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WENATCHEE – Amid a record return of sockeye salmon to the Columbia River, sockeye fishing in Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee River is opening. As of July 22, more than 23,000 sockeye passed over Tumwater Dam on the Wenatchee River, state Department of Fish and Wildlife North-Central Fish Program Manager Chad Jackson said. Fishing in Lake Wenatchee will be open from July 28 through Aug. 31, with a daily limit of four sockeye (minimum size 12 inches). Anglers must release a...
RITZVILLE – A local law maker is taking issue with educational moves being pushed by the state superintendent of public education. Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, said last week that State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal’s plans to end standardized testing and reallocate timber revenues would be detrimental to education. Reykdal unveiled his plans for ending standardized testing during the state Board of Education meeting in Spokane. According to Reykdal, the tests “means nothing.” Reykdal said he is ...
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE -- Airmen from 92nd Air Refueling Wing gathered in a hangar Monday to send off its commanding officer, Col. Cassius Bentley, and to welcome Col. Chesley Dycus to the role of installation commander. The change-of-command ceremony took place in front of two of the wing’s parked KC-135 tanker aircraft, with one carrying a placard with the name of outgoing Col. Bentley. An estimated 500 guests were in attendance, including a host of military officers a...
CHENEY – The city is getting ready for triple-digit heat this week by opening City Hall as a cooling center. The city announced announced its plans Tuesday, July 26. "Due to the extreme heat we are experiencing over the next several days, the city of Cheney is opening up the lobby and auditorium at City Hall as a cooling center," a statement released by the city said. "Anyone in need of relief from the heat is welcome to come cool off at City Hall between the hours of 8 a...
SPOKANE – Two members of the state’s congressional delegation will hold town hall-styled meetings in October and November relating to veterans. The meetings will take place in Spokane and Walla Walla; the times, days and days have yet to be announced. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Shoreline, will join the Department of Veterans Affairs for the public sessions. The meetings at the request of McMorris Rodgers will provide forums for veterans to voice their concerns about wait times, lim...
Surprisingly, recent U.S. Presidents and congressional Democrats and Republicans agree America’s economic and national security hinge upon tiny, yet powerful semiconductors. Semiconductor computer chips are the brains of modern electronics that operate our laptop computers, vehicles, and smart phones. They permeate every sector of our lives from farming and manufacturing to health care and public safety. They are embedded in our most advanced military equipment and weapons. So...
Alicia Shepard of Cheney, WA passed away peacefully in her home on July 17, 2022, surrounded by family. Alicia was born Juana Chavez in Aguascalientes, Mexico on Dec. 27th 1946, to Ildefonso and Maria de la Luz Chavez. As a teenager her mother moved her to Calif. to receive an education. She attended high school in Torrance, Calif., and worked as a nanny until she got married and became a mother. In 1979 her family moved from Hayward, Calif. to Spokane County. Alicia was a...
For people considering self-inflicted death, there is an opportunity of 10 minutes or less to intervene and potentially change that course of action. July 16 marked a milestone in the national mental health discussion with the roll out of the 9-8-8 call system. Previously, anyone in crisis was encouraged to call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255). In 2020, Congress enacted legislation requiring the shortening of the crisis lifeline to 9-8-8 to make it easier for people to remember. As part of...
The spotted lanternfly is invading Washington State. No, it is not that cute little firefly we read about in stories of the Northeastern part of the US. This insect is a serious pest on grapes, hops, fruit trees, ornamental’s and other important agricultural crops. When closed the grey, black spotted forewing’s hide the red hindwing. The abdomen is yellow and black and the adult is about 1 inch long and 1/2 inch wide. The adults can be seen in July and begin laying eggs in September-October. The Spotted Lanternfly is especial...
Just as I can vividly remember from the past 67 years the smell, sense, and observation of the coming of Spring, when the wild, psychedelic colors and the myriad shades of green seem gloriously overwhelming, and the different wildflowers, yellow to pinks to blues to the whites, in turns wildly exuberant then gracefully bowing out, to be joyfully replaced seemingly overnight, by another type of wildflower, wave after wave, for a few weeks. I, too, am a little tired, just by being among them. This week, the last of the wildflow...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Airway Heights Police Department reported the following arrests for the month of July: July 4 Cody R. Scollard was arrested in the 14300 block of West Highway 2 for first-degree criminal trespassing . Jay A. Walter was arrested in the 100 block of North Hayford Road for second-degree criminal trespassing. July 5 Tyson G. Blimka was arrested in the 10700 block of West Highway 2 for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and delivery of controlled substance. July 7 Jessica J. Kramer was arrested in the 100 b...
The first thing I need to do is apologize for something I said in the column last week about Root Sports. Evidently the information I received second or third hand was not right. Root has not been purchased by another satellite provider. It seems that the provider that we have chosen has not been able to come to terms with Root Sports. I want to say that I am sorry for the confusion and misinformation that I put in the column a week ago. But if that is the worst thing I did last week then I probably had a pretty good week....
CHENEY – The Eastern Washington University football team has been picked to finish sixth in the Big Sky Conference in polls released Monday, July 25. Eastern is expected to return five starters on offense and seven on defense, plus three kickers, a punter and a long snapper to go with 47 returning lettermen. In the coaches poll, Eastern finished behind Montana, Sacramento State, Montana State, Weber State and University of California-Davis, and ahead of Northern Arizona, Idaho, Portland State, Cal Poly, Idaho State and Northe...
CHENEY – The Eastern Washington women’s soccer schedule is finalized with Coach Missy Strasburg beginning her second season at the helm. Fourteen players are turning and 16 newcomers are on the roster. Returners include All-Big Sky first team selection, Madison Kem, and All-Big Sky defensive honorable mention, Mya Elder-Hammond. Kem, a junior midfielder, tied for the team lead with three goals last season, including two game winners. Elder-Hammond played in all 17 of the team’s matches and logged 1,503 minutes, helping Easte...
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