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OLYMPIA — Despite the overwhelming objection of new gun control laws across most of Eastern Washington, State Attorney General Robert “Bob” Ferguson is pushing for more. As a result, Ferguson is now the subject of both impeachment and recall efforts statewide. Gov. Jay Inslee is also the subject of a request for impeachment. On Dec. 16, Matt Marshall of Eatonville filed a recall petition for Ferguson with the Secretary of State's Office. To get the recall on the ballot, Marshall has to collect signatures from appro... Full story
OLYMPIA — The state Transportation Commission voted Tuesday to recommend the state implement a new pay-by-mile road tax. The commission recommendation is expected to be presented to Gov. Jay Inslee and the Legislature by Jan. 13, the first day of the 2020 legislative session. The recommendation calls for phasing in the new tax. Meanwhile, gas taxes will continue to be collected at the pump. The recommendation also calls for an additional $75 license tab fer on hybrid and e...
CHENEY Dec. 2 Bailey T. Baer, 27, was arrested for third-degree driving while license suspended (DWLS) on the 400 block of Washington Street. Dec. 3 Civil problems were reported on the zero hundred block of Cheney-Spokane Road. Third-degree malicious mischief (graffiti) was reported on the 400 block of North 6th Street. A license plate was reported lost on the 2200 block of 1st Street. Dec. 4 A 15-year-old female was arrested on the 400 block of North 6th Street for possession of marijuana under 40 grams. Domestic violence/ve...
MEDICAL LAKE — The high school girls basketball squad kicked off the season with a trio of non-league losses as they work to bring their younger players up from the JV squads to the more physical and competitive varsity level. Medical Lake at Davenport The Lady Cardinals fell 37-44 in their first game of the season against Davenport on Tuesday, Dec. 3, on the Cardinal hardwood. Medical Lake took an initial 15-9 lead in the first quarter until the Gorillas settled down and w...
CHENEY – The Frankie Keplinger era has started at Cheney High School boys’ basketball, with the Blackhawks still searching for that first win of the 2019-2020 season. Cheney came close to securing that in their first two games last week — both on the road — but couldn’t complete the deal. The Blackhawks played a Shadle Park team that advanced in the 3A tournament last year pretty close for three quarters only to fall 55-48 in the season opener Dec. 4. Against Northeast A League power Freeman two nights later, the Blackhawk...
Medical Lake head basketball coach Jordan Starr lays down the law of the game to his players during a Saturday, Dec. 7 59-57 home victory against the Okanogan Bulldogs....
CHENEY — For the first time this season, the Eastern Washington University women’s basketball team finds themselves in the win column after an 81-62 victory over Northwest Christian on Sunday, Dec. 8, at Reese Court. The Eagles had four score in double figures, led by freshman Jenna Dick who had 17 points, 15 of which came from 3-point range, in her first career start. Bella Cravens finished with 16 points and tied a career-high 15 rebounds for her second consecutive double-do...
(Note: All schedules subject to change. Consult school, club or facility websites to confirm.) College men’s basketball Friday, Dec. 19, EWU vs. Multnomah, 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, EWU vs. University of Nebraska at Omaha, 6:05 p.m. College women’s basketball Sunday, Dec. 15, EWU vs. Boise State, 1:05 p.m. Boys high school basketball Thursday, Dec. 12, Cheney vs. Post Falls, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, Cheney at Clarkston, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, Medical Lake vs. Lakeside, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, Cheney at Coeur d’A...
MEDICAL LAKE — The Medical Lake wrestling crew had plenty of mat moves to make last week as they took both a win and a loss at a double dual and took third at the Davenport Invitational tournament in their first matches of the new season. Double Dual On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Cardinals traveled to Idaho where they went 1 ¬– 1 at Lake City High in Coeur d’Alene, first topping West Valley 63-12. But then Lake City got their paws on them and took the Cardinals out in a 51-18...
CHENEY —Blackhawk grapplers worked the kinks out in their first two non-league events of the season, first in a 58-15 dual beat-down against Deer Park, followed by a fifth place showing at the Deer Park Invitational the next day. Cheney at Deer Park “We were missing some varsity wrestlers from the lineup,” head coach Jason Connor said via email about the dual. “Deer Park was also missing some wrestlers from their run in the football playoffs so it’s hard to judge how good...
It’s done. The college football post season has been finalized and is fast descending upon us like water poured from a 50-gallon barrel three feet above our heads. Not counting the national championship game Jan. 13, there are 41 bowl games this year, which seems about par for the course. That means 82 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams reached post-season play. That’s 82 out of 130 teams in FBS, so not quite 64 percent of schools. Not everybody can have what most would consider a “winning” record with that many teams,...
CHENEY – The Lady Blackhawks basketball squad is off to a 1-1 start, thanks to a split of non-league action last week. Cheney opened with a come-from-behind 58-47 win at Greater Spokane League 3A opponent Shadle Park on Dec. 4, but followed that with a 51-40 loss at Northeast A League power Freeman on Dec. 6. For first-year head coach Roxie Smith, it was the game Friday with the Scotties that was the better contest. “We played better,” she said. “We had better intensity.” The Lady Blackhawks led 21-19 at the half at Freema...
CHENEY – The Lady Blackhawks basketball squad is off to a 1-1 start, thanks to a split of non-league action last week. Cheney opened with a come-from-behind 58-47 win at Greater Spokane League 3A opponent Shadle Park on Dec. 4, but followed that with a 51-40 loss at Northeast A League power Freeman on Dec. 6. For first-year head coach Roxie Smith, it was the game Friday with the Scotties that was the better contest. “We played better,” she said. “We had better intensity.” The Lady Blackhawks led 21-19 at the half at Freema...
MEDICAL LAKE — It’s a new season with a new coach, and the Cardinal boys basketball team are demonstrating a new enthusiasm and energy on the court. After three games they are 2-1 in non-league play and showing a competitiveness and determination to win. “We’ve been bringing that enthusiasm and energy into practice,” head coach Jordan Starr said. “I’m just glad it’s transferring over to the games.” Medical Lake vs. Davenport The Cardinals took on the Bi-Country League...
In Spokane County, we have some of the best water around. As a community dentist, I had the opportunity to tour the Cheney water facility, located just three blocks from where I have served people at the CHAS dental clinic. What gracious hosts. It was fascinating to see the pumps, pipes and meters that keep our water healthy. It was clear to me the staff of the water system serve the community with pride and care every day. Because Cheney has fluoridated water, I could also tell them honestly they probably do more to protect...
How many years has Eastern Washington and Spokane county been paying higher license tab prices while the North South freeway has gone nowhere near being completed. Thankfully Eastern Washington is a dryer climate otherwise it would be buried in moss, mushrooms and ferns to be discovered hundreds of years from now by archaeologists speculating what is was meant to be. It is my understanding that Washington state ranks third in the nation in paying the highest gas taxes, fourth in the nation for combined state and sales taxes...
In times like these I think it is important for people to know how to contact their representatives and senators. Everyone has two state senators, and one district representative. One of the easiest ways to do this is use an advocacy group that is aligned with your beliefs. I believe that we can end global poverty, so I send emails through Borgenproject.org. A good advocacy group will have direct links to bills and legislature that they are lobbying for and most have prewritten emails that can be sent easily to your leaders....
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