Gainer joins Free Press newsroom

CHENEY – A longtime local resident and former mayor has joined the newsroom staff at the Cheney Free Press.

Allan Gainer, 62, brings eight years as a newspaper editor and television reporter for Navy Broadcasting to the local newspaper. He gained his experience while serving in the U.S. Navy.

"I like being part of this community," Gainer said. "It's a great town.

"I want to tell the stories of the people of Cheney and Medical Lake."

"Allen's knowledge of the area and the inner workings of city government are a tremendous asset," Free Press owner and publisher Roger Harnack said. "And with his...