Articles from the May 25, 2017 edition
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MLHS Digital Art Show
Medical Lake High School students enrolled in the digital design and visual communication design classes presented their artwork and portfolios at the annual digital art show, May... — Updated 5/25/2017
Donation of flowers brightened neighbor's day
When I stopped by the Cheney library on Saturday shortly before closing, I was greeted by a lovely bouquet of fresh flowers sitting on top of the big litter can out front. There was a note with them from Jeffry, asking that... — Updated 5/25/2017
Callaway family thanks community for support
The family of Joyce Callaway would like to thank the community for their outpouring of support following our mother’s passing. We especially would like to thank the members of St. Anne Catholic Church for their wonderful help a... — Updated 5/25/2017
Many made Cheney's Mayfest a success
A big thank you to those on the committee who worked so hard throughout the year to make Cheney Mayfest a success. Although Mother Nature only partially cooperated in giving us May-type weather — it could have been warmer — eve... — Updated 5/25/2017
Memorial Day should serve as recommitment
Monday is Memorial Day, a day marked in many ways. There will be barbecues, picnics and other activities. If the weather is nice, some will head to the lake to get a start on summer, go for long hikes or work in their yard. There w... — Updated 5/25/2017
Cooler heads should prevail in AH water crisis
By now the West Plains — and probably all of Spokane County — knows the situation with Airway Heights’ water system. On May 16, city officials announced that two of its wells tested above Environmental Protection Agency lifet... — Updated 5/25/2017
West Plains residents make EWU winter dean's list
Note: This is a continuation of the EWU dean’s list that was printed in the May 18 issue of the Cheney Free Press. The following West Plains residents made Eastern Washington University’s dean’s list for the 2016-17 winter quart... — Updated 5/25/2017
We'd love to hear your AMX/Harman story
With the pending closure of longtime Cheney business, AMX/Harman, nearly 90 employees will lose their jobs. City of Cheney officials were informed in a letter received March 2 that the electronics manufacturer would be closing its... — Updated 5/25/2017
Basin Feed and Supply moves into former Del's
Unlike some other business frontage that has sat vacant for long periods of time in Cheney, the former Del's Feed and Farm Supply, which closed in April, will soon be back... — Updated 5/25/2017
Shamus's Sandwiches to open in former Buckhorn
By PAUL DELANEY Staff Reporter The former Buckhorn Inn in Airway Heights will reopen soon with a new name. Shawn Reilly from Spokane, along with partner in the building, Cheney's... — Updated 5/25/2017
Cheney High School sending five to Girls' State in June
Five Cheney High School students will be attending the annual Evergreen Girls' State conference, June 11-17, in Ellensburg. The conference is held on the campus of Central... — Updated 5/25/2017
Victoria Simboli wins Eagles' Nest Business Pitch Competition
Eastern Washington University hosted its first Eagles’ Nest Business Pitch Competition finale on May 18. The idea behind the final round of competition came from the hit television show “Shark Tank” and featured six succe... — Updated 5/25/2017
Medical Lake High School hosts annual digital art show
The Medical Lake High School main lobby was filled with a plethora of artwork on May 17. The high school hosted its annual digital art show that featured work from students in... — Updated 5/25/2017
Books for Sunset students
Cheney Federal Credit Union's chief operations officer, Lynn Mount, helps Sunset Elementary student Owen McLaughlin shop for a book. Cheney Federal Credit Union sponsored... — Updated 5/25/2017
Cheney releases summer food program schedule
The Cheney School District No. 360 announces sponsorship of the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children. Meals will be made available at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and younger. Meals will be served at the f... — Updated 5/25/2017
AH pumping out contaminated water
Airway Heights continues to make progress on reducing its recent water contamination issues. On May 16, the city announced that two of its wells tested over 70 parts per trillion... — Updated 5/25/2017
Fairchild officials update residents on water issue
Officials from Fairchild Air Force Base, city of Airway Heights, Washington state Department of Health and the Environmental Protection Agency were on hand to provide information and answer questions from residents regarding the... — Updated 5/25/2017
News Briefs
Fatal crash in south Spokane County claims 19-year-old A 19-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle rollover accident early May 17 in south Spokane County. According to a Spokane County Sheriff’s Office news release, at a... — Updated 5/25/2017
AH committee selects ALSC/Lydig as complex's design build team
The design-build team for Airway Heights’ recreation complex has been selected. In a May 22 interview, J.C. Kennedy, parks, recreation and community services director said, the selection committee chose ALSC Architects and Lydig C... — Updated 5/25/2017
Head-on collision blocks Medical Lake Four Lakes
Units from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, Spokane County Fire District 3 and American Medical Response responded to a serious, two-car head-on collision at approximately the... — Updated 5/25/2017
Memorial Day deadlines
The Cheney Free Press will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Deadlines for the submittals for the June 1 issue have changed. Legals and classified ads must be submitted to the office by 11 a.m.... — Updated 5/25/2017
Medical Lake water tests OK
Medical Lake’s water is safe to drink. That’s according to City Administrator Doug Ross, who informed City Council at its May 16 meeting that their wells tested as non-detect levels of Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and... — Updated 5/25/2017
Memorial Day observance to continue
Cheney's annual Memorial Day observances are under new management, and for the most part, are taking place as they have in the past. For years, the Cheney Cemetery Association... — Updated 5/25/2017
SR 904 open house planned
With a major repaving of State Route 904 through Cheney slated to begin in late June, state Department of Transportation officials hope to answer questions and allay residents... — Updated 5/25/2017
Best of Baseball
The Cheney High baseball team's 2017 season came to an end, May 20 in the second round of the 2A state playoffs where they lost to the Ellensburg Bulldogs. The Blackhawks had rocky... — Updated 5/24/2017