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ST. JOHN - As harvest season wraps up in the Palouse, farmers are reporting a less-than-impressive crop yield in the face of high heat and low precipitation. Cory Christensen, Grain Merchant at Northwest Grain Growers, expressed concerns about the adverse effects of the lack of timely rains and early spring heat on this year's wheat crop. "We've seen yields reduced to 75-85% of the 10-year average and elevated proteins in the areas in those same fields," he said. The reliance...
OLYMPIA – It took only a minute Friday, Aug. 11, for the state Fish and Wildlife Commission to reject a petition to resume spring bear hunting in 2024. The commission’s almost-immediate, unanimous rejection of spring bear hunting followed a very short presentation by state Department of Fish and Wildlife Game Division Manager Anis Aoude. “From our position as a department … we’re recommending you deny this petition,” he said. “There really isn’t a reason to revisit.” The state’s presentation and commissioner’s fast...
CHENEY – An excessive heat warning remains in effect across Eastern Washington and much of north Idaho this week. The warning issued Sunday by the National Weather Service runs until 11 p.m. Thursday. The heat wave comes as wheat farmers across the regional are wrapping up harvest. According to the National Weather Service, farmers and others working outdoors should be vigilant in monitoring the effects of heat-related illnesses as temperatures soar as high as 108 degrees i...
CHENEY — The City Council unanimously approved a resolution Aug. 8 to purchase two additional body cameras for recently hired police officers. The Multi Bay Dock Bundle, purchased from Axon Enterprises, will cost $19,425.96, an amount to be dispersed over three budget cycles in 2023-25. Additionally, the cost is being added to a previously existing contract between the city and Axon which was signed in September 2021. The original contract included the purchase of 16 body cameras, but the hiring of two additional officers h...
SPOKANE VALLEY – John Hohman city manager and John Whitehead human resources director came to council on Aug. 15 asking for some classifications to be adjusted within the city employee system. Whitehead said he wants to see some reclassifications done in regard to employee titles. “We believe these changes will allow us to respond more quickly and effectively to changes in the community,” Whitehead said. “Specifically, what it would do is create two new classifications.” “One classification would be the Communicati...
SPOKANE VALLEY – An excessive heat warning was expected to expire at 11 p.m. Thursday night, Aug. 17, after several days of 100-plus degree temperatures. Meanwhile, a fire weather watch came and went overnight Wednesday and early Thursday. No records were set during this week’s heat wave. A red flag warning was also issued for Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake through 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. Red flag warnings mean weather is conducive to possible wildfire growth. An air quality alert remains in effect through the weekend. Acc...
SPOKANE VALLEY - The Community and Public Works Director for Spokane Valley, Bill Helbig brought discussion about a memorandum of understanding to council on Aug. 15. The memorandum specifically addresses some ongoing road work, and also implements some simultaneous water line replacement. “This is for work and pavement preservation in areas they are replacing water mains,” Helbig said. “They are in the process of putting in water lines, and their work is actually going to tea...
VALLEYFORD - One man has been booked into Spokane County Jail on two charges of first-degree attempted murder, and he remains there with a $500,000 bond. Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crime Detectives continue investigating The Aug. 8 shooting in the 8900 block of S. Windmill Drive at approximately 10:10 am. Deputies arrived at the location, finding two adult victims suffering from gunshot wounds. They were provided with medical treatment and transported to a hospital for additional care in what is believed to be seri...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A man who allegedly lied to law enforcement officers about his name was arrested Aug. 15 on outstanding warrants and for possession of an explosive. Michael W. Coniconde, 39, was arrested after deputies checking out a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot on North Pines Road learned he had a felony arrest warrant issued for his arrest in Idaho. Coniconde, the driver, initially lied about his identity, a Spokane County Sheriff’s Office report said. But deputies discovered his true name and found he had a val...
SPOKANE VALLEY — Deputies locate and arrest suspect on charges of third-degree malicious mischief and fourth-degree assault with help of Flock surveillance systems on Aug. 10. Deputies responded to a domestic violence call in the 10900 block of East Sinto Avenue, developed probable cause to charge and arrest the suspect, Anthony J. Sarquilla, 47, according to a Valley Police Department press release. The suspect left the scene prior to their arrival, and attempts to locate him were unsuccessful. The license plate was e...
Wheat harvests are in full swing in the region as tractors can be seen rolling along the hills. Washington is the third leading state in terms of wheat production putting out 144 million bushels last year according to the Washington Grain Commission. That number was a 65 percent increase from the previous year. The average in for winter wheat was 68 bushels per acre, and the spring yield was 46 bushels per acre according to the United States Dept. of Agriculture. Conditions ha...
Fire District 10 responded to a semi rollover along U.S. 2 on Aug. 14. Engine 10-1 Secured the scene and protected the area from hazards or fire, the driver was transported by AMR to the hospital with non critical injuries. No other vehicles or injuries reported....
The following incidents were reported by the Cheney Police between Aug. 7-13 Aug. 7 First-degree burglary at 300 Block of North Third St. Malicious mischief at 1000 Block of Betz Road. Verbal domestic violence at 300 Block of B Street. 16 year-old female arrested for domestic violence incident at 1000 Block of Golden Hills Drive. Jhea D. Whitney, 37, summonsed through the court for protection order violation at 1000 Block of Betz Road. Aug. 8 Cheney Spokane and First, Theft 2nd(Theft of financial access devices) under...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Parks and Recreation Department may be modifying the language used in permits pertaining to park use. According to Parks and Recreation Director J.C. Kennedy, city parks are getting used more this year than he has seen previously. “So, the parks are getting used more this summer than we’ve had since I’ve been working for the city for 23 years,” Kennedy said. During the Aug. 14 City Council meeting, Kennedy said some groups using parks have presented...
PULLMAN – The Washington State Patrol has stepped up its enforcement efforts as Washington State University students return to college in Pullman. The 10-day enforcement effort ends Aug. 20, the patrol said. District No. 4 troopers in Whitman and Adams counties, and District No. 6 troopers in Grant and Kittitas counties, will be focusing on speeding, distracted/impaired driving and other collision-causing violations during the emphasis. Troopers will also be monitoring southern Spokane County. The emphasis will target U.S. Hi...
Airway Heights City Proposition No. 1 Yes --- 557 No --- 237 Proposition No. 2 Yes --- 601 No --- 193 Cheney City Proposition No. 1 Yes --- 1220 No --- 569 School District Director No. 4 Bill Hanson --- 2088 John Boerger --- 2236 Rick Flynn --- 1913 Write-ins --- 61 Director No. 5 Mitch Swenson --- 3245 Ivan Khala --- 1541 Bill Lathrop --- 1595 Write-ins --- 52 Medical Lake School District Director No. 1 Lennelle Spillman --- 528 Gerri Johnson --- 932 Bryan Musser --- 369 Write-ins --- 19 Director No. 2 Dolores Peterson ---...
SPRAGUE — One vote. That’s all that separated challenger Ron Del Krauter and incumbent Trace De Garmo in the race for the City Council Position No. 5 seat following certification Tuesday, Aug. 15. Del Krauter and De Garmo were vying for the second position to advance to the November general election. The top vote-getter was Jeffrey Smith, with 46 votes to advance. Del Krauter received 27 votes and De Garmo 26. Barring a recount petition, Smith and Del Krauter will face off in November. The incumbent will be eliminated in the...
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