Airway Heights holds Wellness and Safety Fair
The city of Airway Heights in partnership with Spokane Regional Health District’s Community and Family services is holding a Wellness and Safety Fair this Saturday, May 21.
Heather Wallace, Health District health specialist, said 25 organizations have confirmed they will have booths at the fair, which takes place at the east end of Sunset Park. Representatives from Rockwood Clinics, Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department, Avista, Spokane County Library District, WIC and ECEAP will be available to talk about programs for families.
There will also be representatives from organizations conducting car safety seat checks, fire safety information and senior wellness checks. There will also be information about summer activities for kids and families, along with free snacks, beverages and activities for the whole family.
The Wellness and Safety Fair takes place from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Children’s recreation scholarships
Outreach Center has received a number of generous donations specifically designated for children to help them participate in any Cheney Parks and Recreation programs, including swimming and swimming lessons.
Certain income guidelines must be met in order to qualify. For example, a family of four whose gross income is $3,225 per month or less would qualify.
Families must provide specific documentation when applying for scholarships. Documents required are proof of residence, proof of identity and proof of income.
If interested in this opportunity, please call the Cheney Outreach Center at (509) 235-9800. The center is open for “walk-ins” on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 – 11:30 a.m. and by phone on Thursday mornings, also from 9 – 11:30 a.m.
The Cheney Outreach Center is located at 613 Third St., in the lower level of the Wren Pierson Community Center.
State officials will not raise I-90 speed limit in Eastern Washington
The Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Patrol and Washington Traffic Safety Commission announced on May 11 that due to safety concerns, they would not increase the speed limit on a portion of Interstate 90 in eastern Washington.
The agencies reviewed increasing the speed limit from 70 to 75 miles per hour along roughly 100 miles of I-90 beginning near George to the Lincoln/Spokane county line. They found the increased risks and costs associated with the proposed change far outweighed the projected time savings.
Analysis of the roadway, crash history, current speeds and other states’ experiences predicted an additional 1.27 fatal or serious crashes annually if the speed limit was raised. A higher speed limit also would bring an estimated $8.3 million in additional annual safety costs, the analysis found.
By comparison, the review found that raising the speed limit to 75 mph would save an estimated five minutes on a 100-mile trip, with an estimated annual value of $3.6 million in time saved.
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