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Cheney May 20 Subject turned in a unwanted firearm on the 200 block of G St. Jeffry Boughter, 37, arrested on a warrant for a trip permit violation. Danielle Garcia, 42, arrested on a warrant on the 2800 block of First Street. A 1998 Dodge Durango was stolen on the 200 block of South Cheney-Spangle Road. Agency assist on the 200 block of Simpson Parkway. May 21 Sexual assault on the 1400 block of Third St. Verbal dispute no probable cause found on the 700 block of West First St. May 22 Recovered a stolen Chevrolet Silverado...
West Plains Cannons' head Coach Austin Sharp was initially somewhat worried about knitting together the various pieces of his roster from several different schools for his AAA American Legion Baseball team. After four games the parts seem to be blending well and holding together just fine. A 6-2 Memorial Day win over the Spokane Bandits at Hart Field moved the team to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in Spokane ALB standings. "I think the offense will come as everybody gets comfortable...
CHENEY – It’s not easy for School Boards to pass a bond or tax levy in the wake of the 2020 coronavirus shutdowns. D.A. Davidson Managing Director Cory Plager highlighted the challenges in gaining bond approval during the School Board meeting May 22. Despite rising property values and increased support, the district also faces hurdles in passing necessary bonds, especially outside of presidential election years, Plager said. Plager promoted running the bond in the November election, citing it as easier for validation compared...
CHENEY – World War II veteran Fred Wilcox of Cheney will be turning 98 years old in July. Wilcox was stationed off the coast of Japan with 500 other ships when the United States signed the armistice with Japan in September 1945. He was 18 years old at the time. After the armistice was signed, Wilcox and other U.S. military personnel were allowed to walk into Tokyo. The 1945 armistice followed the Aug. 6 bombing of Hiroshima and the Aug. 9 bombing of Nagasaki. Wilcox also owns property in Medical Lake, according to Chief W...
WEST PLAINS – MultiCare and Premera Blue Cross have successfully negotiated a new agreement, ensuring that all MultiCare hospitals, facilities, and providers will remain in-network for patients with Premera commercial, Individual Exchange Plan, and Medicare Advantage products. In a statement provided by Kevin Maloney, Media Relations Manager of MultiCare, the update confirms that the new agreement is effective immediately. “This agreement ensures that all MultiCare hospitals, facilities, and providers will remain in-...
CHENEY – School Board member Kelly Niccolls and Superintendent Ben Ferney presented an overview of the district’s strategic plan during a May 22 meeting. The strategic plan, developed by Ferney and Nicholls is based on six criteria. “It’s based on the idea of continuous improvement,” Ferney said. Community input played a role in shaping the strategic plan, with surveys, focus groups, and feedback sessions guiding the development process, he said. Ferney emphasized the importance of community engagement, stating, “We brought b...
CHENEY - Sativa Transue earned the honor graduating from Cheney High School when she was voted as the student with the most contagious laugh. At age 25, a domestic violence incident silenced Transue in 2021, but she continues to be remembered by those who are part of the Eastern Washington University Exercise Science program. The third annual Sativa Transue Memorial 5k will be at 9 a.m. at Saturday, June 8, starting at Roos Field. The event raises funds to support local domest...
Note: U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, contributed to this column. American farmers feel like the little red hen working alone to grow the wheat, mill the flour, and make the bread, as they struggle to meet labor demands across sectors. Few domestic workers find agricultural employment attractive and our nation's visa program to hire foreign workers for agricultural work simply does not work for employers or employees. From spring pruning to fall harvest farm labor...
CHENEY – During a recent School Board meeting on May 22, Jamie Reed, in charge of the Finance and Enrollment Report, highlighted the district’s financial stability and successful completion of audits with no significant deficiencies found. Despite national staffing challenges, the district has managed to maintain its workforce and avoid teacher layoffs. Reed began by addressing the district’s fund balance, noting a peak balance of $11.24 million in April, which has since started to decline. Despite this, Reed assured the b...
I am a fourth-generation farmer in Whitman County and am writing to express my support for the Harvest Hills Wind Project. I know that some people in our community are having a hard time with the change, which is why I want to make sure all voices are heard. Farming is all about helping people. Our farm has provided food for thousands upon thousands of people through the years, and now we have the opportunity to provide for people in a new way. It is a really good feeling to be able to contribute to our community by...
Transitions are hard. When oil derricks first graced the western landscape, they were greeted with mixed emotions, depending on who profited and whose landscape was blighted. Today, we face conflicts as windfarms elicit similar emotions. The “No Wind Farms” signs posted around the Palouse are counterproductive, though. Communities must have a meaningful voice in issues of land use, wildlife impacts, cultural values and aesthetics, but a costly delay only prolongs the inevitable. There’s a concern windmills kill birds. The r...
Does anybody in pint-size America have the courage to stand up to big-belly corporate America? We first gave up on curbing corporate monopoly and straightening out corporate income taxes. We next rolled over and allowed corporations to buy up soulless public servants at election time. With the goal of a two-class America now in sight, the latest coup of the new American aristocracy has been to take daytime TV by storm. Corporate sponsors have virtually forced daytime news and talk shows into “deal of the day” or “steal of the...
ROSALIA — Battle Days is on tap here Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1. The fun begins from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday with free swimming and games at the pool. At 5 p.m., a dinner provided by the Battle Days Association in Rosalia City Park. As dinner is served, live music also begins — it runs from 5-9 p.m. — with Valente and The Jim Basnight Band. Saturday starts out with the annual Scout Breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at the fire station, 607 Whitman Ave. A 5K run begins at 8 a.m. (registration opens at 7 a.m.) at the fire stati...
MALDEN — Hold onto your horses, a wagon train is coming through. The John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Trail Riders are expected have been on the John Wayne Trail since Friday May 24; the are expected to arrive here for a rest day Thursday, May 30. The trail riders will set out from Malden on Friday, May 31, going 10 miles were they will set up camp in Rosalia. They will depart before the Battle Days Parade and conclude the final 22-mile ride in Tekoa on June 1. The trail ride will end with a movie at 7 p.m. in the historic E...
At the top of Norman Rockwell’s “Freedom of Worship” is this phrase inscribed in the illustration: “Each according to the dictates of his conscience.” Light and shadow play across the faces in profile, as each looks prayerful, or contemplative, at peace, even. Nary an angel or a devil perches on their shoulders- symbolic notions depicting competing perspectives of good and evil. In petition to Jesus, or Yaweh, Allah or the Buddha, or in prayer to the Great Spirit, the Universe, or meditation of nature, each person has choic...
TEKOA — For several days earlier this month, downtown was filled with actors and film crews as “Train Dreams” filming was underway. Town residents and spectators filled the area to watch movie-making magic unfold. Crew members could be seen dumping dirt across the road for the first scene, which featured extras being thrown out of “The Mercantile,” Tekoa’s old bank building that had been remade into a general store. Among the crowd was the drama class from the Oakesdale, a small town between southeast of Rosalia. Students too...
What could have happened to this lovely bee friendly fragrant member of the mint family? The woody sub-shrub lavender plants in my garden have succumbed. There doesn’t seem to be any life in the rigid stems. They had always been so happy in they’re sunny open spaced, well drained drought tolerant garden. I had been a diligent gardener, harvesting the fragrant blossom stems of this woody perennial in July, pruning to just above the new shoots and then tidying it up again in late August. I was careful not to cut into the old...
Robert "Bob" Clem Mostek, 77, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his home in Spokane, Wash. He was a graduate of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, High School - Class of 1965. Bob graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelors of science degree in education, then later received his master's degree from Gonzaga University. He began his career as a teacher in Dayton and Bonners Ferry, then returned to Dayton as a school principal and raised his family there until retiring. He spent...
BASKETBALL Merritt passes away at 43 TACOMA — A heart attack at age 43 has claimed the life last week of former Eastern Washington University basketball standout Brandon Merritt. Merritt, a hard-nosed player, was an integral part of the Eagles’ 2004 team that was the program’s first trip to the NCAA tournament. His work in the Big Sky Conference tournament led to him being named the tournament MVP. Before coming to Eastern, Merritt graduated from Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma and Tacoma Community College. Funeral services will be...
CHENEY - Boys tennis coach Daniel Estock is truly passionate about the sport and wants to do what he can to sprinkle some of that enthusiasm around the community this summer. For the months of June and July, the Salnave Tennis Courts will be open on Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. for any member of the community to come play tennis. Not a tennis player you say? Estock will do his best to fix that, no matter your age. There will be at least one coach there to welcome you, give...
TACOMA — Following their appearance at the state 3A state championships last weekend in Tacoma, Blackhawks track and field athletes appear to have a bright future according to he’d coach Derek Slaughter. Cheney had podium appearances from four boys and three girls prompting Slaughter to observe in an email, “This year turned out to be a better year for the Blackhawks at state.” Senior Eugene Hennequin had the Blackhawks’ highest finish with a third in the long jump. His 23-foot, 1.25-inch effort trailed the 24-1.25 of Josiah...
YAKIMA — Medical Lake track and field may not have earned any individual titles but they returned from the state 1A meet in Yakima with something else. An experience for team members who could possibly return in 2025 but did not qualify in 2024. “I took them because I want them to have state experience so that we be ready for next year,” head coach Gene Blankenship said. The Cardinals took five athletes to Eisenhower High School where senior Chiche Okemgbo landed the lone podium appearance with her third place in the shot...
