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The Ridgeline soccer players wore pink jerseys in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Two players took flowers to breast cancer survivors in the stands before the game started....
SPOKANE VALLEY - Spokane County Sheriff Nowels was made aware of allegations of excessive use of force by Sergeant Clay Hilton on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. The following day Hilton was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. “Allegations of misconduct by law enforcement are very concerning to our community and myself. That is why I immediately asked the Spokane Police Department to investigate the actions of the Sergeant independently,” Nowels said in a pre...
SPOKANE VALLEY -- In the early hours of October 7, 2023, Spokane Valley Deputies successfully recovered a stolen vehicle and confiscated a firearm following a high-speed chase that concluded with the arrest of three individuals, including a juvenile. The incident unfolded as an observant deputy on patrol attempted to pull over a speeding vehicle with only one functioning headlight. What followed was a high-stakes pursuit that highlighted the diligence and coordination of the...
LIBERTY LAKE - The splash pads at Pavillion Park and Orchard Park were closed for the season on Oct. 9. Restrooms at Liberty Lake’s city parks will close for the season on Monday, Oct. 23. LIBERTY LAKE - Liberty Lake City Council approved a proclamation on Sept. 19 declaring Oct. 8-14 as Fire Prevention Week in the city of Liberty Lake. The Spokane Valley Fire Department reports that the proclamation creates an annual opportunity for communities to focus attention on a specific fire prevention message. The focus for the 2...
SPOKANE VALLEY - A Spokane Valley man has been arrested and charged with Felony Harassment after allegedly threatening a neighbor with a realistic-looking BB gun in an apartment complex. The incident unfolded on the evening of September 22, 2023, prompting a rapid response from local law enforcement. Spokane Valley Deputies received multiple reports of a male resident of the 22 N. Skipworth apartment complex, later identified as 20-year-old Colton L. Scafide, walking around...
SPOKANE – The Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) Board of Health selected four interview candidates for SRHD’s administrative officer position. Candidate interviews will be held on October 30, and include in-person interviews with the board of health, selected SRHD staff, and a group of community partners and public health stakeholders. The board of health, in conjunction with Reffett Associates Executive Search Consultants (Reffett), led the candidate search process. The search process incorporated insight and fee...
SPOKANE VALLEY – On Oct. 10, city council discussed the 2024 budget again and council is scheduled to adopt the budget on Nov. 21, 2023. This was their fifth meeting for budget talks. Council will have met on eight separate occasions during the talks, including three public hearings to gather input from residents. The 2024 recurring revenue estimate of $62,316,100 is $5,897,200 or 10.45% greater than the 2023 budget of $56,418,900. The 2024 recurring expenditure proposal of $...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The bond recently passed by Airway Heights voters was celebrated with an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony held in the new building at 1149 S. Garfield Rd. that will potentially hold multiple city services. City leaders each took the chance to speak to the large crowd that filled what will become the new fire station and city building. City Manager Albert Tripp welcomed and thanked everyone for coming to the event, as this is one of the biggest issues t...
CHENEY – As reports COVID cases increase, the effect that could have on local schools has parents concerned. According to the state Department of Health, statistics show that 4%t of hospitalizations between Sept. 24-30 were COVID-related. This has some people questioning what will happen. Teresa Laher shared some thoughts during the Sept. 27 School Board meeting. Laher said she and her family are worried that restrictions may cause more harm than good. “We have a son who is...
The Cheney High School Marching Band sounded off during the halftime show at the Homecoming game on Oct. 6 More photos on page A5....
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