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AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Sports betting is coming to the Spokane Tribe Casino. A multi-year deal that brings Caesars Sportsbook to the facility is in the final stages as Caesars Entertainment Inc., the biggest casino-entertainment company in the country and casino officials pound out the details. According to a Feb.1 press release issued by the Spokane Tribe of Indians, the agreement expects to offer retail sports betting to sports fans a seamless experience that makes it easy and q...
PALOUSE FALLS – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 27 to permanently close areas known to be dangerous in Palouse Falls State Park. The decision comes after four deaths occurred in the park since 2016. "This closure includes access to rock formation referred to as Castle Rock, the top of the main falls, access to the plunge pool and surrounding canyon walls," Parks Planner Laura Moxham said. "It also incorporates the existing s...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS–After serving on Airway Heights City Council for the past 10 years, Doyle Inman was recognized during a Feb. 7 legislative session with an outstanding service award for his contributions and service to the city. Inman retired from the council this year, leaving a lasting impact on many members and city staff. “I thought he brought great dialogue and balance to the community,” said Principal Planner Heather Trautman. “I’m going to miss him.” Councilman Sonny Weathers thanked Inman for his services and steward...
CHENEY – A group of coronavirus anti-mandate protesters and one counter-protester took their signs to the intersection of Betz Road and state Highway 904 on Jan. 29 to present their message to passersby. One group stood with signs and flags held high voicing the need for freedoms and an end to recently enacted mandates. Jim Pendleton from the Medical Lake area said his sign says it best: he held up a sign that said "FREEDOM" in bold print. He said he wants to see an end to w...
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE – A senior airman has been arrested in connection with alleged sexually motivated crimes. Devontaye T. Harden, 26, was arrested Thursday, Jan. 27 at Fairchild Air Force Base with the help of agents with the Office of Special Investigations, according to the Spokane Police Department. Harden was booked into Spokane County Jail on allegations of two counts of fourth-degree assault with a “sexual motivation” enhancement to be sought, police said. According to records, Harden entered a plea of “not...
MEDICAL LAKE – Medical Lake Community Outreach was approved for a grant for $50,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act funds the city has received, and the Memorandum of Understanding to finalize that grant was approved on February 1. In the memorandum language states the group must follow ARPA regulations in spending the money, and the group will be required to make quarterly reports until the grant is depleted. Upon council approval, City Administrator Doug Ross asked for the paperwork to be sent straight to him so he can pr...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Mayor Larry Bowman said during a meeting last week that communication between city staff and the City Council is lacking. Bowman said he believes more issues should be brought before the council and that “every conversation about city business should go to council.” A couple members voiced disagreement with the push for that level of discussion, but the focal point was directed towards committee meetings. Bowman also said “disagreements are as natural as breathing,” but those differences need to be worked th...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Residents of Airway Heights can find a new Coffee Corner location at 12703 West 14th Avenue, as the spot just opened on January 11 said owner Jennifer Morton. Morton said as a council member she wants to show the residents of Airway Heights she is fully engaged and wants to interact with the community. Morton said the only hurdles she really faced when opening the second location was "putting the basic pieces together" and getting approval from the church b...
CHENEY – Steady effort and growth have helped Vicki Pagel get to where she is with the local post office, and she is set to soon retire after being with the Cheney office since 1997. The long-time postal worker said she was born in Spokane, and primarily lived in the surrounding area although she lived in Olympia and wasn't too fond of that area. Pagel said she started as a janitor in the small post office in Odessa in 1995 and kept putting in all the extra work she could w...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – As the city continues to grow, the Planning Department has been updating and revitalizing the comprehensive plan. One emphasis is figuring out how to most efficiently use available land to provide adequate space for housing as more residents move into the area. The city is currently looking at a few options and would like to see some public input on the subject. City officials encourage members of the public to submit written comments and ideas through either mail or by hard copy letters, or residents can p...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Looking back over his time as mayor, Sonny Weathers said he is privileged to have served. Weathers expressed he is also enthusiastic to continue serving as a councilman and said the city has overcome many obstacles to accomplish a lot in the wake of COVID. “I count it a great privilege and honor to play a part on City Council as we shape our community into the kind of place worth living, working, learning, and playing through retirement, and I cherish the opportunity to have been mayor of Airway Heights thi...
NEWPORT – The Medical Lake wrestling team traveled to Newport to square off against the Grizzlies on January 27, and the Cardinals came home with the victory with the final match score being 48-18. Gavin Chaffee got things rolling for Medical Lake as he won the first match by pinfall in the 285-pound class against Roman Tannehill from Newport. The next match at 106 pounds was a double forfeit, and Hudson Raulston from Medical Lake pinned Newport's Michael Nelson at 113 p...
MEDICAL LAKE – The powerhouse Colville Crimson Hawks traveled to Medical Lake on January 25, and the Cardinal boys’ and girls’ varsity teams both fell short to Colville. The Cardinal boys did everything they could to keep the game close against the 9-2 Crimson Hawks, and put enough defensive pressure on Colville to slow their high octane offense. In the end the Cardinals fell short 59-55. Although Medical Lake did commit 15 fouls on the night, Colville struggled from the line only making 4 of 15 free throws. Medical Lake...
OLYMPIA – With this season’s legislative session in full swing, although on virtual platforms, lawmakers are processing bills and Representative Jenny Graham (R-Spokane) recently spoke about her support for some of the potential bills to fund law enforcement agencies. House Bill 1787 which Graham co-sponsors went through a first reading on January 10, and looks to “provide funding for the recruitment, retention, and support of law enforcement officers,” as stated in the bill. “The criminal justice training commissio...
MEDICAL LAKE – Covid tests are in high demand in all facets of society right now, and the shortage is also starting to affect Medical Lake School District as described by Superintendent Tim Ames during the school board meeting on January 25. Ames said, “the testing shortage is getting real.” He added that school sports are also being impacted because athletes have to be tested three times a week, and the district doesn’t want to choose between allocating tests for either sports or to simply keep kids and staff in school....
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Michela Dalsing from Airway Heights never thought her passion for helping people through pro-active mental health practices would ever reach a worldwide audience, but her partner Alyssa Johnson said she “has always been the big dreamer,” and knew it would get there with time. The two 30-year-old business partners started “Villain Esteem” a couple of years ago, and that is the website they created offering various platforms of mental health resources. Since then, they have developed to the point of offering...
MEDICAL LAKE – After having placed third in state last year, and fourth in state the year before, and sixth in his freshman year, 17-year-old Aden Carl said he has his sights set on taking first this year. Carl said he is extremely proud of his success and accomplishments as a Cardinal wrestler so far, but his goal is to win state before he graduates. The wrestler is undefeated this season with a strong record of 22 wins and no losses, and said he feels confident he can win b...
MEDICAL LAKE – The Cardinals hosted Colville High School on January 19, and Colville came out with the team win 51 to 24. The matchup on January 19 started with the 195-pound wrestlers facing off with Cardinal True Cole losing by fall to Colville’s Tanner Goff. Jack Gallager of Colville received a forfeit at 220 pounds. Justin Finley of Colville defeated Cardinal Gavin Chaffee in the 285-pound class. Hudson Raulston came out with a win by forfeit for Medical Lake at 113 pounds. Colville received another forfeit with Log...
MEDICAL LAKE – The Cardinal basketball teams hosted Lakeside High School on January 18, and both the boys’ and girls’ varsity teams lost to the Eagles. The boys’ team for Medical Lake lost 59-43, and the Lady Cardinals lost by a score of 44-21. Tyler Sembly led the Cardinals in scoring with 12 points, and pulled down several rebounds on the night also. Eugene Haas III, Oran Rhimer, and Noah Keister followed him in scoring, although they couldn’t get into double digits on the night. Defensively Medical Lake had a tough time st...
MEDICAL LAKE – Mayor Terri Cooper opened the floor for councilman Don Kennedy to take over as Mayor Pro-Tem initially, so Judge Richard Leland could be sworn in as the Municipal Judge for the next four years. Other committee positions needed filled as well, and Mayor Terri Cooper volunteered herself to sit on that board. Council unanimously approved the appointment. Mayor Cooper then asked for a volunteer to be part of the Housing and Community Development Division Advisory Committee, and councilman Chad Pritchard said he wou...
OLYMPIA – Rep. Jenny Graham from Spokane is advocating house bill 1584 during the 60-day legislative session currently running in Washington State, and this bill proposes the state build a scholarship fund for the victims of violent crimes and their families. The dual-party bill was formally introduced at the end of the 2021 legislative session, and is currently in the House College and Workforce Development Committee according to a recent press release. Graham said that violent crimes are increasing across Washington state a...
An early morning crash killed the female driver of a 2003 Saturn Ion on January 13 after her vehicle had crossed the center line and struck a 2005 Chevrolet truck driven by an adult male according to a press release from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Department. The female driver of the Saturn was not wearing her seatbelt and was pronounced deceased at the scene due to the head on impact. The male sustained minor injuries and was not transported to the hospital. Traffic Unit Investigators examined the scene to determine the c...
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE – For only the second time Fairchild Air Force Base has been named a finalist for the Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award according to a recent press release. The award was created in 1985 under President Ronald Reagan, and “is awarded to the best installation in every department under the Department of Defense, to include the United States Air Force,” according to the same release. Officials said “as a finalist Fairchild will receive a cash prize of $750,000 to fund innovativ...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – According to a recent press release, Airway Heights Agent Tammy Rigsby announced that State Farm is celebrating a 100-year anniversary and is expanding the company’s State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant program. Previously the program offered 40 grants of $25,000, but this year the company is offering 100 grants totaling $2,500,000. These grants will go to non-profit organizations to help fund neighborhood development strategies. Speaking on the importance of the program, Rigsby said, “Grant programs that...
MEDICAL LAKE – The Cardinal wrestling team hosted Freeman High School on January 11, and Aden Carl continues to have an undefeated season winning his match in the 132-pound class. Overall, both teams scored 36 points and Medical Lake won on criterion, and the Cardinals racked up some early points winning by forfeit in several weight classes. The 160-pound class wrestled first, and Jonah Orndorff from Freeman pinned Medical Lake's Sheehan Connors to win the first match of the n...
