Articles from the April 13, 2017 edition
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 42
Gearing up
Posh Marsh, a member of Medical Lake High School's robotic club the Circuit Breakers places a gear delivered to him from his team's robot on a rotor during the FIRST (For... — Updated 4/19/2017
Surprises await a visit to JJ's Warehouse Treasures
Don't let the name fool you. JJ's Warehouse Treasures is much more of the latter and does not remotely resemble one's vision of the former - a warehouse. The business, located... — Updated 4/19/2017
ML Robotics competition
The Medical Lake High School Circuit Breakers robotics team recently competed in the FIRST Pacific Northwest District championship at Eastern Washington University, April 6-8.... — Updated 4/14/2017 Full story
Circuit Breakers qualify for FIRST championships
See a photo gallery from the event here.... — Updated 4/14/2017
Looking Back
10 Years Ago April 12, 2007 Kids in Cheney and Medical Lake took part in an annual rite of spring – the Easter egg hunt. A 50-year-old man died following a fight with a roommate... — Updated 4/13/2017
'Collision Course'
Eastern Washington University's Downtown Student Gallery is holding a student exhibit "Collision Course" until May 15. The exhibit features a collection of collaborative works by... — Updated 4/13/2017
Churches
Emmanuel Lutheran Church The congregation of Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you to worship with us at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday, April 16, as we celebrate Easter. Easter breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. You may also watch our... — Updated 4/13/2017
Nazarene Church opens free community garden
Cheney Church of the Nazarene has 4-by-4-foot and 4-by-12 plots for area gardeners who need a garden. Go to www.cheneynaz.org to download the registration form to reserve a plot. Drop off the filled-out registration form at the... — Updated 4/13/2017
Cheney Parks and Recreation competing for $20,000 grant
Cheney Parks and Recreation is currently in a competition to receive a chunk of money to go towards a park in the city. The way they can receive the grant is by the community going onto www.meetmeatthepark.org and vote by writing... — Updated 4/13/2017
Trump, McMorris Rodgers care more about flexing their muscle than protecting infants
Oh the hypocrisy of it all. Our President Donald Trump and his great unflinching supporter, our Congressional Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, promote repeal and replace Obamacare with a bill that would throw millions of American... — Updated 4/13/2017
Entrepreneurs remain the key to America's success
American entrepreneurs’ ability to invent, create and bring products and services to market makes our nation great. Their success generates the tax revenue which fund our schools... — Updated 4/13/2017
My, what a long, long, long winter we've had
We recently exited quite a winter. It was snowy, cold and long. In some ways it lingers. From a celestial standpoint, winter began Dec. 21, 2016, but some might argue it was earlier, on Nov. 9. Regardless, the past 100 or so days... — Updated 4/13/2017
Northern Quest releases concert schedule
Northern Quest Resort and Casino recently announced its lineup for the Pepsi Summer Concert Series and it is certainly an eclectic mix of artists. The venue made it a 10-show... — Updated 4/13/2017
Education Briefs
Cheney High School student artists honored Several Cheney High School students were honored for their artwork at the 44th annual NEWESD 101 High School Art Show on March 17. Sarah Hagedorn earned first place with her work... — Updated 4/13/2017
CHS Students of the Month
Cheney High School announced the students for the month of March. Back row left to right: Bergundy Spencer, Yasmin Bermudez-Colley, Johnathan Castles, Tanner Peterson, Jeanne... — Updated 4/13/2017
Eastern Pride Center hosts ally training session
By AL STOVER Staff Reporter The Eastern Washington University Pride Center kicked off Pride Week 2017 with a Welcoming Project Ally Training session, April 10. The training session is an informative and interactive workshop for... — Updated 4/13/2017
News Briefs
Alcohol abuse subject of Airway Heights meeting April is Alcohol Awareness Month. On Tuesday, April 18, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. the Washington State Al-Anon Family Groups, District 2 Public Outreach will be presenting “Do You... — Updated 4/13/2017
Airway Heights offers summer citizens academy
Airway Heights residents who want to learn more about how their city’s government work will get a chance to peek behind the curtain. The city is offering a citizen’s academy for residents in the summer. The academy, which will... — Updated 4/13/2017
Jensen Youth Ranch hosts livestock judging clinic
What part of a steer's body is going to carry the most muscle? How do you find the volume of a pig? These were some of the questions several members from the West Plains Rangers... — Updated 4/13/2017
Best ball begins
New Eastern Washington University head football coach Aaron Best strolls the red turf during spring practice last week.... — Updated 4/13/2017
BPA could implement CRAC fee
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor An above-normal snowpack and a historically wet spring has led to a lot of water in the Pacific Northwest. In many ways, that’s a good thing. Those conditions have also created a lot of power via the... — Updated 4/13/2017
Bus transporation offered at 10th Clean Sweep
Cheney's 10th annual community clean-up day is right around the corner, and has a couple changes in store. Cheney Clean Sweep takes place Saturday, April 22, with volunteers... — Updated 4/13/2017
Airway Heights council to renew agreement with Fire District 10
At its April 10 study session, the Airway Heights City Council agreed to forward an amendment to the interlocal agreement between the city and Spokane County Fire District 10 regarding deputy fire chief services to its April 17... — Updated 4/13/2017
Parkside decision postponed
After roughly 90 minutes plus of testimony and closed-door deliberations, the Cheney City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to postpone a decision on the controversial Parksid... — Updated 4/13/2017
4-H Club livestock judging clinic
Several members from the West Plains Rangers and Reardan 4-H clubs attended the Livestock Fit and Show Judging Clinic at the Jensen Memorial Youth Ranch in Medical Lake, April 8.... — Updated 4/12/2017 Full story