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CHENEY – As Gov. Jay Inslee’s get a shot or get fired vaccine mandate deadline passed Monday, Oct. 18, schools, health agencies started reporting the impact. On Tuesday, the Washington State Patrol was among the first to paint a picture on the separations and terminations stemming from the gubernatorial proclamation requiring all state, education and health care workers to be “fully vaccinated” against the coronavirus, be approved for an exemption or be fired. A total of 127...
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE – The KC-135 Stratotanker shuttered through the light turbulence. Pilot Jacob Masters held the 50-ton jet steady as the enormous C-17 troop transport from Joint Base Lewis-McChord maneuvered in behind the refueler Friday, Oct. 15. With more than 1,000 flight hours under his belt, Masters has become quite comfortable in the pilot seat of the KC-135 aircraft, although he said it is still an adventure each time he takes flight. "30 feet, 20 feet," S...
MEDICAL LAKE — The 2021 high school Homecoming king and queen will be crowned during halftime of Friday night’s home football game against Newport. The new reigning royalty will be selected from among the Homecoming court, according to Athletics Director, Davin Perry. Although the official senior crown winners will remain secret until that time, the school has released the names of underclass royalty and senior crown contenders. Three sets of contenders will be vying for the crown of king and queen, he said. Seniors in the...
MEDICAL LAKE — If you see some crazy outfits being sported around town, it’s because Spirit Week is underway at the high school this week, with This year’s theme is “Dancing Through the Decades,” school officials said, noting onlookers may see students dressing up in styles from previous decades. On Wednesday, students were to go “back in time” to the 1980s for “Rock versus Neon” day. Students dressed up like their favorite ‘80s rock stars and sport neon hair and clothing. The Homecoming bonfire was also scheduled for 7 p.m....
CHENEY – Halloween is just around the corner and the kids are getting ready to trick-or-treat. But part of the Halloween fun is front yard decorations. Do you have a neighbor with awesome Halloween decorations? Maybe you have driven past a cool yard covered in pumpkins and skeletons. Perhaps, you have a really spooky setup in your own front yard? What are some of your favorite houses in Airway Heights, Cheney or Medical Lake with Halloween decorations? We want to know about it. Email the address or location of your f...
MEDICAL LAKE – City Administrator Doug Ross recommended holding the line on ad valorem property taxes during a City Council meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 19. According to Ross, the city’s overall valuation has increased since last year, negating any need to raise taxes. The overall assessed city valuation of $360,840,197 in 2020 meant the city collected $580,123.34 in taxes for 2021, based on a tax rate of $1.6088 per $1,000 of assessed value, he said. The assessed value in 2021 went up to $387,652,916, so the expected rev...
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