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A fire west of Cheney at 16909 S. Graham Road, early on the morning of Tuesday, April 24, claimed the life of an occupant and a dog. Spokane County Fire District No. 3 was first notified of the fire with a call at around 6:40 a.m. and was dispatched to the scene. The home was located several hundred yards off the main road and the fire hard to see. "By the time resources were on scene the house was fully involved," Fire District No. 3 Chief Cody Rohrbach said. "It (the smoke)...
Kenneth Earl Jones, born March 1, 1945 in Mobile, Ala., passed away on April 11, 2018, surrounded by loved ones, succumbing to a short battle with lung cancer in Spokane, Wash. He joined the U.S. Air Force after high school, retiring after 24 years to Medical Lake where he resided until his last day. One highlight of Ken's military career was being a part of the design, modification, and implementation of the safety equipment on the original B-1 bomber which made its debut at... Full story
1 Years Ago April 24, 2008 A nomination was made to place the building at 113 F St. on the registry of historical places under a special valuation. Constructed in 1925, the structure was then known as the Cheney Traveling Building and then was home to the Cheney Flooring business. Washington State Trooper Ethan Wynecoop had to direct traffic on Washington Street as officers from four agencies responded to a car-bomb threat at Eastern Washington University, near the Phase...
StageWest's production of "Seeds of Change" by Craig Rickett wrapped up a successful opening weekend, and continues through May 6. Performances this weekend are Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. All performances are at 639 Elm St. Ticket prices are adults $12, seniors $10, and students with valid school identification $5. The last three performances will be next week, May 4–6. Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m., with a s...
I admire leaders who surround themselves with very smart people. Good managers use their experts to make their organizations better. It would seem that President Trump missed that lesson in management class. He has obviously been successful in business, successful enough to fund his own campaign. But managing a private business is different than administrating a government. The profit motive of private business is paramount to all other considerations. Not so in government. Private business is “for the stockholders.” Gov...
I was once reminded that courage comes from the heart, and to never lose the heart to do what is right. As I pondered this, I realized that the heart has throughout the ages been associated with the place where feelings, one’s spirit and confidence comes from. To have courage is to have the greatness of spirit in facing danger, difficult situations or simply doing what is right for the right reason. One of the biggest mistakes people make concerning courage is thinking that having courage means someone is not afraid. Fear a...
For some reason, this winter seemed to be extra long to me. I would dread going outside because I just hate being cold. Every time winter rolls around, I always question myself why I live here. The cold just makes me cranky. The only time that I appreciate the snow is Christmas, so by Dec. 26, I want it to be gone. That never happens though. So this past two weeks, nothing has made me happier than walking outside and feeling the warm sunshine. I guess that is the only positive thing about the dreaded cold months, it makes...
Input sought on water plan, critical areas and zoning changes Cheney planning department staff are looking for public comment on three revisions and updates to the city’s planning and zoning documents. The first is a proposed update to the city’s existing water system plan dealing with the water supply that serves approximately 9,500 persons from groundwater wells. The plan was developed to meet Washington Administrative Code requirements and provide comprehensive planning to meet future water supply requirements for the ser...
As if a meeting that began with news of the resignation of Councilman John Merrick was not enough, the April 17 gathering of the Medical Lake City Council continued to provide plenty of opportunities for more. The newly-elected Merrick officially offered his resignation on April 14 in an email to fellow council members and Mayor Shirley Maike. Unexpected absences because of a new job Merrick took after the November 2017 results were what kept him away from numerous meetings...
Community members from Medical Lake and the surrounding area took time last week to get to know more about Journey Tueller. Unfortunately, it was at a pair of memorial services to honor the life of the Medical Lake High School student-athlete who died in an automobile crash on April 14. On Wednesday, April 18, the 17-year-old was honored in a candlelight vigil at the school's track and field facility. A pop-up canopy did a brisk business selling T-shirts where proceeds went...
The Eastern Washington University Downtown Student Gallery is showcasing 13 EWU bachelor of arts and bachelor of fine arts studio art major students for the Art Senior Capstone. The exhibit runs until May 12. The gallery is located at 402 Second St and is open Monday through Fridays from noon – 5 p.m....
The wheels are in motion on the process to fill the unexpired term of Medical Lake City Councilman John Merrick who resigned his Position 2 seat April 14 due to scheduling conflicts with a new job. The eventual council appointee will hold the seat until the November 2019 general election, and then could run for a full term. To begin the process, applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and fill out a questionnaire, available at City Hall. The application process...
You can do your part to help Medical Lake's firefighters with a knife, fork and a spoon. The 54th annual Fisherman's Breakfast will take place at the fire station between midnight and noon on Sunday, April 29. Proceeds from the feast that includes all-you-can-eat sausage, eggs, hash browns, plus of course pancakes and various breakfast beverages go to help a number of causes. Tickets are $9 for adults, kids 12 and under $5 and are available at the door. "The breakfast is our l...
At its April 18 meeting, the Cheney School District’s board of directors unanimously approved awarding a contract for construction work at Windsor Elementary School to Spokane general contractor T.W. Clark Construction. The award is the second given as part of the district’s $52 million capital facilities bond passed in February 2017, with the other award going for similar work at Betz Elementary School in Cheney. Clark’s bid of $5.576 million was the lowest of five bidders, but higher than the almost $5.3 million maxim...
The Cheney School District has released the schedule for its Simplified Summer Food Program for Children. All meals will be made available at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and younger, with adults charged $4. Meals will be served at Cheney High School, 460 N. Sixth St., from June 25 – July 27, with no meals served July 3 and 4. Breakfast is from 8 – 8:30 a.m., with lunch from 11:30 – 12:15 p.m. Monday — Friday. Meals will also be served at Cheney and Westwood middle schools from June 25 – July 20, with time...
One might wonder how Phoenix Hanks Jr. caught the eye of the U.S. Army and the Pro Football Hall of Fame and became one of 25 finalists across the nation to compete for a $2,500 college scholarship? The answer ought to be simple. Just look at the Medical Lake High School senior's resume and background paper that prints out to eight pages and then look at the dozens and dozens of his accomplishments and involvements. Or you can get the "Cliff Notes" version with a live...
Ben Rose provides visibility for Cheney depot's future home Cheney High School student Ben Rose had never heard of the Cheney Depot - until he undertook building a sign for it as his Eagle Scout project. Rose said his grandfather, Martin Seedorf, was keeping an eye out for potential projects for him and heard the Cheney Depot Society - the organization attempting to move the former Northern Pacific Railroad Depot from its current location to a new one on First Street - was in...
On April 14, 2018, Medical Lake student-athlete Journey Tueller was killed in a car crash. The Cardinal track athlete was remembered in memorial services the following week, including this one following the Northeast A League track meet on April 18.... Full story
In a game shortened due to the 15-run rule at home April 18, Medical Lake crushed Riverside 16-1. The Cardinals came out with hot bats. "We had 17 hits, five for extra bases," head coach Tim Blakely said. Taylor Carpenter had two doubles, a triple and six RBIs, plus she pitched a three-hitter and struck out five.... Full story
Medical Lake's girls track runners doing their thing at the April 18 Northeast A League track meet.... Full story
Medical Lake's boys track runners doing their thing at the April 18 Northeast A League track meet.... Full story
Medical Lake field competitors got in some long jump time during their April 18 Northeast A League track meet.... Full story
On April 14, 2018, Medical Lake student-athlete Journey Tueller was killed in a car crash. The Cardinal track athlete was remembered in memorial services the following week, including this one following the Northeast A League track meet on April 18.... Full story
Volunteers fanned out over Cheney last Saturday to help spruce up the city as part of the annual "Clean Sweep." Crews not only roamed city streets looking for garbage (top) but also waited for residents to bring in items to be thrown away at dumpsters located at the Utility Building (bottom)....
Airway Heights has had some history in the water business and the council set into motion an agreement with the city of Spokane to extend that for two more years. The amendment has already been in place for years, but Airway Heights is constructing a new intertie with Spokane in the meantime while trying to find a permanent solution to their water supply issue. City Manager Albert Tripp, city attorney Stanley Schwartz and Public Works Director Kevin Anderson have been...
