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By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter Mitchell Metzger was selected as Airway Heights' new fire chief, following the retirement of Tom Ledgerwood. The hiring process, which concluded June 21, sorted through 13 applicants. Starting in the fire service May 11, 1981, Metzger came to the Spokane area in 2004 and volunteered with Fire District 8. Three years ago, he was hired as a division chief. Growing up on a farm in Ferndale, Wash., Metzger learned his job responsibilities at an early age. “Part of farming is helping your n... Full story
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter After a broken pipe shut it down last week, the Cheney outdoor pool is set to reopen Saturday, July 2. Parks and Recreation director Paul Simmons announced last Friday that crews had completed a repair of a pipe that broke in the deep end of the pool, causing sand to leak out into the water when the pool first opened the weekend of June 18. The break was likely caused by water freezing inside the PVC pipe, which replaced old metal piping in 2009. Water is left in the deep end of the pool each...
The promise of 100-150 new jobs tempered by increasing traffic congestion in area By PAUL DELANEY Staff Reporter A big chunk of West Plains property near the SR 902 interchange will soon have its carpet of weeds and brush replaced with a coating of concrete following the announcement last Thursday, June 23, that Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. plans to open a new parts distribution center on Hallett Road. Cat Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc., headquartered in Morton,...
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter Airway Heights' Parks and Recreation department is joining the Rock Your Park in July program to promote healthy lifestyles. J.C. Kennedy, director of parks and recreation, drafted a resolution to publicly recognize the benefit of visiting parks and participating in outdoor events. The resolution states that 75 percent of U.S. citizens use park and recreation facilities to maintain fitness and remain socially interactive. Residents can take the “Five in July” pledge and gain eligibility to win an... Full story
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter A telephone survey conducted by the city of Airway Heights revealed that fire, police and garbage services were received very well by residents. The survey, which took place April 16 – 31, polled residents about their opinions on the different services offered by the city, and the effectiveness of those services. City Manager Albert Tripp said that high rankings for the fire department were not surprising. “Not if I reflect on my police chief's observation,” he said. “His favorite line is, ‘everyon...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter The Let's Move, Cheney coalition could be entering a new era just over a year after its birth. The coalition, inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move program to encourage physical activity and healthy living to kids, has hosted two Bike to Work weeks, a trail run, a back-to-school health rally and joined several health-related organizations since it was founded in April 2010. In its first year Let's Move, Cheney was funded through several small grants totaling $3,450. With this...
By JAMES EIK Staff reporter The Airway Heights City Council passed an ordinance which restricted the locations fireworks may be used by the public. The council suspended its rules of procedure at its June 20 meeting in order to make the ordinance effective five days after its passage. Marked by a unanimous vote, the ordinance prohibits fireworks from being launched on public land. Only private property and parking lots that have sought permission from the property owner will be able to launch fireworks. City Attorney Stanley...
Carolynne Myall named incoming president-elect of Association for Library Collections and Technical S ervices; Jonathan Potter named chair-elect of Nursing and Allied Health Resources Section Two Eastern Washington University library faculty members have been elected to leadership positions in national professional organizations. Carolynne Myall, head of the Collection Services division of EWU Libraries, is incoming president-elect of the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), a division of the...
By JAMES EIK Staff reporter The natural beauty of the Medical Lake area is unmistakable and sets an attractive outdoor setting for a day of fishing or some relaxation. To help facilitate fishing access, there are numerous resorts and points in the area for residents and visitors to visit. Although each resort has its own particular style, the same quality can be found no matter where a fishing line is cast. Inside the Medical Lake city limits there are eight self-contained camping slots for RVs, according to City...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter The Cheney branch of the Spokane County Library District has a lot going on lately. Not only does the library at 610 First St. have a new manager — former Airway Height branch manager Pat Davis — and summer reading programs starting soon, but library district leaders have begun planning in earnest for a new, larger library to be built in Cheney sometime between 2015 and 2020. Patrick Roewe, branch services manager for SCLD, spoke to the Cheney City Council June 14, where he told city lea...
CHENEY June 12 Obscene phone calls were reported on the 1100 block of First Street. June 13 Harassment was reported on the 100 block of Betz Road. Carlos B. Hernandez, 30, was arrested on the 200 block of First Street for domestic violence-related assault. An iPod and accessories were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 1300 block of Third Street. An identification card was stolen from the zero hundred block of West Fifth Street. A possibility of child neglect was reported on the 2300 block of University Lane. A red and...
CHENEY June 6 A 14-year-old male was arrested for possession of stolen property at Cheney Middle School. Incident was reported on June 3. A suicidal subject was involuntarily committed to the hospital on the 600 block of G Street. A wallet was taken from a vehicle on the 800 block of West First Street. Possible possession of a controlled substance was reported on the 500 block of First Street. A DVD was taken from the 800 block of Second Street. Tracey F. Hawkins, 20, was arrested at the Cheney High School on a Spokane... Full story
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter Finding a place to park near the Spokane International Airport just became a bit easier. Adverse weather conditions and contractor issues delayed the opening of Parking Express far beyond its original estimate of August last year. This week, however, owner Juan Contreras's business will officially begin serving vehicles after originally starting the project last June. Initially planning to use the land for high density residential apartment buildings, the project was scrapped after running into the...
The Ice Age Floods Institute, Cheney-Spokane Chapter is sponsoring a free public lecture by Central Washington University anthropology professor Dr. Patrick Lubinski, “Wenas Creek Mammoth Excavations” on Thursday, June 23, 7 p.m. at Eastern Washington University, Science Building room 135. The accidental discovery of a mammoth bone near Selah, Wash., in 2005 led to a six-year investigation by CWU, providing a glimpse into life during that time. In addition to 16,000-year-old mammoth and bison bones, students and faculty hav...
Local community has mixed reaction to new business By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter Coffee shop construction wasn't the first career choice for Cheyenne Amesbury, but it has become a second job over the past six weeks. Amesbury traded in her espresso machine for a paintbrush as she joined family and friends who helped create Sin City Espresso, located at 13722 U.S. Highway 2 in Airway Heights. Amesbury also owns On Alert, a drive-thru coffee stand directly across the street. With her husband, Dan, who owns Perfection Detail,...
Many farmers in Spokane and Whitman Counties were unable to seed spring crops due to wet, cold weather. Spokane County Farm Bureau and Washington State University Extension invite growers to a workshop to discuss alternative plans for the season. The discussion topics will include management of chemical fallow, fall crop opportunities and seeding dates, plant-back restrictions, and soil fertility. The panelists will include farmers Hal Johnson and Jim Nollmeyer, along with Rich Koenig and Dennis Roe from WSU and Kurt... Full story
Photo by Paul Delaney Members of the Spokane Board of County Commissioners, Todd Mielke (left), chairman Al French (center) and Mark Richard (right) conduct the ceremonial ribbon cutting last Thursday afternoon at the grand opening on the newly-aligned road course at Spokane County Raceway. The track hosted a weekend long historic road racing event presented by the Society of Vintage Auto Racing Enthusiasts (SOVREN)....
County Commissioner Al French sees JPA as way to protect Fairchild while allowing limited development; Airway Heights not so sure By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter Spokane County wants to join with the city of Airway Heights in forming a Joint Planning Area near Fairchild Air Force Base, where any development would have to be agreed upon by both parties. The land in question is part of a vacant 200-acre stretch between Craig and Rambo roads South of Highway 2 that the county purchased in 2008 to facilitate the Geiger Spur... Full story
By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter From tasting regional wines to taking an Ice Age tour, Australian Rotary Club members got an eclectic glimpse of the Inland Northwest over the course of a three day stopover in Cheney late last month. The five visiting couples hailed from International Rotary District 9790 in the state of Victoria, located in the southern part of the continent, and were part of the Rotary Friendship Exchange Program. The group was hosted by members of the Cheney Rotary, one of just four host clubs selected in...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter The claim “Coldest beer in town” is dubious any day, but especially when the message is posted on a gas station that's been closed for months. The former Conoco station at First and I streets in Cheney sat empty through the winter, until a few weeks ago when heavy machinery began pulling into the lot, removing gas pumps and giant tanks. Its former owner, Gull Industries, received the property back after its most recent owner went out of business. William Low, senior vice president of real est...
Local woman takes cue from free Feed Cheney meals program, hopes to bring ML community together By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter For the past several months Medical Lake resident Joanna Williams has been setting the table for a free monthly meal. Now she's inviting the community to come and get it. Starting June 13, Feed Medical Lake will offer a free soup, sandwich and beverage supper the second Monday of each month from 5-6 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 223 South Hallett St. Williams stresses that this isn't a...
By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter Airway Heights Police detective Kelly Justice moves swiftly along a school hallway, his shotgun at the ready. Rounding a corner he sees an obviously disturbed man standing over the bodies of two kids, a gun to his own head. Justice rapidly orders him to drop the weapon but the man doesn't budge, yelling “I can't take it anymore,” as the veteran officer fires two rounds into his chest. Setting his shotgun down onto a nearby table, Justice explains. “The reason he's going to go, we've got two k...
A 43-year-old Spokane man narrowly escaped serious injury or death Sunday morning after mistaking the BNSF Railway tracks in Marshall for a roadway. Miles D. Matthews turned his 2002 Mercury Mountaineer off of Cheney-Spokane Road onto southbound Scribner Road about 2 a.m. but upon encountering the railroad tracks at the first curve he turned and tried to drive toward Spokane with one tire on a rail and the other in the rock roadbed. The Mountaineer quickly became stuck in the loose rock. Matthews tried rocking it out of the...
