Rusty water fix gets $150k approval

CHENEY – At their Dec. 10 meeting, city council approved the city’s final budget for 2025, totaling $81.526 million.

The meeting also addressed several pressing issues, including funding for a water hydrant flushing program aimed at tackling the city’s long-standing rusty water problem.

After a 25-minute discussion, the council approved $150,000 for a 14-week water flushing program. However, council members expressed concerns about its success, as similar initiatives have been attempted before.

“Cheney has had the rusty water issue since the beginning,” Council Member Paul Schmidt said, reflec...