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CHENEY – The city hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for the planned Aquatics Center last Thursday at Hagelin Park. The existing city pool has gone through many repairs and has had many shutdowns with equipment and structural problems. So, voters last year approved a measure to fund a new pool. "This pool was built in 1964 and served the people of Cheney for many years," Mayor Chris Grover said. "It has long gone past its use." The mayor reminisced about the times when he and...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - In the year that remembers the 50th season of drag racing at the former Spokane Raceway Park, the renamed Qlispe Raceway will bring back some of the sights and sounds of nitro-methane June 21-22. Owned by the Kalispel Tribe and located adjacent to Northern Quest Resort in Airway Heights, Qlispe's "Nitro Jam" featuring a field that also includes nostalgia funny cars, fuel alters that will offer the smell of nitro in the air and cackle in the ears. A half...
People brought their dogs to the Disc Dog event at the Founder's Day celebration on June 14. For more on Founders Day....
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE –Motorists should be prepared for traffic delays in the area of Fairchild Air Force Base due to SkyFest this weekend. The base will be hosting Skyfest, showcasing several different aircraft. This will impact the area on State Route 2 in the vicinity of Fairchild Air Force Base. According to the Washington State Patrol, travelers should give plenty of time and expect longer than usual delays between the hours of 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. around the base. The main gate will have access for VIPs, disabled p...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE No.24-4-00989-32 In the Matter of the Estate of LAURA CATHLEEN WHIPPS Deceased. The Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Personal Representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving...
Summons by Publication SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SPOKANE Cause No. 24-2-02429-32 DIANE GRIFFITH-WILSON, Plaintiff, v. BETTY J. VAWTER, her heirs and assigns; and also, all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein, Defendants. The State of Washington to the said: BETTY VAWTER and her heirs and assigns; and also, all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real...
SUMMONS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 23-2-05122-32 KYLE BARTLETT, Plaintiff, vs. TAMPIEN ENTERPRISES, LLC, a Washington limited liability company; and JONATHAN TAMPIEN, and RUSSEL TAMPIEN, Defendant. TO: DEFENDANTS RUSSEL TAMPIEN A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by Kyle Bartlett. Plaintiff’s claim is stated in the written Complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons. In order to defend against this lawsuit, you m...
CHENEY — The West Plains Little League will be hosting District 13 tournament play in four different divisions starting June 23. Play begins with Majors Softball, June 23 at Cheney High School where the WPLL entry and Deer Park meet at 4 p.m. Ages 8-10 have play-in games at 6 p.m. at Salnave with Spokane Valley and South Spokane on June 25, each fielding a pair of teams that will vie for second-round games against West Plains and Tri-County. The 9-11 age bracket features Liberty Lake vs. South Spokane, June 25 at 3 p.m. w...
Airway Heights AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Police arrested the following indivduals between June 11-16: June 10 Melanie J. Hargrove arrested for third-degree theft-shoplifting in the 10800 block of West Highway 2. June 15 Brendan M. Tachell arrested for first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, controlled substance manufacture with intent to deliver, and making a false statement to a public servant on West 21st Avenue near South Lawson Street. John C. Bevins arrested for fourth-degree assault-domestic violence in the 900 block o...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The City Council met on June 10 to discuss several important topics, including a detailed financial report presented by Finance Director Stanley Schubert. Schubert reported on the city's financial status for January through May 2024. He noted that the city's year-to-date revenue collection should be about 42% of the budgeted amount. The budgeted revenue for 2024 is $14,303,137, with actual revenue collected from January to May totaling $2,878,246, or 37.4%. Tax revenues include $1,557,010 in property tax a...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — City Planner Heather Trautman present the six-year transportation improvement program to the City Council during its June 10 meeting. As it is required by Washington state law, the program includes maintenance, major reconstruction projects, shared-use paths, and bicycle lanes, with final project decisions made by the City Council. "We integrate our planning, housing, population, and business growth to look at the impact on each of our plans," Trautman said, noting the council's goal to maximize matching f...
SPOKANE – In light of last summer's fires, Spokane County Emergency Management (SCEM) is considering a new fire warning alert system for this year. According to the emergency management team, if a fast-moving fire breaks out in Spokane County, this alert would be broadcast through radio, TV, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radios, and social media, in addition to the usual public alerts and evacuation notices. The goal of the fire warning alert is to give residents more time to prepare and stay informe...
The number of people tapping the taxpayer-provided Paid Family and Medical Leave fund is increasing every year. The paid-leave program was launched in 2020. It imposes a tax on employers and workers, whether or not the workers ever use the program. The money is used to allow some workers taxpayer-paid time off if they have a serious health condition, need to care for people or want to bond with a new child on taxpayers’ dimes. If you build it they will come. And they did. T...
An engaged citizenry should be the pursuit not the torment of democracy. Adopting policies favoring government transparency at all levels of government is of utmost importance to the progression of free market ideals. Providing citizens with notice of public meetings and meaningful details of the topics on agendas is the first step towards more government transparency. In a survey by CivicsPlus of 16,000 people, 82% wanted more government transparency at the local level. The s...
You may have heard the news that the beloved Boy Scouts organization is rebranding for the sake of inclusion. Their new name is “Scouting America,” which allows not only all girls, but the so-called “transgendered” girls who think they are boys. The rebrand includes a concerted effort to recruit more LGBT members in the organization. This shift is a direct result of the dominance of the so-called “woke culture.” Why, you may ask, is this shift necessary? After all, girls who are interested in becoming scouts could just...
CHENEY – Cheney Boy Scouts, Troop 356, traditionally permanently retired the colors at Cheney Veterans Memorial Park last Friday. Every year on Flag Day, June 14, The Boy Scouts, perform the Unserviceable Flags Ceremony. This is tradition that was set by the American Legion, who sponsors the Boy Scouts, since 1937 which was passed by the U.S. Congress on Dec. 22, 1942. The rules that were set are that proper respect to the flag must be given during the ceremony. Flags that become worn, torn or faded to be honorably retired f...
The Sunwest Auto Show brought dozens of classic cars to downtown Medical Lake on Saturday, June 15. The car show was among the favorite events of Founders Day....
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Municipal Courts Judge Angelle Gerl presented the state of the court report for 2024 during the June 10 City Council meeting. Gerl provided an overview of court operations and initiatives for the year, highlighting the therapeutic court’s efforts to address underlying issues behind criminal behavior through treatment and support, while also emphasizing the court’s success in reducing its caseload. Gerl introduced the court team, which included herself and Commissioner Kati Dorman, both hired in 2020, along...
SPOKANE – Eastern Washington University hosted the 131st class commencement during three separate occasions last Saturday at the newly built Podium building in the Spokane SportsPlex. This was the first time that Eastern Eagles hosted the commencement at this facility. Last year, it was at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in two separate times. The first one was at 9 a.m. for master and doctoral degree recipients. The second one was at 1:30 p.m. for bachelor degrees from Colleges of Health, Science and Public Health and C...
ST. JOHN - Thousands of sprint boat race fans braved what felt like four seasons of weather on Saturday, June 15, to watch the high-speed action at Webb's Slough. A cold wind blew as rain hit the slough early in the day, followed by a break in the weather with blue skies. Throughout most of the day, the temperature hovered in the mid-40s, prompting spectators to don coats and wrap themselves in blankets in the blustery weather. The cold weather brings increased air density,...
The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy competed for by professional teams in North America. It is competition most sports fans could care less about who wins, let alone who is playing. It’s been battled for since 1892, a gift from Canada’s Governor General at the time, Lord Stanley of Preston. And only twice since, in 1919 due to the influenza epidemic and a lockout of players in 2005, has a winner not been crowned. By the time you read this there’s a significant likelihood that the Florida Panthers from Miami will have become...
CHENEY — The Cheney Summer Hawks AA team ended a brief 2-game losing streak to start their season by winning four of the past five games. Their run started with a 24-9 thumping of Gonzaga Prep June 11, a split with Mt. Spokane, winning 8-2 and losing 14-4, June 12 and 13. A sweep of Pullman, June 15 came by scores of 9-7 and 11-2. A 10-run first inning set the tone in the game played at Prep that only went five innings due to the 10-run rule. T.J. Weindeman was 3-for-3 with five RBIs and a pair of runs scored. Wyatt Broemelin...
CHENEY - The West Plains Cannons got a preview of how their immediate future will look with a schedule of seven games in six days. The Cannons travel to play at the Missoula Tournament this week, then to Selah for the Pepsi Park tourney before hosting a pod at the annual Wood Bat Tournament starting July 4. Hopefully these results are just as pleasing? The current leaders in the Spokane AAA American Legion division won a pair of league games and were close to winning the...
