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The Cheney High School boys soccer team went into another shootout against Great Northern League Clarkston on Tuesday, April 3. The Blackhawks eventually lost by a slim 4-3 margin in the shootout, handing them a 3-2 loss. Cheney falls to 2-7 overall record and is 1-5 in league play. “The team looked very solid,” head coach Rene Caro said in an email. “The first half ended in a 0-0, however, we definitely looked in control as the boys were able to possess the ball very well and showcase patience in going forward.” The game di...
The Eastern Washington University Downtown Student Gallery is getting as close to local as possible by showcasing 13 EWU bachelor of arts and bachelor of fine arts studio art major students for the Art Senior Capstone. The exhibit is called "How to Grow Roses." The work is selected, curated and then installed by the students as a group project. The whole event is part of the professional practice curriculum in the art Senior Capstone course. "The students are chosen based on...
At the April 2 City Council meeting in Airway Heights during citizens comments, the West Plains Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church threatened to sue the city if they aren’t given money they thought they were owed. Larry Belknap, the church board chair, read the council a lengthy letter explaining how the city owed the church $51,033.92 due to a “Latecomers Agreement” that was signed in December 2016. The agreement was due to the fact that the church paid for design and construction of approximately 1,400 feet of a 12-in...
The Cheney High School boys tennis team went undefeated last week against Deer Park, Medical Lake and North Central. The Blackhawks (4-1) begin Great Northern League play at Pullman on April 10. “We had a great week,” head coach Jesse Erickson said. “I am pleased where we are at going into the break. I am really happy with the team and we are going to just keep improving.” Against Deer Park the Blackhawks won 4-1. There were two singles matches with Hunter Pohl collecting the one win on that side by defeating Jared Lee 6-2...
The Cheney High School girls tennis team defeated North Central 5-2 on March 29 to continue their successful season. The Blackhawks sit at 2-1 overall going into spring break. In the No. 1 singles spot, Danica Gray lost to Hannah Nelson 6-1, 6-2 and Jazi Daily fell 6-1, 6-2 to Jenna Bothun in the second spot. Chloe Lerch got it going in the third singles position by defeating Julie Sacha 6-3, 1-6, 6-4. “Chloe Lerch had a great singles match,” head coach Courtney Webb said. “It was a battle and I was glad to see her win that...
It has been over a month now since I found out about getting accepted into graduate school, so I think it is finally safe to talk – or write – about it. I was kind of undecided on what I wanted to do after graduating Eastern Washington University this fall, but I thought I would go out on a limb and apply to my dream graduate school, the University of Tennessee, just to see if I could get in. And when I say dream school, I really do mean it. I knew I have always wanted to attend the university ever since I first visited it...
After hosting a Powder Puff football game in the fall, the Cheney High School senior all-nighter group is having the Buff Puff volleyball game on Friday, April 13. The event will kick off at 6:30 p.m. in the main gym. “We are very excited to continue this tradition at CHS,” Lisa Koohns, senior all-nighter president said. “The kids have been asking for it so we will deliver. The girls love to coach the boys in the annual buff puff volleyball game.” The way it works is that the girls will be coaches while boys compete in the ga...
Northern Quest Resort and Casino rolled out a big lineup for the eighth annual Pepsi Outdoor Summer Concert series that includes 14 performances. There was also a recent addition of grandstand seating, increasing capacity by about 1,000 seats to a total of 5,000 at the outdoor venue. The fun starts off on June 18 with country music band Little Big Town. The opening act will also be Jameson Rodgers. Little Big Town has had a handful of No. 1 singles including "Pontoon," "Girl...
Grocery Outlet in Airway Heights is currently offering a military discount on Mondays for all active and retired military families and veterans. But Dylan and Tanja Hartung are hoping to offer it every day soon. The store is running a contest on their Facebook page to reach 4,000 likes and once they achieve that mark, they will offer the discount every day. "This contest isn't just reserved for military to help promote the Facebook page, but really is for anyone who is...
The Cheney High School girls golf team started Great Northern League play on March 22 at Clarkston finishing third overall with a team score of 160. West Valley took first place with 225. The meet used a modified Stableford scoring system where a birdie was five points, a par was four points, a bogey was three points, a double bogey was two points, a triple bogey was one point and zero points were given for anything beyond a triple. “This scoring system is only used for the girls and has been a blessing over the past c...
The Cheney High School girls tennis team continued competition on March 21 at Mount Spokane and lost 7-0 to the Greater Spokane League school. The loss puts the Blackhawks at an even 1-1 record so far this season. In the No. 1 singles spot, Danica Gary battled her opponent Emily Meythaler. In the first set, Gary fell 6-3 but came back and won the second set 6-4. She eventually lost by a slim 14-12 tiebreaker. “Danica split sets and lost in a 10-point tiebreaker for the third set,” head coach Courtney Webb said. “She battl...
The Cheney High School boys soccer team is very familiar with shootouts this season and they added another one to their belt with a 3-2 win at Clarkston on March. 20. “We had a rough start,” head coach Rene Caro said in an email. “We looked sluggish and completely out of tune. We were trying to play at 100 mph and found little to no success. Clarkston came out with lots of energy and took advantage of our mental lapses.” The Bantams had a 2-0 lead going into halftime, but Cheney came out in the second half and scored in the...
After matches being postponed for different reasons, the Cheney High School boys tennis team finally started off the season with a 6-1 win over Lakeside on March 20. “It was definitely a good start,” head coach Jesse Erickson said. “We are looking strong and we have a great group of guys. Overall, I was really pleased with our first match.” Senior Dixon Gerber started off singles competition at the No. 1 spot by defeating Jacob Spence 6-4, 6-1. Senior Hunter Pohl continued that success in the second singles spot with a win o...
By GRACE POHL Staff Intern The sixth annual “Food for Fines” at the Spokane County Library District is approaching on April 8-14. There will be 10 libraries participating in the event including Airway Heights, Cheney and Medical Lake for the West Plains area. “We’re inviting everyone to celebrate with a donation of food,” Jane Baker, communication and development director for the Spokane County Library District said. “Donations go to the Second Harvest Food Bank and other regional food banks serving Spokane County and reduce...
At the March 26 Airway Heights City Council study session meeting, the board discussed creating a liaison role for boards and commissions. Councilman Dave Malet had expressed interest in creating a liaison role for each board and commission that council members currently occupy seats. The purpose of the role is to increase engagement and communication between the organizations. The city of Airway Heights currently has five standing boards (Advisory Park Board, Youth Advisory Commission, Senior Advisory Commission and...
Nashville, Tenn., to Cheney is quite the distance, but that didn't seem to stop Karen (pronounced like car-in) McCormick to reach for her dreams. On March 15, the 2013 Cheney High School graduate hosted a celebration party at the Mason Jar for her first released single on iTunes called "Just a Song." She recorded the song in the Music City while she was in the area doing an internship with Warner Music Group, a label that represents artists like Blake Shelton and Ed Sheeran. H...
The Cheney High School girl's tennis started off their season at home against Davenport with a 3-1 win on March 16. "They (Davenport) didn't have a full team, but it was good for us to finally get out on the courts and play a few matches," head coach Courtney Webb said. "We played aggressive and played at our own level." In the No. 1 double spot, Nika Kauwe and Sarianne Winters won the first set 6-2 and didn't stop from there as they took the second set 6-0 against Jade Smith...
The Cheney High School boys soccer team started the Great Northern League at home with a 2-1 loss against Pullman on March 17. "Going into the game we knew that Pullman was going to be big, fast and strong," head coach Rene Caro said in an email. "The first 20 minutes of the game only served to prove that right. Pullman pressed high and did very well against us in the opening half of the first period. However, we were able to weather the storm and shift attention to their...
So if you haven’t heard yet, or live under a rock, No. 16 seed University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) defeated a No. 1 seed University of Virginia 74-54 in the NCAA Tournament on March 16. This was the first time a men’s team had ever achieved the mark. It was madness. When the two teams were tied at halftime, I was surprised, but didn’t think the upset would actually happen. I didn’t even know what UMBC stood for before this game. But the Retrievers came out in the second half and just dominated. It wasn’t even a cl...
Road width at the developing Highland Village in Airway Heights was a main discussion at the March 12 City Council study session meeting. Public Works Director Kevin Anderson explained to the board that the developer of the location has requested a roadway width of 34 feet instead of the original 40-foot plan. Anderson explained that there will be plenty of parking for residents in the area, but if it develops into an issue down the road, they can restrict parking on the road at certain times of the day. “There are a n...
First-year Cheney High School head coach Rene Caro started off the soccer season with a productive 2-1 shootout loss to Greater Spokane League’s Mt. Spokane on March 9. “There was definitely some extremely visible first game jitters from the boys in the first half,” Caro said. “Our second half performance showed signs of improvement as we got our feet under us and started to play good soccer. We possessed the ball well and linked up in the final third of the field.” The Blackhawks started off on the right foot with a 1-0 lead...
I spend too much money on coffee, it is a fact and I think it will always be that way. But I just can’t help but love drinking one every day whether it is from a Keurig at home or at that place called Starbucks. Before college, I wasn’t as hooked on coffee as I am now. But since I started taking those 8 a.m. classes almost every quarter, I felt like a cup of caffeine was a good way to start my day. I think I am officially an adult now though because if I don’t have a cup by a certain point in the day I will get a heada...
A new type of living has arrived in Airway Heights and it is called the Autumn Leaf Apartments. Located at 12911 West 13th Ave., the complex offers an "extended stay" option for residents or visitors on the West Plains. The apartment rooms are fully furnished with all the furniture one would need. It also has every utensil that is included in an average kitchen. Wireless internet and cable are included in the rooms along with a washer and dryer. The rooms also offer mailboxes...
Spring is just around the corner which means local parks and recreation departments have been busy on the West Plains preparing for the upcoming warm outdoors. In Airway Heights, the spring programs and events were just released and have activities for everybody offered throughout the season. The first special event is the Easter Egg Hunt at Sunset Park on March 31 at 9 a.m. There will be age separated egg hunts including preschool and under, kindergarten to first grade, second to third grade and fourth to fifth-grade. There...
For the eighth year in a row, the Airway Heights City Council declared May 19 as “Kids to Parks Day” in the city. The event is launched by the National Park trust. “It is to encourage families to go outside with their kids and take them to a park during the day,” JC Kennedy, parks and recreation director said. “This is to try and get as many parks involved around the country on this day.” In other business items, the council approved the quarterly budget from the period of 2017 during Jan. 1 to Sept. 30. The board had previou...
