10 years ago
Sept. 11, 2014
Cheney’s wastewater treatment plant was honored for the second year in a row with an outstanding performance award from the state Department of Ecology. The plant was in “perfect compliance” with all requirements under its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit, Todd Ableman, said is not easy given Cheney’s size and complex challenges.
The city of Airway Heights is getting ready to make way for their new CXT restroom facility and splash pad at Sunset Park.
Eastern Washington University Eagles fall short in a match-up with Washington Huskies in a 59-52 shoot-out loss in their latest non-conference game.
20 years ago
Sept. 16, 2004
A fire apparently started by some joyriding teens burned down 130 acres of wheat stubble west of the Eastern Washington University campus behind Woodward Field
Councilman D.C. “Terry” Harland, 84, was appointed to fill the vacant position of Medical Lake mayor, replacing Jim, Hill.
Cheney ran its Greater Spokane League football record to 2-0 following a convincing 35-3 win over West Valley. Running back Brett Igbinoba led Cheney with 173 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
30 Years Ago
Sept. 15, 1994
Groundbreaking for a new elementary school in Medical Lake was expected to begin in 7 to 10 days, following the awarding of the contract to Lydig Construction.
Medical Lake city employees voted to become part of a union, the city council learned at its weekly meeting.
Eastern Washington University football team scored its most points in 20 years in a 61-7 shellacking of visiting Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Eastern quarterback, Todd Bernett, threw for 343 yards and three touchdowns while wide receiver Jason Anderson scored three times.
40 years ago
Sept. 13, 1984
A large crowd of Eastern faculty was expected to be on hand at the annual Cheney Chamber of Commerce breakfast at Tawanka Commons to hear Washington state Rep. Helen Sommers speak on the proposed merger of Eastern and Washington State University.
Washington Gov. John Spellman made a visit to Cheney, meeting with about 30 local business and government leaders at the offices of the Cheney Free Press.
The Eastern football team was seeking its seventh-straight victory when they hosted Montana State at Joe Albi Stadium in Spokane.
50 years ago
Sept. 19, 1974
A fire caused by a faulty heater destroyed portions of the Tyler grocery store, gas station and post office. The store was closed for only a short time but the post office may not reopen.
An estimated 6,450 students were expected to be on campus as Eastern Washington College prepare to open for fall term.
The Medical Lake High School football team was looking to extend their string of shutouts to three as they prepared to face West Valley on the road for the Frontier League opener for both teams. The Cardinals beat Mead 13-0 and Deer Park 37-0 in their two previous games.
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