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COLVILLE - The Medical Lake boys will take a 9-3 record into the start of Northeast A League play Jan. 16. The Cardinals had a productive week where their non-league win streak improved to six in a row with victories over Lind-Ritzville/Sprague, 65-42 on Jan. 7 and Davenport, 75-59, Jan. 9 but was ended, Jan. 11 with a loss at Davenport, 91-49. "We did some great things against Lind Ritzville and Davenport," head coach Brett Ward wrote in an email. "Saturday was tough. We...
OLYMPIA – Governor-elect Bob Ferguson announced Jan. 9 the appointment of two interim leaders for Washington’s health care agencies. Jessica Todorovich will serve as Acting Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH), while MaryAnne Lindeblad will step in as Acting Director of the Health Care Authority (HCA). Both appointments begin Jan. 15. Ferguson said the changes aim to make health care more affordable and accessible. “I am thankful these experienced individuals are stepping into such critical roles while we condu...
Airway Heights AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The Police Department reported the following arrests from Jan. 7-9: Jan. 7 David D. McElroy was arrested for making a false statement to a public servant on West KOA Court and West Redding Drive. Joshua J. Abrahamson was arrested for domestic violence assault on the 12900 block of West 13th Avenue. James P. Dougherty was arrested for second-degree assault on the 12800 block of West 13th Avenue. Jan. 8 Heidi J. Friend was arrested for first-degree criminal trespassing on the 14300 block of W...
CHENEY – The School District’s instructional technology team showcased significant improvements during the Jan. 8 board meeting, highlighting advances in classroom tools, IT systems, and support services. Led by Technology Director Ryan Spencer, the presentation detailed the department’s growth and achievements over the past year. He explained that the IT department has worked hard to modernize and streamline IT services for staff and students. He introduced team members, including Assistant Tech Director Jonathan Skags...
Cheney schools seek advisory team applications CHENEY – Cheney Public Schools is forming a Bond Advisory Team to oversee the implementation of projects funded by the district’s $72 million bond. Community members are encouraged to apply by January 15, 2025. The advisory team will provide input and ensure that the bond funds are managed transparently and effectively. “We value community support and want residents involved in shaping these important improvements,” the district stated. To apply, residents can review the team ch...
As you sit at home watching video footage of the wildfires currently burning in California, it makes you wonder could happen here. Well, yes, it could. As California goes, so goes Washington. Our state politicians and bureaucrats in Olympia have a long history of copying California. Our politicos have gotten so lazy, they’ve even sponsored, supported, pushed and/or passed laws that say if California enacts a policy, Washington state will follow (cap and trade, vehicle e...
MEDICAL LAKE – City Council approved its 2025 committee appointments at the Jan. 7 meeting, with Mayor Terri Cooper emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong relationships with regional partners. “It’s important we maintain a relationship with Fairchild Airforce Base,” said Cooper, thanking the council members for taking on their committee appointments. Committees include finance, parks and recreation, public safety, and general government, each comprising three councilmembers and relevant city department directors. Ap...
The mood heading into Washington state’s 2025 legislative session Jan. 13 was not exactly hopeful. According to the Cascade PBS/Elway poll, a majority of voters feel the state is headed in the wrong direction. Many Democrats and Republicans agree, with more than half of those surveyed saying things are getting worse with high taxes, budget shortfalls and the rising cost of living. Voters want their pocketbooks prioritized. The poll found 66% of respondents preferred cutting g...
SPRAGUE — The Sprague Chamber of Commerce will announce its Citizen of the Year during a Monday, Jan. 20, event. In addition, the chamber will elect its officers for 2025. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at Sprague Community Hall. There will be a dessert and fundraising auction, as well as a swearing-in ceremony for new officers. The highlight of the evening will be the announcement of the next Citizen of the Year....
MEDICAL LAKE – The city has a new addition to its downtown charm. Kathleen Morse recently opened her boutique, The European Child, at 212 E. Lake St. The store offers unique clothing and accessories inspired by European fashion and from European makers. “The clothes here are unique. Nobody else in the Inland Northwest has them,” said Morse. Her boutique carries hand-picked items from France, Portugal, Austria, Sweden, and more. The boutique is housed in a 124-year-old building with a storied past, most recently as a veter...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cynthia Marie Green (née Parnell) on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at the age of 64. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt whose compassion and generosity were boundless. She was born in East St. Louis, Illinois to Jerry Parnell and Eva Annabelle Rocks and was the sixth of eight children. She graduated from Collinsville High School in 1979 and married Joseph Anderson on November 2nd of th...
1 Years Ago Jan. 15, 2015 The Cheney City Council voted to withdraw an offer to sell surplus power to Kootenai Electric Cooperative after pricing disagreements led to a projected $105,000 loss, opting instead to seek open-market sales. Medical Lake resident Rick Johnson remained hospitalized after a Jan. 4 hit-and-run near the I-90 Medical Lake exit left him with severe injuries, while deputies continued investigating with little evidence. The Medical Lake boys’ basketball team, riding the momentum of two dominant v...
OLYMPIA – Governor-elect Bob Ferguson revealed a budget plan aimed at tackling Washington's projected $12 billion shortfall while investing in key priorities. The plan features $4.4 billion in projected savings from reduced agency spending and $800 million in new investments. Ferguson's strategy includes reducing management positions by 10-25%, cutting travel budgets, and reassessing programs launched with COVID-19 funding. Ferguson stressed the importance of balancing s...
All city offices closed Monday CHENEY – All city offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Council meeting canceled AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The planned legislative session of the Airway Heights City Council meeting which should be on Monday, Jan. 20, is canceled due to the holiday. City Council meeting to be held MEDICAL LAKE – The Medical Lake City Council will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Agenda packets for the meeting will be poste...
White, cold, slippery, snow sifts from the heavens Covering the dirt, the ugly, the scars, Coating the trees with a sparkling vanilla frosting Making the world a wonderland of shimmering solitude. Our dog loves the snow The deeper the better To bounce through as if on springs What enticing aromas affect her so? Windy day snow, dancing as it arrives, Eddies in the air Large fluffy flakes A life-sized snow globe Awakening our childlike wonderment. I walk through the fresh-fallen drifts, Soles of my shoes squeaking in the cold...
Think back and ponder just what might be the most unlikely? That Eastern Washington University would have its own hockey team, a top-notch arena in which to play or could somehow be recently celebrating a quarter-century of history that seems to simply have evaporated? As EWU hockey observes its origins this year, the past 25 years did indeed establish the sport — quite successfully — and its own home ice. While part of the university’s club sports program, organizers will tell you the designation is in name only. It opera...
What is that bee? Have you ever wondered how to identify the many species of bumblebees? Xerces Society has suggestions for you. If you are interested in participating in Xerces surveys of bumblebees you may be directed to the “Welcome to BeeMachine.” Really, Yes! You will learn that bumblebees are indeed docile, gentle and friendly creatures and that it is very easy to make friends with the fuzzy little black and yellow insects. Because of our change in climate and over development of native habitat, the future of many of...
REARDAN – After being tested early by Medical Lake, the Screaming Eagles' girls basketball team raced to a 51-17 win Saturday, Jan. 11. It was the 10th straight win for the #4 ranked Screaming Eagles. In an atypical start, Reardan's potent offense was held to only nine first quarter points by Medical Lake. "We started the game slow," Reardan head coach Bob Swannack said. "Our offense was undisciplined, and we did a poor job taking care of the ball. We couldn't make shots or l...
A pair of losses for the Cheney girls’ basketball team last week produced continued glimmers of progress. The Blackhawks lost their final non-league game at home to Lewis and Clark, 51-40, Jan. 7 at home and the Greater Spokane League opener at Ferris, 70-41, Jan. 10. Tied at halftime at 21, Ferris dominated the final two quarters outscoring Cheney (0-1 GSL, 4-8 overall), 49-20. “Something shifted,” head coach Meredith Richards wrote in an email. “Ferris came out in a press and we lost composure and didn’t focus on taking ca...
CHENEY — The Cheney boys basketball team closed out the non-league portion of its schedule with a win and opened Greater Spokane League play falling in overtime last week. At home for the first time since late December, Cheney topped Lewis and Clark 58-42, Jan. 7 and lost in overtime at Ferris, 57-56 on Jan. 10. Behind Liam Carver’s 15 points and 12 from Kade Adderly, the Blackhawks led 32-27 at halftime and pulled away from the Tigers with a 20-8 third quarter edge. “We played a complete game on the defensive end and the b...
CHENEY — The Cheney boys split a pair of Greater Spokane League wrestling matches busting Mt. Spokane 39-28, Jan. 8 but being smothered by defending state 3A champ Mead 68-4 for following evening. The Blackhawks (3-1 GSL) won their first six weight classes vs. the Wildcats Of those, three were pins and included Jacob Estock (165) in 1 minute, 2 seconds, Cooper French (190) in 1:01 and Trenton Moore (215) in just 37 seconds. “This was an important match and we needed a win here if we were going to win the dual,” head coach...
MEDICAL LAKE – The Davenport girls basketball team won their sixth out of their last seven games, this time defeating the Cardinal 57-15 Thursday, Jan. 9. It was the eighth time this season the Gorillas won a game by 20 points or more. So far this season Davenport has shown the ability to jump on its opponents early with demoralizing scoring runs. Against the Cardinals, they opened the game 12-0 and led 22-4 at the end of the first quarter. The Gorillas extended their lead to...
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington men made up for a home court stumble in the opening week of Big Sky Conference play by splitting a pair of road games last week. The Eagles lost a 64-59 game at Portland State, Jan. 9 before salvaging a split with a 65-54 win at Sacramento State, Jan. 11. In the Sac State game Eastern’s defense was stifling. “Only giving them 15 points in the first half, we really set the tone,” head coach Dan Monson said. “The first 30-minutes was our best basketball; our guys were locked in and confident....
CHENEY - Second half hot streaks of different sizes helped propel the Eastern Washington women to a pair of Big Sky Conference basketball victories last week at Reese Court. A 17-8 third quarter put plenty of breathing room between Eastern and Portland State in their 78-49 win, Jan. 9. A similar 27-17 dash out of the break added to Eastern's 34-31 halftime lead in an 89-80 win, Jan. 11 over Sacramento State. "We have quarter goals, and we held Portland State to 10 in that...
Rosalia wrestler Hunter Fournier, an eighth-grader competing in the 1B/2B high shcool division this season, readies for the start of a match Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Crusader Classic....
