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  • NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, SPOKANE COUNTY No. 24-4-02139-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: SHIRLEY GAIL SYNOGROUND, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death 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 s...

  • ABANDONED AUTO AUCTION

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    ABANDONED AUTO AUCTION Rogers Towing & Recovery LLC 14403 W. Lance Hill Rd., Cheney, WA 99004 Date: 10/21/24 Start: 9AM 09 Ford 77 Chevrolet 09 Mazda 11 Hyundai 95 Nissan 95 Dodge [email protected] Tel: (509)235-8421 Published October 17, 2024...

  • NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 24402184-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: ROGER ODLE 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 personal...

  • NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 24-4-02062-32 In the Matter of the Estate of SUSAN R. EMRY, 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 Personal...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Superior court, spokane County, washington Case No.: 24-4-02037-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: MICHAEL L. MCKERIGAN, 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 provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SPOKANE COUNTY NO. 24-4-02056-32 In the Matter of the Estate of Denise K. Brown, Deceased. The Personal Representative, Michael E. Brown 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 either to the...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, SPOKANE COUNTY NO. 24-4-02068-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: DAVID W. ANDERSON, 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 such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided by RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal...

  • NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE NO. 24-4-02059-32 In Re The Matter of the Estate of: JAMES F. McBRIDE, Deceased. The Personal Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Administrator of the estate. Persons having claims against the deceased must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the Personal Representative or on the attorney of record at th...

  • NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 24-4-02091-32 In re the Estate of: DENNIS POWELL ROBERTS 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 Personal Representative or the Personal...

  • NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE Case No.: 24-4-01815-32 In Re the Estate of: DEANNA GAIL GUDE, 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 mailing to the Personal...

  • There's no doubt CRT is taught in our schools

    Liv Finne, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    Is Critical Race Theory being taught in Washington public schools or not? In 2021, the Legislature passed, and on May 5th that year Gov. Jay Inslee signed, Senate Bill 5044 to require the teaching of "...equity, cultural competency, and dismantling institutional racism in the public school system." This is the academic description for Critical Race Theory. The bill was implemented through the Washington state learning standards using the "Ethnic Studies Framework." Academic...

  • New Yoke's store hosts grand opening

    Clare McGraw, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The new Yoke's Fresh Market opened its doors in Airway Heights on Monday, Oct. 14, bringing more grocery options to the growing community. The store, located at 11450 West 12th Avenue, spans 50,146 square feet and sits on land owned by the Kalispel Tribe, though it is not part of the Kalispel reservation. Employees from the original Yoke's location at 12825 West Sunset Highway in Airway Heights have been relocated to the new store, ensuring a smooth t...

  • Public Records

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    Airway Heights AIRWAY HEIGHTS - The following calls for service were recorded by the Airway Heights Police Department on Oct. 8: Oct. 8 Leslie A. Stanfield was arrested for assault in the fourth (domestic violence) on the 10100 block of West 10th Ave. Kyle A. Hanscam was arrested for theft in the third (shoplifting) on the 1200 block of South Hayford Road. Cheney CHENEY - The following calls for service were recorded by the Cheney Police Department from Oct. 3-12: Oct. 3...

  • State budget forecast shows shortfall

    Clare McGraw, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    CHENEY – Washington State's revenue is projected to drop by $526 million for the 2023-25 biennium compared to earlier forecasts, raising concerns about funding for public programs, including education. At the Cheney School Board meeting on Oct. 9, Superintendent Ben Ferney discussed the state's financial situation, citing a September update from the Office of Financial Management. He said projected revenue for 2025-27 is expected to fall short by $110 million. "We will face s...

  • Veterans cemetery expanding

    Allan Gainer, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    MEDICAL LAKE – The state Department of Veterans Affairs has secured a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs grant to expand the Washington State Veterans Cemetery. The grant, totaling $4,153,953, will pay for improvements to the site. "This grant marks a major milestone for our team and the community, symbolizing our unwavering commitment to honoring our veterans," state Veterans Affairs Director David Puente said. "The expansion will ensure that the Washington State Veterans C...

  • English proficiency lacking among students

    Allan Gainer, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 18, 2024

    Editor's Note: This is the first in a three-part series on consistent grade-level aptitude for area schools, as measured by the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction recently released report card. CHENEY – Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, academic performance has seen a significant decline across numerous school districts statewide, including Cheney, Medical Lake, and Liberty. The recently released annual report card from the Washington Office of S...

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  • Aurora Borealis over Tekoa

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

    A stunning view of the Aurora Borealis on Thursday night, Oct. 10, 2024, with vibrant pink and green lights illuminating the sky....

  • Embroidered watercolor flowers on art tour

    Special to the Free Press, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 17, 2024

    Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series of profiles of artists participating in the Slightly West of Spokane Studio Artist Tour set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30. Look for more profiles in upcoming editions of the Cheney Free Press. MEDICAL LAKE - A mixed media artist here will be at Stop No. 2 of the Nov. 30 Slightly West of Spokane Studio Tour. Nicole Nutt will be presenting her work at Roam Coffee, 107 E. Lake St., during the daylong tour. "I am a mixed...

  • Ballots sent for General Election

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

    SPOKANE COUNTY – The Spokane County Elections Office announced they have mailed more than 360,000 ballots last Thursday and Friday, Oct. 10 and 11, for the upcoming General Election on Nov. 5. If voters haven’t received their ballot by Friday, Oct. 18, the Elections Office urges them to call them at (509) 477-2320 to get a replacement. This week, both the Local Voters’ Pamphlet and the State Voters’ Pamphlet will also be sent to all residences in Spokane County. If someone needs to register to vote or update their voter regis...

  • Public lewd conduct now illegal in Cheney

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

    CHENEY – During their Oct. 8 meeting, the Cheney City Council passed an ordinance amending the municipal code to address lewd conduct, now part of Chapter 9A.02 of the Cheney Municipal Code. City Prosecutor Michael Addams explained that a recent case involving a man following women on campus while engaging in inappropriate behavior highlighted a gap in the city’s laws. Although the man was arrested, Addams stated, “When it came time to prosecute, I realized there were no laws specifically addressing his actions. The only char...

  • Council to update comp plan

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

    AIRWAY HEIGHTS – City officials on Monday approved a contract with Framework to begin the 2026 comprehensive plan update. The update will assess citywide planning efforts, particularly the city’s 20-year transportation and land-use strategy. City Public Works Director Heather Trautman emphasized the importance of this periodic review to ensure growth and development align with the cities’ long-term vision. The update will be funded state Department of Commerce grants. “This comprehensive plan ensures we’re not just growing,...

  • Cheney schools' finances see expected fluctuations

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

    CHENEY — The Cheney School District is projecting its fund balance to fluctuate this year, with peaks in October and April when property taxes are collected, but significant drops from November through February. At the Cheney School Board meeting on Oct. 9, District Finance Director Jamie Reed reported a fund balance of $7,849,749 for September, noting the district’s plan to rely less on federal funding. Reed also pointed out that the district is focusing more on the months when funds are lower rather than year-end fig...

  • Assault charge filed after 'peck'

    Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 17, 2024

    SPRAGUE — A “peck” on the lips between a local teenage boy and an 11-year-old girl Aug. 20 led to a sex crime charge. The 16-year-old Sprague boy was arraigned Oct. 8 in Lincoln County Superior Court for fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation, a gross misdemeanor. He was released to the custody of his guardian and is prohibited from traveling outside of Lincoln and Spokane counties. Conditions of his release also include a 7 p.m. curfew and no contact with the girl he kissed, records show. According to court recor...

  • Police seek information on hit-and-run

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

    CHENEY—The Cheney Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver involved in a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian injured on Saturday evening. The incident occurred on Oct. 5 around 6:45 p.m. at the intersection of 1st Street and College Hill Street. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while in the crosswalk, according to the Cheney Police Department. The vehicle was reported to be traveling southbound on 1st Street and did not stop after hitting the pedestrian. Witnesses told police the vehicle co...

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