Articles from the July 17, 2024 edition


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  • ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 22, 2024

    ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF CHENEY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 2024 STREET PRESERVATION PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the City of Cheney, Spokane County, Washington, will accept sealed bids for the 2024 Street Preservation Project. The project consists of existing asphalt pavement surface preparation (asphalt patching, crack sealing, curb line grinding, asphalt prelevel), roadway excavation, ADA curb ramp upgrades, asphalt patching, and asphalt overlay paving. Time for completion of the Work on site is 30 working days. C...

  • NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 22, 2024

    NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 24-4-01412-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: BUREL LEE BINGHAM, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative 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 on or mailing to the...

  • NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 22, 2024

    NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION August 6, 2024 Lincoln County, Washington Notice is hereby given that, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in Lincoln County, State of Washington, there will be held a Primary Election, conducted all by mail Countywide. The purpose of this election is to nominate candidates to be voted for at the General Election, to be held on the Tuesday next succeeding the first Monday in November, 2024. Registered voters residing in Lincoln County, will be mailed a ballot on or about July 17, 2024. You may obtain a...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 22, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE The Medical Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 25th, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in person at the Medical Lake City Hall and virtually via Zoom to consider application LU 2024-010 SD (Shoreline Substantial Development Review). A web link to the Zoom Meeting will be posted on the City’s website www.medical-lake.org with the meeting agenda. The public is encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to speak. The applicant proposes to build a pier and floating dock at Coney Island P...

  • NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2024-2025 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 22, 2024

    NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2024-2025 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Liberty School District No. 362, Spokane County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular meeting on July 24, 2024, commencing at 7:00 PM in the Liberty Elementary & Junior High Library located at 29818 S. North Pine Creek Rd, Spangle, Washington. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the Distric...

  • NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 22, 2024

    NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN PIERCE COUNTY No 24-4-01428-7 In re the Estate of: HANS JOACHIM WOLFF, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to 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 on or mailing to the personal...

  • NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 22, 2024

    NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE Case No.: 23-4-01933-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: Patricia Anne Jones, Deceased. The person named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative 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 on or...

  • 'Big-Play V.A' is lighting up CFL

    PAUL DELANEY, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    It was just 10 years ago that Vernon Adams Jr. was skittering around the red turf at Roos Field at Eastern Washington University making a name for himself. As the head mechanic of the Eagles’ high-powered offensive engine, Adams helped lead the Eagles to three consecutive Big Sky Conference championships and as many Football Championship Subdivision semifinal playoff appearances. Adams was passing and running his way to earning the nickname of “Big Play V.A.” with highl...

  • McMillan named all-around cowboy

    Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    CHENEY - Caleb McMillan of Soap Lake was crowned the all-around cowboy Sunday for the 2024 Cheney Rodeo, earning $998. He competed in bull riding, tie-down roping and steer wrestling. The total payout for Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association events was $91,238. Additionally, the breakaway roping payout was $10,528. Here are the results: Bareback riding: 1. Clay Stone, 84.5 points on C5 Rodeo's Chasing Dreams, $2,611; 2. Tucker Zingg, 83, $2,002; 3. Hunter Greenup, 80, $...

  • Fall camp opens for Eastern football

    PAUL DELANEY, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    CHENEY — In the heat of summer, Eastern Washington football is focused on the 2024 season. The Eagles begin their fall camp on Tuesday, July 30, with 22 practices planned including two scrimmages. Eastern’s rookie class reports on July 28 and the veterans report a day later. Fall camp practices will be held on the EWU Sports and Recreation fields from July 30 through August 13. The team will then shift to Roos Field from August 14 through the 24. Eastern will practice Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday being the team’s off-d...

  • State may downgrade wolf listing

    Roger Harnack, The Journal|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    OLYMPIA – The Fish and Wildlife Commission is expected to downgrade the state listing of wolves from endangered to sensitive when it meets virtually Friday, July 19. The meeting is scheduled to run from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and will be aired on TVW. The wolf discussion is planned for 10:15 a.m. The discussion on downgrading the state listing stems from a state Department of Fish and Wildlife finding that gray wolves no longer meet the criteria to be considered endangered. Down-listing would not mean wolf management rules would c...

  • Ride 'em cowboy

    Matthew Strissel, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

  • Pedestrian killed on Hayford Road

    Allan Gainer, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Three people are dead in two unrelated crashes last Thursday and Friday, July 11 and 12, in Spokane County. In Airway Heights, an elderly man is dead and a woman is hospitalized following a Thursday, July 11, after they were hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Hayford Road and Ninth Avenue. The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the decedent as Jose Hilario. The 64-year-old man died of blunt force trauma. Airway Heights police have yet to release the name of a second victim, a 61-...

  • Primary election ballots to be mailed July 19

    Allan Gainer, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    SPOKANE – Registered voters in Spokane County will begin receiving their ballots July 19 for the upcoming primary election. To be counted, primary ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. The election features numerous candidates at the local, state and federal levels. West Plains voters may also notice a change in voting districts. Airway Heights, Fairchild Air Force Base, Medical Lake and surrounding areas are now part of the 6th Legislative District; while Cheney, Spangle, Waverly, Latah, and Fairfield are in t...

  • City Council increases pool budget by about $500,000

    Allan Gainer, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    CHENEY – The City Council approved spending an additional $464,750 plus tax on the planned municipal aquatics center. The total allocation, previously $11.4 million, now nears $12 million. The decision on the increased allocation came after discussions about six proposed additions from Walker Construction, the contractor on the project. Initially, the city had 45 days to decide whether to incorporate six additional items totaling $686,025. After consideration, the council decided to approve four items. Council members e...

  • Parade brings Moonlight Magic to downtown

    Allan Gainer, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    CHENEY – The Cheney Rodeo Parade delighted thousands Saturday morning, July 13, with an eclectic showcase of displays and performances. Spectators lined First Street, eagerly awaiting floats, animals and acts. The top trophy went to Moonlight Magic, featuring Queen Temple Gefre, Princess Madisyn Cameron, and Princess Brooklyn Norton. The float came complete with a fire-breathing dragon and royalty defending the kingdom. The parade was led by the Cheney Veterans of Foreign W...

  • Public Records

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    Airway Heights AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Police arrested the following indivduals between July 6-9: July 6 Kristin M. Eastham arrested for fourht-degree assault-domestic violence at the 1600 block of South Campbell Street. July 7 Ransom R. Haskins arrested for criminal trespassing in the 1200 block of South Hayford Road Virginia R. McGrew arrested for second-degree burglary and third-degree theft (shoplifting ) in the 1200 block of South Hayford Road. Nicole L. Brown arrested on two counts of violation of a domestic violence p...

  • Selkirk Pharma names Dixon as new CEO

    Clare McGraw, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Selkirk Pharma, Inc. has a new CEO. Colleen Dixon has already resumed the job at 9110 W. Granite St., between Fairchild Air Force Base and Airway Heights. Dixon previously served as vice president of program management. She follows Patrick Haffey, who served as chairman and CEO for the past six years. With more than 30 years of experience, Dixon brings a wealth of expertise in research and development, manufacturing and leadership. “I am honored to lead Selkirk Pharma into the next stage of its evo...

  • Local schools still allowing cell phones

    Allan Gainer, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    CHENEY – As many school districts nationwide ban cell phones on campus, Cheney and Medical Lake are bucking the trend. Reardan-Edwall and Peninsula school districts are now banning student use of cell phones on their campuses. Spokane School District, too, is partially banning student cellphone use. There, elementary pupils are banned from using phones during school hours, including lunch. Middle schoolers will have lunch-time privileges and high schoolers will be able to use them between classes and at lunch. Medical Lake S...

  • Eastern Dean's List

    Allan Gainer, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    CHENEY — Eastern Washington University annouced it’s Spring Quarter Dean’s List. Local students making the grade are: Airway Heights Jacinta Buckley, Regina Camacho, Zackery DaSilva, Taylor Dickerson, Alexander Dodson, Nico Ehman, Kera Fitzgerald, Carson Gentry, David Grechko, Leann Harlan, Tyler Harris, Gabriel Hines, Ian Knight, Finlay Lamb, Jake Murray, Julia Odom, Kelly Parke, Malachi Pehl, Trevor Rains, Ethan Stahler, Skye Walker, Ben Zgherea. Cheney Hinata Abe, Joy Abrahamson, Al Obid, Shae Albrecht, Cecelia Allen...

  • Looking Back

    Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    1 years ago July 17, 2014 Major crimes increase in Medical Lake according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s office. The rate has increased from 227 between January to June 2013 to 269 between the same period in 2014. Eastern Washington University wins a $2 million federal grant designed to support students from migrant and seasonal farm worker backgrounds during their first year in college. The Cheney Planning Commission resumes its municipal code review process by taking a look at both Chapter 22 – Subdivisions and Title and...

  • Don't buy into push for 'free' EV chargers

    Roger Harnack, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    Truck, truck, truck, Tesla. Truck, truck, truck. Here in rural Eastern Washington, the running joke is that the “T” on a Tesla electric vehicle stands for “tourist.” Indeed, the expensive cars, like their electric Toyota and Rivian counterparts, are an oddity easily picked out among rural residents’ pickups, four-wheel drives and older vehicles. But what some rural residents may not realize is that they are paying to charge many of those expensive EVs. Over the last couple ye...

  • Hold agencies, 'experts' accountable

    Todd Myers, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    Scientific experts are prone to bias, overestimate their certainty and government systems are not good at adjusting to new science. Those admonitions come from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor in a statement addressing the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the case of Charles C. McCrory v. Alabama. In the piece, Sotomayor asks what courts should do when faced with convictions “resting on science that has now been wholly discredited?” The question offer lessons for how gov...

  • Rodeo Revelry

    Allan Gainer and Clare McGraw, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

  • Paul Harry Stevens

    Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    Paul Harry Stevens, 66, of Cheney, a loving husband, dad and Papouli, passed away unexpectedly July 4, 2024, at home with his wife, Diane, by his side. Paul was born to Angelica and Emil Stevens on Dec. 10, 1957 in Spokane, Wash. He attended Shadle Park High School, where he developed great friendships with his wrestling buddies and graduated in 1976. More life-long friendships sprouted during this time in his life as he worked as a restaurant manager. He attended community co...

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