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FROM SEATTLE — Students from the Cheney area have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for Winter 2021 Quarter, according to a June 16 news release. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.50 (out of 4). Students are notified that they have achieved this distinction when they receive their grades for the quarter. Students are listed alphabetically. Students from Cheney making the list are: Kaden Charl...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - On Monday, June 14 Spokane County Fire District 10 honored West Plains Recruit Academy 2020-2 who completed their 12 weeks, over 220 hours, of fire and hazmat training. Most of these volunteer firefighters have also earned their National Registry EMT certification and wildland certification and are responding to incidents. Spokane County Fire District 10 is now taking applications for the Fall Academy that begins in September....
From staff and news sources SPOKANE COUNTY — Spokane County is holding free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) distribution events to assist small businesses and non-profits continue operations to keep employees and the public safe. Spokane County utilized CARES Act funds to purchase the PPE. These free distribution events, called “OPENTogether PPE Distribution” provide small businesses with 249 and fewer employees and non-profits of any size, with PPE supplies, including hand sanitizer, disinfecting cleaner and both dispo...
WEST PLAINS — An adult male was killed in a one-car accident last Thursday evening, June 10, near South Thomas Mallon Road. According to a Spokane County Sheriff’s Office release, emergency personnel responded to a report of a vehicle that had left the roadway and crashed through a backyard fence of a residence on the 9100 block of West Sugar Street. Initial information indicated the vehicle, a 2018 Tesla, was northbound on South Thomas Mallon Road at a high rate of speed as it approached the intersection with Hallett Roa...
SPOKANE — Approximately Avista electric customers in Rosalia, Malden, Pine City and the surrounding area will experience a planned power outage on Thursday, June 24. The planned outage will begin at 10 p.m. and end at 6 a.m. on Friday, June 25. No road closures are expected during this outage. During this time, Avista crews will perform maintenance to their Rosalia substation. The routine maintenance will increase reliability and reduce future outages in the area. “The scheduled work will be performed in the evening to avo...
MEDICAL LAKE — A local man was arrested after a fiery crash on State Route 902 last Friday night. According to the Washington State Patrol, 28-year-old Dustin Williams of Medical Lake was on SR 902 five miles west of Medical Lake at approximately 9:48 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle near Wolf Road. The vehicle left the roadway and caught fire. Spokane County Fire District 3 personnel responded and quickly put out the blaze. District 4 public information officer Trooper Jeff Sevigney said Williams was admitted to a l...
SPOKANE — When local businesses thrive, the whole community thrives. That’s why Spokane County Library District is offering workshops, resources and services dedicated to businesses, entrepreneurs, and their employees. This summer, sign up for online workshops presented live by SCORE Business mentors. Each month, the workshop offers actionable insights to strengthen and grow business. Sign up for one or all of the following workshops this summer at www.scld.org/score-workshops. Security Strategies for Small Businesses – F...
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University is expanding its online portfolio of graduate degrees supported by Academic Partnerships (AP) beginning fall 2021. According to a June 14 news release, these new offerings will complement the existing portfolio of 18 AP-supported EWU programs in education, accounting and business. “EWU is excited to continue our association with Academic Partnerships as we expand our offerings in an online format,” EWU Interim President David May said in a statement. “The array of program offerings will...
OLYMPIA — Drivers whose licenses were suspended because they didn’t pay traffic fines may be able to get back on the road by June 16. A Thurston County Superior Court Judge has ruled that it’s unconstitutional to suspend a driver’s license for failure to pay fines or appear in court. The ruling stems from a lawsuit in which the American Civil Liberties Union sued the state Department of Licensing, arguing the constitutionality of a state law. The state is not planning to appeal the decision. The decision is a stop-ga...
SPOKANE — Approximately 244 Avista electric customers in Spangle and the surrounding area will experience a planned power outage on Thursday, June 10. The planned outage will begin at 10 p.m. on Thursday and end at 6 a.m. on Friday, June 11. No road closures are expected during this outage. During this time, Avista crews will perform maintenance to their Spangle substation. The routine maintenance will increase reliability and reduce future outages in the area. “We appreciate our customer’s patience and understanding as we...
WARDEN - A new pump station seven miles northeast of the city will provide irrigation water to nearly 10,500 acres of farmland. The EL 47.5 station was dedicated Thursday afternoon, May 27. About 50 people attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, was among several state lawmakers who helped secure funding for the $20.8 million project. Dye represents the 9th Legislative district, which includes Adams, Asotin, Franklin, Garfield, Whitman and part of...
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University’s School of Social Work and Office of Community Engagement (OCE) are partnering with Priority Spokane to begin offering virtual COVID-19 Stress and Trauma Education Programing (C-STEP). In a May 17 news release, EWU officials state the work is made possible through a grant from the Innovia Foundation and support from Priority Spokane members. Using curriculum developed by the Center for Trauma and Stress Education, the partnership will create C-STEP groups that will provide com...
WEST PLAINS — With some Covid-19 health protocols being eased, several area associations will be holding Memorial Day observances this year after being canceled in 2020. The Cheney Veterans of Foreign Wars Chapter 11326 is planning a service at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 31. The service takes place on Veterans Park, between 4th and 5th streets across from the fire station, rather than at Fairview Cemetery as in the past. Medical Lake is also holding a service on May 31. The o...
SPOKANE COUNTY — A measure just signed into law could help prevent home foreclosures for some taxpayers. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1410, signed May 12 by Gov. Jay Inslee, reduces the annual rate of penalty and interest charged to delinquent property taxes which currently totals 23% in the first year. State 6th District Rep. Mike Volz (R-Spokane), who also serves as Chief Deputy Treasurer of Spokane County, was the prime sponsor of the legislation. According to a news release from the county Treasurer’s Office, und...
CHENEY — Eric Barriere has joined the who’s-who of Eagle first team All-America quarterbacks. The list of former Eastern Washington University first team All-Americans at quarterback is impressive — Gage Gubrud, Vernon Adams Jr., Bo Levi Mitchell, Matt Nichols, Erik Meyer and Harry Leons. Barriere — one of three finalists for the Walter Payton Award to be announced later this week — became the seventh first team All-American in school history as Stats Perform announced its NCAA Football Championship Subdivision All-America te...
CHENEY — The school district is again sponsoring the federal Simplified Summer Food Program for Children this summer. The program is designed to offer free meals for all children regardless of need in the area. Meals will be made available to attending children ages one to 18 years of age. The program begins June 28 and runs through July 30 at the following sites: Sunset Elementary School, 12824 W. 12th Ave., Airway Heights Cheney Middle School, 740 S. Betz Road, Cheney Westwood Middle School, 6120 S. Abbott Road, Cheney (...
SPOKANE — In its return to the Greater Spokane League and the 3A classification the Cheney High School sports teams didn’t do too bad with all-league awards. The Blackhawks placed 10 players as first and second team and honorable mention selections along with one Coach of the Year award. Cross Country Boys honorable mention Beckett Schoenleber Senior Girls honorable mention Samantha Habegger Sophomore Football First-team defense Ben McGourin Linebacker - Senior Second-team defense James Whiteley Defensive line - Senior Eti...
MEDICAL LAKE - Deep Creek Ranchette Water Association President Jerry Goertz has been awarded the 2021 Commitment to Excellence award for his work by the Washington state Department of Health. According to a news release, the award is in conjunction with national and state Drinking Water Week 2021, which runs May 2 – 8, and is meant to "recognize individual water systems and operators that do an outstanding job providing safe and reliable drinking water to their customers." D...
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington University Dean’s List is released after every fall, winter and spring quarter. The fall and spring quarter lists also include students on the semester system. An undergraduate student who earns 12 quality hours (QHRS) and receives a GPA of 3.5 or better is placed on the Dean’s List. If the student has placed a directory restriction on their records the name will not be released for publication. Below are the names of West Plains students named to the list. Cheney Jordan Agee, Sherry Atchi...
WINDSOR/MARSHALL — The Westwood Middle School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students placed 19 times at the Virtual State Business Leadership Conference held April 21-24. Aftyn Tippetts qualified for nationals with a first-place finish in Business Etiquette. She and fellow FBLA member Cody Kinzer were also state runners-up in Elevator Speech and Ethical Leadership respectively, with Tippetts third in Business Math & Financial Literacy, fifth in Career Exploration. Students Alex Greer, Cora Chain and Laralyn A...
CHENEY - The high school Future Business Leaders of America wrapped up its 2021 virtual State Business Leadership Conferences last weekend, with 16 of its 17 attending members placing in the top 10. As a team, members placed 22 times in the competition including four state championships. According to a news release, sophomore Jason Hatfield won two state championship in Introduction to Information Technology and Cyber Security while qualifying for nationals in all four of his...
SPOKANE — The Salvation Army still has plenty of food for vulnerable families on a first-come, first-serve basis. In an April 26 news release, Salvation Army Director of Development and Communications Brian Pickering said the Salvation Army of Spokane’s Food Pantry has been “blessed with a lot of food donations, but the food needs to go to vulnerable families in a timely fashion.” Currently, families that are in need of food can stop by the pantry from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekdays and receive several weeks of groceries on a firs...
SPOKANE — County Treasurer Michael Baumgartner applauded the passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1410 (ESHB 1410) which significantly reduces the amount of penalty and interest paid on delinquent property taxes. The legislation sponsored by 6th District Rep. Mike Volz, who also serves as Chief Deputy Treasurer, passed the House of Representatives unanimously April 22 and with Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature will take effect Jan. 1, 2022. Under current state law, a delinquent property tax bill is charged an annual 23% pen...
SPOKANE — Spokane Falls Community College lists 1,082 students on its honor roll for winter quarter 2021, which ended in March. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above to be listed on the honor roll. Airway Heights Gabrielle Archuleta, Jordan DeCoteau, Kimberly Dove, Patrick Farnworth, Kathleen Gier, Uluwehi Jamison, Savreen Pamma, Veronica Peters, Mason Sibrel, Jordan Stanger, Kassandra Sweet, Alan Tripp and Katherine Witherspoon. Cheney Kawthar Al Obid, Sahar Aneed, Rosemarie Arabo Zachary Aris, Hayley Barr...
WEST PLAINS — The Spokane Scholars Foundation honored 156 area students as Spokane Scholars at the organization’s 29th annual awards banquet, held virtually April 19. Of those 156, 24 were awarded a total of $60,000, with four selected award recipients in six categories: English, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and World Languages. While not financial award recipients, 12 West Plains students were selected to be Spokane Scholars, and are listed below. The Spo...
