Articles from the August 20, 2023 edition


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  • Lakeland Village worker named Washingtonian of the Day

    Matthew Stephens, Cheney Free Press|Updated Aug 20, 2023

    SPOKANE – During an Aug. 20 press conference at Spokane Falls Community College, Washington Governor Jay Inslee gave a Medical Lake resident the Washingtonian of the Day Award. Joe David, who works at Lakeland Village and lives in Medical Lake lost his home in the Gray Fire. He was recognized by Inslee for his efforts in evacuating dozens of wheelchair bound people from Lakeland Village, and then made the decision to evacuate a second time. “A fella there recognized that eve... Full story

  • Inslee discusses Gray Fire

    Matthew Stephens, Cheney Free Press|Updated Aug 20, 2023

    SPOKANE – One day after declaring a state of emergency in the state due to the wildfires burning, Governor Jay Inslee traveled to the area to discuss the issue. The proclamation released on Aug. 19 says the state has experienced high temperatures mixed with very dry conditions. The current fires are exhausting many available resources, and according to the document, these resources may not be adequate to deal with the current situation or any potential wildfire outbreaks in t...