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SPANGLE -- An Upper Columbia Academy basketball player has been selected as a WIAA Athlete of the Week. Junior Evan Pierce was recognized Jan. 29 for posting "big games against Tekoa-Rosalia, Asotin and Colfax," the WIAA announcement said. Pierce scored 88 points in the three games and had 29 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals and a block....
OLYMPIA -- A measure designed to protect the health, safety and overall well-being of domestic workers in has been sponsored by Democratic senators at the request of Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson. If passed, Senate Bill 6247 would guarantee that domestic workers be paid at least minimum wage, $13.50 per hour. Workers must also receive meal and rest breaks, and overtime pay, if applicable. A written agreement between employees and employers would also be required, as well as a two-week termination notice, e...
DAVENPORT - The Eastern Washington Council of Governments will hear from Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and discuss regional issues when it meets at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31. The meeting is open to the public and takes place in the Lincoln County Courthouse, 450 Logan St. Discussion of a contract with Ferry County and a presentation from McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, will lead off the meeting. The group follow up those items with a report on state and federal matters, the...
OLYMPIA -- Legislators are organizing bipartisan support for the timber industry amid the realization that forestry draws carbon from the atmosphere and could help the state meet carbon-reduction goals. House Bill 2528 and companion Senate Bill 6355 intend to support the growth of forestry and promote the production and use of timber products in the state. Trees use carbon-dioxide from the atmosphere as part of the photosynthesis and growth process. Some studies suggest that wood is about 50% carbon by mass. Cindy Mitchell, s...
COLVILLE — Stevens County commissioners returned fire on Western Washington gun-control advocates earlier this week, unanimously voting to back a resolution to nullify Initiative 1639 and new gun-control measures being considered in Olympia. Commissioners Steve Parker, West McCart and Don Dashiell all backed the resolution. “We're not claiming any immunity,” Parker said. “We're just challenging the legality of the legislation that's upcoming that runs afoul of the constitution...
SPRAGUE – Sprague Chamber of Commerce President Tim Wilken was named 2019 Citizen of the Year during the organization's annual banquet Monday night at Sprague Elementary School. Wilken received multiple nominations for the award, selection committee spokesman Chris Canaday said. "This gentleman has been life-long in Sprague," Canaday said during the presentation of the award. According to Canaday, the 35-year-old Wilken has been instrumental in city improvements and is a...
OLYMPIA – A bill has been introduced in the state House of Representatives that would protect child entrepreneurs wanting to sell lemonade in the summer or hot chocolate in the winter. House Bill 2232, introduced by Rep. Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, would protect children from overzealous bureaucrats trying to collect business license and other fees, or restrict their ability to occasionally sell non-alcoholic drinks to passersby. A public hearing on the measure took place J...
CALABASAS, CALIF. — Former National Basketball Association legend Kobe Bryant, along with four others, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, died Sunday morning in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles, multiple media sources have confirmed. There were no survivors. Members of the Medical Lake High School girl’s basketball team were able to meet the basketball icon when they traveled to Cashmere on Jan. 11 for non-league games against the Bulldogs. Bryant had attended the...
OLYMPIA -- Ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds would be illegal to purchase or posses in Washington under a proposed law moving through the state Senate. Supporters cite safety concerns, while opponents argue the measure, which cleared the Senate Committee on Law and Justice on Thursday, Jan. 23, would place new restrictions on residents' constitutional right to bear arms. Senate Bill 6077, sponsored by 14 Democrats, would define 10-plus-round magazines as...
MEDICAL LAKE - After much anticipation from local and regional customers, Lefevre Street Bakery and Cafe reopened today, Jan. 24, after a six-month hiatus that saw the business change hands. The doors officially opened at 6:30 a.m., and according to new owner Victoria Shoemaker, business was "brisk" as a steady stream of customers came and went. Alan Colvin and Michael Davis were eating and enjoying a cup of coffee for what they termed a "safety meeting," something they did...
The United States Department of Commerce, Office of Security, has been notifying law enforcement that Census Bureau field staff will be contacting residents to verify addresses and gather information related to the once-per-decade census. This information, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, is being provided to keep the community informed and let people know how to identify Census Bureau staff and to avoid possible scams, according to a press release. Here is how to identify a Census Bureau field representative...
CHENEY Jan. 14 Second-degree theft/credit card fraud was reported on the 500 block of Short Street. Jan. 15 The sudden death of a 74-year-old female was reported on the 2200 block of North 6th Street. Steven J. Baum, 37, was arrested on a Cheney Municipal Court warrant for fourth-degree assault/domestic violence on the 1300 block of Gary Street. Medications were found on the 600 block of Irene Place. Jan. 16 Ivan J. Ahenakew, 18, was arrested for third-degree theft/shoplifting and minor in possession of alcohol on the zero...
NORTH SPOKANE – Cheney’s gymnastics team competed in their fourth Greater Spokane League meet on Tuesday, Jan. 14, earning their fourth win while garnering three losses. The Blackhawks downed North Central 125.35 – 44.35, but fell to Mt. Spokane 168.525 – 125.35, Lewis and Clark 151.75 – 125.35 and Ferris 146.475 – 125.35 in competition at Albertsons Gymnastics Center. Junior Lauren O’Callaghan led Cheney in scoring, tallying 8.225 points for third-place on the bars. The results move Cheney’s overall mark to 4-12 in the GSL...
MEDICAL LAKE — Two things about the Cardinal boys basketball team: they can take time to warm up and they like to keep spectators in suspense right up to the last second — literally. Such was the case in yet another clutch, 51-50 win in Friday’s home game against Freeman (3-2, 9-4). The team was coming off an upset 65-52 loss against Newport on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and the bad taste must have lingered as the start against the Scotties wasn’t a pretty one as the Cardinals allowed...
CHENEY – The Blackhawks swim team pulled off two victories in convincing style last week. The boys downed Prosser 90-78 and Grandview 109-37 in action at Eastern Washington University’s pool Jan. 14 — Senior Day and Cheney’s last home meet of the season. Seniors Matthew Norman and Trae Babcock led the Blackhawks with a pair of first-place finishes each. Norman captured the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2 minutes, 6.50 seconds and the 100 free in 55.17 while Babcock...
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