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Warm temperatures and thunderstorms combined to bring event lightning to the area several nights last week. Pictured, lightning illuminates the sky south of Cheney last Thursday....
Last week, Fairchild Air Force announced it was erasing Col. George Wright because the history surrounding him is considered by some as divisive. In place of his name being associated with a housing area and street, the military opted for “Lilac Village” and “Willow Loop,” respectively. The move comes two years after Spokane canceled the highly decorated Army leader, as well – Fort George Wright Drive was renamed to Whistalks Way, in recognition of the wife of Spokane tribal w...
DAVENPORT – Dozens of Eastern Washington cowboys and cowgirls competed Friday and Saturday nights in the annual Lincoln County Rodeo. The West Plains area was well-represented, with Miss Cheney Rodeo Janaye Wilkie of Lamont among the visiting royalty, and several area riders in bronc, bull and steer riding, as well as roping events....
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE – The military leader who led U.S. Calvary troops to victory in the Battle of Four Lakes and the Battle of the Spokane Plains is being “canceled” on base. Base officials announced earlier this week that they are changing the name of the Fort Wright Village residential area and the Fort Wright Oval street to Lilac Village and Willow Loop, respectively. The neighborhood and street were named in honor of Col. George Wright, the decorated U.S. Army offic...
RITZVILLE – The Class 1A Medical Lake Cardinal boys will see how their brand of smash-mouth football matches up against a couple ranked Class 2B teams on Saturday, Aug. 27. The Cardinals travel to Ritzville for the annual Bronco Jamboree. The jamboree includes the No. 3-ranked Lind-Rtizville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington Broncos and the No. 9-ranked Davenport Gorillas. The Liberty (Spangle) Lancers, which received ranking votes but just missed the Top 10, are also playing t...
CHENEY – Voters in Spokane County Fire District No. 3 have approved the tax levy on the Aug. 2 primary election ballot. Proposition No. 1 passed with 3,960 affirmative votes (53.48%) compared to 3,444 negative votes (46.52%). The election results were certified by the county Canvassing Board on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The measure was one of three fire district levies on the ballot in the county. Fire District No. 4’s measure passed with 67.34% of the vote, while Fire District No. 13...
CHENEY – The Motel Cheney was destroyed in an overnight blaze early Tuesday morning, Aug. 23. Late Tuesday afternoon, city firefighters were still on-scene with a ladder truck and other vehicles at the 11-unit motel with full-time residents at 1502 First St. location. First Street remained closed between Mary and Pine streets and a demolition crew was expected to assist with cleanup. Officials said the fire began about 12:30 a.m.; nobody was injured. At least 26 units from C...
ST. JOHN – Several families are combining their stage skills for three performances of "The Pirates of the Penzance" this coming Friday and Saturday. Directed by Eastern Washington University student Dominic Treis of St. John, the free performances will take place at Eccles Community Hall, 9752 state Highway 23. Show times are 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Sound is being managed by Ken Treis. Jackie Widhalm and Danielle Treis handled c...
SPOKANE – A local man is facing charges after an alleged alcohol-related crash at the Interstate 90-U.S. Highway 195 interchange on Friday, Aug. 19. Thomas L. Moyles, 42, of Spokane was injured in the crash and taken to Sacred Heart Medical Center, the Washington State Patrol reported. The crash occurred at about 5:10 p.m. as Moyles attempted to exit westbound Highway 195 and merge onto the northbound interstate, the patrol said. His 200 Jeep Grand Cherokee veered off the r...
ST.JOHN – The 2022 Webb’s Slough sprint boat season wraps up Saturday, Aug. 27. The race is the second and final of the season in Whitman County. But it’s not the only thing happening. Thousands of campers are expected to file into the community beginning Thursday for a weekend of food, fun, camping and racing. Camping opens at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Webb’s Slough race site, Those planning on camping for the weekend should arrive during daylight hours. There is a fee to camp...
A farmer uses his combine to harvest wheat last week near Latah. The wheat harvest is in full swing south and east of Cheney....
OMAK - Three West Plains competitors were in the money at the annual Omak Stampede and World-Famous Suicide Race over the weekend. Cheney's Ty Schlect and Lindsey Brash and Medical Lake's Cheyanne Gleave all received payouts from the rodeo that took place Aug. 11-14. Competing in breakaway roping, Gleave tied for fourth place and with Brighton Bauman of Burleson, Texas and Janey Reeves of Melba, Idaho. All three took home $1,292.79. The breakaway roping winner was Tayler Bradl...
SPOKANE – A Cheney woman was injured in a fatal, three-vehicle crash early Saturday morning, Aug. 13. According to the Washington State Patrol, Chelsea A. Ross, 37, of Cheney was transported to Deaconess Hospital following the crash at midnight near Milepost 276 of Interstate 90. Gaige P. LaVoy, 21, of Clayton, died from injuries he sustained in the crash, the patrol reported. His passenger, a woman whose name, age and hometown were not available at press time, was injured a...
CHENEY – After a brief reprieve from the summer heat, high temperatures were expected to resume Tuesday and remain through the week. The high-heat prompted a heat advisory to be issued for Whitman, Spokane and a portion of Lincoln counties, among other areas. To the south and west, an excessive heat warning has been issued. The warnings are in effect from noon Wednesday through 11 p.m. Friday. According to the National Weather Service, the temperature in the West Plains area s...
CHENEY — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has suspended the fishing limits for Williams Lake in preparation for poisoning the lake with rotenone. The unlimited daily retention will run through Oct. 9 for all gamefish, officials said. The lake will close Oct. 10 through April 21 for application of piscicide rotenone, a naturally occurring poison is used to remove species Fish and Wildlife officials deem undesirable or illegally stocked. The 317-acre is stocked a...
CHENEY - A fire that prompted evacuation notices Aug. 3 is still burning south of the city. The Northwest Interagency Fire Center reported Tuesday, Aug. 9, that the Williams Lake Fire had charred 1,868 acres southeast of Badger Lake, south of the intersection of Rock Lake and Cheney-Plaza roads. The fire center was reporting 65% containment. All evacuation notices have been rescinded as the fire hasn't grown since Saturday, officials said. The center reported that 290...
CHENEY – A woman believed to be living out of a U-Haul truck or camping nearby was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 2 for possession of a stolen U-Haul box truck. Leah J. Foster, 31, was arrested in the Mitchell’s Harvest Foods parking lot, 116 W. First St., for possession of a stolen vehicle. According to a police report, the vehicle was a 2007 GMC box truck owned by U-Haul. “It had been stolen for a while,” Police Capt. Nate Conley said. “She probably legitimately acquired it.” The...
Over the last several decades, many journalists saw hometown community columns as quaint links to how newspapers once operated. But with few journalists left in the Pacific Northwest applying for jobs since the COVID-19 shutdowns two-and-a-half years ago, we’re hoping to revive the idea of publishing content from local community correspondents — no formal training needed. We’re looking for volunteer correspondents who like to tell the world what’s going on in their part of...
FOUR LAKES - A Spokane man is facing a possible vehicular assault charge after allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and causing a crash on westbound Interstate 90. Christian A. Cook, 26, of Spokane, was booked into the Spokane County Jail at 7:50 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1, in connection with the crash. As of press time, he was being held without bail, jail records show. The Washington State Patrol said the cause of the crash at 2:39 a.m. Monday was likely...
COLFAX – Several outdoorsmen and Eastern Washington county commissioners are expected to take the state Fish and Wildlife Commission to task during its three day meeting this weekend. Northeast Washington Wildlife Group spokesman Dale Magart said Tuesday afternoon that the meeting “might be interesting.” Several outdoorsmen and Eastern Washington commissioners active in the Eastern Washington Council of Governments are expected to speak Friday during the public input porti...
I officially began my internship at the Whitman County Gazette in January. I was 19 years old, a sophomore in college and contemplating what my future would look like. I came from Detroit to reconnect with my family and friends, explore and grow. Living in a crime-filled city like Detroit never had the glamor that Gotham did with its cape-wearing vigilantes. Just prior to the start of my internship, I had made the choice to consider the Army for the multiple benefits...
A Spangle area farm family is celebrating an anniversary by decorating hay bales along Bradshaw Road. The anniversary displace is located between Upper Columbia Academy and Liberty High School, east of Spangle. Roger Harnack | Cheney Free Press...
MEDICAL LAKE — A couple was arrested July 29 after they allegedly smashed a window in a vehicle and stole a number of items. Ty A. Holland, 25, and Rachell M. Brown, 35, both of Spokane, were arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office records show. They are facing possible charges of second-degree theft from a vehicle, second-degree vehicle prowl and third-degree malicious mischief. Both have subsequently been released from the jail, rec...
CHENEY – The city is getting ready for triple-digit heat this week by opening City Hall as a cooling center. The city announced announced its plans Tuesday, July 26. "Due to the extreme heat we are experiencing over the next several days, the city of Cheney is opening up the lobby and auditorium at City Hall as a cooling center," a statement released by the city said. "Anyone in need of relief from the heat is welcome to come cool off at City Hall between the hours of 8 a...
By Roger Harnack Publisher The back roads of the Palouse are beautiful this time of year. But there’s a lot more to see if you traverse them on a motorcycle. Last week, after looking at the cost of gas and the weather forecast, I rode my Harley-Davidson to work for the first time this summer. I don’t have a fancy bike; it’s a simple Sportster – no flashy chrome, no windshield or fairing, no saddlebags. It’s kind of a modern day version of the iconic Triumphs James Dean and Marlon Brando rode decades ago. Usually, I drive my...
