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AIRWAY HEIGHTS - In the heart of the West Plains, where the community thrives on the spirit of entrepreneurship, the West Plains Chamber of Commerce annually recognizes outstanding businesses that not only excel in their respective fields but also contribute significantly to the community’s growth and well-being. This year on Nov. 1, the prestigious “Business of the Year” award has been bestowed upon Longhorn Barbecue, a beloved establishment that has been serving up delicious barbecue cuisine and fostering community ties...
SPOKANE VALLEY - The savory symphony of flavors hit Spokane Valley with a bang as Killer Burger opened its doors to the public on Nov. 15, drawing a crowd of eager food enthusiasts. Located at 15705 E. Broadway Ave., this unconventional burger haven is set to redefine the local culinary scene with its tantalizing creations. Embracing a motto that declares, “The burgers your momma warned you about,” Killer Burger lives up to its promise of delivering bold and exciting tas...
LIBERTY LAKE - In a dazzling celebration of holiday spirit, the Winter Glow Spectacular, an annual event organized by a dedicated group of volunteers, has transformed Orchard Park into a radiant wonderland of lights. Nestled at 20298 E. Indiana Ave. in Liberty Lake, the spectacular display is open to the public from Nov. 18 through Jan. 1. According to Winter Glow Treasurer, Phil Robinson the display is a community-driven initiative, founded by a non-profit committed to...
TACOMA – West Valley had been shooting for a perfect season, and went into the 2A State Soccer Championship 21-0 on Nov. 18 at Mount Tahoma Stadium. The Eagles would find their first loss of the season against Ridgefield, who beat them 3-2 after winning the penalty kick shootout 3-1. West Valley’s season still took them further than their team had gone before, and they brought home the second-place prize. This Eagle team is also the first team to make it to the cha...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS-The Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department is grappling with a significant budgetary challenge after a major reduction was announced during the Nov. 13 City Council meeting. City Manager Albert Tripp has tasked Director J.C. Kennedy with slashing nearly one million dollars from the department’s initial budget proposal for the upcoming year, sparking concerns about the future of the recreation center. The bulk of the proposed cuts has targeted staff h...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – City council grappled with budgetary considerations during the Nov. 13 meeting, where City Manager Albert Tripp presented an overview of the fiscal landscape and outlined key areas of focus for the upcoming year. Tripp commenced the meeting by shedding light on the city’s current financial standing and emphasizing a strategic emphasis on capital projects related to transportation and utilities. Notably, the city is gearing up for utility and road con...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - The Spokane Tribe marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of their latest venture, Spokane Live, a state-of-the-art concert and event venue located at the Spokane Tribe Casino in Airway Heights. The West Plains Chamber of Commerce commemorated the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 9. Javier De La Rosa, General Manager of Spokane Tribe Casino, expressed the venue's commitment to providing a sophisticated space for entertainment on...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Nov. 11 brought a very windy Veteran's Day, and it also brought the second playoff shutout for the West Valley Eagles in the 2A state playoff tournament. They beat the Lynden Lions 4-0 at Central Valley High School. That brings West Valley to an undefeated 20-0 on the season. Their high-powered offense has tallied 114 goals for the team, while their stout defense has only allowed four goals against them. West Valley was initially playing against the high w...
ARLINGTON – After winning their first home playoff game on Nov. 4 the Ridgeline Falcons had to go on the road to face the Arlington Eagles. The Eagles steamrolled Ridgeline 35-13 on Nov. 10. Arlington hit the field running and scored on their first drive. A drive of 52 yards that was capped off by a touchdown pass with seven minutes to go in the first quarter. Ridgeline got the ball but had a tough time executing on offense, and it led to multiple turnovers in the game. The F...
SPOKANE COUNTY – Measure one in Spokane County saw heavy opposition at the voting polls on Nov. 7 and initially looks to have failed with the first count. 34,024 or 37.90 % of votes went to support the measure, whereas 57,633 or 62.84 % voted against it. The measure was the county’s attempt at a law and justice initiative that would increase sales tax 0.2 % for new products. This measure has been presented to multiple city councils in the region, most of them showing sup...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The powerhouse Eagles hosted the Port Angeles Roughriders on Nov. 7, and shut them out 8-0, easily winning the contest. West Valley, the number one seed in the 2A tournament wasted no time shutting down the offensive effort of Port Angeles. The first point came off the foot of Lauren Matthew who scored at the 12-minute mark. She would add another goal before the first half was over, and by halftime the score was 3-0 Eagles. Sophomore forward Jenna Howe also s...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The Valley Christian Panthers came home with a team trophy after the 1B/2B cross country state championship in Pasco on Nov. 4. According to Head Coach Michael Drick the team has been growing over the past couple of years, and they were able to bring everything together to win the big prize this year. “You know, everything has to fall together perfectly to get results,” Drick said. “Fortunately, our runners stayed healthy and put the work, training and pra...
LIBERTY LAKE – The Ridgeline Falcons hosted their first ever home playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 4 for the 3A district round. They won big, taming the Panthers 38-14 in the heavy rain. The bad weather caused some turnover issues as well, and that is a big part of why the Falcons dominated. The Falcon defense kept Panther quarterback Beau Oaksmith under pressure for most of the game, forcing him to flee the pocket. This pressure forced him to make hurried passes resulting in m...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - The West Plains Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Best of the West Awards gala on the evening of November 1, bringing together hundreds of area residents at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino. The event, a showcase of community, bravery, and the triumph over adversity, is a time-honored tradition that typically raises funds for the chamber’s activities. However, this year’s gala took on a special significance as it channeled its resources into sup...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - Chris Bornhoft, the force behind Bornhoft Commercial, has been awarded the prestigious West Plains Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year Award. An honor that recognizes his outstanding contributions to the local business community. Bornhoft and his wife Marianne have been the driving a lot of projects in the region. While he predominantly oversees commercial ventures, his wife’s expertise lies in the realm of residential development. Together, t...
CHENEY, WA - Bi-Mart has been named the “Cheney Business of the Year” in the prestigious West Plains Chamber Best of the West Awards on Nov. 1. This award serves as a testament to the hard work and commitment of the team behind the Cheney store, led by the dedicated manager, Nelson Lund. Lund, who has been an integral part of the Cheney store for over seven and a half years, expressed his gratitude and pride in the recognition. He attributes the store’s success to an incre...
MEDICAL LAKE - A picturesque community nestled in the heart of Washington State, is home to a thriving local business that's making a significant impact, and the West Plains Chamber of Commerce recognized their efforts by presenting the company with the Medical Lake business of the Year Award on Nov. 1. Dirt Worx, a company specializing in heavy equipment operation and earthmoving services, received the award, and it was in large part due to the volunteer work the owner has...
SPOKANE – The Liberty (Spangle) Lancers were able to top the Brewster Bears in four sets during the 2B volleyball crossover at Mead High School on Saturday. In a highly competitive matchup, the Lancers took the first set 25-22 in a back-and-forth game. Liberty was also able to take the second set 25-15, creating some breathing room. The Bears wouldn't back down, and battled back to take the third set 25-20. The Lancers were now up 2-1, and refused to let the Bears catch up. B...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Sophomore Jenna Howe brought home a hat-trick in the 2023 District 8 2A Championship Game on Nov. 1 in the 7-1 win over Clarkston. Howe led the offensive attack with three goals on the day. Sophomore Kyia Siilva also scored a pair of goals, and topped her stats off with an assist as well. Claire Busse had a goal and an assist, and senior Daphine Van Wey also scored once. Lauren Matthew got three assists during the championship win, and Jaedyn Green got a p...
Teams raced beds across the parking lot as part of the Liberty Launch Academy Launch into Fall event on Oct. 28....
LIBERTY LAKE – The Ridgeline girls varsity soccer dropped a heartbreaking playoff loss in a shootout on Oct. 28. The Mt. Spokane Wildcats beat the Falcons 3-2. Preslie Young struck first for Ridgeline at the 22-minute mark with Quinn Mueller on the assist, but the Wildcats bounced right back with sophomore Breanna Caul scoring for Mt. Spokane five minutes later. The game was a hard-fought match and went into halftime tied at one point each. Mt. Spokane did bring more offensive...
LIBERTY LAKE – Area residents swarmed to the Liberty Launch Academy at 2110 N Molter Rd. on the afternoon of Oct. 28 to take part in the second annual Launch into Fall event. Organizers said the event was a big success, and they were extremely pleased with the turnout they got. Kids in costumes were able to enjoy an afternoon filled with pinewood derby racing, fall themed games, bounce houses, apple slingshots, pumpkin tossing trebuchets, food trucks, bed races and more. A...
LOS ANGELES — In a testament to his unwavering commitment to advancing women in the field of engineering, Nels Swenson, a 1994 graduate of Cheney High School, has been honored with the prestigious Rodney D. Chipp Award from the Society of Women Engineers on Oct. 27. The award recognizes men or companies that have made significant contributions to promoting and empowering women in engineering. Swenson, a dedicated Intel employee for 23 years, now lives in Portland, Oregon, with...
Geiger Blvd. is currently closed so maintenance crews can make some repairs. The project includes a watermain transmission project, and includes some ground excavation. A signed detour is in place, encouraging drivers to utilize Grove Rd, Hallet Rd, Westbow Rd, Aero Rd, Hayford Rd and Electric for the main detour. For more information please contact the City of Spokane – (509) 755-2489....
TYLER - The Tyler Grange #610 marked a historic achievement on October 21 as they celebrated their annual harvest feast and fundraiser auction. This year’s event proved to be a resounding success, raising a staggering $6,500 according to Glen Dean, spokesperson for the group. This is the most money the group has raised so far in their 60-year history of holding the banquet. Some of the auction items surprised guests and organizers, as a single huckleberry pie was auctioned o...
