Articles from the March 9, 2017 edition
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Pure Joy: It's no longer your father's marijuana
(Editor's note: This is the first in a two-part series on Cheney's marijuana manufacturing business, Pure Joy.) Anecdotal evidence might tell those who enjoy recreational marijuana... — Updated 3/10/2017
Canine rescue
Spokane County Fire District 3 firefighter Connor Rose carries one of three dogs rescued from a fire that flared up in a unit at Presnell Trailer Court March 1. Cheney Fire... — Updated 3/10/2017
Eastern's most memorable mix of color, culture and chemistry
When largely different lives - and their respective basketball worlds and cultures - first collided back in 1973 in Cheney, there was no telling what the result might be. Ron Cox... — Updated 3/10/2017 Full story
Fairchild celebrates 75 years
See a photo gallery from the event here. Fairchild Air Force Base turned 75 last Wednesday - and several hundred of its closest friends stopped by to celebrate. Fairchild began... — Updated 3/10/2017
Looking Back
1 Years Ago March 8, 2007 Cheney Middle School's co-principal Mike Stark was named the Principal of the Year. The city of Cheney provided the public with a convenient spot to... — Updated 3/9/2017
Cheney Clothing Swap offers hope and help to community
Whitney Pittsenbarger offers help to the community with a community-clothing swap that she started about three years ago. The program is designed for all ages and demographics to come pick out clothes. No donation is required to... — Updated 3/9/2017
What's Happening On The West Plains
Cheney • March 10, Light Fitness Hour (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • March 10, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0–18 months), 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • March 10, Texas Hold’em (adults 50+), Wren Pi... — Updated 3/9/2017
Colby Smith crowned Cheney Rodeo Queen
Above: As 2016 queen Allison Douglas (right) looks on, event emcee Al Parsons presents 2017 Cheney Rodeo Queen Colby Smith to the attendees at the annual coronation celebration... — Updated 3/9/2017
Washington lawmakers must consider costs of all taxes
As lawmakers in Olympia inch toward adjournment, they must keep in mind the total added costs of new taxes on our state’s economy. It is not just about the taxes and fees they i... — Updated 3/9/2017
I won't use marijuana with you, but I'll still be your friend
By the time this column hits newsstands or your mailbox, I will have celebrated my 32nd birthday. Turning 32 years old isn’t as grand as hitting the 16-, 18-, 21-, or 30-year-old milestones, but I like to think of every birthday a... — Updated 3/9/2017
Proposed state DUI law changes have the hiccups
Two bills pertaining to alcohol consumption while driving are weaving their way down the highway in the Washington State Legislature. Senate Bill 5037 would drop from five to four the number of driving under the influence infractio... — Updated 3/9/2017
News Briefs
Cheney commission holds open house on comp plan Cheney’s Planning Commission is holding a second open house on Monday, March 20, as part of its comprehensive plan review process. Proposed updates to the “Land Use” and “Tran... — Updated 3/9/2017
Brother Geisel, er Seuss
Eastern Washington University student and Sigma Phi Epsilon member Nate Delo reads a Dr. Seuss book to Betz Elementary School students in Traci Trotter's first-grade class last... — Updated 3/9/2017
More snow - ordinances (?)
Cheney’s City Council has set the wheels in motion to consider creating an ordinance requiring residents and businesses to clear sidewalks adjacent to their property after a snowfall. Salnave-area resident Kathy Fleming a... — Updated 3/9/2017
ML's Care & Share endures tough winter
Like many residents and businesses throughout Spokane County, the Care & Share Thrift Store, had to endure a tough winter. Anne Starr, who has managed the store, housed in the Dora Burt Center on 211 N. Lefevre St. Medical Lake... — Updated 3/9/2017
Community Center Saturdays coming to Medical Lake
Medical Lake residents may notice some activity happening at the middle school on Saturday afternoons in the near future. The city of Medical Lake, the local school district and Re*Imagine Medical Lake are partnering to host... — Updated 3/9/2017
MLMS award winners
Photo by Al Stover Medical Lake Middle School honored six students for the Partners Advancing Character Education (PACE) award for February. February's trait is honesty. Students... — Updated 3/9/2017
Blackhawks Spokane Scholars nominees
Cheney High School has nominated six students for the Spokane Scholars awards. The nominees are, left to right: Andrew Jenkins - science, Sydney Zaph - social studies, Rylie Pease... — Updated 3/9/2017
Medical Lake High first semester honor roll
Medical Lake High School announced its honor roll for the first semester of the 2016-17 school year. FRESHMAN Principal’s Honor Roll 4.0 - 3.5 — Trinity A. Caputo, Elijah W. Carroll, Thomas C. Collins, Kelton L. Earl, Nicole M.... — Updated 3/9/2017
Eastern Washington releases fall quarter Dean's list
Eastern Washington University recently named the following West Plains students to the fall quarter Dean’s honor roll for the 2016-17 academic year. Airway Heights — Teela Avalos, Jared Costilla and Wade Hampton. Cheney — Jerik... — Updated 3/9/2017
Night of Lit
Hallett Elementary School held its annual Title I Literature Night, March 2, with the theme "Reading Gives You Superpowers." There were a plethora of activities, such as an... — Updated 3/9/2017
ML finance on track for 2016-17 school year
The Medical Lake School Board went through their Feb. 28 meeting with a light agenda. During reports, Director of Finance Chad Moss said the projected ending fund balance for the 2016-17 school year seems to be adhering to... — Updated 3/9/2017
Airway Heights commission to hold public hearings on projects
By AL STOVER Staff Reporter The Airway Heights Planning Department has issued two notices of application and State Environmental Protection Act review checklists for projects. The... — Updated 3/9/2017
Harman to close most of Cheney operation
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor City of Cheney officials were informed in a letter received March 2 that electronics manufacturer Harman will be closing its manufacturing operations at its Cheney plant located at 2416 Cheney-Spokane Road.... — Updated 3/9/2017