Looking Back

10 Years Ago

Sept. 25, 2008

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office began charging Medical Lake, Airway Heights and Liberty Lake for police dispatch services.

Cheney High School started a student advocacy program that connected students with specific teachers to act as their mentors.

Playgrounds at several Cheney parks received new playground equipment.

20 Years Ago

Sept. 24, 1998

A horse ranch raising famous Lippazan stallions made its home in Cheney.

Eastern Washington University held a rededication of its John F. Kennedy Library following an extensive expansion and renovation.

Cheney High School prepared for the sixth annual Pacific Northwest Marching Band Championships at Joe Albi Stadium.

30 Years Ago

Sept. 22, 1988

Cheney closes First Street to celebrate the Eastern Washington University Homecoming Parade with “bed races.”

Eastern Washington University sponsored a series of workshops designed to help students get a job.

The Beehive, a former Cheney restaurant, is used for firefighter training and burned to the ground after several years of standing empty.

40 Years Ago

Oct. 5, 1978

The United States Bureau of Mines awarded a $867,963 grant for transmitting mineral processing data.

The Washington Association of Wheat Growers tried to find a market for weather damaged grain.

Eastern Washington University names its multipurpose field for late Native American athlete Jim Thorpe.

50 Years Ago

Sept. 28, 1968

The Cheney City Council approved storm sewers to dispose of run-off.

Cheney High School Future Farmers of America won a statewide livestock judging contest.

The Medical Lake School Board set Nov. 5 as the date for voters to decide on a $250,000 construction bond for school improvements.