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CHENEY – In a recent development, a new committee has emerged in Cheney, led by founder Zachary Zorruzua. The primary objective of the Committee for Support of Good Schools is to rally community support for the Cheney School District’s upcoming ballot measures—a levy and two bonds slated for February. Zorruzua clarified that the levy’s primary focus is to sustain current educational programs at Cheney Schools, encompassing extracurriculars, clubs, and special education support. He underscored, “The levy is what will allo...
MEDICAL LAKE - Lakeland Village hosted the dedication of the Audiology Clinic in honor of Nancy K. Madison who worked with residents at Lakeland Village for more than 20 years. Madison worked in Cheney, East Valley school districts as well as Malaysia. Superintendent Tim Gerlitz introduced Chuck Madison, Nancy’s husband, who spoke eloquently about his wife’s dedication to those at Lakeland Village. Colleagues of Madison, Leslie Power and Karen Simpson told stories of Nancy’s impact on their professional lives and those of th...
CHENEY – Eastern Washington University takes pride in acknowledging the outstanding contributions and exemplary service of its staff members. On November 16, 2023, during the Fall Recognition Luncheon held in the PUB’s Nysether Community Room, President Shari McMahan presented the Distinguished Service Awards to this year’s honorees. The ceremony also celebrated the work anniversaries of numerous dedicated EWU employees, ranging from 5 to 45 years, all made possible through the generous sponsorship of longtime partner STCU....
CHENEY – StageWest, a group of folks in the region have organized theatre shows for the area for 21 years has announced they will fill the stage for one final weekend before closing down for good. According to the group’s President, Kate Pacheco, the main goal was always to bring performances to people who may not be able to experience the theatre otherwise. They put on low cost performances, and brought in actors from around the region to fill stage roles. Pacheco, who joined the group in 2007, said she got into it bec...
CHENEY – In a remarkable display of agricultural expertise and teamwork, the Cheney FFA Potato Evaluation Team emerged victorious in the Washington State FFA Potato Evaluation Contest. Led by their dedicated agricultural instructor, Mrs. Heather Nelson, the team’s outstanding performance showcased their commitment to excellence. The winning team, comprised of Macade Munro, Serendipity, Emily McGinnis, Macy Rains, and Jezreel Crosby, not only secured the coveted first-place title but also celebrated individual acc...
CHENEY — In a game of runs, maybe Eastern Washington just ran out of time in their Big Sky Conference regular season ending game with Northern Arizona Nov. 18 at Roos Field. Rallying from a 35-7 deficit with five minutes remaining in the first half and eventually tying the contest at 35-all with 10 minutes, 35 seconds to play, Eastern gave up back-to-back touchdowns in the final 6:47 falling to the Lumberjacks 49-42 on Senior Day. “NAU played well enough, they were ready fro...
SPOKANE VALLEY - The savory symphony of flavors hit Spokane Valley with a bang as Killer Burger opened its doors to the public on Nov. 15, drawing a crowd of eager food enthusiasts. Located at 15705 E. Broadway Ave., this unconventional burger haven is set to redefine the local culinary scene with its tantalizing creations. Embracing a motto that declares, “The burgers your momma warned you about,” Killer Burger lives up to its promise of delivering bold and exciting tas...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A man who has a prior vehicular manslaughter conviction was charged with a felony DUI. He was released after his initial court appearance. On November 14, 2023, just before 4:00 pm, an AMR Medic reported a possible DUI driver on 32nd Avenue, just west of Pines Avenue. He explained he observed a black BMW stopped in an eastbound lane of 32nd, blocking traffic. The male driver, later identified as 62-year-old Scott C. Reckord, was slumped over in the driver’s seat with the vehicle still running and in gea...
SPOKANE COUNTY - In May of 2023, Spokane Valley Major Crimes Detectives developed probable cause, through their ongoing investigation, to charge the suspect, 28-year-old Raynee D. Moore, a seven-time convicted felon, with Robbery 1st Degree (Chase Bank) and Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle on April 28, 2023. In October 2023, in Spokane County Superior Court, presided over by Superior Court Judge C. Bjelkengren, a jury found 28-year-old Raynee D. Moore guilty of Robbery 1st Degree, Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle,...
LIBERTY LAKE - In a dazzling celebration of holiday spirit, the Winter Glow Spectacular, an annual event organized by a dedicated group of volunteers, has transformed Orchard Park into a radiant wonderland of lights. Nestled at 20298 E. Indiana Ave. in Liberty Lake, the spectacular display is open to the public from Nov. 18 through Jan. 1. According to Winter Glow Treasurer, Phil Robinson the display is a community-driven initiative, founded by a non-profit committed to...
TACOMA – West Valley had been shooting for a perfect season, and went into the 2A State Soccer Championship 21-0 on Nov. 18 at Mount Tahoma Stadium. The Eagles would find their first loss of the season against Ridgefield, who beat them 3-2 after winning the penalty kick shootout 3-1. West Valley’s season still took them further than their team had gone before, and they brought home the second-place prize. This Eagle team is also the first team to make it to the cha...
CHENEY – A 16 year old is facing two felony charges after threatening to bomb a local school. Law enforcement agencies swiftly neutralized a juvenile bomb threat in Cheney, Washington, on Wednesday, November 16th, 2023. The Cheney Police Department received a report at approximately 2:50 pm from a juvenile claiming to have constructed three improvised explosive devices intended for use at a local school. The Cheney police worked in conjunction with the Airway Heights Police D...
CHENEY – In a successful search and rescue operation, deputies from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office located a lost hunter on the Columbia Plateau Trail southwest of Cheney. The incident unfolded on November 14, 2023, around 5:20 pm, when deputies responded to a report of a lost hunter on the popular trail. The adult man had been walking for eight hours, finding himself disoriented in the darkness and fog, unsure of which direction to take. Despite facing challenges suc...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS-The Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department is grappling with a significant budgetary challenge after a major reduction was announced during the Nov. 13 City Council meeting. City Manager Albert Tripp has tasked Director J.C. Kennedy with slashing nearly one million dollars from the department’s initial budget proposal for the upcoming year, sparking concerns about the future of the recreation center. The bulk of the proposed cuts has targeted staff h...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - Department presentations and budget talks took center stage at the Nov. 13 Airway Heights City Council meeting. City Manager Albert Tripp emphasized the need for significant reductions in initial budget proposals to achieve overall fiscal balance. One of the most notable areas facing budget cuts is the Airway Heights Police Department, with a proposed reduction of $2.4 million. Police Chief Brad Richmond disclosed that these funds were initially earmarked for...
CHENEY – Amy Morfitt, 50, from Spokane was charged with driving under the influence and transported to Deaconess Hospital after a collision on Nov. 19 just before 9:30 p.m. The collision happened on Eastbound Interstate 90 near the Salnave exit and milepost 264. Morfitt was driving a Gray 2010 Acura RDX eastbound and came up behind and struck another vehicle that was traveling in the right lane of the interstate. That vehicle, nor the occupants have been identified but face f...
The following incidents were reported by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office from November 3-16: Medical Lake November 3 MALMS was reported at the 100 Block of E Lake St Harassment was reported at the 700 Block of E Tara Lee Ave ALMU was reported at the 700 Block of N Martin St Medics were called, dead on arrival at the 1000 Block of E Campbell St Medics were called at the 500 Block of E Campbell St Community contact was reported at the 800 Block of W Maple St Domestic violence was reported at the 800 Block of E Ladd St Novem...
Betz Park, a picturesque green space in Cheney, is facing scrutiny and potential consequences after it was revealed that the city has been out of compliance with a 2010 grant from the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). The grant, awarded in 2010, was intended to fund the development of Betz Park into a public recreation area, including ball fields, soccer fields, campgrounds, skate parks, picnic shelters, and more. In interviews with Todd Ableman, the Director of...
SPOKANE – Passengers using Spokane International Airport now have even more parking capacity available to them, following the addition of more than 460 spots to the Concourse C outside parking lot. The newly expanded lot includes 991 total parking spaces – more than double its original capacity – and features 29 ADA-designated parking stalls, along with six planned electric vehicle charging stalls. In addition to the expanded area of the parking lot, the old parking lot pavem...
As we prepare for the upcoming holidays, we must be grateful for what we have and focus on our needs rather than fixate on what we want and crave. Being thankful starts with an appreciation of why our families came to America in the first place---our freedoms and opportunities. Legendary singer-song writer Neil Diamond hit single; “America” was performed in 1981 to help welcome home 52 American hostages that Iranian militants held for 444 days at the U.S. Embassy in Teh...
As a child, I looked forward to Fall for school starting, and for seeing my friends, and for my birthday, which meant presents and a cake and ice cream, and two parties, one for friends and one with relatives. Living in Madison also meant the start of football season for the UW Badgers. I remember feeling the brisk cool air, excitement filling the air when there was a home game. Randall Stadium would fill with fans, the bands would play, and the noise could be heard throughout the neighborhood. It was thrilling, even if I...
When she was a graduating senior from Medical Like High School, Danielle VonLehe was selected by the Cheney Garden Club, The Gardeners of Cheney, for the club’s recognition and a small monitory award. This brilliant young woman is now a Sustainable Landscape Architect for Terremoto, a private firm in Los Angels, California. VonLehe promotes the use of native plants in her designs. VonLehe’s contributions to Sustainable Landscaping were recently featured in the Sunset Magazine. For more information and photos of private and...
CHENEY – High school basketball player Evan Stinson's college dream has come true. The senior officially signed his letter-of-intent on Nov. 13 to play at Washington State University where he hopes to make as early an impact as possible for the Cougs as a small forward. Stinson was being courted by the likes of Eastern Washington, Montana and Montana State, San Francisco and Utah State, but WSU was an odds-on favorite for a variety of reasons, one outside of basketball. S...
CHENEY – It’s certainly an understatement when Cheney High head football coach Bobby Byrd admits the 2023 season was “A very tough year.” Going winless in 10 games will do that, especially when there was no indication such a result might happen. “In my mind, the staff’s mind and the players’ minds, (we were) having what we thought was a pretty good summer,” Byrd said in a recent interview. With the experience the team returned on paper, the Blackhawks definitely looked better...
CHENEY – Despite having a defending state champion return to the team, Cheney swim coach Jennifer Hochwalt is taking a cautious approach to the 2024 boys' season. "We're gonna see what the season brings," Hochwalt said as she'd had just a few days to evaluate her team since its first turnout. Cheney graduated what Hochwalt termed "Several solid swimmers," but she welcomes back junior Alma Smith who claimed the state 3A diving title. "After graduating our class last year, I t...
