Articles from the June 28, 2012 edition
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Entries being accepted for Poetry Scribes of Spokane World Day of Poetry contest
Poetry Scribes of Spokane is seeking entries from area poets for the Amy Woodward Fisher World Day of Poetry contest. A variety of cash prizes and certificates go to winners. Original unpublished poems of 60 lines or less in...
Century Link food drive runs through Friday, June 29
CenturyLink, Inc.'s 2012 CenturyLink Feed the Children Backpack Buddies Food Drive is on now. The drive takes place across CenturyLink's operating areas June 25-29. Recognizing the increased demand for food during the summer...
Local agencies increase DUI patrols for Hoopfest, July 4
Local law enforcement agencies have begun extra patrols this summer to catch drivers operating their motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol. Patrols began last week and run through July 8, including June 29-30 in...
It may be cool, but state officials warn fire danger still exists
Several state agencies are advising citizens that despite cool and wet conditions so far this summer there still exists the danger for residential and wildland fires, especially around the July 4 holiday and as the summer gets...
Video scoreboards coming this season to Eastern's Roos Field and Reese Court
Eastern Washington University announced last Friday it is taking steps to replace the 23-year-old Roos Field scoreboard with a new video scoreboard that will enhance the game-day experience for students, fans and athletes. In... Full story
Turning pretty pictures into reality through city code
Cheney zoning and development update work continues with visual surveys By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter Images of lush landscaped sidewalks, modern condos and endless big box parking lots flashed before the eyes of dozens of Cheneyi... Full story
Sports Week for July 5, 2012
BASEBALL American Legion AAA Thursday, July 5, Blue Devils vs. Damonte at Reno Tournament, noon. Friday, July 6, Blue Devils vs. Alameda at Reno Tournament, 10:30 a.m. July 6, Blue Devils vs. Concord at Reno Tournament, 12:30 a.m....
West Plains Bandits go 2-2 at Spokane 12U softball tourney
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor The West Plains Bandits 12U fastpitch softball team competed in the Spokane Girls Fastpitch Softball Association Invitational Tournament June 2-3, finishing with a 2-2 record. The Bandits scored five runs... Full story
Summer Hawks A playoff chances on life support
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Time may have run out on the Cheney American Legion A team's playoff chances. The Summer Hawks lost four of their five games last week, all against teams ahead of them in the Spokane American Legion's A... Full story
American Legion Wood Bat Classic one of best in the West
By PAUL DELANEY Staff Reporter The Spokane area has long been one of the strongholds for American Legion Baseball. And partially because of that, one of the biggest baseball tournaments on the West Coast not only operates here,...
Cheney boys' soccer players make all-state
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor The Washington State Soccer Coaches Association named three members of the Cheney High School boys' soccer team to 2A all-state spring soccer teams. Evan Cook was a first-team all-state selection as a...
Eastern State Hospital display provides lesson in ML history
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter One of the most influential forces behind Medical Lake's growth is on display at the library from now through August. Throughout June, the history of Eastern State Hospital can be found in the library.... Full story
Council honors Oakes, Bailey for saving life
Cheney also approves city's six-year transportation improvement plan By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter Cheney police officers Chris Oakes and Dave Bailey saved a man's life in April. Oakes and Bailey were presented with the... Full story
Things that go bump and boom
Medical Lake City Council talks roads and fireworks By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter The Medical Lake City Council approved the city's six-year transportation plan at its Tuesday, June 19 meeting, setting up a template for improving... Full story