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    Clare McGraw, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jan 15, 2025

    Cheney schools seek advisory team applications CHENEY – Cheney Public Schools is forming a Bond Advisory Team to oversee the implementation of projects funded by the district’s $72 million bond. Community members are encouraged to apply by January 15, 2025. The advisory team will provide input and ensure that the bond funds are managed transparently and effectively. “We value community support and want residents involved in shaping these important improvements,” the district stated. To apply, residents can review the team ch...

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    Roger Harnack and Clare McGraw, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jan 7, 2025

    Cheney announces 2025 closures CHENEY – The city offices will be closed the following days for holiday observances: • Jan. 1 (New Years Day) • Jan. 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) • Feb. 17 (Presidents’ Day) • May 26 (Memorial Day) • June 19 (Juneteenth) • July 4 (Independence Day) • Sept. 1 (Labor Day) • Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) • Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) • Nov. 28 (Day after Thanksgiving) • Dec. 25 (Christmas) Garbage pickup will be one day late on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, according to city officials. Volunteers sought t...

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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...

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