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SPOKANE – The Cheney girls soccer team punched its ticket to the Class 3A state tournament Saturday, Nov. 6, by knocking off Mead, 2-0. The Blackhawks scored with 33 minutes left in the first half to take a 1-0 lead. Their second score came with 36 minutes left in the game. Individual stats were not reported. Cheney had 7 shots on goal, while the Mead Panthers had 6. The victory avenges a 3-2 loss to the Panthers on Oct. 1. It also gave the Blackhawks its first trip to the C...
Laurie Jo (Harrison) Bowman, daughter of Dave and Norma Harrison of Vancouver, Wash, passed away on Oct. 14, 2021. Laurie was born Sept 21, 1960 at Coulee Dam, Wash Memorial Services for Laurie Jo (Harrison) Bowman will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallet St., Medical Lake, WA, on Nov. 13, 2021 at 2:30 PM....
Patrick Eugene Deresch Oct. 16, 1953 – Nov. 1, 2021 It is with heavy but hoping hearts that we announce the death of Patrick Eugene Deresch, 67, originally of Minn. He passed away on Nov.1, 2021 at home in Spokane after a valiant battle with cancer. Having enlisted in the US Army at the age of 16, he proved himself a good soldier to the end, and endured great pain without complaint or blame. "Pat" is survived by partner Shay; his beloved aunt Beverly; step sister Sissy; d...
SPOKANE VALLEY — This Veterans Day will include a flying tribute in the skies over Spokane Valley. The B-25 bomber “Grumpy” will take off from Felts Field and embark on a mission to take part in a number of local services and observances on the Thursday, Nov. 11, holiday. John Sessions of the Historic Flight Foundation will be the pilot at Grumpy’s controls for the. Sessions said he has a strategy for making the plane’s appearance at each event special, “The trick is to hide...
CHENEY – Here are the police calls for service from Nov. 1-8: Nov. 1 Verbal dispute in the 1000 block of Betz Road Involuntary mental health committal in the 1100 block of First Street Child abuse/neglect reported in Cheney. Daniel C. Collins, 35, arrested for felony harassment-domestic violence-threats to kill in the 1500 block of First Street. Verbal dispute in the 1000 block of Betz Road. Nov. 2 Drivers license and debit card found in the 600 block of Third Street Noise complaint referred to prosecuting attorney for o...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The West Plains Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Nov. 5, recognized local individuals and businesses for their efforts during a gala celebration at Northern Quest Resort and Casino. A trio of military awards went to members of Fairchild Air Force Base, as Master Sgt. Jeffrey Crider from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Tech. Sgt. Emily Hanson with the 141st Air Refueling Wing National Guard, and Tech. Sgt. Eric McNair from the 336th Training Group were all recognized for meritorious service. Two teachers r...
Lowering our flags to half-staff seems to be an all too familiar sight these days. It is a solemn act that recognizes our fallen heroes, whether they be men and women in our armed forces or a Vancouver police officer killed in the line of duty. It is a vivid reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by those who serve us. Unfortunately, after those flags return to the top of the pole and time passes, we tend to forget that the suffering for the friends and families continues....
Last Wednesday, the Seattle School Board was set to vote on a resolution asking the state of Washington to force public school students to be injected with a COVID-19 “vaccine” to attend school. The board, however, decided to press pause on pushing through the resolution in order to meet with “communities of color.” It is notable that in 2020, radical Democrats and corrupt media seemingly filled every day with their “Black Lives Matter” rallying cry, but have now fallen silent as they push a vaccine mandate. The Seattle Sch...
Your “freedom” not to mask nor vaccinate denies others their freedoms to stay safe and alive. Norm Luther Spokane...
Outgoing Cheney School Board members Marcie Estrellado and Suzanne Dolle, with 30 years of experience between them, have wisely led Cheney public schools through some of the most challenging times in recent educational history. They have served our schools, children, and families with thoughtfulness and integrity. My hope is that the newly elected board members will bring the same passion for education, compassion for kids and wisdom to the positions that their predecessors have provided. Carol Kriegh Chen...
In the aftermath of Nov. 1, I answered a knock at my door to discover dozens of students raking and bagging leaves in my front yard, sidewalk and driveway, as well as those of my neighbors on North Fifth Street. Cheerful, enthusiastic and energetic, it was inspiring to interact with the Cheney High School Key Club volunteers. The Cheney High School Key Club members are amazing. They are awesome! Andrea Kraft Cheney...
Leland (Beetle) Bailey Jan. 21, 1935 - Oct. 26, 2021 Leland (Beetle) Bailey passed away peacefully Oct. 26, 2021 in Thermal Calif. He was born Jan. 21, 1935 to Henry Bailey and Lenna Glenn Benscoter of Sandpoint, Idaho. When he was 17 he enlisted in the US Coast Guard as a cook. He married Norma Jean Masterpolo in 1955. He retired from the Coast Guard in 1972, and went to Spokane Community College and got his culinary arts degree. From 1980 to 1985 Beetle and Norma opened...
Barbara Ann Drake Nov. 18, 1956 - Oct. 29, 2021 Barbara Ann Drake, age 64 of rural Waco, NE died Fri., Oct. 29, 2021 at Norfolk, NE surrounded by family. Barbara Ann Pherson-Drake was born Nov. 18, 1956 to Ernest and Harriet (Carlson) Pherson in Fargo, ND at St. John's Hospital. Barbara was baptized by Rev. Gjerrnes (who also had baptized Barbara's mother). Barb attended elementary school at Horace Mann for K & 1st grade, then Washington Elementary for 2nd through 6th grade. S...
Genevieve (Ginny) Lucille Muench Feb. 26, 1935 - Oct. 12, 2021 Genevieve (Ginny) Lucille Muench passed away Tue. morning, Oct. 12th, in Spokane, Wash. She was born to Mary Houska and William Masek in Valparaiso, Neb., on Feb. 26, 1935. Genevieve graduated from Weston High School in 1951, received her teacher's certification from the University of Nebraska and taught in a 1-room school house for 3 years. Genevieve met her husband, Edwin, while he was in the Air Force and statio...
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1 years ago November 10, 2011 Tankers begin returning to Fairchild Air Force Base on rebuilt runway With the completion of its runway construction, Fairchild Air Force base is returning to full operation status. Aircraft were housed in Moses Lake while the construction took place. The 35KC-135 tankers will make their way back to Fairchild by Tuesday, November 22, when the last planes will fly in. A ceremony will take place to mark the return of the base’s aircraft. Nearly 14,000 feet of runway was replaced in the $43 m...
MEDICAL LAKE — Nine artists from Medical Lake and Cheney will be featured in the upcoming 11th annual Artists Studio Tour. The studio tour is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27. On this free, self-guided public tour, participants will stop at various studios, viewing artworks throughout the cities. In Medical Lake, the tour will begin at the Dennis Smith Studio, 609 N. Howard St. The next stop be at Silver Twilight Studios, at 324 E. Lake St. There, tour participants can see metalsmithing, photography and painting a...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Identified as “Project Gray,” a new Amazon facility is being built on approximately 45 acres neighboring the fulfillment center just off Interstate 90. This will make the sixth facility operated by Amazon in Spokane County, officials said. The facility will employ 700 workers. As this facility at 6125 S. Hayford Road is completed and filled, that will put Amazon near the top of Spokane County employers, potentially employing around 4,000 people in the multiple facilities housed. Although details are spars...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The Spokane Tribe Casino recently completed a 20,000-square-foot expansion along U.S. Highway 2. This $30 million expansion doubles the size of the current casino floor and consists of gaming areas, such as sports betting, poker, dining and non-smoking gaming, officials said. In addition, there will be more table games and more than 300 slot machines, officials said. Due to recent federal approval, sports betting games are now allowed in tribal locations. The new sports betting area will be connected to the G...
PASCO – Medical Lake varsity cross-country teams shattered expectations Nov. 6 as both boys and girls brought home state championship trophies from Sun Willows Golf Course. The girls team took second place and the boys fourth. “No coach could have asked for a better effort, a team effort,” Coach Gene Blankenship said, adding it was the second consecutive year that the girls won second place as a team. Grace Grubaugh was the first varsity girl to cross the finish line for t...
PASCO – Three Cheney Blackhawks competed Saturday in the state cross country meet at Sun Willows Golf Course. In the boys, 5,000-meter race, senior Dylan Thornburg posted the fastest time for the Blackhawks. Thornburg completed the course in 17:21.50, finishing 80th overall in the Class 3A boys event. Teammate senior Luke Hurd ran the same course in 19:06.30, finishing 190th of the 204 runners that qualified for the state meet. Samantha Habegger was the only Blackhawk r...
KELSO – Blackhawk swimmers brought home the championship trophy from the district meet Saturday. Coach Jennifer Hochwalt. said several competitors set team records and many qualified for the state meet in Federal Way. Janie Richards finished first and set a team record in the 200-meter freestyle at 1:57.16 and Joyalise O’Dell finished second with a time of 1:58.58. Hochwalt said both swimmers qualified for state in the event. O’Dell would also take silver in the 500-m...
CHENEY – A chilly rain was blowing sideways through the stadium lights and onto the muddy field the night of Nov. 4 when the Cheney Blackhawks defeated the Rogers Pirates, 38-8. The win was the first of the season for Cheney; it came in the final game of the year. Despite the messy field conditions, Cheney wasted no time in taking the ball downfield on the opening drive. Nehemiah Flatt scored a rushing touchdown just over 3 minutes into the game. The extra point was b...
SPANGLE – The Liberty Lancers girls volleyball team is headed to the Class 2B state volleyball tournament in the Yakima Valley SunDome. The local girls are seeded No. 13 and will open state play against No. 4-seed Goldendale at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. The Lancers earned a spot in the state tournament after sweeping both the Asotin Panthers and the Jenkins (Chewelah) Cougars in the final two games of the District 7 tournament Thursday, Nov. 4. The Lancers opened d...
PASCO – One boy and one girl represented Spangle at the state cross country meet Saturday at Sun Willows Golf Course. In the Class 2B boys 5,000-meter race, Liberty Lancer freshman Mitchell Hanegan ran the course in 18:17.70. He finished 44th out of a field of 112 runners who qualified for the event. In the girls 5,000-meter race, Lancer junior Angelia Widman finshed 22nd. She completed the course in 21:40.40. The state meet was the culminating event of the 2021 high school c...
