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CHENEY Dec. 19 A 16-year-old male county resident runaway from outside the city was arrested on the 600 block of Marcella Avenue. A possible burglary was reported on the 300 block of Second Street — no evidence of a burglary was found. A 16-year-old was arrested on the 800 block of Third Street for domestic violence-related arrest. Dec. 20 Daniel G. Bowlin, 34, was arrested for domestic violence- related assault on the 100 block of Walker Drive. Dec. 21 Harassment was reported on the 2400 block of University Lane. Domestic v... Full story
Local universities working together to reduce sexual violence and support those impacted by it are pleased to announce that Dorothy Edwards, creator of the Green Dot sexual violence prevention strategy, will deliver the opening address for the four-day Green Dot training on Jan. 4, 2012. Green Dot is a national movement that teaches bystanders to intervene when they see an act that could lead to sexual violence, partner violence, stalking or child abuse. This opportunity will allow four new programs to be implemented in the...
Pair agree to restitution, five-year no contact order for July incident By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter Two sisters who conspired to rob their 92-year-old grandmother pleaded guilty to the July 25 crime. Jackee Stearns initially entered a not guilty plea at an arraignment in August to charges of residential burglary and third-degree theft. Jackee changed her plea to guilty Dec. 9, to second-degree theft. As part of the court's judgment, she agreed to pay $350 in restitution to her grandmother, according to court documents. A... Full story
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter One thing brought Darius Washington to Cheney 10 years ago: Eastern Washington University football. Now, thanks to several factors, he's back. This time instead of a football he's wielding a pair of hair clippers and he's hoping to become a local mainstay for students and others in Cheney with his barbershop, University Cutz. He opened his shop at 113 F St. in the former Cheney Flooring storefront in late November. Washington said he hopes to...
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter An early morning residential burglary attempt led to the shooting of a 13-year-old male on the 600 block of North Grant Street in Medical Lake. According to reports from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, a female reported the crime at 4:50 a.m., Monday, Dec. 19. She said her husband had a suspect in the backyard, then later said the suspect had been shot. A second 14-year-old male suspect was seen jumping the residence's fence and running down an alleyway between houses. Police later identified...
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter In its last meeting for the calendar year, the Airway Heights City Council resolved a myriad of issues in advance of its annexation to the east of Hayford Road at the start of 2012. The city reached an agreement with Sekani, LLC, a group of developers who spoke to the council last month, concerned with how annexation would affect their properties east of Hayford Road. The agreement lasts until 2019, and can be terminated by mutual agreement or when...
CHENEY Dec. 12 A 15-year-old female and Cody J. Webb, 18, were arrested at Cheney High School for possessing a weapon on school property — set of brass knuckles. A 12-year-old male was arrested at Cheney Middle School for possessing a weapon on school property- a knife. A 13-year-old female was arrested for harassment at Cheney Middle School. Dec. 13 An iPod was reported stolen at Cheney High School. A situation in Medical Lake that was reported at Cheney High School was referred to Child Protective Services (CPS). A court c... Full story
Economy, building elements have made HEC a tough sell By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Eastern Washington University's Board of Trustees has voted to initiate a process that could culminate in the sale of the university's Higher Education Center on First Avenue in downtown Spokane. In a special meeting Dec. 12 board members gave their authority to university business and finance vice president Mary Voves to engage in negotiating a purchase offer for the building. While information about the prospective buyer and possible price range...
Cheney dentists Richard Roccanova and Jacob Ridl are asking the community to nominate a deserving friend, family member or entire family in need of complementary dental care as part of “The Smile Project.” Those eligible for nomination are members of the Cheney community and surrounding areas who may have suffered financial or any other hardship in recent years. Please write a letter describing the person/family being nominated and why you feel they are deserving of care. Letters can be sent via email to inf... Full story
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter The Airway Heights wastewater treatment plant is slowly building up to its full operating capacity. Initially projected to start accepting flows Oct. 6, the plant is now treating water at a low capacity. City Manager Albert Tripp said the plant is accepting a low level of wastewater, treating it, and then sending the treated water through its pipes to Spokane's regional plant, where the city currently sends its wastewater. “The end result of the wastewater we're treating is they're receiving w... Full story
The Cheney Fire Department will set off on the annual Candy Cane Hayride through Cheney started at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Santa and the firefighters will travel through several Cheney neighborhoods, handing out candy canes to residents who come out to meet them on the street. They will also be collecting canned and non-perishable food for the Cheney Food Bank. The event is aimed to spread holiday cheer and thank Cheney resident for their support of local firefighters. The hayride will stop at several locations in town, as well...
Local holiday charity struggles for support, seeks donations for next week's gift distribution By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter Organizers of Christmas Gifts for Cheney Kids are baffled as the Dec. 15 distribution date draws near. Donations as well as sign-ups to receive gifts are at an all-time low. Volunteers are asking those who can to donate gifts and cash to buy gifts, and are encouraging low-income families to sign up so that their children will have gifts to open this...
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter Finishing a month ahead of schedule, and in time for the holidays, Fairchild's nearly 14,000-foot runway is completed. Tuesday, Nov. 22 ended the yearlong construction effort to bring the base a runway for 21st century missions. Although original plans called for the final plane to fly in during the event and taxi in front of the hangar, extreme winds and inclimate weather forced an early landing. Members of the 141st Air Refueling Wing and the... Full story
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter The first round of snowfall to stick in Medical Lake activated the city's snow plows, but the procedure hasn't changed in recent years. Crews in the city plow from midnight to 6 a.m. when snowfall is heavier than 2 inches on arterials and 4 inches on residential streets. Streets with a right of way of 60 feet or less are included in the plowing procedure. On the city streets, Medical Lake receives no additional help from the county. City Administrator Doug Ross said dump trucks go through first,...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter Add a slow economy to the fast-approaching winter and you're left with lots of folks driving old cars that need servicing right around now. Things are looking up for the newest mechanic in Cheney, Oldies But Goodies Service Center. While it's another in the fairly long list of Cheney auto mechanics, Oldies But Goodies Service Center aims to stand out with honest, thorough service. “People want to hang onto their cars longer and get as much out o...
Spokane County officials announced Nov. 18 that County Commissioners Todd Mielke and Al French have been elected to positions with the Washington State Association of Counties board of directors. Mielke has been picked to be the board's secretary-treasurer, a position putting him in line for the WSAC presidency in 2014. Mielke also serves as co-chair of the association's Legislative Steering Committee. “So much of what we do at the local level is dictated by the state Legislature and state agencies,” Mielke said in a pre...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter Regional farm equipment dealer Columbia Tractor has been sold to Papé Machinery. The five Columbia Tractor stores in Eastern Washington and north Idaho, including the Four Lakes location opened in September, will become Papé stores. The acquisition marks Papé's return to farm equipment sales, and the former Columbia Tractor stores will continue to sell and service farm equipment. The sale closed Oct. 28. “All the dotted lines are signed, it's just going through that little transition period,” sa...
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter Dec. 10, the second Saturday of the month, will mark the 20th anniversary of the Wreaths Across America program. This will be the second year that the Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake participates in the event, which has seen incredible growth since 2006. It was then that photos of wreaths placed at Arlington National Cemetery began to make an impact across the nation. The Worcester Wreath Company in Maine started the tradition back in 1991. Julie... Full story
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter Peg James is the new member of the Medical Lake Planning Commission, filling in the vacancy left by retiring commissioner Joyce Calloway. Aside from her new position on the commission, James is also one of the faces at the Medical Lake Food Bank, where she has volunteered for the past three years. Prior to that, she was living the life of a retiree, having lived in Medical Lake for the past nine years. “You can only do so many crossword puzzles and yard work,” she said. A visit to the food ban...
