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PASCO – An elderly Cheney couple was killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 395 north of the city Tuesday, June 27. Jerry L. Bowes, 73, and wife Debora L. Bowes, 66, both of Cheney, were pronounced dead at the scene. The crash happened at 2:57 p.m. about 4 miles north of the city, the Washington State Patrol reported. The couple was southbound near Milepost 30 in a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado towing a 2016 travel trailer at the time of the crash, the patrol reported. Jerry Bowes, t...
OTHELLO – An illegal alien who shot and killed his son here using a firearm stolen from Spokane Valley has been sentenced in U.S. District Court. Felipe Tapia-Perez, 29, of Othello, was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison by U.S. District Court Senior Judge William Fremming Nielsen on June 14 in Spokane. The sentence stems from conviction of possession of a stolen firearm and unlawful alien possession of a firearm, records show. He will serve the sentence concurrently w...
First race of summer successful By Olivia Harnack Valley Herald ST. JOHN - Thirty-five sprint boats hit the water of Webb's Slough on Saturday, June 17; only three went home with checkered flags. The Hughes team out of Spokane Valley brought home silver in both the modified class and the unlimited class. The high-speed sprint boats competed in three classes – modified, 400 and unlimited – for the best time and bragging rights from the first weekend of racing in Whitman County...
CHENEY - A local woman has been hired to juggle office duties, classified advertising and more at Free Press Publishing. Valerie Mitchell, 51, a longtime Cheney resident, is now one of the first two people customers and advertisers meet when they walk in the door of the Cheney Free Press, 1616 W. First St. "I've never been in the newspaper industry before but it has always intrigued me," Mitchell said. "In this post-pandemic era, we're excited to find a customer-oriented...
ST. JOHN — Deputies had their hands full with drivers allegedly under the influence of alcohol June 17 after the conclusion of sprint boat racing. At around 6:15 p.m., Whitman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a one-car, rollover crash with several occupants of the vehicle injured. Records show deputies arrived at the Webb’s Slough campground area, 4480 Rogers Road, and found a 2005 Chevrolet pickup on its side. Emergency personnel were assisting the injured occup...
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ST. JOHN - Thirty-five sprint boats hit the water of Webb's Slough on Saturday, June 17; only three went home with checkered flags. The high-speed sprint boats competed in three classes – modified, 400 and unlimited – for the best time and bragging rights from the first weekend of racing in Whitman County this season. The Cheney-based Pour Decisions team wasn't among those with the checkered flag. But Jason Perkins, 42, of Cheney and Eli Gurske, 17, of Spangle did finish thi...
Hundreds of classic car and truck aficionados spent Saturday in Rosalia, taking in the community's annual car show and pin-up girl contest, and enjoying a shrimp boil. The show featured a number of American muscle cars as well as rat rods. Pictured, the car show and town clock are reflected in the chrome bumper of a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air owned by Bob Mather....
ROSALIA – The 13 members of the Rosalia High School Class of 2023 graduated Saturday, June 10, with advice to stay positive. Keynote speaker Terry Boxleitner and Valedictoria Riley Daniel Gehring both offered that advice before a packed gymnasium at the school, 916 S. Josephine Ave. Before receiving the words of wisdom on attitude, Salutatorian Erik Xavier Lazcano and Principal Matt McLain welcomed commencement-goers. "It's been a long 13 years," Lazcano said, with McLain foll...
From cars to bigfoot to high-speed sprint boats, you don’t have to look very far to find something to do this weekend. But dad won’t care if you take him somewhere or just spend time with him. For dad, Father’s Day isn’t about spending money, it’s about time – time to connect, reflect and enjoy each other’s company. Dads spend a lifetime taking care of the needs of their children. Through their children’s formative years into college, fathers bring structure, discipline, log...
LIND –– The West Plains made its presence felt Saturday, June 10, during the annual Lind Lion's Club Combine Demolition Derby. The annual Lind Lions Club's Combine Demolition Derby was literally a smashing success, raising funds for local projects. Farmers from across the state brought their battle-ready combines to Lind to see which which would still be running at the end of a weekend of festivities. William Mann of Sprague drove the Ritzville-based "Suds" and Cody Kulm of...
ROSALIA - Hundreds turned out Saturday, June 3, for annual event that brings a parade, Boy Scout breakfast, a fun run and many more activities to the town of Rosalia. The event commemorates the 1858 Battle of Pine Creek....
MALDEN – After more than two weeks on the trail, the John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Riders Association completed its 45th 200-mile, cross-state trek Saturday, June 3. The riders hopped on their wagons and horses in Easton on Thursday, May 18. Since, they've traversed Kittitas, Grant, Kittitas and Whitman counties on what the state calls the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. Locals along the way have a different name for it – through Adams, Southern Spokane and Whitman cou...
CHENEY – An experienced reporter has been named managing editor of the Cheney Free Press. Matthew O. Stephens, 41, of Spokane –formerly of Cheney – took over the newsroom beginning June 1. "It's good to have an experienced reporter back at the helm of the newspaper," Publisher Roger Harnack said. "Matthew's skills will help provide our readers with more, in-depth coverage of local people and events. "The region is growing at an incredible rate," Stephens said. "The peopl...
LIND – The city roars to life Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10, as the 34th annual Combine Demolition Derby Days brings thousands of residents and visitors out for weekend of smashing fun. The highlight of the event is the Lions Club Combine Demolition Derby, in which area farmers, fans and others put their fortified combines to the test in a demolition contest, with the last combine running crowned the victor. And like last year, Cheney area residents will be p...
An “aha” moment – a time when make that brilliant “I’m going to do it” decision. I got mine after reading “Lone Survivor” by Marcus Luttrell and studying up on my favorite Purple Heart recipient, Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter. It sounds crazy, but for some reason a moving film about Marines fighting to save our country and their ensuing brotherhood inspired me to start my search for a military career. It wasn’t until after I read the story of a Spokane local, Ty Carter, and how h...
COLFAX - Two weeks, two break-ins, nine arrests. Several Spokane County residents are facing charges after traveling to Colfax, where they allegedly broke into the "haunted" St. Ignatius Hospital. Grady Alderman, 23, and Dallin Michael Earl, 23, both of Medical Lake, and Donna Kobelt, 26, and Amber Stull, 31, both of Cheney, were arrested Saturday morning, May 20, at the hospital. Alderman, Kobelt and Stull each face second-degree burglary charges; beach is charged with...
MOSCOW, Idaho — The man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death stood silent Monday, May 22, during his arraignment. Bryan Kohberger, 28, of Pullman, appeared before Latah County District Court Judge John Judge after following his indictment last week on four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. He is accused of stabbing to death Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Madison Morgen, 21; Ethan Chapin, 20; and Xana Kernodle, 20, on Nov. 13, 2...
MALDEN - Main Street is reopen after the town's water project main lines were installed. Mayor Dan Harwood explained the work. "We are expanding our fire hydrant number around the town," he said, adding crews also are installing an additional water main. Harwood noted that the mainline on Main Street and Broadway would connect to the city's new well. Harwood stated that the Department of Commerce Public Works Board is funding the project. "It's sorely needed," he said of the...
An “aha” moment – a time when make that brilliant “I’m going to do it” decision. I got mine after reading “Lone Survivor” by Marcus Luttrell and studying up on my favorite Purple Heart recipient, Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter. It sounds crazy, but for some reason a moving film about Marines fighting to save our country and their ensuing brotherhood inspired me to start my search for a military career. It wasn’t until after I read the story of a Spokane local, Ty Carter, and how he was willing to give the ultimate sacrific...
Thunderstorms brought colorful rainbows and vibrant skies to Northeast Washington last week. Pictured, a State Processor facility in Tekoa sits beneath one of those evening rainbows....
MOSCOW, Idaho - The man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death stood silent Monday, May 22, during his arraignment. Bryan Kohberger, 28, of Pullman, appeared before Latah County District Court Judge John Judge after following his indictment last week on four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. He is accused of stabbing to death Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Madison Morgen, 21; Ethan Chapin, 20; and Xana Kernodle, 20, on Nov. 13, 2022...
SPOKANE – An Airway Heights was killed in a late-night crash Sunday, May 14. At press time, the 26-year-old man’s name was being withheld pending notification of kin. The crash occurred at 11:48 p.m. on State Highway 291, near Seven Mile Road, the Washington State Patrol reported. The driver was northbound on the highway in a 2017 Dodge Charger at a “high rate of speed” when he failed to negotiate a curve, the patrol said. His vehicle went off the roadway and hit a tree. Both the driver and his passenger, Serjay J. Firsov,...
The state Legislature is headed back to Olympia this week for a special session specifically to deal with the prospect of all drugs becoming legal July 1. Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, says he hopes lawmakers will pass a new drug-possession law to fix last year’s so-called “Blake fix.” At issue is a temporary law that expires at the end of next month relating to possession of drugs in Washington. The temporary law was implemented during the 2022 legislative session after the state Supreme Court ruled the previous drug-...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest has opened a new store and a new United Parcel Service facility is planned for the near future. And both facilities will have customer amenities as well as areas for internal operations. The new Goodwill store opened at 8 a.m. Monday, May 8, at 9837 W. Flight Drive. With the opening of the large facility, Goodwill closed its outlet store at 1406 E. Front Ave. and moved any merchandise to the new store. But Goodwill i...
