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CHENEY – Walter Roy Sexton was apprehended at a residence near 3rd Street in Cheney on March 21, following a collaborative effort by the U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, alongside Idaho Fish and Game, the Cheney Police Department, and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Sexton, a convicted felon, had purportedly been evading law enforcement for over three years, allegedly fleeing Conway, Arkansas, upon learning of an ongoing investigation into multiple allegations of sexual assault against him. Af...
CHENEY — The Blackhawks boys soccer team improved its record to 3-1 with a pair of non-league wins last week that followed a loss on the neutral turf at ONE Spokane Stadium. Cheney raced past Clarkston 6-0, March 18 at home as Sam Woller had a pair of goals. Viliami Finau opened scoring early in the fourth minute and that’s the way to stayed until Peter Koster’s goal in the 45th minute opened the floodgates of a 5-0 second half. Oliver Cagle and Breckin Austin added singles wrapped around Woller’s connections. Jackson Reagan...
CORVALLIS, Ore.- For only the second time in program history, the Eastern Washington University women's basketball team is headed to the NCAA March Madness tournament. The last time the Eastern women made the bracket was in 1987. Eastern received a No. 14 seed and will play No. 3 seed Oregon State at 5 p.m. Friday, March 22. The Beavers are hosting the game in Corvallis, Ore. The Beavers finished 16-2 in the Pac-12 and 24-7 overall this season. They advanced to the Pac-12...
NEWPORT – David L. Cato, aged 38, was apprehended on March 14 in Newport, Washington, following a widespread public response to authorities seeking information on the whereabouts of the armed and dangerous fugitive. The manhunt was initiated on March 1 after authorities issued a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Cato, who is sought on four felony warrants, three of which originate from Spokane County. Among the charges leveled against him are first-degree assault with a deadly weapon, first-degree b...
MORAN PRAIRIE – Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies swiftly responded to a shooting report near East 57th Avenue and South Palouse Highway on Wednesday, March 20. Preliminary reports suggest that an adult male sustained a gunshot wound to the leg following an altercation. He was promptly transported to the hospital for further medical attention, with indications pointing towards a non-life-threatening injury. Authorities have disclosed limited details regarding the ongoing investigation, given that it’s still early. Nonet...
MEDICAL LAKE – In a bid to address the need for temporary housing following last year’s Gray Fire, Spokane County Commissioners have approved a letter of intent to amend to the zoning code to expand the use of Conex boxes for wildfire survivors. The proposed amendment would extend the duration for which Conex boxes can be utilized, County Commissioner Josh Kerns said. These containers, widely employed in shipping and logistics, offer a practical and cost-effective means of temporary housing for those displaced by wildfires, h...
COLFAX — Whitman Hospital and Medical will continue to offer obstetrics services while working with the state to meet abortion requirements. In the public Whitman County Hospital District Commission meeting last night, Wednesday March 20, four commissioners voted to continue obstetric services. Commissioner Kathy Wride abstained from the vote. The meeting took place in the administrative annex at the hospital. Only about 10 people were allowed; many of those seats were occupied by hospital employees, forcing the public o...
CHENEY — The Cheney track team continued its warmup for Greater Spokane League competition with a jamboree at North Central High School, March 13 and a trip to Lewiston, March 15 for the Sweeney Invitational. While the NC event was mainly designed for junior varsity competitors, Cheney did send vaulters, high jumpers and pole vaulters. In the latter competition Andrew Strawn established a new school record in the pole vault where his 14-foot effort broke the former school record of 13 feet, 10 inches. At Lewiston, the B...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — In a move to address traffic congestion, the city recently celebrated the acquisition of federal funding for the much-anticipated U.S. Highway 2 project. Heather Trautman, the principal city planner, unveiled the development during the City Council on March 18. “Securing $1.8 million from the federal government is a major win for our community,” Trautman said. Trautman then revealed an additional $300,000 allocation from the state Department of Transportation, further bolstering the resources at Airway Heigh...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The Police Department arrested the following individuals from March 11-17: March 11 Michael S. Wood arrested for second-degree burglary-commercial and third-degree theft-shoplifting, in the 1200 block of South Hayford Road. Amanda Cox arrested for violation of a domestic violence order in the 600 block of South Lawson Street. Ricki M. Bossard arrested for first-degree criminal trespassing in the 14300 block of West Highway 2. Ashley A. Abuhle arrested for third-degree theft-shoplifting -n t...
CHENEY – City Financial Planner Mark Schuller unveiled the “Visioning Element: Cheney 2046” during a recent City Council meeting. The plan, rooted in the principles of the Growth Management Act, aims to shape the future of the city through long-range planning. Schuller emphasized the importance of the city’s comprehensive plan as the cornerstone of local long-term planning. This plan, he said, encompasses a vision, goals, objectives, policies and implementation actions, serves as a guiding framework for elected officia...
CHENEY – Cheney High School’s FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) competitors attended the state competition from March 5 to March 8 in Spokane. Three students placed for the National Conference including Nichelle DeGuzman and Morgan Weathers in Interior Design, and Delanee Griffin in Childhood Education. The state champion for Interior Design was Nichelle DeGuzman. Two additional students qualified as runners-up for the National Conference with fourth place finishes including Sophia Pasion in Baking and...
CHENEY — The city reported the following building permits for the month of February: Feb. 2 Sweet, 717 North Eight St, replacing a toilet, sink and furnace, $0.00. Feb. 3 Spencer, 705 Sunrise Drive, bathroom remodel, $3000.00. Feb. 5 Dauterman, 320 Union St, replace upper roof and front porch roof, $9000.00. Mainstream Feb. 6 Eastern Washington University, 501 Quad Lane #taw, rebuilding steps to loading dock at Tawanka Hall, $12,000.00. Feb. 7 Mainstream Electric, 2608 Wheaton Lane, replacing furnace and AC, $0.00. Feb. 8 B...
CHENEY – At the recent Cheney School Board meeting on March 13, Jenna Larson took the floor to deliver a comprehensive report on the district’s financial status and enrollment figures. Larson’s insights shed light on the current state of affairs and provided valuable context for future planning. Larson began her report by addressing enrollment figures, noting that the actual numbers were slightly below initial predictions. “Our numbers are just below what we predicted,” Larson remarked. Specifically highlighting enrollment fi...
Who would have thought that a small Oregon natural grain mill owner’s death would make national news or be the subject of a lengthy feature article in the New York Times (NYT)? However, 94-year-old Bob Moore’s passing in February did. The Times is published just off Broadway in the heart of Big Apple’s network television and theater district. Moore, with his white beard, wire-rim eyeglasses, newsie cap and bolo tie became a “food poster person” approaching the notoriety...
The legislative session is over, and it had the potential to be very positive for salmon recovery. There was bipartisan support for habitat restoration. Legislators also had a huge amount of money to allocate because the tax on CO2 emissions generated far more money than anticipated. Despite that, the Legislature failed to make significant progress on salmon. It is one more wasted opportunity to protect an iconic state species. The most glaring example of the failure is in...
CHENEY — A recount of the School District’s three Feb. 13 ballot measures will take place next week. Spokane County election officials announced the recounts of Proposition Nos. 1, 2 and 3 on Monday, March 18. Five residents filed for the a manual recount of the votes for precinct 9014, officials said, noting the recount will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, in the ballot processing center.. “The district doesn’t have anything to do with it,” county Elections Officer Mike McLaughlin said. “The citizens will pay th...
I begin counting down the days to Spring Equinox the day after Winter Solstice, my favorite day of the year. We have more daylight hours each day even if we are unable to see it directly, just seconds, then minutes, then hours. Spring Equinox, a balance between light and dark, is finally here kicking the dark to the curb and we are privy to longer daylight and shorter darkness. Spring, to me, is a season so exciting that I revel in the giddy feeling to be alive. I love waking up to the infant colors of pastels and green....
CHENEY — Grab your baskets, kids! With Easter slightly more than a week away, several communities are gearing up for the traditional egg hunts that draw children to area parks in search of eggs, candy and other loot. If they’re lucky, they may even catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny. In advance of the Easter holiday on Sunday, March 31, several egg hunts are set for next Saturday, March 30, around the area. Scheduled events include: Airway Heights – The Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department hosts its Easter egg h...
CHENEY - The girls tennis team split a pair of non-league matches last week falling to West Valley 7-0, March 12 and topping Medical Lake at home 5-0, March 14. Highlights of the meeting between West Plains rivals, Cheney's No. 1 doubles duo of Hailey Magalsky/Kylee Hahn won 7-6, 6-4 over Medical Lake. Morgan Weathers and Ellerie O'Regan won 6-2 6-1 in No. 2 doubles. Singles players Sydney Lincoln and Madison Anderson played No. 3 doubles at this match and won 6-0, 6-0....
‘This is a treat for us to get to play on this national stage’ Eastern Washington women’s basketball head coach Joddie Gleason has a pretty vivid memory of what she was doing the last time her Eagles qualified for the NCAA Tournament. It was 37 years ago in 1987 when Eastern lost to Oregon at Eugene in a first-round game 75-56. Gleason quickly recalls she was in high school and was following her dad’s Colusa High School boys’ basketball team on the way to a state championship. Joddie Vossler, her name prior to marriage...
Mark Lonsky controls the ball in the March 11 game against East Valley....
BASEBALL Cardinals toss no-hitter, then get no-hitM MEDICAL LAKE — Medical Lake baseball opened its season much like it did in 2023 with a no hit victory over Connell March 12 in a doubleheader sweep, 28-1 and 15-2. The Cardinals, however, found themselves on the opposite side of things losing their final three contests to Rogers 11-7 and Tri Cities Prep 17-7 and 19-0, that last game a no hitter. AJ Michaud not only threw a five-inning complete game no hitter at Connell, but also had five hits and four RBI. Levi Brower had t...
MEDICAL LAKE Following a series of meetings over the past couple of months the Northeast A League has charted its path for the immediate future. "We finally know that we will still be the Northeast A League, but with just four teams total," Medical Lake athletic director Dawn Eliassen wrote in an email. Following the results of reclassification in late 2023 that sliced three teams from the 1A NEA, the surviving members include Medical Lake, Lakeside, Riverside and Colville....
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