Parent shares COVID concerns

CHENEY – As reports COVID cases increase, the effect that could have on local schools has parents concerned.

According to the state Department of Health, statistics show that 4%t of hospitalizations between Sept. 24-30 were COVID-related.

This has some people questioning what will happen.

Teresa Laher shared some thoughts during the Sept. 27 School Board meeting.

Laher said she and her family are worried that restrictions may cause more harm than good.

“We have a son who is a senior at Cheney High School. We’ve attended and supported Cheney Schools since he was in primary school,” Laher said....