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PASCO – Ever since landing in Medical Lake back in the fall of 2010, Gene Blankenship has helped guide Cardinal distance runners on the road to Pasco and the state cross country championships. And while the Cardinals did not earn podium finishes on Nov. 9 at Sun Willows Golf Course, the path appears paved for the future - even for soon-to-be 83-year-old head coach Gene Blankenship. Led by junior Kaylee Dennler, the Cardinal girls landed a 10th-place team finish with 244 p...
CHENEY – Local volleyball fans were treated to small-school excitement on Nov. 7, with state berths on the line. Playing the finals rounds of the District 6 Northeast 2B tournament in Cheney High School, Freeman topped Liberty (Spangle) in the championship to earn state berths. And in the consolation round, Colfax bounced back to spike Davenport for the final two state berths. State volleyball got underway Wednesday morning in the Yakima SunDome. The No. 3-ranked Freeman S...
There was no catching Mercer Island in the state 3A cross country championships, Nov. 9 on the fairways of Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. The Cheney boys, however, battled hard and reurned to the podium with a third-place team finish and just a finish difference away from second. While the champions were never challenged for the title with 68 points, the battle between Central Kitsap and Cheney came down to the final 800 meters according to Blackhawks coach Derek...
Editor's note: This is the eighth in a series of profiles of artists participating in the Slightly West of Spokane Studio Artist Tour set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30. Look for more profiles in upcoming editions of the Cheney Free Press. MEDICAL LAKE - Those heading out on the Slightly West of Spokane Studio Artist Tour on Saturday, Nov. 30, will encounter artist Dennis Smith at their first stop. Smith will be at 609 N. Howard St., where he will exhibit his art....
CHENEY – The Women's Auxiliary of American Legion Post 72 hosted a Veterans Recognition Dinner on Nov. 11 at the Wren Pierson Building. The event brought together veterans from the local community and neighboring Medical Lake, as well as members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11326, for an evening of camaraderie and appreciation. Attendees included veterans who served in the Korean War, Vietnam War, and more recent conflicts in the Middle East. Representatives from all f...
Cheney 3A State Cross Country Qualifiers Boys Fin. Name Time 6. Samuel Hilton 15:37.88 7. Cameron Frenk 15:50.01 8. Holland Hurd 15:59.91 11. Brayden Martin 16:04.20 20. Andrew Ward 16:26.43 22. Lucas Matos 16:27.96 31. Liam Frantzich 16:54.85 Girls Fin. Name Time 3. Hannah Ward 18:53.83 15. Abigail Scharosch 19:42.15 17. Isabella Adaszewski 19:48.23 25. Kiera Lanier 20:30.56 33. Clara Silvers 21:23.30 41. Maggie Boggs 22:04.78 51. Reese Randles 22:54.24 Medical Lake 1A State Cross Country Qualifiers Boys Fin. Name Time 2....
They didn’t check all the boxes for the 2024 season, but Cheney football appears to have things headed in a better direction? The Blackhawks recovered an early fumble, turned it into an immediate score and ultimately a 48-7 crossover victory over the Hermiston, Oregon Bulldogs Nov. 8 at Eastern Washington's Roos Field. "We got right out a good start, we forced a fumble on their very first play after we kicked off and scored the very next play," head coach John Graham said. Tank Best's 18-yard catch and run off a pass from C...
CHENEY – Woman who was arrested last month as a suspect for giving false information was arrested again with new charges last Thursday. Shawna Rae Langdon, 34, was booked into the Spokane County Jail for new charges of Malicious Prosecution (two counts), Intimidating a Witness, Tampering with a Witness, False Reporting, and Making False Statements to a Public Servant. There is no bond. Langdon had been released from custody on Oct. 22 after posting a $5,000 bond for earlier charges. However, investigators allege that after h...
Airway Heights AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The Police Department reported the following arrests from Nov. 8-11: Nov. 8 Michael B. Finn was arrested for theft in the third degree (shoplifting) and making a false statement to a public servant on the 1200 block of South Hayford Road. Aaron W. Montoya Jr was arrested for violation of a domestic violence protection order and making a false statement to a public servant from the 1200 block South of Hayford Road. Nov. 10 Josue D. Oceguera was arrested for possession of a stolen motor v...
SPOKANE – Damian C. Eiffert, 38, of Spokane, appeared in district court on Oct. 25 after allegedly fatally stabbing his father, Robert Eiffert, 61, on October 24 and later instigating a major freeway shutdown. Eiffert faces a second-degree murder charge and as of Oct. 29, second-degree identity theft charge with bail set at $2 million. According to court records, Eiffert has an extensive criminal history, including eight felonies and at least five misdemeanors dating back to 2004. The incident reportedly began on Oct. 23 i...
Cheney man froze to death CHENEY — The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that 47-year-old Justin Ball died from hypothermia. According to the weather reports on the night Ball was found, the low was 43 degrees. Police Sgt. Zeb Campbell confirmed that Ball died in his garage, and noted that Ball “was suffering from some medical issues that were contributing conditions to his death, that may have affected his ability to seek warmth and assistance.” Ball’s body was found Oct. 2, leading to an investiga...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A man with a past criminal record allegedly forced a woman and two children into a vehicle and fled the scene as being pursued by law enforcement on Nov. 9. A domestic violence incident in city, led to a pursuit and the arrest of Antonio Markese Davis, 32, a violent offender with an extensive criminal record according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Davis faces multiple charges including, attempting to elude a police vehicle, two counts of reckless endangerment, obstructing a public officer, thr...
MEDICAL LAKE – Spokane County Sheriff’s Office arrested a burglary suspect who was found inside sleeping in a commercial building near Medical Lake on Nov. 3. The Sheriff’s office, with assistance from Airway Heights Police saw Russell Garner, 59, through a large hole in the side of the building sleeping on a couch with a blanket on him inside a business on State Route 902 and South Bartholomew Road. The incident began when an alarm sounded as Garner entered the business. The alarm company observed an unknown man on video...
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is considering a change to the state’s recently adopted premium change transparency rule. A press release from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner says, “The change would be specific to Phase 2 of the rule — the automatic inclusion of reasons for premium increases in policy renewals — and would move the timing of that action from June 2027 to June 2029.” Goodish? The rule applies to auto and home insurance policies. (Insurers...
Education choice is the biggest civil rights issue of our time, and the Nov. 5 general election results in Idaho and many states across the nation show broad support. At the federal level, President-elect Donald Trump promised on the campaign trail to expand choice options nationally — and with Republicans set to control both houses of Congress, that looks more possible. Polling done shortly after the election shows nearly 70% of voters approve of allowing families access to tax dollars to fund the education that best fits t...
CHENEY – On October 23, Kathy Keppel-Colkitt released her book, Will They Hear Me Now?, which went to the number one spot on Amazon's bestseller list within hours according to the author. This powerful work is more than just a story-it's a heartfelt guide to navigating medical advocacy, inspired by a deeply personal tragedy. Keppel-Colkitt's daughter, Brandi Mae Keppel-Colkitt, was a healthy 26-year-old with a master's degree in social work when her life was upended by a c...
Chris Cargill says a national popular vote would result in Washington state’s electoral votes going to Donald Trump in the last election. The whole point of a national popular vote is to eliminate the electoral college, so there would be no electoral votes. Washington would be on record as not having a majority of voters who chose Donald Trump, but he would not be granted our electoral votes since there wouldn’t be any. Kate Blake Tacoma...
Artists annual event MEDICAL LAKE – The 14th Annual Slightly West of Spokane Artists Studio Tour will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30 The tour features 13 local artists in 7 different studios on a self-guided tour around the Cheney-Medical Lake area. The event is free to the public. For more information including artists bios, photos and studio locations go to their Slightly West of Spokane web site. Cheney’s 17th Annual Turkey Trot CHENEY – The 17th Annual Turkey Trot takes place at 9 a.m. Nov. 28 at Cheney High School, 460...
1 years ago Nov. 20, 2014 Cheney City Council unanimously approved a pair of ordinances at their Nov. 12 meeting, setting annual increases to the city’s regular property tax and emergency medical services levies. Medical Lake Citizens Deer Advisory Committee took a couple of steps toward addressing the city’s deer population at ts Nov. 12 meeting. Cheney High School graduate, Benjamin Newkirk, 39, died last week while climbing the 10,047-foot middle sister mountain in Oregon’s Three Sisters Wilderness west of Bend. 20 years...
I have a penchant for early awakening each morning, long before my husband greets the morning. As a result, I strive to leave our bed with as little noise or movement as possible. This means, my wardrobe for the day is by my bed, handy to be grabbed and put on, without aid of any lights. Usually my efforts proceed without difficulty. However, on occasion, there are unforeseen consequences. An especially busy week, or distracted bedtime, and the pile of potential clothes can proliferate unconsciously. So there I am, in the...
November 2024 Yearning for fresh produce from your garden? Hydroponics, water gardening, offers an alternative to waiting for next summer’s yields. Tired of wilted lettuce on your BLT’s? Look for Butter Crunch lettuce in the produce section of your grocery store. You know, the rooted, cupped leaves in the ‘corsage like’ containers? Before cleaning the leaves, cut them about an inch or so above the crown of roots. Leave the soil on and plop the roots in a ramekin or other small dish. Cover the roots with water, about 1/4 cup....
CHENEY, Wash. — Eastern Washington University Athletics has announced a partnership with the Eastern Washington University Veterans Resource Center and Spokane Toys for Tots for the upcoming basketball season. This collaboration aims to support the local community by expanding donation efforts and spreading holiday cheer to children in need. Throughout the season, Eastern will collect toy donations at five men’s and women’s basketball games. Fans attending games at Reese Court can drop off toys at designated collection boxes...
RITZVILLE — It’s not going to surprise many people that the wheat market is in no way a method to get rich quick. “It’s down,” Washington State University regional extension specialist Aaron Esser said about the wheat farmer’s market price. “It’s way down. I can go back over 10 years and find when the price of wheat was significantly higher than what it is currently, but I think it’s well below the cost of production for most producers, especially if you start looking at their true cost of production. “I’m not sure what it lo...
A bull moose takes a break on a knoll at a wetland area along Cheney-Spangle Road. This time of year, the moose is known to frequent this area, prompting motorists to stop for a photograph....
BASKETBALL Eastern men home to face Cal Poly CHENEY — Eastern Washington looks to its second home game at Reese Court following a 1-2 start. The Eagles secured their first win of the year with a thrilling 93-86 victory over Seattle at home. The win was particularly meaningful for head coach Dan Monson, as it marked his inaugural victory with Eastern. Andrew Cook was the standout player for the Eagles, leading the team with 25 points. He was supported by Mason Williams (18 points), Sebastian Hartmann (16 points), and Emmett M...
