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The Snake River dams are critical to the infrastructure of our region, providing not only reliable power but also many other economic benefits. Removing these dams would have many negative impacts. You don't have to take my word for it. Here are some of the findings from the multi-year public process in 2020 conducted by The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bonneville Power Administration:: "[Breaching] would not meet the objective to Provide a Reliable...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Police made the following arrests from May 1-11: May 6 Jarad B.S. Mo arrested for criminal trespassing in the 1200 block of South Hayford Road. Zachary V. Platero arrested for fourth-degree assault in the 1800 block of Pogue Street. May 7 Sutton C. Starbuck arrested or possession of stolen motor vehicle, controlled substance manufacture/deliver/possess with intent and possession of a controlled substance in the 100 block of Hayford Road. May 10 Samantha L. Brown arrested for bomb threats in the 13600 block o...
CHENEY — Police responded to the following calls for service from May 6-13: May 6 Mental health issue in the 200 block of South Cheney Spangle Road. Verbal dispute at 1600 First St. Michael Wilson, 36,arrested for second-degree burglary in the 2600 block of First Street. Attempted break-in at a business in the 0 block of Cheney Spokane Road. Assault reported in the 0 block of Cheney Spokane Road. Violation of a court order in the 1300 block of Pineview Street. May 7 Vehicle egged in the 200 block of South Cheney Spangle R...
A G5 (extreme) geomagnetic storm resulted in one of the most brilliant displays of northern lights, scientifically known as aurora borealis, on Friday night, May 10. The colorful aerial display was visible across Eastern Washington. Pictured, the colorful sky silhouettes farm buildings....
MEDICAL LAKE – Police responded to the following calls for service from May 10 – 13: May 10 8:59 a.m. – Domestic violence order of prote4ction violated on 214 South Washington St 9:06 a.m. - Domestic violence order of prote4ction violated at 722 E. Carrie Drive. 12:12 p.m.- Abuse reported at 110 S. Hallett St. 1:26 p.m. – Unknown guest at 210 E. Campbell St. 3:53 p.m. – Medical call a 204 N. Jefferson St. 9:57 p.m. – Domestic violence at 719 N. Howard St. 10:12 p.m. – Medical call at 719 N. Howard St. May 11 11:57 a.m. ...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you....
Seasonal hiring: 5 tips for hiring seasonal employees for summer Seasonal hiring for summer makes sense for a lot of small business owners. You may not need to hire full-time or part-time staff, and hiring seasonal workers may be all you need to keep operations running during your busiest time of year. But hiring seasonal workers can be tricky. To help, Next Insurance put together this guide of pay rates, insurance requirements, benefits and the pitfalls of summer hiring. What...
"We used to tell the story then that someday when you're born you would be assigned a phone number. If you didn't answer the phone, you would die." That's what Martin Cooper, the inventor of the cellphone, told CNN in a 2023 interview about the anniversary of the revolutionary communication device. In the 1970s (and well into the '90s), cellphones were clunky devices that couldn't even fit in a pocket. Now, they're a part of everyday life. A 2023 Pew Research Center study...
Accidental injuries, a category that includes drug overdoses, are the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45—a situation that seems unlikely to change any time soon. A major contributing factor to this crisis is the opioid epidemic, which continues to ravage the country. More than 105,000 people died from a drug overdose in the 12-month period ending in November 2023, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This number i...
Who teaches the kids when their teacher needs time off? Or when they leave their position mid-semester? Increasingly, it's the principal or other administrators. While substitute teachers provide a turnkey solution when already-thin ranks of educators need time away from work, they're harder than ever for school districts to come by. In the 2023-24 school year, 35% of public schools reported having difficulty finding substitutes, according to NCES data. It's a trend that's...
Interest in artificial intelligence has surged among K-12 and college educators, who are looking at ways it can be used to support both students and teachers. But in the early childhood arena, those discussions are still in the beginning stages. The Hechinger Report asked Isabelle Hau, executive director of Stanford Accelerator for Learning, to share about the potential benefits and challenges of AI in early learning. The conversation below is edited for length and clarity....
While it took Facebook 10 months in 2004 to reach 1 million users, ChatGPT had 100 times that reach within five days. It's no secret the adoption of new technologies is happening faster and faster—particularly in an era when many cutting-edge innovations come in the form of software. User bases are also increasingly global: Just 15% of visitors to the ChatGPT website are from the United States, according to data from SimilarWeb. Verbit analyzed Microsoft survey data to d...
DEER PARK — The Cardinal girls golf team competed May 6 in sub-districts at the Deer Park Golf Club. For Medical Lake, Madi Griffis finished second with a score of 85 on the par 72 course, and Kali Rowe finished third with a score of 88, Coach Jerry Orenelas reported. Brooklynn DeVore finished 11th with 104; Madi Spring finished tied at 14th with 108. Trinity Shull finished tied at 23rd with 116 and Kristen Dickey finished at 24th with a score of 120 Several of the girls team members also competed last week in the Kalispel C...
Condon Patrick Kennedy, 82, of Cheney, Wash., passed away April 10, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Patrick was born May 22, 1941, to Kenneth and Kathleen Kennedy in Fort Lewis, Wash. After graduating from Pullman High School, he furthered his studies at Washington State University, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and graduated with a degree in Physical Science. He later earned a master's degree from University of Oklahoma. After...
MEDICAL LAKE – Terri Cooper announced on May 10 that she is suspending her campaign for Washington State's 5th Congressional District. After weeks of campaigning, Cooper cited her commitment to her local community and ongoing recovery efforts from the Gray Road and Elk fires as reasons for her decision. "My priority has always been, and still remains, my local community of Medical Lake," Cooper said in the news release. "In light of all the unfinished business and the a...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The City Council discussed the housing allocation methodology for the 2026 comprehensive plan update during their meeting on May 13. Heather Trautman, the planning director, led the briefing, highlighting the importance of planning for population growth and housing needs over the next two decades. “This is related to our comprehensive plan in 2026,” Trautman explained. “The goal is just like with your household budget, we have to appropriately plan for all of these. We’ve gotten a population projectio...
MEDICAL LAKE – The City Council gathered May 7 to deliberate on a proposal aimed at amending the Medical Lake Municipal Code concerning the usage of shipping containers within city limits. The decision, teetering between the planning commission’s recommendation, a straightforward denial, or approvals with either existing or revised language, culminated in a motion for approval with new language. With a narrow margin, the motion carried, securing a four to three vote. The public hearing on LU 2022-04 TA sought to amend Sec...
CHENEY — Dozens of candidates filed for offices up for grabs this year. Those officially registering their candidacies during filing week, May 6-10, are: Spokane County Commissioner District No. 1 — Chris Jordan, D-Spokane Commissioner District No. 3 — Josh Kerns, R-Mead Commissioner District No. 5 — Molly Marshall, D-Spokane; Al French, R-Spokane Superior Court Judicial Position No. 2 — David R. Shelvey of Sumner; and Dave Larson of Federal Way Judge Position 1 — John O. Cooney of Colbert and Annette Plese of Spokane Judge P...
Would passage of Initiative 2124 kill the WA Cares long-term program? Probably. It’s super likely that if the state’s new, mandatory long-term-care program was made optional for Washington state workers many would flee, leaving it unable to pay its way in its current form. No argument there. Still, that is what was emphasized when the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee discussed WA Cares in a Tuesday work session. Is the program solvent? And would it be if it becomes vol...
One early spring morning, two springs ago, I looked out my back window and noticed a red flower in my garden, peeking above a boulder, trying to get my attention. Now how did that get there? I know that I didn’t plant a red plant anywhere. I put on my shoes and strolled to the middle of my yard. Out by the blooming Dogwood I discovered a lone, red tulip, dipping and swaying in the gentle breeze, waltzing in a juvenile dance of joy, nodding to the early morning sun, delighted just to be in this world. “Well, good mornin...
Dec. 8, 1933 to April 25, 2024 Dwayne J. Paul, 90, passed away April 25, 2024, in Cheney Wash. Dwayne was born Dec. 8, 1933, in Spokane Wash., to Leslie and Helen Paul. He was raised in the Deep Creek, Wash. area, graduating from Reardan High School in 1955. After graduating Dwayne was drafted in the Army during the Korean Conflict. After serving, he returned to Cheney. In 1957, Dwayne married Carol Halverson and they welcomed three children, Greg, Stacey and Lynn. Dwayne...
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Paced by several medalists, the Eastern Washington University women finished eighth and the men ninth in the Big Sky Championships on May 10-11. The Eagles were paced by Caitlin Simmons, Cody Teevans and Savannah Schultz. Simmons won the long jump and triple jump. Teevens captured silver in decathlon and Schulz bronze in pole vault. “She did it again,” university track and field director Erin Tucker said. “The ‘jump queen’ shows up when the lights come on.” Simmons continues to separate as the top jumper in...
