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SPOKANE – The county will have to spend $25-$35 million to meet requirements under the Green Buildings Act. During a June 17 meeting, commissioners discussed the law established under House Bill 1257. The discussion followed county Facilities Department employees relaying findings from a recent investment-grade audit. Facilities Director Gil Haubert outlined the audit and the subsequent plan to align the county’s buildings with the act. “Keep in mind that this is kind of the first phase, and by the second phase, they...
SPOKANE - The Washington State Chamber of Commerce announced that it awarded $72.6 million for community decarbonization work in 24 counties on June 17. Spokane County organizations have received a total of $599,700 in funding from Washington's Climate Commitment Act, significantly less than other counties such as King and Pierce, which have received $19,883,388 and $9,031,678, respectively. Despite the substantial disparity in funding, Spokane County itself has not actively...
DAVENPORT-The Davenport Junior Rodeo was held under the new arena lights at the Fairgrounds Friday, June 21 to Saturday, June 22, with dozens of prospective cowboys and cowgirls from around the region competing. Here are all the top 5 finishers in each event from the weekend's competition. Little people Barrel racing • Onix Michel, 23.44 • Trapper Feist, 25.18 • Ryder Hemmingson, 27.05 • Oaklee Gieger, 27.51 • Sage Overmyer, 29.81 Mutton busting • Landen Pakootas, 78 • Huxen...
CHENEY – A Washington State Patrol trooper cited a hay truck driver June 18 on multiple load violations. The trooper observed a semi-truck carrying the unsecured load of round bales on State Route 904, a state patrol report said. Upon noticing there were no straps securing the load, the trooper issued an out-of-service violation for endangering other people on the roads. The patrol did not release the name of the driver even though it is public under state law. The driver also...
SPOKANE - Six games in five days saw the Medical Lake Dirt Dawgs go 4-2 last week. Medical Lake opened play in the week with a 16-5 win over Ferris in Spokane American Legion league play. They closed with five games at the Gonzaga Prep Tournament where the Dirt Dawgs lost to the Walla Walla Griz to open and close tourney play. Walla Walla won 11-10 on June 21 and 8-7, June 23 - both in half-off fashion. In between Medical Lake topped West Valley 16U, 5-3, June 21 and won a...
WALLA WALLA - Racing at the Walla Walla Drag Strip continues to fill the trophy case for Medical Lake's Justin Cooper. On June 23, he landed his 28th "Wally" trophy with a win in the Forest Fincher Fabrication sponsored National Hot Rod Association Division-6 Super Quick Series event. A "Wally" is the trophy named for the founder of NHRA, Wally Parks. Cooper, driving a dragster he now owns ran a 4.967 elapsed time on a dial-in of 4.95 to beat Jeremy Waterman in the finals by...
CHENEY –Eastern Washington University's volleyball program is staging a fundraiser July 13 on the school's practice fields. Participation directly contributes to the growth and success of the Eastern volleyball program. These funds will assist in funding recruiting needs, training equipment, team travel, facility enhancements and other immediate needs for the program. Whether you're a seasoned player or a novice, this tournament is designed for all skill levels. The t...
CHENEY — The Cheney AA Summer Hawks split a pair of American Legion games with the Mead Panthers last week winning 3-2, June 19 at home before being shutout 7-0 the following day at Mead. The Summer Hawks win came in walk-off fashion as leadoff batter Kaiden Rasmussen reached on an error. Two batters later Rasmussen would score all the way from first following a bunt by Ben Bean and an error by the Panthers’ pitcher. Earlier, Cheney erased a 1-0 Mead lead in the fourth when Jace Vega lead off with a double and moved to thi...
CHENEY – Are you ready to take your hockey skills to the next level and support college hockey at the same time? The 2024 Eagle Youth Hockey Camp takes place July 27 and 28 at the EWU Recreation Center ice rink. The camp includes four hours of daily on-ice instruction, camp T-shirt and practice jersey. Lunch and supervision provided for $275. The camp is led by Eastern Washington University coaches Brad Baker and Jay Oien, along with Eagles players....
SPOKANE — Following four wins to open the season, the Cheney Single-A Summer Hawks find themselves looking for that original recipe. Cheney lost a pair of games, one highlighted by pitching, 3-2 loss on June 20 to Lakeside and the other a 19-12 slugfest defeat to East Valley, June 22. Lakeside pushed across runs in both the sixth and seventh innings with the winning score coming on an error, one of five committed by the Summer Hawks. An additional runner, however, was cut down at the plate trying to steal home. Cheney had a...
VERNITA - If you like spending a week or more fishing for salmon and camping on the Columbia River adjacent to Vernita Bridge, your days are numbered. On Monday, June 17, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced plans to limit the number of days fishermen can camp at the water-access area just upstream the bridge during fall salmon seasons in 2024 and 2025. During the fall salmon season, fishermen will be allowed to camp a maximum of 14 days each of the next two...
CHENEY — It was just seven games in five days. But last week’s schedule for the West Plains Cannons AAA American Legion team has head coach Austin Sharp feeling it was much longer. A yawn in the middle of an interview provided perfect punctuation. The Spokane ALB league leaders maintained that status with a pair of victories over Chewelah, 5-4 and 5-3 on June 18 and kept the Cannons a perfect 10-0 and with a 1 1/2 game lead over Mount Spokane. (The Cannons played the Wild in a pair of games June 25.) “Cy Reeves pitched that...
CHENEY - There's a new business in town catering to gamers. Brett and Lucy Atkins and Kristian and Dora Mayen have opened Tinker and Tamp at 1911 First St. They hosted a grand opening Saturday. According to Atkins, gamers filled the store on opening day. The store offer role playing game tables and sell characters and other gaming items along with meta-physical items. The owners decided to do what they love to do, gaming. According to Brett Atkins, they are the first business...
Janice Marie (Draper) Fanning June 24, 1935 to June 11, 2024 Janice Marie (Draper) Fanning of Cheney passed peacefully into Heaven on June 11, 2024, with her children by her side. During her last day, she had 22 family members share time with her loading her with love and the sweetest of good-byes. Jan kept her wit and humor throughout the day. Son, John, baptized Mom while surrounded by family. This was her wish. Jan was born June 24, 1935, in Wilbur, Wash., to Ward and Glady...
Gordon Oliver Young Sept. 13, 1938 - May 23, 2024 Gordon Oliver Young, 85, passed away May 23, 2024, with his family by his side. Gordon was born Sept. 13, 1938, in Orchard, Neb., to Roy and Neva Mae Young. He ventured west and married Priscila Brash and settle in the Cheney-Spangle area, where they raised two boys. Life changes and the couple went separate ways and Gordon married Sharon Blunt, who still resides at the family home. Gordon did a stint with the Whasington ANG...
Darrel Myrlen Swenson Oct. 29, 1937- June 14, 2024 Born Oct. 29, 1937, passed away peacefully at home June 14, 2024. Darrel was so very much loved by his large family and many friends. He was always the life of the party and loved watching his kids; grandkids, great grandkids (and really anyone) play and perform. Whether it was little league baseball, Softball, Track, Band, Choir, gymnastics, ballet or Rock Concerts, he was there watching and supporting his family. He was...
1 years ago June 19, 2014 The first woman president in the 132-year history of Eastern Washington University is named as the next successor. Mary Cullinan, PhD, will relieve the current president Rodolfo Arevalo, PhD, on Aug. 1. Cullinan is the current president of Southern Oregon University in Ashland. One Eastern Washington University student was pronounced dead following a motor vehicle accident at Sutton Park, Tuesday at 1:45 a.m. According to reports, the deceased student was Adam O. Morales, 21 from Grandview, Wash....
Do you hear what I hear? What I thought was the distant roar of a plane, upon closer investigation a horde of mosquitoes was laughing outside my door. They were having a lottery as to which one of them would get the first bite. I went to another door and another army of furious insects was waiting for me there. So, I went to my arsenal of defense weapons, orange, green and blue cans of aerosol spray, Lotions and potions, chemically saturated bracelets and noisy buzzers. I donned my insulated jeans, boots and hooded jacket...
“Tootles,” Carol called out behind her shoulder as she made her way out the door. Before she knew it, she tripped on the edge of the new door mat which had a rather sarcastic phrase written on it. Don’t let the door hit you where the good Lord split you, it stated in plain lettering. Negotiating a graceful four-point landing, Carol read the words to herself, while emitting a colorful phrase of her own. Grrr, she thought. That’s the second time this week! She made her way to the car in the garage without further inciden...
On Friday, I had an opportunity to fly aboard a U.S. Air Force KC-135 aircraft and see the demonstration team in action. I was a frequent flyer when I was in college (I choose to go to a college in Illinois). So, when my boss asked if I wanted to try to fly on the massive Air Force plane, I told him that I loved flying. I was excited the opportunity would further my knowledge of military history and would enjoy talking to a veteran crew about their experiences. My mother was...
One of the most vexing problems with our nation’s health care system is getting a timely doctor’s appointment. Our primary care network is overwhelmed. More than 100 million Americans lack a primary care provider. A quarter of those are children and the problem is worsening, according to the National Association of Community Health Centers. Our country has a growing and aging population that will need more care. Combined with an aging workforce of physicians nearing retirement, the United States is facing a severe sho...
MEDICAL LAKE — The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from June 21-23: June 21 9:44 a.m. – Prowler check on the 1386 South LeFevre St. 10:42 a.m. – Domestic violence protection order served on the 850 West Maple St. 11:42 a.m. – Medical call on 515 South Silver Lake Avenue. 3:48 p.m. – Traffic stop on North LeFevre St and North Jefferson St. 4:30 p.m. – Traffic stop on South LeFevre St and South Green Gate. 5:01 p.m. – Domestic violence call on 214 South Washington St. June 22 9:45 a.m. – Bur...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Police arrested the following individuals between June 16-24: June 16 Aaron J. Leigh was arrested for violation of a domestic violence protection order on the 14300 block of West Highway 2 June 20 Nichole M. Bentley arrested for fourth-degree assault-domestic violence on the 12500 block of West Highway 2. Risen Jabjulan arrested for fourth-degree assault-domestic violence) on the 1700 block of South Hayford Road. June 21 Justin R. Anderson arrested for first-degree criminal trespass in the 1200 block of S...
CHENEY — The Police Department responded to the following calls from June 17-23: June 17 Approximately $800.00 worth of tools was stolen from a garage on the 400 block of Buena Vista. Gold ring was found and taken into the CPD evidence for safekeeping on the 100 block of West Sixth Street. A two year old was found wondering around alone, neighbors were able to locate the family on the 1000 block of Betz Road. A female and male suspect stole $80.00 in merchandise and fled on the 2700 block of First Street. Crisis on the 300 bl...
