by -0.3% Statewide, Washington's unemployment rate has increased by 1.8%, leaving 38,600 additional people unemployed b...
SPOKANE VALLEY — Four people were injured in a serious three-car crash on State Highway 27, about five miles south of the city on Friday morning. According to the Washington State Patrol, the crash happened at around 11:08 a.m. when a northbound car crossed the center line near Darknell Road and collided with two southbound vehicles. The crash blocked both directions of the highway. Trooper Andrew Derr, who was at the scene, said the driver of the car that crossed the line, identified as Paulino Albious, 29, of Spokane, w...
SPOKANE VALLEY - A Spokane Valley man was arrested after stealing a black Ford F250, leading police on a brief chase, and abandoning the vehicle near downtown Spokane. Deputies, with help from citizens, tracked down the suspect, 34-year-old Jamze K. West, who attempted to flee on foot. The incident began when the owner of a black Ford F250, stolen earlier that day, contacted Spokane Valley Deputies after successfully tracking his vehicle using GPS. The victim stated that he...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A local woman was arrested for DUI and felony hit-and-run after striking a bicyclist and fleeing the scene on Thursday, Oct. 3. Deputies located the suspect vehicle, a white Ford F150, and the driver, identified as 44-year-old Lisa M. Winnop, was taken into custody after showing signs of impairment. Deputies responded to reports of the crash at around 4:50 pm, where witnesses stated that the driver of a car matching the description of Winnop’s car hit a bicyclist who was legally crossing the roadway. The dri...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A deputy found a man passed out in the driver's seat of a running Toyota 4Runner in the middle of the road early on Saturday, Oct. 5. The driver, identified as 33-year old Aleksey A. Karptsov, woke up after several attempts by officers, but appeared confused and refused to cooperate. The incident occurred at approximately 12:55 am, when the deputy noticed the blue Toyota 4Runner blocking the southeast lane of East Saltese Road, just south of 16th Avenue. K...
