Stephens named Free Press editor

CHENEY – An experienced reporter has been named managing editor of the Cheney Free Press.

Matthew O. Stephens, 41, of Spokane –formerly of Cheney – took over the newsroom beginning June 1.

"It's good to have an experienced reporter back at the helm of the newspaper," Publisher Roger Harnack said. "Matthew's skills will help provide our readers with more, in-depth coverage of local people and events.

"The region is growing at an incredible rate," Stephens said. "The people deserve a proactive journalist to keep them updated on what's happening."

Stephens has been a reporter and photographer at...