Richey selected as AH mayor

The search for a new mayor of Airway Heights is over.

At Tuesday's meeting, the City Council voted 4-0 to appoint Deputy Mayor Kevin Richey as the new Airway Heights mayor. Richey abstained from voting and Councilman Steven Lawrence was absent.

Richey has served on council since 2007 and currently works as a deputy for the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. He takes over for former Mayor Patrick Rushing, who resigned Aug. 17 due to health concerns. Since Rushing's departure, Richey has overseen the former mayor's duties in the interim.

Richey is scheduled to take the oath of office at the Sept....