Looking Back

10 Years Ago

Aug. 28, 2008

The Cheney Police Department held a meeting to address excessive speeding in the region after several complaints were made by local residents.

The Cheney School District approved a pay raise for substitute teachers from $86 per day to $95 per day.

Spokane County Fire District 3 was awarded a $5,000 grant to be used for the construction of a rehab vehicle for the district.

20 Years Ago

Sept. 3, 1998

Eastern Washington University enrollment began to increase significantly, much to the relief of Cheney landlords.

The Medical Lake Cardinals football team strived to recreate their incredibly successful 1997 season when they finished 10-2.

The Medical Lake School District used a child development screening program to help kids and parents prepare for kindergarten.

30 Years Ago

Sept. 1, 1988

The Cheney School Board created an ambitious list of goals for the upcoming school year, including a plan to study the capital needs of the district.

Medical Lake School District buildings, including the district office, were tested for asbestos.

Cheese found in a broken freezer in the Medical Lake School District was set to be buried in a landfill, not consumed. The freezer reached 90 degrees before it was discovered.

40 Years Ago

Aug. 31, 1978

The three inmates that escaped from the Pine Lodge Correctional Center were sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Concerned citizens established the "Arson Alarm Foundation Inc." to educate Washington residents about the dangers of contemporary arson fires.

City of Cheney staff began selling equipment they felt was no longer cost-efficient, including a Mac truck with a 14-foot snow blade attachment.

50 Years Ago

Aug. 29, 1968

Twenty-one new teachers were hired in the Cheney School District, including one in special education.

A lack of proper water drainage in the area was a major issue at the Cheney City Council meeting.

Hydroplane races were hosted on Silver Lake by Outboard Racing Associates.