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An accident west of the SR 902 exit on Interstate 90 last Firday snarled traffic around 3:45 P.M. An eastbound 1998 Nissan Altima driven by 58-year-old Neida Rios of Fairoaks, Calif. entered the median crossed into westbound lanes and struck the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by 55-year-old Patricia Sodorff of Sandpoint, Idaho. In an effort to avoid the oncoming car, a 2002 Chevrolet pickup driven by 49-year-old James Fertakis (pictured with state trooper) of Spokane swerved and the fifth-wheel trailer he was towing went out of...
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter The first year's effect of fireworks restrictions to residential property was presented at the July 5 Airway Heights City Council meeting. Police and fire department representatives noted that there was a very large difference between this and last year's cleanup efforts. Fire Chief Mitchell Metzger said that six calls to the station were service-related. Only one of those during the entire evening was fireworks-related; another was regarding a downed power line. In all, the city's fire department...
By AMY MEYER Staff Intern Zach Madison always wanted to be in the service. It's no surprise. His father, Todd Madison, had been Air Force Special Ops for 10 years. His grandfather, Joseph Madison, retired from the Navy. His great-grandfather, James Jordan Madison, retired from the Marines and survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. When he made a formal decision during his junior year, he was well-prepared. He had maintained a 4.0 GPA through high school, pursued Running Start at Eastern Washington University. But his first... Full story
In observance of Independence Day, Spokane County offices will be closed on Monday, July 4. The Spokane County Courthouse, Public Safety Building, Human Resources and Veterans Services will also be closed. The Board of County Commissioners will be on vacation for the week of July 4 and will not meet on Tuesday, July 5 for either the 9:30 a.m. CEO briefing or the 2 p.m. administrative meeting. The Spokane County Sheriff's Office, 9-1-1, Crime Check, and other essential services will remain open to serve the public. To report...
National hardware chain store creates eight new jobs for Cheney By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter Do It Best hardware opened its doors Friday in the Cheney Plaza. George Edwards is president of D. Tepper Enterprises of Illinois, Inc., which brought the store to Cheney. Edwards began considering the venture eight months ago when he visited Cheney with his son, who was touring Eastern Washington University. After demographics and financial studies, Edwards decided to launch a Do It Best hardware store in Cheney. He said Friday... Full story
CHENEY June 20 Amy M. Braesch, 34, was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) on the 600 block of Chestnut Street. A bicycle was reported stolen on the 1000 block of Betz Road. A 16-year-old runaway was reported on the 1500 block of Ridgeview Drive. The runaway returned home. June 21 Items were taken from a vehicle on the 10 block of North Third Street. A bicycle was found on the 3000 block of Normal Park Road. Howard M. Crawford, 41, was arrested on the zero hundred block of Columbia Street for discharging a... Full story
By James EIK Staff Reporter Situated on a vast 600 acres in Airway Heights is the Busy Bee Ranch, run by Larry Beeler and his family. True to its name, the ranch seems to always have a full schedule. Although the recent outbreak of the equine horse herpes virus slowed the number of events, the ranch's availability is quickly filling up. Up next for the ranch is a Northwest Pattern Racing Association event July 2 and 3. Nearly 40 people attend the racing events. None of the horses at the ranch were affected by the virus. Beele... Full story
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)....
