Articles from the June 15, 2017 edition


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  • Dogs enter Cheney home and kill cat

    John McCallum, Editor|Updated Jun 22, 2017

    Cheney police are on the look out for a pair of dogs that entered a home in the Golden Hills area and killed one of the occupants cats. Kellie Yates, who lives in the home on Sunrise Drive, said two dogs pushed open the heavy, sliding glass door on Wednesday evening, June 21, entered the home and chased her cats through the house — upstairs and downstairs. They eventually killed one, a mother who along with her two kittens Yates took in to foster care. Yates said she and her roommate had never seen the dogs before. "What i...

  • Search begins for Cards' baseball coach

    PAUL DELANEY, Staff Reporter|Updated Jun 15, 2017

    Following the recent resignation of Medical Lake head baseball coach, Kerry Kelly, the wheels are beginning to turn to find his replacement. "We'll post it and post it as 'open until filled,'" Medical Lake High School director of athletics, Justin Blayne, said. "We want to try to recruit as many solid applicants as possible." Ideally, Blayne wants to fill the position with a teacher, although Kelly was not and worked outside the school building. "There's just no substitute for...

  • Three Springs High School Graduation

    John McCallum|Updated Jun 15, 2017

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  • Cheney High School Graduation | Pt. 1

    John McCallum|Updated Jun 15, 2017

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  • Cheney High School Graduation | Pt. 2

    John McCallum|Updated Jun 15, 2017

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  • WP Structural Fire Recruit Academy

    Al Stover|Updated Jun 15, 2017

    The West Plains Recruit Structural Academy graduated 17 firefighters from its recent class during a June 8 ceremony at Medical Lake High School's auditorium. The academy consists of firefighter recruits from Airway Heights and Medical Lake fire departments and Spokane County Fire District 10.... Full story

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  • Kirkland bound

    John McCallum|Updated Jun 15, 2017

    Cheney High School senior Noah Prophet signed a national letter of intent to play soccer at Northwest University in Kirkland, Wash. Prophet signed the letter at a May 30 ceremony at the high school....

  • Froyo tops Martinssen for title

    PAUL DELANEY, Staff Reporter|Updated Jun 15, 2017

    The final game of West Plains Little League's AAA Baseball came down to a battle for first place between undefeated Froyo and Martinssen, one game behind. But Froyo's starter, Mia Ashcroft, and closer Jabob Ulrich kept the opponents in check just enough over 5 1/3 innings for a 10-5 win and a sweep of the season series. Froyo enters the post season tournament with the No. 1 seed, and Martensen No. 2. Paul Delaney can be reached at [email protected]...

  • Sports Week

    Updated Jun 15, 2017

    (Note: All schedules subject to change. Consult school or facility websites to confirm.) AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL AA Friday, June 16, Medical Lake at Freeman, 5 p.m. Saturday, June 17, Medical Lake hosts East Valley (2), 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, Medical Lake at Central Valley (2), 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, Medical Lake at East Valley, 5 p.m. Thursday, June 23, Medical Lake hosts Freeman (2), 5 p.m. Friday, June 23, Medical Lake hosts N.W. Christian (2), 5 p.m. Monday, June 26, Medical Lake hosts University (2), 5 p.m. AAA...

  • Spokane County 4-H team takes third in state shooting

    AL STOVER, Staff Reporter|Updated Jun 15, 2017

    By AL STOVER Staff Reporter The Spokane County 4-H Shooting Stars came away with some hardware from the Shooting Sports Air Rifle and Air Pistol competition, June 3-4, held at the Jensen Memorial Youth Ranch in Medical Lake and the Spokane Valley Rifle and Pistol Club. The team comprised of first-year competitors Kirsten Gilbert, Kahlan Jayne, Morgan Sleyko and Kurtis Klein finished third overall. Jim Cavender, the team's coach, explained that Spokane County won the bid to...

  • Medical Lake splits

    PAUL DELANEY, Staff Reporter|Updated Jun 15, 2017

    Bit by bit, hit by hit, Medical Lake’s AA American Legion baseball team seems to be slowly turning the corner by earning a split in a pair of games last week. Medical Lake improved to 2-5 after losing to University 13-2, June 5 before picking up a win over Northwest Christian 15-2 in a game that replaced Freeman on the schedule. Sam Gollehon started, went 4 1/2 innings and got the win versus NWC. “He only gave up one hit, the leadoff hitter of the game, (and) he shut them dow...

  • Bellator should have champions headline its MSG pay per view

    Updated Jun 15, 2017

    By AL STOVER Staff Reporter Bellator MMA’s is putting on its biggest fight card in less than two weeks. The organization is pulling out all the stops for its June 24 pay per view event at Madison Square Garden — which they have dubbed “Bellator: NYC.” To say Bellator has a stacked card for the event is a bit of an understatement. Two of the five fights on the card are title bouts, one featuring lightweight champion Michael Chandler defending against upstart Brent Primus while the other is welterweight titleholder Douglas...

  • Cheney 2017 Spring All GNL

    AL STOVER, Staff Reporter|Updated Jun 15, 2017

    Cheney High School had 37 student athletes and five relay teams that were selected for 2017 spring Great Northern League teams. Athletes and some of their highlights are listed below. Boys' and girls' tennis only has one team. Boys' Track Carson Brown (first team 400 meters) - won District 7 title was third at GNL-CWAC regional cross in 50.51 seconds. Drake Johnson (second team 800 and 1,600) - second place in 1,600 at state, setting a new school record of 4 minutes and 18.45...

  • West Plains Police News

    Updated Jun 15, 2017

    CHENEY June 2 A 14-year-old male was arrested on the 700 block of Betz Road for second-degree assault. June 5 A blue bicycle was found on the 600 block of Second Street. Trevor V. Mally, 27, was arrested on the 900 block of First Street for third-degree driving while license suspended (DWLS). Residential burglary was reported on the 2200 block of First Street. Markell A. Parks, 19, was arrested on the zero hundred block of Cheney-Spangle Road for racing. Harassment was reported on the 1000 block of Betz Road. June 6 Third-deg...

  • Medical Lake High School Graduation

    Al Stover|Updated Jun 15, 2017

    Medical Lake High School held its 2017 graduation ceremony June 10 at Eastern Washington University's Reese Court. Friends, family and teachers were on hand to bid farewell to the seniors and wish them luck on their journey.... Full story

  • West Plains Briefs

    Updated Jun 15, 2017

    Cheney blood drive June 30 The Inland Northwest Blood Center together with Cheney community volunteers led by coordinator Duane Isaac will hold a blood drive on Friday, June 30, from 1:15 – 5 p.m. at the Marketplace Bakery & Eatery on 1011 First St. in Cheney. INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people. Rodeo parade registration Registration for the 50th Cheney Rodeo parade is now open. T...