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Objectives include new and existing water projects, revamped public facilities, supporting a regional transportation benefit district. By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter After receiving comments at a Nov. 17 public hearing the Airway Heights City Council has narrowed a list of strategic goals it hopes to accomplish in the coming year. City Manager Albert Tripp said the intent of the goals is to provide a framework for council actions in 2011. Comments and suggestions made by city residents will be used to finalize the list...
CHENEY Nov. 22 Financial fraud was reported on the 800 block of West First Street. A woman reported that checks were stolen from her checkbook and written in her name. The incident is under investigation. A gold ring with a clear stone was found by a student on the playground on the 300 block of North Seventh Street. The ring is at the police station waiting for its owner to identify it. Theft of a laptop was reported from the 300 block of Fourth Street. Nov. 23 Possible sexual assault was reported on the 2200 block of North...
On Tuesday, Nov. 30, Cheney Mayor Tom Trulove issued an “Emergency Street Clearing Declaration,” in recognition of inclement weather and excessive snowfall and to preserve public safety and accessibility for Cheney residents. The declaration orders the Cheney Police Department to work with Roger's Towing of Cheney to remove those cars from city streets that have been parked on the streets for more than 72 hours. All cars that are “snowed in” will be removed first. Plowing efforts in the city of Cheney will continue with al... Full story
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Jan Bush is concerned a burglary ring may be looking to clean out her Marshall-area neighborhood and wants fellow residents to be on the lookout for suspicious individuals. Ditto for Spokane County Sheriff's Office public information officer Sgt. Dave Reagan. Bush said she and others have noticed a silver car that seemed to always be in the vicinity of several recent break-ins, including Bush's house on Gardner Road when it was one of about five burglarized Oct. 17. Bush said the burglars entered throu...
Indicators point to stability that could help with future investments By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Despite tough economic times and the potential for continued reductions in state funding, Eastern Washington University remains in stable financial condition, is growing and is in a good position to plan and manage future investments and resources. This is the summation of a preliminary 2010 year-end financial review presented to Eastern's board of trustees by university chief financial officer Toni Habegger at the board's final 2010...
CHENEY Nov. 15 Harassment was reported on the 2600 block of Eaton Lane. A female reported receiving sexually explicit text messages from an unlisted number. David C. Dias, 21, was arrested on the 700 block of Chestnut Street for fourth degree assault and interfering with reporting, both domestic violence. Two counterfeit $20 bills were confiscated and forwarded to the Secret Service from the zero hundred block of Cheney-Spokane Road. A vehicle that was reported stolen in Spokane was recovered on the 2600 block of First Street...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter About two dozen teenagers and a handful of adults gathered Nov. 15 to discuss the possibility of building a skateboard park in Cheney. Jaden Rivera, who has led the call for a park since this past summer, ran the meeting with the help of parks and recreation director Paul Simmons. Rivera told the crowd about the advantages of skateboarding, calling it a mode of transportation and a form of exercise. “It's our hobby and our passion,” he said. “It's what, for a lot of us, drives our day.” He said...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter It may be the oldest rule in the writer's handbook: “Write what you know.” Much of Lee Pierce's first book, “The Vampire Congress,” was derived from his life. The main character was inspired by and named after his wife. The story is set in Spokane and Cheney, using commonly known landmarks like the Davenport Hotel and St. John's Episcopal Cathedral as central locations. As much as the details come from his life, Pierce has also created a complex...
Eastern Washington University's board of trustees will have a new chair, vice chair and student trustee for the 2010-11 academic year. Board members recently elected Bertha Ortega as their chair, succeeding Jo Ann Kauffman, who served in that role the past two years. Ortega is a founding member of Heritage University in Toppenish, Wash., and has served on EWU's board since 2002. She will serve as board chair through September 2011. “Higher education is the foundation for our future success, and I am thrilled to serve as c...
Thirty-year old Medical Lake resident Jerod Hoeche died and his wife Amanda Hoeche was seriously injured when their SUV rolled about 100 feet into a field near the 2600 block of West Lehn Road last Thursday night. Amanda, 28, is an assistant girls' volleyball coach at Medical Lake High School and the daughter of Medical Lake Mayor John Higgins. Her injuries included broken ribs and a punctured lung, but she was tentatively scheduled for release from Sacred Heart Medical Center early this week and is expected to fully...
Outcome of national process to gather input could affect Spokane Tribe's casino plans near Airway Heights By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter The Spokane Tribe is waiting to see how national off-reservation gaming rules may change and how such changes might affect their plans in the West Plains in the wake of meetings that concluded Nov. 18. Over the past two months the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Indian Gaming held six closed-door “consultation sessions” with tribal governments across the country to review guide...
Strong winds are likely to walloped the West Plains a few more times this year, felling trees, blocking highways and causing sporadic power failures. Emergency managers urge residents affected by outages to exercise caution and common sense. When the power fails, resist the temptation to call 9-1-1 for information-that's what your battery-powered radio is for. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to prevent food spoilage. Turn off electric appliances to protect against power surges when power is rest...
With rain and snow in this weekend's weather forecast, drivers may want to take note. A do-it-yourself vehicle safety survey can help make sure cars are ready for winter driving conditions. First, check to make sure the vehicle has working headlights, taillights and blinkers. Windshield wipers need to be up to the challenge of freezing slush and/or heavy road spray from melting snow and deicer. Antifreeze can expire. Check when it was last refilled and fill it up. Tires are one of the most important tools for winter driving.... Full story
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter The Cheney Historic Preservation Commission met Nov. 1 to discuss several ongoing and planned projects in the city. Chris Stewart, back after an extended leave due to injury, chaired the meeting. She began by expressing concern over projects proposed by the Cheney School District. The district proposed leveling historic Crunk's Hill to build playfields at a previous commission meeting, which spurred an ongoing geologic investigation of the area. At the commission's October meeting, a...
Medical Lake area club continues to gather membership, prepares for spring livestock showing By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter November's gray skies forecast a long winter ahead, but spring will come soon enough for the kids of North Country 4-H, who are busily preparing for another year of competition at May's Junior Livestock Show. On Sunday about 20 kids, parents and volunteers gathered at Medical Lake's Masonic Lodge for their second monthly meeting of the new 4-H season. C...
Thanksgiving takes on a special meaning this year as the holiday Drive Hammered, Get Nailed campaign officially begins that day. Between Nov. 25 and Jan. 2, 2011, local law enforcement will conduct extra DUI patrols throughout Spokane County to rid the roads of impaired drivers during the holiday season. “Remember to always have a sober designated driver this holiday season,”Spokane County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Mike Zollars said in a press release. “In Spokane County, 68 of 154 traffic deaths from 2005 through 2009 invol...
Prepare for winter and pack your patience when traveling on major highway routes as winter weather is expected to set in while many get ready to hit the road for the most-traveled holiday of the year. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has online tools to help drivers prepare for the combination of winter weather and Thanksgiving weekend backups. For those starting their holiday travel early, weather reports indicate cooler temperatures this week and snow over all major mountain pass highways by the... Full story
Removing fire protection costs will lower water charges, but increase utility tax rates By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter Airway Heights customers may see some changes on their water bill next year, including slight rate increases, but sewer rates should stay flat for some time. The city commissioned a study of utility rates to determine how adjustments might help pay for projects and maintenance if the economy stays stagnant. FCS Group consultant Ed Cebron presented recommendations to the City Council Monday, including...
DOC secretary says fourth round of reductions could increase risks, will shrink inmate rehab services, claim 45 jobs at West Plains facility By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter After three years of reductions that have eliminated more than 1,200 positions and closed two prisons, the Department of Corrections (DOC) is now looking to trim another $52.7 million off the budget. About 25 staff members and 20 contractors will likely be cut from the roughly 700 employees at Airway Heigh... Full story
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter The Cheney Park Board approved a new operating policy for the parks and recreation department at their Nov. 10 meeting. Parks and recreation director Paul Simmons said the policy would improve efficiency and direct the department to create a contingency fund. “I feel like we're off track right now and the intent of this policy is to get us on track, in the right direction and have some sustainability.” Simmons pointed out that when the department re-formed in 2004 its funding structure was cha... Full story
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor The case of a Cheney man jailed on alleged child rape charges may be widening, with officials concerned about the possibility of additional victims. Bruce L. Austin, 55, was originally arrested Oct. 8 after an investigation on suspected child molestation that was reported Oct. 3. Two girls, ages 8 and 12, told investigators that Austin had molested them at the Cheney Baptist Church and at his trailer at 2225 First St. Since the arrest a boy has come forward and told investigators Austin allegedly... Full story
CHENEY Nov. 1 A red bicycle was stolen from the back of a truck on the 200 block of Buena Vista Street. An iPod was stolen from the 400 block of North Sixth Street. A purse was stolen from the 900 block of First Street. Nov. 2 A runaway reported on the 100 block of Walker Drive returned home. Domestic violence was reported on the 2300 block of University Lane—verbal only. An orange bicycle was reported found on the 400 block of North Fifth Street. Nov. 3 Officers followed up on a CPS referral on the 400 block of North S...
