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    Cheney Free Press|Updated Nov 7, 2024

    Fernandez overseeing refuges CHENEY — Juliette Fernandez has been named as the new chief of the National Wildlife Refuge System in Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and the Pacific Islands. Fernandez’s district includes Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge; she was previously the project leader at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge complex, which includes four refuges along the Columbia River near Vancouver.  City seeks for preservation grant CHENEY – The city moved is applying for a $6,500 grant to update the city’s historic...

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    Free Press Staff, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 24, 2024

    Spokane Airport promotes Bartz as duty manager SPOKANE – Spokane International Airport has announced the promotion of Weber Bartz to Airport Duty Manager. In this new role, Bartz will join the senior Operations team, responsible for managing day-to-day activities across the airfield, terminal, and landside areas, ensuring safety and operational efficiency for passengers and cargo. Bartz, who joined the airport in 2021 as an operations specialist, has been recognized for his dedication to accurate reporting, teamwork, and p...