Articles from the August 1, 2013 edition
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Fireworks concert is a Spokane area staple
This past Sunday, sounds of the baroque period filled Riverfront Park for the last time, marking the end of an era. The Royal Fireworks Concert has been a staple of my Julys for a number of years now, and it’s an event I... — Updated 8/2/2013
Defunding: the framers' remedy for presidential lawlessness
Two weeks ago, the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee voted to strip the scandal-ridden Internal Revenue Service of nearly one-quarter of its 2014 budget as punishment for its targeting of political groups and its... — Updated 8/2/2013
Ballot measure to clear housing from APZs is a winner
The always seemingly endless war to save Fairchild Air Force Base – and the enormous economic impact it has in the region – has been waged with battles on many fronts and by many kinds of citizen soldiers over the years. Soon,... — Updated 8/2/2013
Survey shows growth at Cheney Library
The Spokane County Library District gave the Cheney City Council a rundown of its five-year survey results, noting service increases across the board at the Cheney Library. At the Tuesday, July 23 meeting, the library noted the... — Updated 8/2/2013
Several offices remain vacant before start of elections
No candidates filed for several open offices during the regular filing period. In the interest of filing these offices through the election process, the Spokane County Elections Office will open a special three-day filing period be... — Updated 8/2/2013
Baling it up
July is harvest time for some crops in the Northwest. Round bales of hay sit on the field next to the Bi-Mart Arena just outside Cheney. Bales hold their shape either from plastic... — Updated 8/2/2013
Fire claims pets' lives
An early morning fire Monday, July 29 burned through the New West apartments in Airway Heights. Two adults and three children were displaced by the fire, with one adult sustaining... — Updated 8/2/2013
Medical Lake School District reveals 2013-14 budget
The Medical Lake School District will be working with a $19.15 million budget in the 2013-14 school year. At the July 23 board meeting, the budget was passed unanimously. Included is $18.75 million in general fund revenues, which... — Updated 8/2/2013
Eastern football practices to start August 7
The season opener is just over a month away, and the Eastern Washington University football team will start preseason practices Wednesday, Aug. 7 at the EWU Sports and Recreation Center practice fields in Cheney. Players will... — Updated 8/1/2013
Eastern special teams appear to be in good hands in 2013
Special teams were extremely special – and deep – in 2012 for the Eastern Washington University football team, and three of those key players return for the 2013 season. Senior... — Updated 8/1/2013
Meyer's 'spring fling' helps Shock quarterback rediscover love for game
The grass has been ripped up and replaced by red turf: the field changed from Woodward to Roos. But no matter the changes, Eastern Washington University will always be home to Erik... — Updated 8/1/2013
Gray on top of bareback standings
Another solid week crisscrossing the West has vaulted Cheney’s Ryan Gray to the top of the Pro Rodeo Cowboy’s Association bareback standings as the month of July comes to an... — Updated 8/1/2013
EWU fishermen hope to land college bass title
Another national title could be in Eastern Washington University’s future but any banner or sign would hang on the walls of the Pence Union Building. At least that’s the hope... — Updated 8/1/2013
J&M Fabrication building themselves quite the reputation
J&M Fabrication runs like much of the work Justin Miller and his employees perform: a few individual parts welded together to create something much greater. What is now a six-man... — Updated 8/1/2013
Looking Back
10 Years Ago August 7, 2003 Washington State Highway 904, which travels from Four Lakes to Tyler and through Cheney, was officially renamed the Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway. Anderson died in the explosion of the Space... — Updated 8/1/2013
Richard Reeby Thomson
Richard Reeby Thomson (Age 59), Passed away July 23 at the Thomson family cabin after a great day with his family at Priest Lake, Idaho. Richard "Rich" Thomson, was born Feb. 21,... — Updated 8/1/2013 Full story
Churches
United Methodist Church Worship is at 10 a.m. each Sunday morning at the United Methodist Church. Please join us. The Rev. Terry Hall will lead the service. Prior to the worship hour there will be Vacation Bible School planning at... — Updated 8/1/2013
CFCU's Keller keeps busy in business and life
Jeff Keller, marketing coordinator at Cheney Federal Credit Union, has his own quiet office. He is sort of the lone ranger among the 11 women at the Credit Union he calls his big si... — Updated 8/1/2013
Cool times on hot day
Hudson Fillion (background) and Derek Humphries (right) chase after the puck with an unidentified skater in last Friday’s session of the Hockey Ministries International hockey... — Updated 8/1/2013
Cheney's new IT contract adds security, service for citizens
The Cheney City Council’s approval of a new agreement at their July 23 meeting with Intrinium Networks to manage information technology appears to be a win-win deal. The city... — Updated 8/1/2013
National acts set to impress at Blue Waters Bluegrass
The annual Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival is just one week away, and talented musical acts are slated to perform throughout the three-day show, Aug. 9-11 at Medical Lake’s... — Updated 8/1/2013
Emtman makes Fisher Building offer
Cheney School District board of directors will hold a public meeting Wednesday, Aug. 7 to consider a proposal to sell the district’s former high school building to a local develop... — Updated 8/1/2013