High flows and cracked streets

While Spokane County roads seem to have taken the brunt of the recent rains and snow melt, cities on the West Plains have experienced their own set of problems.

Both Cheney and Medical Lake's water reclamation plants have seen unusually high flows from their respective sewer systems; something the Airway Heights plant seems to have dodged. Where all three cities have seen similar impacts is in their street conditions.

Circumstances last evening Thursday forced Medical Lake officials to take some emergency actions to prevent flooding from creating additional problems. City Administrator Doug Ro...