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By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter Jason Cocke is an American hero. Following two tours overseas with the Marine Corps, he immediately trained to be a volunteer firefighter with Spokane County Fire District 10. Cocke works with the state's Department of Ecology, inspecting underground tanks, making sure they meet proper requirements. After three months of training, during the Dec. 21 graduation ceremony for the West Plains Recruit Structural Academy, Cocke received the Valedictorian...
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking nominations to its Boating Safety Advisory Council. The commission is recruiting to fill three open seats on the Boating Safety Advisory Council in the areas of whitewater kayakers, personal watercraft owners and unaffiliated boaters. The deadline for submitting applications is Jan. 20. Appointments will be made by Feb. 8. The council assists and advises the commission on administration of its boating safety program. The council meets four times a year from 10...
Preservation Advocates think Cheney Depot matters to region's heritage The historic Cheney Depot was recently added to a list of places the Spokane Preservation Advocates deem important to the region's heritage, called the “Spokane Matters List.” Built in 1927, the SPA deemed the depot important for its connection to the state's railroad history as well as its unique Mission Revival style architecture. The depot is in danger of being lost if it is not moved from its cur...
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter Jason Cocke is an American hero. Following two tours overseas with the Marine Corps, he immediately trained to be a volunteer firefighter with Spokane County Fire District 10. Cocke works with the state's Department of Ecology, inspecting underground tanks, making sure they meet proper requirements. After three months of training, during the Dec. 21 graduation ceremony for the West Plains Recruit Structural Academy, Cocke received the Valedictorian... Full story
Here are a few of the Cheney Free Press photos taken this year. Clockwise from top left: 1.What was old is new again The city of Cheney spent 2011 rebuilding the Wren Pierson Community Center. After part of the roof collapsed under snow in December 2008, the Parks and Recreation department, along with community service organizations that were displaced, returned to the building in August. 2. Cheney High School celebrates top 2011 grads From left, salutatorian Sydney Reynolds,...
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter The investigation into a Dec. 19 residential burglary and teenage shooting in Medical Lake continues to develop. One arrest has been made in the case, which covers two residential burglaries Dec. 15 and 19, at a home on the 600 block of North Grant Street. Around 4:50 a.m. on the morning of the 19th, police received a call that reported a residential break-in involving two teenage boys. The complainant said her husband, Justin Brown, was holding one of the boys in their backyard. Minutes later she...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter Two men died in a single vehicle rollover on Salnave Road Dec. 24. Derrick R. Wilson, 28, of Cheney died along with his passenger, Brett A. Schallock of Spokane, when the truck he was driving left the road at high speeds near the intersection of Salnave and South Granite Lake roads northwest of Cheney. Spokane County Sheriff's detectives said that the 2004 Ford F-150 truck, which was being driven westbound toward in the early morning Dec. 24, left the road and rolled at least four times,...
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter After nearly 200 hours of in-class training, 19 recruits have earned their credentials for Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Operations in the first official joint training venture on the West Plains between Fire District 10, Fire District 3 and the Airway Heights Fire Department. Six graduates were from Airway Heights, one from Fire District 3 and 12 were from Fire District 10. Airway Heights Fire Chief Mitch Metzger said the training session b...
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...
