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FARMINGTON, Utah - Saturday was a historic offensive performance for Eastern Washington football and redshirt-junior Kekoa Visperas was central to the effort. After scoring four touchdowns against Idaho State, Visperas earned his first career Big Sky Co-Offensive Player of the Week award, announced by the conference Nov. 18. The award was split between Visperas and Idaho wide receiver Mark Hamper. Visperas helped direct the Eagle offense to the 77-42 victory over the Benga...
ROSALIA — A Pullman teenager was killed Saturday morning, Nov. 16, in a five-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 195. Zion M. Bischoff, 13, was transported from the scene of the crash about 3 miles north of Rosalia to Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, where he was pronounced dead, the Washington State Patrol reported. Stephen A. Bischoff, 44, also of Pullman, was also transported to the hospital, where he was treated and released. Nobody else was injured in the crash. The crash investigation prompted closure of the highway, and tra...
CHENEY – Fire broke out on the truck loading bin or hopper at the Archer Daniel's Midland Flour Mill on 1st Street on Nov. 13. The city fire department and Spokane County Fire District 3 responded swiftly to the scene as city police closed 1st Street, diverting traffic onto 2nd Street to ensure safety and facilitate emergency operations. Firefighters managed to contain the fire within an hour, limiting it to a single hopper in the facility. Crews then focused on fully e...
GEIGER HEIGHTS – Spokane County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect on several felony and misdemeanor charges on Nov. 12. Darius Lavonne Denmon, 33, was booked into Spokane County Jail on first degree burglary, second degree of assault, unlawful imprisonment, first degree of attempted rape, second degree of malicious mischief, fourth degree of assault and harassment with threat to harm. On Nov. 13, Spokane County Superior Court Commissioner Eugene Cruz set Denmon’s bond at $100,000 where he remains in custody. Deputies respo...
ROSALIA – A five-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck, icy conditions, and multiple cars left one person dead and another injured early Saturday, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The accident occurred aroud 7:20 am, on State route 195, about three miles north of Rosalia, near Babb Road. Investigators say a southbound semi-truck lost control on the ice and jackknifed into the northbound lanes. A car heading north collided with the semi, pushing it into two other vehicles in the adjacent lane. Meanwhile, the t...
CHENEY – Cheney Public Schools is moving towards the next phase of their strategic plan to guide to student success beyond academics. Director of Teaching and Learning, Kelly Niccols, presented the plan, which features two programs: Portraits of a Learner (POL) for elementary grades and Portraits of a Graduate (POC) for secondary students. Niccols said that the district is hoping to create a student-centered system which emphasizes skill development and personal growth. “Everything we do is for the benefit of the stu...
Airway Heights AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The Police Department reported the following arrests from Nov. 7-15: Nov. 7 Cheryl L. Davis was arrested for criminal trespassing in the second degree on the 1200 block of South Hayford Road. Nov. 12 Kayla R.A. Roop was arrested for driving while license was suspended in the third degree and driving without an interlock device on the 1200 block of North Craig Road. Nov. 13 Justin E. Rivas was arrested for rape in the third degree on the 800 block of South Garfield Road. Nov. 15 Aaron W. M...
OLYMPIA – State Department of Fish and Wildlife employees will fly drones over known pygmy rabbit locations on state and federal lands to test the effectiveness of tracking pygmy rabbits from the air. The agency will also fly drones over private lands, with permission, the agency said, noting the targeted areas will be in Grant and Douglas counties. Flights will occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning next month and continuing through October 2026. lights will depend on weather conditions and suitable flight conditions. A...
After years of odious political behavior, it is time for elected officials to focus on governing our nation with civility and respect. It is time to go back to acting for the common good. Enough is enough! Our country needs leaders, irrespective of party affiliation, to set aside differences and unite---not demagogue and jockey for power. America is weakened by the continual onslaught of character assassinations, false accusations, misinformation, and bitterness which has...
CHENEY – The Cheney School board reviewed its 2025 legislative priorities for the first time at the recent board meeting on Wednesday night. The current focuses are state funding for special education and operational costs rather than on transportation. Superintendent Ben Ferney highlighted the district’s collaboration with Washington’s 295 school districts to present a unified request to the legislature. “We need to improve the prototypical model,” said Ferney. He noted that state funding only covers 7% of special education...
Elinor K. Best of Cheney, passed away Oct. 2, 2024 at the age of 93 at Cheney Care Center. She was born June 18, 1931 to Hazel (Cox) and John Edmiston in Spokane, Wash. She attended elementary school in Marshall and graduated from Cheney High School in 1949. She attended one year of Kinmen Business School in Spokane. In 1950 Elinor married Glenn Best and lived at the farm in Amber for 35 years. They divorced in 1986. They had three children-Glenna, Connie & Frank. Elinor start...
The cost of a gallon of fuel may increase by 45 cents per gallon in the wake of the I-2117 failure. The CO2 tax already jumped; it is set at auctions and on private markets when organizations covered by the law purchase allowances covering their emissions. Immediately after voters decided to keep Washington’s tax on CO2 emissions, allowance prices on the private market jumped by more than 10% to about $57 per metric ton of CO2, according to the Carbon dashboard of W...
Robert Larry Heyer, known to family and friends as Larry, passed away of natural causes at his home in Spokane, Wash., on Nov. 3, 2024, at the age of 82. He was born on January 9, 1942, in Pateros, Wash. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Robert Heyer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Vonna Heyer; his three children (and spouses), Kristen (David) Roestel, Tina Heyer, and RL (Kelsey) Heyer; and five cherished grandchildren, Madison (Blake)...
1 years ago Nov. 27, 2014 Eastern Washington University football celebrated their third consecutive Big Sky Conference title after beating Portland State 56-34. Cheney vehicles targeted in theft wave as police investigate a rash of thefts from motor vehicles that struck two residential areas in the city this past week. Between Nov. 19-22, 19 incidents of third-degree theft, one third-degree theft and one second degree theft that were reported. Medical Lake City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits the production,...
Artists annual event MEDICAL LAKE – The 14th Annual Slightly West of Spokane Artists Studio Tour will be held on Nov. 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The tour features 13 local artists in 7 different studios on a self-guided tour around the Cheney-Medical Lake area. The event is free to the public. For more information including artists bios, photos and studio locations go to their Slightly West of Spokane web site. Cheney’s 17th Annual Turkey Trot CHENEY – The 17th Annual Turkey Trot takes place on Nov. 28 at the high schoo...
What is an iron lion? He or she is a warrior who doesn’t quit. Or rather doesn’t know when to quit. I guess quit is a big no-no word when it comes to lions, especially the human kind. Last night I watched the Mike Tyson- Jake Paul fight. I’m not a boxing fan, so I didn’t understand some of the subtleties of the match. However, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that match. Jake Paul, a twenty-seven year old boxer in his prime realized a life-long dream of fighting one of the greatest boxers of all time, Mike Tyson, ag...
CHENEY – Boy Scouts Troop 356 will begin their annual Christmas tree sales on Friday, Nov. 29, in the Yoke's Fresh Market parking lot at the corner of Cheney-Spokane Road and 1st Street. The tradition, which starts the day after Thanksgiving, features a selection of real Noble, Douglas fir, and Grand fir Christmas trees, along with wreaths and specialty hot cocoa for sale, according to Michael Hunt, Troop 356 Scoutmaster. Proceeds from the sales support troop activities, u...
CHENEY – Tony Blount, Veterans of Foreign Wars Cheney Post 11326, was recognized as one of Eastern Washington University's Hometown Heroes during the first quarter of their football game on Saturday afternoon on Roos Field. Each individual was recognized and honored for their service and contributions to the community. These honorees included military members, first responders, and veterans. Eastern highlighted their sacrifices and dedication of these local heroes in p...
The ROTC cannon that loudly proclaims touchdowns scored at Eastern Washington football games at Roos Field worked overtime last Saturday. At times it seemed like the cadets might have even been challenged to load ordinance fast enough as the Eagles rolled to a 77-42 Big Sky Conference win over Idaho State. In a record-setting offensive explosion for EWU’s 37 seasons in Division I football, the Eagles scored on EVERY possession during Senior Day. The game concluded the six-game schedule of home games for Eastern on Roos’ red...
BOISE — Cheney cross country athletes, running under their off-season colors and team as the 509ers, competed Nov. 16 in Boise, Idaho at the NXR Northwest Regionals. Cameron Frenk (92nd) at 16 minutes, 8.40 seconds and Sam Hilton (94/16:09) were top finishers behind winner Tayvon Kitchen (14:53.30) in the Men’s 5,000 Meters Championship race. Hannah Ward (91/19:16.80) was the leading 509er in the Women’s 5,000 Meters Championship where Chloe Huyler topped the category in 17 minutes even. The 509er boys landed in 17th place...
The Freeman and Liberty (Spangle) girls volleyball teams brought home state 2B trophies from the Yakima SunDome last Thursday. Freeman (17-2) placed third and Liberty sixth, bringing two of eight trophies home to Spokane County. Above, the Freeman Scotties included players Lexie Kennedy, Kellynn Beach, Greta Van Gemert, Paige Lochmiller, Rilyn Ripke, Logan Pecht, Avery Berglund, Aspyn Reed, Avery Boswell, Dakota Daines, Emma Hollen, Brooke Berglund, Tansey Coyner and Madi...
CHENEY - Eastern Washington seniors will have many memories from their time in Cheney, but their final time playing on the red turf at Roos Field might just top the list? Many of those seniors played big parts on a record-setting day for the Eagles in a 77-42 Big Sky Conference victory over Idaho State. Jared Taylor authored a career-best in rushing yards, finishing with 163 on 18 carries and a career-best with three rushing touchdowns. Michael Wortham rushed for a c...
SPOKANE — State Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed a second case of chronic wasting disease in a white-tailed deer harvested by a hunter during the opening weekend of the modern firearm deer season. The hunter harvested the deer close in the Fairwood area of Spokane County, close to where the state’s first case of the disease was confirmed this summer. “Given the location where this deer was harvested — just north of the initial disease detection, approximately 5 miles north and west of Highway 395 — this posi...
BASKETBALL Eagle rally falls short against Cal Poly CHENEY — Eastern Washington (1-3) mounted a late second-half comeback but fell short against Cal Poly (3-2), losing 82-78 Nov. 17 at Reese Court. Nic McClain was a standout for the Eagles, setting a new career high with 28 points, surpassing his previous best of 16. The Mustangs led 36-35 at halftime but Cal Poly came out of the break with urgency, going on an 8-0 run to open the second half. Coupled with an Eastern 3-minute scoring drought and another 9-0 run from the v...
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