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SPOKANE VALLEY - The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to a house on the 4200 block of N. Avalon just before 1:00 on Wednesday afternoon after smoke was reported to be coming from the residence. Upon arrival, first responders observed smoke billowing from the home’s attic. Firefighters efficiently extinguished a blaze originating in the kitchen, while a thorough search of the residence confirmed that no one was inside. Unfortunately, the incident revealed a grim discovery as firefighters located 27 deceased cats w...
A disturbing incident unfolded on the morning of November 4, 2023, in Spokane Valley, Washington, as a local man, 27-year-old Ivan Zenoskey, brandished a machete and pointed it at a store employee. Zenosky was arrested and booked into Spokane County Jail but released on his own recognizance the following day. At approximately 9:05 am, Spokane Valley Deputies received a distressing call reporting a man waving a machete at a store employee in the 5300 block of E. Sprague Avenue. The victim said that he had dropped a bag while...
CHENEY – Several people were injured and one was arrested in a late night crash at the intersection of 1st and F street in the early hours of October 29, 2023. The driver responsible was identified as 20-year-old Carson Goetz, a resident of Spokane. The incident involved two vehicles, a white Chevy Camaro and a Honda CRV, and was marked by high speeds, severe impact, and the arrest of the Camaro’s driver for driving under the influence. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the white Chevy Camaro was traveling at an est...
Spokane Valley Council Candidates Council Position 2 Jessica Yaeger-8,270 Rachel Briscoe-4,670 Council Position 3 Albert Merkel-8,466 Arne Woodard-4,507 Council Positon 6 Rob Chase-6,148 Tim Hattenburg-7,200 Liberty Lake Council Candidates Council Position 1 Linda M. Ball-1,282 Phil Folyer-899 Council Position 3 Dan Dunne-1,508 Larry Marshall-677 Council Position 4 Travis L. Scott-1,056 Jed Spencer-1,135 Council Position 5 Mike Behary-865 Annie Kurtz-1,321 Council Position 6 Michael Hamblet-929 Mike T. Kennedy-1,242 Council...
SPOKANE VALLEY – After the first day of ballot counting in the November 7th election, a local man has taken the lead in the race for the Spokane Valley Fire District Commissioner No. 5 position. Rick Freier surged to victory with 12,617 votes, at 66.95% of the total. His opponent, George Orr, came in with 6,144, 32.6%. For Freier, this marked a significant milestone in his life as he confessed, “It’s my first time running for anything, figuring out the paperwork and proce...
SPOKANE COUNTY – Measure one in Spokane County saw heavy opposition at the voting polls on Nov. 7 and initially looks to have failed with the first count. 34,024 or 37.90 % of votes went to support the measure, whereas 57,633 or 62.84 % voted against it. The measure was the county’s attempt at a law and justice initiative that would increase sales tax 0.2 % for new products. This measure has been presented to multiple city councils in the region, most of them showing sup...
LIBERTY LAKE – After an eventful day of ballot counting on November 7th, the results for the Liberty Lake City Council elections have begun to take shape. This year’s elections saw a mix of newcomers and incumbents vying for various council seats, and the preliminary results offer an insight into the community’s preferences and the political landscape. Here’s a breakdown: Liberty Lake City Council Seat 1 In the race for Liberty Lake City Council Seat 1, Linda M. Ball emerged...
SPOKANE VALLEY – In the Spokane City Council election, three candidates have emerged as the front runners in their respective races, vying for crucial positions on the City Council. As the initial election results rolled in, it became clear that these candidates were leading the way. City Council Elections Seat 2 In the competition for City Council Position No. 2, Jessica Yaeger has taken a significant lead with 8,270 votes, securing 62.89% of the total. Her opponent, R...
SPOKANE VALLEY - Lani K. Havaas 45, was arrested, transported, and booked at the Spokane County Jail for felony harassment and threats to kill. Havaas is still in jail with a $5,000 bond set by Spokane County Superior Court Judge T. Fennessy. On November 3, 2023, roughly 9:35 pm, Deputies responded to a domestic violence with a weapon at 13500 block of E. sixth Ave. The caller reported a male suspect threatening to stab the victim and that the male had possession of knives. The victim had been pushed by the suspect and had a...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Following the initial day of ballot counting in the November 7th election, Central Valley residents have witnessed a tight race among local candidates vying for crucial School District Director positions. The outcomes have left the community engaged and anticipating the final results. Central Valley District Director 1 In the competition for School District Director No. 1, Cindy McMullen has taken a narrow lead with 7,892 votes, representing 52.44% of the t...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The powerhouse Eagles hosted the Port Angeles Roughriders on Nov. 7, and shut them out 8-0, easily winning the contest. West Valley, the number one seed in the 2A tournament wasted no time shutting down the offensive effort of Port Angeles. The first point came off the foot of Lauren Matthew who scored at the 12-minute mark. She would add another goal before the first half was over, and by halftime the score was 3-0 Eagles. Sophomore forward Jenna Howe also s...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The Valley Christian Panthers came home with a team trophy after the 1B/2B cross country state championship in Pasco on Nov. 4. According to Head Coach Michael Drick the team has been growing over the past couple of years, and they were able to bring everything together to win the big prize this year. “You know, everything has to fall together perfectly to get results,” Drick said. “Fortunately, our runners stayed healthy and put the work, training and pra...
After the conclusion of the first day of ballot counting in the November 7th election, a local resident, Amy Anselmo, has secured a significant lead in the contest for School District Director No. 2. Amy Anselmo garnered 1,961 votes, representing a commanding 65.11% of the first night’s count. In contrast, her opponent, S. John Dubois, received 1,017 votes, making up 33.63% of the vote. Neither Amy Anselmo nor S. John Dubois were available for comment on Tuesday night. Out o...
LIBERTY LAKE – The Ridgeline Falcons hosted their first ever home playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 4 for the 3A district round. They won big, taming the Panthers 38-14 in the heavy rain. The bad weather caused some turnover issues as well, and that is a big part of why the Falcons dominated. The Falcon defense kept Panther quarterback Beau Oaksmith under pressure for most of the game, forcing him to flee the pocket. This pressure forced him to make hurried passes resulting in m...
The Medical Lake girls cross country team earned a fourth place podium spot during the state competition held in Pasco on Nov. 4. Team members are Athena Faye, Madison "Madi" Griffis, Hazel Grubaugh, Katelyn Hoffer, Hannah Luzier, Kaylee Dennler, Mya Gardner, Autumn Trout, Kaitlyn Wile. Full article and more photos on page B1....
November election General Election Results Cheney City Council Seat 2 Vincent Barthels--523 Rebecca Long--407 Seat 6 Jacquelyn Belock--567 Pete Montague--344 Cheney School District District Director 2 Joshua Sutton--1,074 Elizabeth Winer--3,040 District 4 Seat Bill Hanson--2,209 John Boerger--1,968 District 5 Seat Mitch Swenson--2,707 Bill Lathrop--1,545 November Elections General Election Results Medical Lake School District Director Seat 1 Gerri Johnson--826 Lennelle Spillman-408 Director Seat 2 Michael Gerry--588 Alexis...
General Election results Cheney School District Director 2: After the first day of ballot counting in the November 7th election, a local woman has taken the lead in the race for the School District Director No. 2 position. As of November 7, Elizabeth Winer had 3040 votes, 73.25%. She was ahead of opponent Joshua Sutton with 1074 votes, 25.88%. Unfortunately, Elizabeth Winer could not be reached for comment on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Joshua Sutton reflected on his campaign efforts, stating, “I tried to talk to as many p...
General Election results City Council Position No. 2: Following the first day of ballot counting in the November 7th election, Vincent Barthels has taken the lead in the contest for the City Council No. 2 position. Barthels logged 523 votes, 55.64% ahead of Rebecca Long who is at 43.3%. Vincent Barthels was unavailable to comment on Tuesday night. Rebecca Long expressed optimism, saying, “I feel like we still have a fighting chance. We’ve received only 900 votes so far, and there’s more to come.” City Council Position No. 6:...
Medical Lake School District Director 1 Following the first day of ballot counting in the November 7th election, Gerri Johnson has taken a sizable lead in the contest for the School District Director No. 1 position. Johnson tallied 826 votes, 64.03 % in the first night of counting. She leads Lenelle Spillman who has 408 votes totaling 31.63 %. Johnson said she is excited with the results. “I am looking forward to serving the community through the school board,” Johnson said. “I’m very excited to be able to help represe...
The following incidents were reported between October 30 – November 5: Cheney October 30 Scott M. Williams, 61, was arrested for assault in a domestic violence incident at 300 Block of Erie October 31 Rape reported at 1000 Block of Betz Rd Travis Youngs, 34, was cited for operating a vehicle with a canceled title on the 300 Block of Buena Vista Assault reported at 300 Block of 1st St Luke S. Pavlovec, 18, was arrested for DUI at 800 Block of Elm November 1 Theft reported Vehicle prowl reported at 300 Block of Erie November 2...
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