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OLYMPIA – Although a bill enhancing penalties for possession of hard drugs was approved by the state Legislature during a single day special session, 4th District Senator Mike Padden did not agree with the final version of Senate Bill 5536. According to a May 16 press release, Padden, believes the negotiated form of SB 5536 that was passed will not be adequately effective. Padden is the ranking Republican on the Senate Law and Justice Committee, and thinks a stronger bill is needed to get offenders and addicts into and t...
Beat the heat by visiting a Spokane Valley Splash Pad! These fun, free water features have been turned on for the season. Splash Pads operate daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm through October 15. Splash Pads are located at: Discovery Playground, Edgecliff Park, and Greenacres Park. The Browns Park Splash Pad is undergoing maintenance but should be open soon!...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The doors have been opened to new homeownership opportunities in Spokane Valley, and this was celebrated with a ribbon cutting held by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce. Elk Meadows Estates is the newest neighborhood addition to Spokane Valley. Built by D.R. Builders, the development adds 331 home sites to the area that are now up for sale. Reed Couch is the Vice President of City Operations with D.R. Horton, explained how long the company has had...
Northern Quest Resort and Casino celebrated the opening of their newly built River Tower on May 1. The new tower features 190 rooms and is heavily inspired by the history of the Kalispel Tribe and their fishing techniques....
CHENEY – What started as a high powered offensive aerial assault, was slowed to a stop as the Eagle defense was able to stand strong and win the annual Red/White Spring scrimmage 43-35 on April 28. The offense got to work quickly putting up some big passes and with quarterbacks scrambling and extending plays. Wide out Miles Williams caught a couple of early passes, one of them being an incredible one-handed grab down the sideline for a 31-yard gain. To top off the drive, q...
Left, midfielder Samuel Woller heads the ball downfield during the first half of the April 26 game against Central Valley. Above, Defender Tyler Benson goes way up to knock the ball away. The Blackhawks lost 5-1....
CHENEY – A new business is bringing wellness classes and a feeling of community to town, and the owners have been overwhelmed by the support in the short time they have been open. The Wellness Vault had a soft opening April 1, followed by a grand opening April 22 that drew a sizeable crowd. Co-Owners Renee Traversie and Samantha Rich said they have teamed up to offer as many wellness services as they can. They are teachers as well as owners with Traversie teaching the barre c...
Cheney High School played at Ridgeline April 20, winning the game 7 to 1....
MEDICAL LAKE – Area residents gathered under blue skies at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery on May 30 to honor and respect members of the military that paid the ultimate price as defenders of the nation. As the flag waved in the cool breeze, Mr. Rudy Lopez, Director of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery made opening statements regarding the meaning behind the observance. “We’re here today to honor the brave men and women who answered our nation’s call and gave their last full measure in defense of our great nation,...
SPOKANE – Dozens of area residents showed up to watch some dirt get moved on May 31 to celebrate the initial construction of the new 60,000 square foot facility that is planned for the West Plains. The new building will be addressed at 9837 West Flight Drive in west Spokane near Airway Heights but will serve the entire West Plains region. According to Heather Alexander, Sr. Associate Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Goodwill has been looking for property in the a...
CHENEY – Several Medical Lake athletes placed high enough to win medals among the hundreds of high school athletes from around Washington who came to Roos Field in Cheney to compete in the 1B, 2B, 1A Washington State Track and Field Championships last weekend. Head Coach Gene Blankenship said the Cardinal boys finished in 14th as a team. The girls' finished 15th overall. Blankenship said there were a lot of individual successes on the day too. "Our gallant young lady Kylie C...
WEST PLAINS – RJ Schmitt is the 2022 West Plains Little League (WPLL) Volunteer of the Year. League President Stacy Ashcroft, who nominated Ashcroft, said he is a highly active volunteer who is vital to the program. "RJ has been humble and willing to do whatever it takes to keep things going," Ashcroft said. "He has brought out his equipment to maintain the fields, opened his company warehouse during COVID so we could continue board meetings and even stepped up to coach a team...
SPOKANE – Two Medical Lake boys are headed to Yakima this week to play in the state tennis tournament. Cardinals Tristan Francis and Isaac Barr will be among the state athletes competing in boys doubles for a state title Friday and Saturday at the Yakima Tennis Club. Their state berths follow their performance May 20 and 21 following weather delays at the regional competition. Coach Dawn Eliassen said the duo worked hard to earn the spot. They beat a St. George’s doubles team in the first match, but fell in the second mat...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A gun was confiscated from a Sunset Elementary student on Monday, May 23, after showing it to another student on a school bus and others on school premises. School Principal Kimberly Montecucco explained in an email to parents that two students reported the gun to an adult and that it was secured without incident or injury. Montecucco reiterated the safety risks of having real or even fake weapons on school grounds. “Weapons of any sort, even toy ones, on school premises or school-provided transportation pose...
MEDICAL LAKE – Mayor Terri Cooper, gave her State of the City address at the May 17council meeting. Cooper said the city is in good shape financially, doesn’t owe any money and has well-maintained public works facilities. “We are financially sound and we carry no outstanding debt as you know,” Cooper said. “We have solid reserves. We have a great wastewater treatment plant, and we have solid street, water and sewer maintenance and we don’t have a water problem, so we’re in good shape.” The mayor explained how her initial may...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The city of Airway Heights has a strategic plan in place to create a better overall environment for residents and visitors. Some of the focal points include environmental quality, mobility, economic opportunity, healthy living, and recreation according to City Manager Albert Tripp. But a major priority is to make significant progress on funding an uncontaminated source of water for Airway Heights. Tripp said its been a standing issue for the past five years and trying to fund a new water source has taken s...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS—The city of Airway Heights has selected Zipline B2B Marketing for its re-marketing and website services options. “The search culminated in three separate bids,” City Planner Zachary Becker said. “After review and scores from the committee, Zipline B2B Marketing has been selected as the preferred vendor.” Becker went on to describe how in depth the website and rebranding will be and said it should streamline the web services offered by the city. The process will include a community survey, logo development, stoc...
MEDICAL LAKE – Scrambling to meet a May 25 application deadline, the Medical Lake City Council held a special session on May 24 to approve an investment-grade audit proposal for Apollo Solutions Group. Council also discussed plans for a solar array for the Medical Lake wastewater treatment plant. Interim Deputy Administrator Katy Allen applauded all for what got accomplished at the special get-together. “Thank you for meeting on an odd Tuesday night,” Allen said. “And for helping us meet our deadline for the applica...
MEDICAL LAKE – Area kids will benefit from a summer meal program offered by Medical Lake School District and sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Medical Lake Director of Nutrition Services Jill Howard said the meals would be served at Medical Lake Middle School and Michael Anderson Elementary. “It (summer meal program) is available to all kids 18 and younger,” Howard said. “One of the locations is restricted to children that have access to Fairchild Air Force Base.” Howard said the two locations...
CHENEY—The State Veterans Cemetery at Medical Lake will hold an annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. On-site parking is limited with overflow parking on Ritchey Road, carpooling is encouraged. Pets and the use of tobacco products on the grounds are prohibited. Gravesite flags will be placed by members of the military and local ROTC units Friday May 27 at 9 a.m. The State Veterans Cemetery is located three miles west of Fairchild Air Force Base and provides for in-ground casket b...
CHENEY- Sixteen Medical Lake athletes have qualified for the WIAA State Track and Field Championship meet held at Eastern Washington University on May 26–28. The qualifying meet was held May 20–21 at Riverside High School. Head Coach Gene Blankenship said the weather was unfavorable, but the team still did very well. "Friday preliminaries were accompanied by lightning strikes, thunder, wind, and rain," Blankenship said. "Saturday finals were cold and windy and the rain sta...
MEDICAL LAKE - The Medical Lake varsity boys tennis team was crowned league champions after finishing the regular season with a 9-1record. Following a strong performance at the NEA District Tournament on May 13, Cardinals doubles Isaac Barr and Tristan Francis are heading to the regional tournament. "It's exciting to have Isaac and Tristan moving on to the regional playoffs against the B schools next weekend," said Head Coach Dawn Eliassen Eliassen. "Their goal at the...
MEDICAL LAKE - Brett Ward is the new head coach of the Medical Lake High School girls varsity basketball team. Ward, 31, has worked as an educator and assistant boys basketball and football coach for the past six years at the institution. He also coaches middle school boys' basketball, but with the acceptance of the high school position, Ward wants to transition into coaching the girls' team for the middle school. Doing so, he said, will be beneficial because he will coach a l...
MEDICAL LAKE — Three Medical Lake High School athletes will soon be performing at a higher level after signing collegiate Letters of Intent on May 16. Cardinal seniors Ellie Haas, Amblessed Okemgbo and Connor Palmen have all been offered athletic scholarships for excelling at their sport. Athletic Director Justin Blayne said the three had put a tremendous amount of work and dedication into achieving their scholarships, primarily through the COVID pandemic. “I think it’s a great day when we get to celebrate three outgo...
