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A rainbow appears to end at a barn on Spangle-Waverly Road last week, east of Liberty High School. The rainbow and sunset combined to cast a golden hue over the farm....
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A local nanny is being held on $1 million bail after her arrest in the death of a baby boy. Sharon Jeanne Arger, 59, is facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of a 4-month-old infant last November. She was arrested March 28. The charge stems from a Nov. 2 call regarding an unconscious infant at a residence where Arger was working as the child’s nanny. Upon arrival, emergency responders initiated lifesaving measures before the infant was transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Children’s Hospi...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A local man is being held in the Spokane County Jail without bail Tuesday, March 26, after attempting to elude police investigating a vehicle prowl. Douglas J. Farmer, 34, was booked into the ail on charges of attempting to elude a police vehicle, second-degree assault, first-, second- and third-degree malicious mischief, possession of a controlled substance, vehicle prowling, third-degree theft, and an outstanding Department of Corrections escape from community custody warrant. The incident unfolded a...
Thousands of area youth hit parks on Saturday, March 30, looking for Easter eggs. Pictured, a boy scans the ground in front of him for eggs in Rosalia. For more Easter photos, see Pages A6 and A7....
Cheney Free Press CHENEY – Turnbull National Wildlife Officials are planning low-intensity fires through May to clear dry grass and debris ahead of wildfire season. Officials do not have a set burn schedule, as activity will be dependent on weather conditions. Turnbull officials said residents may see smoke plumes during the burns, but insist the low-intensity fires will be help reduce wildfire risk in the region. “Safety is the No. 1 priority during a prescribed burn,” Turnbull’s Kelly Moroney said. “We will work with fede...
CHENEY – Turnbull National Wildlife Officials are planning low-intensity fires through May to clear dry grass and debris ahead of wildfire season. Officials do not have a set burn schedule, as activity will be dependent on weather conditions. Turnbull officials said residents may see smoke plumes during the burns, but insist the low-intensity fires will be help reduce wildfire risk in the region. “Safety is the No. 1 priority during a prescribed burn,” Turnbull’s Kelly Moroney said. “We will work with federal, state, and coun...
MEDICAL LAKE — During a Tuesday, April 2, meeting, city officials discussed their trip to Olympia during the legislative session and to deliberate on their legislative agenda moving forward. City Administrator Sonny Weathers highlighte the opportunities to procure additional funds, particularly through FEMA assistance. “We have an idea of what’s in front of us,” he said. “There is an opportunity to procure more funds.” FEMA assistance is being sought to help with cleanup of the Gray Fire that devastated the city last August...
Cheney police plan medicine take-back event for April 13 CHENEY – Police have partnered with a local store to provide an avenue to get unused prescription drugs out off homes. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, residents may bring unused medications to the parking lot of the Cheney Bi-Mart, 2221 First St. There, police and other first responders will collect the unused or outdated pharmaceuticals for proper disposal. Participants will receive a fee lock box or pouch. Airway Heights council OKs hiring another investiga...
CHENEY – During the March 27 School Board meeting, Cheney schools Finance Director Jenna Larson presented the audit updates for the 2024-25 academic year. The presentation covered various aspects of the financial audits, including the single audit, which encompassed education stabilization and special education funds, as well as the examination of financial statements. One notable highlight from the financial report was the upcoming collection of property taxes in April, a source of revenue for the school district. Larson a...
HARRINGTON - Approximately 165 people packed the Opera House here Tuesday, March 26, for a community meeting about wind turbine projects planned from Edwall to north of Reardan and Davenport. Lincoln County Cattlemen's Association sponsored the meeting moderated by Sue Lani of Edwall. Cattlement's President Matt Schneider said until more facts are gathered, the association doesn't have an official position on the three planned wind turbine projects by Portland-based Triple...
LATAH VALLEY — A man arrested and released following a standoff last week is back in the Spokane County Jail. Cody D. Harris, 38, is being held on $1,500 bail after being arrested for first-degree criminal mischief on Tuesday, March 26. His return to jail came only a day after he was released from the Spokane County Jail following a March 22 incident at a ranch at 7500 S. Farm Road, located between Spokane and Marshall in the Latah Valley area. Harris was initially arrested for residential burglary and third-degree theft a...
CHENEY – City Public Works Director provided details on the contract and funding for the water main improvement project during a recent council meeting. Ableman announced Red Diamond was awarded the contract, having submitted the lowest bid of $480,000 plus tax. He noted that the available budget for the project is approximately $225,000, which will be sourced from either water or American Rescue Plan Act funds. The council unanimously approved of the agreement. “The water main improvement project will address inf...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The City Council on April 1 heard a comprehensive review of the 2024 legislative session. According to City lobbyist Holly Sanabria, Airway Heights requested more aid for wildfire response and $260,000 for replacement of a fire engine, but did not receive funding. “The Legislature has three options: adopt as presented, adopted and modify, take no action and goes to vote,” Sanabria said of the budget request. The Legislature adopted the supplemental operating, capital and transportation budgets, as well as in...
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