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CHENEY-The ever-popular Mayfest celebration returned to the streets of Cheney last weekend after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. In its eighth year, the event hosted approximately 1,000 people and featured nearly 70 vendors, a corn hole tournament, and live music despite the wet weather. Douglas LaBar, the owner of the Mason Jar and this year's Mayfest committee treasurer, wore many hats along with other committee members to make this event a fun gathering. "I was super...
Editors note: Jon Wilson is an avid fisherman, hunter and hiker. His journeys center around the Inland Northwest and the Idaho Panhandle. Spring is a great time to fish for spiny-ray (aka panfish) species in the Inland Northwest. Perch, crappie, smallmouth bass, and walleye awaken each spring as the water reaches and exceeds 50 degrees. Their delicately mild flavor, interesting life cycles, and seasonal habits frequently draw me to Banks Lake, Lake Spokane and Lake Pend...
CHENEY- Michaela Friedrich is the newest addition to the Cheney Free Press. She is a junior in the Gonzaga journalism program and is looking forward to her new gig. "I'm really excited to be here-this is my first job in journalism outside of the Gonzaga Bulletin," Michaela said. "After I graduate, I plan on staying in the general area. I'm excited to start being a part of the Cheney community." Michaela was born and raised in Patterson, Calif., a small agricultural community i...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS—A city’s rapid growth rate often translates to increased criminal activity. Such is the case in Airway Heights and that has law enforcement seeking creative ways to keep a handle on things. Police Chief Brad Richmond said that his department is short-staffed and has learned to “do more with less” as crime numbers rise. “Last year, we had over 17,000 calls for service, which is an all-time high,” Richmond said. “This year, we are already on pace for 20,000 – 21,000 calls.” The major crimes investigations te...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Facility options for city departments have been a topic of discussion for some time. With some of the details yet to be ironed out, issues with the fire department have become more pressing as call volume increases. Airway Heights Fire Chief Mitch Metzger discussed the department's urgent needs and pointed out that it's run primarily by volunteers, which means the city doesn't have to pay for wages or benefits for 15 workers. "The thing to remember is that v...
CHENEY- Cheney American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72 is offering a new $1,000 scholarship honoring the life of longtime Cheney resident, Helen Boots. Boots has a long history of dedication to the American Legion Auxiliary where she eventually served as the Washington State Auxiliary President. One of the creators of the scholarship, Margie Foland, found Boots' commitment to service and community an inspiration within the Cheney community. She and other committee members decided a...
Josh Cochran (Left) and Mark Losh shake hands and smile during the ribbon cutting ceremony held on May 4. Losh is the CEO of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce, and helps new businesses celebrate with certificates and ribbon cutting ceremonies....
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – As the city continues to grow, and with development happening at such a rapid pace, city leaders are looking at the Development Review Process (DRP) and mulling whether or not this process needs updated or improved. The discussion picked up shortly after Mayor Larry Bowman councilman presented Art Bubb with a public service award. This meeting was slated to be Bubb’s last after his announcement last week. City Manager Albert Tripp led the DRP discussion by going over the framework with city council on May...
Thinning public woodlands to remove millions of dead trees is a way to generate much needed cash to reduce wildfire risks, improve forest health, and protect rural homeowners and farms. It is money the U.S. Forest Service and Washington’s Dept. of Natural Resources don’t have because the bulk of their funds are tied up fighting fires. Our state’s wildfire severity has worsened in recent years. The 2020 fire season was particularly destructive. Over 1,250 square miles burne...
Proponents of the unconstitutional capital gains income tax are working overtime to prevent voters from weighing in. First, there was the game last year with the emergency clause to prevent a referendum. Now capital gains income tax supporters are gearing up to counter a potential I-1929 signature gathering campaign by setting up a surveillance system to report any ballot petition signing locations. As reported by the Everett Herald: “Should I-1929 petitions get circulated, o...
May 21st @ 2 pm Ron and Heidi Cooper's home 5320 S. Craig Rd. Medical Lake, Wash. 99022...
The rain didn't seem to be too much of a downer as a good time was had by all at the 2022 Mayfest celebration....
If you belong to the DIYG’s “Do it Yourself Gardeners,” temptations at nurseries and garden centers are endless. I find the tool isle especially intriguing. Glittering steel rakes and battery-powered diggers and weeders, Ah, the joy of it all. However, my tool belt includes a good quality hand pruner, pocket-size fold-up saw, a strong weed prong, rubber hose washers, and a flathead and Phillips screwdriver (for hose and irrigation line repair). It also includes a small jar of *Vick’s Vapor Rub to repel biting insects...
CHENEY-Grayson DuBose and Taylor Muff join the ranks of the Eastern Eagles volleyball coaching staff. Head Coach Jon Haruguchi announced the news in a Thursday, May 5 press release. DuBose was the head volleyball coach at Utah State from 2006 to 2019. Muff is a former two-time all-conference Big Sky player at the University of Northern Colorado. Haruguchi is her former coach. "I am so excited to have Grayson joining us here at Eastern. He brings a wealth of knowledge with...
CHENEY May 2 Tools were stolen from a garage in the 200 block of Gregory Drive. May 3 An 11-year-old female residing in the 1100 block of 1st Street was reported as a runway. She returned home later that day. A caller in the 700 block of Betz Road reported being threatened. A 17-year-old female residing in the 500 block of North 3rd Street was reported as a runway. A 15-year-old female was arrested for second degree assault in the 400 block of North 6th Street. May 4 Two Bennche ATVs were reported stolen from the 200 block...
MEDICAL LAKE – In a season filled with learning, the Medical Lake girls' tennis team ended the regular season without a win in league play. On May 2, the Cardinals faced off against Deer Park and lost all five matches. Medical Lake Head Coach Dawn Eliassen said the Stags have a very strong team. "I'm pretty sure Deer Park is undefeated this season and will remain that way going into post-season," Eliassen said. "Coach has put together a real strong group of girls." The C...
MEDICAL LAKE – The Cardinals escaped with a hard-fought 7–5 home win over the Freeman Scotties in the first round action of the district playoffs on May 7. Medical Lake started strong, scoring four runs in the bottom of the first inning thanks to a pair of doubles and a home run. “Kaleb Cain got hit by a pitch, so he got on base and Eugene Haas knocked a line drive double to center field, moving Cain to third. Andrew Roberts followed that up with a line drive double that scored Cain and Hass, putting us in the lead,” Head Co...
CHENEY—The fourth Quad-Duel GSL track meet held at University High on Thursday, May 5 didn’t produce as many favorable results of the previous three. That’s due in part to Head Coach Derek Slaughter and his staff deciding to use several of their higher scoring athletes in different roles. Switching things up enabled the coaches to enter several JV or other varsity members who hadn’t had the opportunity to participate in the other meets. Some of the changes for the boys included having Braxton Hinton, the Blackhawks top spr...
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