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SPOKANE – Two Medical Lake boys are headed to Yakima this week to play in the state tennis tournament. Cardinals Tristan Francis and Isaac Barr will be among the state athletes competing in boys doubles for a state title Friday and Saturday at the Yakima Tennis Club. Their state berths follow their performance May 20 and 21 following weather delays at the regional competition. Coach Dawn Eliassen said the duo worked hard to earn the spot. They beat a St. George’s doubles team in the first match, but fell in the second mat...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A gun was confiscated from a Sunset Elementary student on Monday, May 23, after showing it to another student on a school bus and others on school premises. School Principal Kimberly Montecucco explained in an email to parents that two students reported the gun to an adult and that it was secured without incident or injury. Montecucco reiterated the safety risks of having real or even fake weapons on school grounds. “Weapons of any sort, even toy ones, on school premises or school-provided transportation pose...
MEDICAL LAKE – Mayor Terri Cooper, gave her State of the City address at the May 17council meeting. Cooper said the city is in good shape financially, doesn’t owe any money and has well-maintained public works facilities. “We are financially sound and we carry no outstanding debt as you know,” Cooper said. “We have solid reserves. We have a great wastewater treatment plant, and we have solid street, water and sewer maintenance and we don’t have a water problem, so we’re in good shape.” The mayor explained how her initial may...
CHENEY— A Civil War reenactment this weekend offers a tribute to the lives lost in war and an opportunity to bring history to life. The reenactment takes place at 112 Anderson Road daily from Friday, May 28, through Monday, May 30. On Monday, there will be a Memorial Day Service after the final battle to honor those who have died serving their country. Reenactment coordinator Sheena Black said the event stems from a tradition started by real Civil War veterans. “They got tog...
CHENEY— With inflation growing and affecting all aspects of everyday life, food insecurity is asserting itself as a prevalent issue in the Cheney community and surrounding areas. The United States Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as a “lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.” In a study done by the University of Washington in March 2022, research showed that rural Ag communities in Washington State are at a higher risk for exper...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The city of Airway Heights has a strategic plan in place to create a better overall environment for residents and visitors. Some of the focal points include environmental quality, mobility, economic opportunity, healthy living, and recreation according to City Manager Albert Tripp. But a major priority is to make significant progress on funding an uncontaminated source of water for Airway Heights. Tripp said its been a standing issue for the past five years and trying to fund a new water source has taken s...
CHENEY- Senior Program Officer for the Center for Russia and Europe at the U.S. Institute of Peace Heather Ashby visited Eastern Washington University last week to present her series, "Peace Studies Podcast: Russia's War on Ukraine." The podcast series started at Spokane Community College, where Ashby met Scott Finnie, an Eastern senior faculty member. It was the third podcast they've hosted together, but Ashby travels beyond Eastern Washington to attend panels and host other...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS—The city of Airway Heights has selected Zipline B2B Marketing for its re-marketing and website services options. “The search culminated in three separate bids,” City Planner Zachary Becker said. “After review and scores from the committee, Zipline B2B Marketing has been selected as the preferred vendor.” Becker went on to describe how in depth the website and rebranding will be and said it should streamline the web services offered by the city. The process will include a community survey, logo development, stoc...
SPOKANE VALLEY-Fifty-six-year-old Michael Zollars has joined the race for Spokane County Sheriff. He's the third candidate to step up as a possible successor to Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich. Zollars is running against Undersheriff John Nowels and longtime deputy Wade Nelson. All three have filed with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission as Republicans. Knezovich has publicly endorsed Nowels. Zollars officially announced his candidacy on Monday, May 16. He shared his...
Cheney Free Press CHENEY— Nine candidates from Cheney filed for the local office position of precinct committee officer. The candidates are: Donald Kahl (Rep) Robert Hudson (Dem) Alexander Scott (Dem) Carolyn Hall (Rep) Scott Garrigus (Rep) Patrick Miller (Dem) Nancy Taylor Bablock (Rep) Nancy M. Street (Dem) Scott Enright (Rep) Jacquelyn Belock (Dem)...
MEDICAL LAKE – Scrambling to meet a May 25 application deadline, the Medical Lake City Council held a special session on May 24 to approve an investment-grade audit proposal for Apollo Solutions Group. Council also discussed plans for a solar array for the Medical Lake wastewater treatment plant. Interim Deputy Administrator Katy Allen applauded all for what got accomplished at the special get-together. “Thank you for meeting on an odd Tuesday night,” Allen said. “And for helping us meet our deadline for the applica...
MEDICAL LAKE – Area kids will benefit from a summer meal program offered by Medical Lake School District and sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Medical Lake Director of Nutrition Services Jill Howard said the meals would be served at Medical Lake Middle School and Michael Anderson Elementary. “It (summer meal program) is available to all kids 18 and younger,” Howard said. “One of the locations is restricted to children that have access to Fairchild Air Force Base.” Howard said the two locations...
Florence Ann Harris June 18, 1928 - May 16, 2022 Our beloved mother Florence, passed away in her home on May 16, 2022. Florence was born to Sidney Goodwin and Medora (Fuller) Goodwin on June 18, 1928 in Colfax Wash. Florence attended school at Colfax, Amber and Cheney, graduating from Cheney High School in 1946. She married the love of her life, John (Bud) H. Harris on Dec. 3, 1946. They had four sons whom they raised on the family farm in Amber, Wash. Florence devoted her... Full story
CHENEY— A packed house at the Mason Jar downtown Thursday night, May 19, was treated to 45 minutes of classical music performed by the Spokane Symphony. The appearance was part of the symphony’s “Out and About” concert series. The traveling series intends to provide something unique to local communities and integrate the symphony into people’s everyday lives. Spokane Symphony Executive Director Jeff vom Saal said the concept of the “Out and About” performances have floated...
CHENEY— Local organizations are coming together through different events over the Memorial Day weekend to honor the many lives lost in the nation’s wars. American Legion Post 72 is setting up a “Poppy” table at 9a.m.-3p.m. outside of Mitchell’s Harvest Foods and Yokes Market and Ace Hardware on Saturday, May 28. Members will hand out paper poppy flowers for people to wear on Memorial Day. The poppy symbolizes remembrance and hope for a positive future and peaceful world. Po...
CHENEY—The State Veterans Cemetery at Medical Lake will hold an annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. On-site parking is limited with overflow parking on Ritchey Road, carpooling is encouraged. Pets and the use of tobacco products on the grounds are prohibited. Gravesite flags will be placed by members of the military and local ROTC units Friday May 27 at 9 a.m. The State Veterans Cemetery is located three miles west of Fairchild Air Force Base and provides for in-ground casket b...
YAKIMA - The Liberty Lancers are taking their District 7 title into the state 2B girls fastpitch softball tournament Friday and Saturday at Gateway Park. Despite upsetting Colfax to win the district title Saturday, May 21, the girls from Spangle, Waverly and Fairfield are seeded No. 7. They will open state play against No. 10-ranked Rainier at 10 a.m. on Field 2. Meanwhile, the Colfax Bulldogs are seeded No. 5 into the state tournament. Colfax opens against No. 12-ranked Golde...
CHENEY May 16 Child molestation was reported in Cheney. Trespassing was reporting in the 2700 block of 1st Street. Stephen M. Foster, 38, was arrested in the 100 block of W. 1st Street for disorderly conduct. May 17 Verbal domestic violence was reported in the 300 block of N. 3rd Street. A stolen rototiller was reported stolen from the 600 block of N. 2nd Street. Mahad H. Aldhamen, 25, was arrested for violations of a court order in the 1000 block of Betz Road. Verbal domestic violence was reported in the 300 block of N. 3rd...
CHENEY— The Blackhawks were looking to make a deep postseason run. But a district first-round forfeit to Walla Walla and a second-round 7-5 loss to Kennewick on May 18 knocked Cheney out of the playoff and ended the teams’ season. “We had early problems —gave up 4 runs in the first inning and dug ourselves a big hole,” Coach Gary Blake said. “That’s kinda been our problem all year—getting down early in games and then having to find a way to back in them.” The Lions brought another run across the dish in the bottom of the fou...
CHENEY-Caitlin Shaffer, an 8th-grade para-athlete at Westwood Middle School, had an experience of a lifetime playing in the Women's Nationals Wheel chair Basketball Tournament in Akron, Ohio, in late April. "We played five games against paraolympians. One of our teammates tried out for the team earlier this year-she didn't make it but she's going to tryout again next year," Caitlin said. "We were there for two days. It was really special for me. I learned new ways to play (bas...
Lancer junior Mark Watson clears 5-02.00 in the 2B District 7 Championship track meet Friday, May 20, at Ridgeline High School in Liberty Lake. Watson finished eighth overall and did not advance to state....
CHENEY- Sixteen Medical Lake athletes have qualified for the WIAA State Track and Field Championship meet held at Eastern Washington University on May 26–28. The qualifying meet was held May 20–21 at Riverside High School. Head Coach Gene Blankenship said the weather was unfavorable, but the team still did very well. "Friday preliminaries were accompanied by lightning strikes, thunder, wind, and rain," Blankenship said. "Saturday finals were cold and windy and the rain sta...
CHENEY—Cheney Track and Field athletes turned in an outstanding performance at the 3A/4A District 8 Championship Meet May 20–21 at Central Valley High School. Several personal records were set at the event, and 12 athletes qualified for the WIAA State Championship Meet on May 26–28 at Mount Tahoma Stadium. “The weather threw everyone for a loop, but we had an amazing weekend. Each team placed fifth,” Coach Derek Slaughter said. “We had a lot of athletes beat their rankings and that makes me happy as a coach because tha...
CHENEY— Five Eastern Washington University athletes will compete in the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds in Fayetteville, Ark., this week. Katrina Terry, pole vault, Vernice Keyes, hammer throw and Maggie Nelson, javelin, take center stage on Thursday, May 26. Bobby Say, triple jump and Alex Bishop, high jump, compete on Friday, May 27. “I am very excited that Katrina Terry, Maggie Nelson, and Vernice Keyes get to cap of their senior seasons by qualifying for the NCAA West Regional Preliminary Meet,” Coach Marcia Meckl...
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