Articles from the July 25, 2013 edition

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Cheney receives block grant funding

Cheney City Council members unanimously approved the receipt of money for one street project, the awarding of a contract for another and filling out an application for future work at the regular bi-monthly meeting July 23. The coun... — Updated 7/25/2013

 
 By PAUL DELANEY    Sports

SummerHawks 'implode' in Legion loss to West Kootenay

So many things were going right for the Cheney AA SummerHawks American Legion baseball team that was headed to the playoffs. They were on an impressive run with nine wins in their... — Updated 7/25/2013

 
 By PAUL DELANEY    Sports

Blue Devils' state plans doomed by lost opportunities

The Spokane Blue Devils played the numbers game all year, hoping that a dozen or so bodies would get them where they wanted to go. The gamble played itself out last Sunday in the... — Updated 7/25/2013

 
 By JAMES EIK    News

A brewing storm

Lightning storms lit up the skies last Tuesday night across the Inland Northwest. Around 500 lightning strikes were recorded and, despite having a red flag warning in effect,... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

Cheney man succumbs to crash injuries

A Cheney man was killed in a collision on west State Route 904 near milepost 5 last Thursday evening. According to a Washington State Patrol news release, Justin R. Travis, 37, had stopped his 2010 GMC Yukon and boat trailer... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

Lighter led to West Plains brush fire

The cause of a brush fire near a West Plains mobile home Saturday evening was apparently caused by some childs’ play. Fire investigators have found that the initially reported 50-acre brush fire, now downgraded to 12.5 acres,... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

County implements burn ban

Spokane County has implemented a burn ban in all unincorporated areas of the county, prohibiting the use of unauthorized opening burning or recreational fires. The ban went into effect Monday, July 22 and is in place until further... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

Up you go

Cheney Fire Department resident firefighter Will Helton prepares to make his first ever climb up the 110-foot extension ladder as part of department training exercises last... — Updated 7/25/2013

 
 By JAMES EIK    News

It's time to see if 'Airway's Got Talent'

The lights are on, and the stage is almost set, offering a chance for the public to shine in the Airway Heights spotlight and put their talent on display. As part of the Airway Heights Festival next month, residents can compete in... — Updated 7/25/2013

 
 By PAUL DELANEY    Opinion

Fifty years later, Paul McCartney rocks the house

The skinny-legged jeans could have belonged to anyone. The black boots and the hairdo to any tribute artist. But the voice that finally sang the first words of “Eight Days a... — Updated 7/25/2013

 
 By Froma Harrop    Opinion

Straying politicians' five shades of gray

Much has been written about adulterous politicians and the public’s apparent willingness to look past their infidelity. This lumps very different kinds of cheating into one neat sin, equally applicable to all sneaks. But just as... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

Column on Zimmerman trial had a good take on modern stereotypes

Thank you for your well-balanced column on the Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman case. I agree that there are many facets to this case, which include “stereotyping,” which we as Americans (along with most humans) practice. Zimmer... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

Medical Lake faces a tough decision on fireworks

The debate over fireworks took center stage in Medical Lake last week The City Council had varying concerns regarding the use of M-80s, which produce an incredibly loud bang without any real “fireworks” quality, and people... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

West Plains Briefs

Feed Cheney is July 29 Feed Cheney will take place in Veterans Memorial Park across the street from the Wren Pierson Community Center on July 29 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cheney United Methodist Church will provide the free brown bag... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

Washington state boating laws will change July 28

The State Parks Commission, along with its Boating Safety Council, NW Marine Trade Association, Recreational Boating Association of WA, and Seattle Children’s, and other boating leaders have worked to amend the law to make boatin... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

Spencer applies finish to SHC Woodworking Co.

Richard Spencer is used to putting things back together. Since 1989, the Shadle Park graduate has been putting his woodworking talents on display building furniture, cabinetry and performing repairs and modifications, which... — Updated 7/25/2013

 
 By JAMES EIK    Education

Board approves all-day kindergarten

All-day kindergarten is coming to the Medical Lake School District this year, although it took some effort to make it become a reality. After several years, the district’s revenue level is projected to be back where it was in... — Updated 7/25/2013

 
 By JAMES EIK    Front Page

Twenty-four hour serve and volley

Medical Lake High School tennis players teach some basic skills of the sport to youngsters during the annual 24-hour Tennis-a-thon July 17-18 at the high school tennis courts on... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

Pure breakaway

Nike Pure Gold’s Dillyn Reeder (3) looks inside to pass to a teammate as Trae Babcock (2), Seradin Rodriguez (10), and coach Wayne Reeder look on during action last weekend in... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

CHS students recognized for skills in national competition

Cheney High School 2013 graduates Jessica Leong and Devonna Hoskins recently participated in STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) at the Family, Career and... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

School board adopts budget with increased revenues, expenses

Cheney School District board directors unanimously adopted a 2013-2014 budget at their July 17 meeting, a budget reflecting increases in revenues, expenses and enrollment and made more challenging by the inability of the state... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

EWU names student trustee for 2013-14

Eastern Washington University senior Michael O’ Donnell will serve as the student member on the EWU board of trustees for the 2013-14 academic year. O’Donnell, who is set to graduate next June, was appointed to the eight-member... — Updated 7/25/2013

 
 By JAMES EIK    Front Page

Legislature funding should start Airway Heights density reduction

The city of Airway Heights received some welcome news earlier this month regarding property that encroaches on Fairchild Air Force Base. The state Legislature approved $2.7 million in funding to purchase land in Accident Potential... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

Cheney Faith Center to erect new church building

What began as an expansion to accommodate a growing congregation has now turned into a new building for the Cheney Faith Center. The city Community Development Department originally approved a 4,278 square foot expansion back in... — Updated 7/25/2013

 
 By JAMES EIK    Front Page

Eliminating middle men

The Medical Lake City Council is considering a change in how it handles garbage billing, which should facilitate customer service if passed. Currently, City Hall handles garbage billing for Medical Lake, based on information... — Updated 7/25/2013

 

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