Articles from the May 28, 2015 edition
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Kidnapping attempt thwarted
Cheney Police arrested a 15-year-old female on alleged second-degree kidnapping charges in an incident that took place Sunday morning, May 24. Department Cmdr. Rick Campbell said an officer originally responded to a dispute call... — Updated 5/28/2015
Successful 'Beside Manners'
StageWest Community Theatre's production of "Bedside Manners," by Derek Benfield, had a surprisingly successful first weekend despite it coinciding with three-day Memorial Day... — Updated 5/28/2015
Analysis: Cheney school bond lost support in almost all precincts
After missing approval by just 1.57 percent in the February special election, proponents of the Cheney School District's $44.88 million expansion and renovation bond believed two... — Updated 5/28/2015
Control the fire of hatred against law enforcement
I would like to thank the Cheney Free Press for having the good heart to print the article in the Opinion section of the paper titled “This war on police officers needs to stop.” This was in the May 14, 2015 edition. Police off... — Updated 5/28/2015
Camera crews bring fun to Medical Lake
What fun we’ve had here in Medical Lake having a popular TV show filming right here in downtown. I’m sure some citizens have been a little disgruntled, driving out of their way to get to businesses, but only a block or two at mos... — Updated 5/28/2015
Time to make funding for public mental health services a priority
The treatment of mentally ill patients has undergone radical changes in the past 150 years, and not always for the better. Unfortunately, public health treatment remains grossly underfunded and consequently care is fragmented and p... — Updated 5/28/2015
It's time to reform crop insurance and help smaller neighbors
At the Center for Rural Affairs, we’ve heard from farmers across the Midwest and Great Plains about negative impacts of federally subsidized crop insurance for over a decade. A farm safety net is important to help family farmers m... — Updated 5/28/2015
Don't extend Patriot Act without changes
Reprinted from the Orange County Register The House this past Thursday adjourned for its week-long Memorial Day recess leaving uncertain the fate of three provisions of the USA Patriot Act scheduled to expire June 1. Sen. John... — Updated 5/28/2015
West Plains Briefs
Blackhawk Scramble How’s your golf game? Whether it’s in top form or needs improvement, come out to the Fairways Golf Course Saturday, June 13, and take part in the annual Blackhawk Scramble. The scramble is a 9 a.m. shotgun sta... — Updated 5/28/2015
WPCC Summer Kickoff breakfast
The West Plains Summer Events Kick Off Breakfast is happening on June 4, 7:30 a.m. at the Shriner’s Event Center, 7217 W. Westbow Blvd., in Spokane. Join the chamber as they announce more about the local events happening t... — Updated 5/28/2015
Jaman earns degree from Minnesota State University
Cheney resident Ali Jaman earned a degree in aviation from Minnesota State University, Mankato May 9. Minnesota State Mankato, a four-year state institution with 15,376 students, is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and... — Updated 5/28/2015
Cheney Baseball Association Texas Hold 'EM poker night
The Cheney Baseball Association is having a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night fundraiser, Friday June 12 at Northern Quest Casino in the Pavilion Room. The cost is $60 per ticket and includes $10 in food and beverage credit. Check-in a... — Updated 5/28/2015
Hallett Elementary announces PACE winners
Hallett Elementary announced the Partners Advancing Character Education (PACE) award winners for April. April’s PACE trait is trustworthiness. PACE —Kaden Shaffer, Rilee Williams, Lucas Williams, Zoe Wilson, McKenzee Pat... — Updated 5/28/2015
Cheney residents graduate from Oregon State
CORVALLIS, Ore – Three Cheney residents will receive degrees when they graduate from Oregon State University, June 13 in Reser Stadium. Richard A. Arquette, master of science, college student services administration; Thomas J. M... — Updated 5/28/2015
MLMS honors May students of the month
Medical Lake Middle School honored six students who were selected for the May Partners Advancing Character Education (PACE) Student of the Month award. They received certificates,... — Updated 5/28/2015
Eastern's PUB renovation project moves into next phase
The long-awaited remodeling project for Eastern Washington University's Pence Union Building student center is moving forward according to a report presented May 14 to the school's... — Updated 5/28/2015
Cheney School District honors teachers and staff
Community members, friends and family came to honor Cheney School District teachers, staff and retirees at the annual Employee Recognition Night, held May 13 at Cheney Middle... — Updated 5/28/2015
Medical Lake to bring in school resource officer
There will soon be a new addition to the Medical Lake School District, one that wears a deputy’s uniform. The district will soon enter into a contract with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office to provide a school resource officer to... — Updated 5/28/2015
Cheney woman escapes injury in Interstate 90 collision
A Cheney woman escaped potential injury in a collision last Friday involving two semi trucks on Interstate 90 not far from the Cheney-Four Lakes exit. According to the Washington State Patrol, at just after midnight a 2007... — Updated 5/28/2015
Ericka Rose is Airway Heights Police Department's newest officer
There's a new officer in Airway Heights and her name is Ericka Rose. Staff, public safety personnel and family filled the City Council chambers as Rose was sworn into the Airway... — Updated 5/28/2015
Airway Heights/Rotary club open splash pad at Sunset
Airway Heights residents finally have a water feature that can cool them off during those hot and dry summer days. Residents flooded to Sunset Park as the city of Airway Heights... — Updated 5/28/2015
Arbor Day contest winner
Airway Heights Mayor Patrick Rushing (right) presents Sunset Elementary fourth-grader Autumn Verstrate (left) with a plaque for winning the 2015 Arbor Day Poster... — Updated 5/28/2015
Cheney Mayfest; Floods, Flowers and Feathers both this weekend
A pair of festivals could turn Cheney and nearby Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge into a couple of busy places this weekend. The third annual Cheney Mayfest takes place Friday and Saturday, May 29-30, downtown. Friday night will... — Updated 5/28/2015
Medical Lake finds out zombies are OK
Medical Lake residents may have noticed what appeared to have been zombies followed by camera crews. In the last few weeks, the cast and crew of the Sci-fi Network's "Z Nation"... — Updated 5/28/2015
Time honored service
Members from the Sons of the American Revolution perform a three-rifle salute during the Memorial Day program at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery. See page 12 for images of... — Updated 5/28/2015