Fugitive arrested in Cheney

CHENEY – A fugitive from Arkansas arrested here March 21 remains in the Spokane County Jail awaiting extradition. Walter Roy Sexton, 44, is being held without bail on a warrant connected to multiple sexual assault cases in his... — Updated 3/28/2024

It's Cookie Time

Cheney Brownie Lianna Wuesthoff, 8, markets her Girl Scout cookes along West First Street last week. Wuesthoff, was joined by brother Elijah, 7, and... — Updated 3/28/2024

Woman identified following fatal crash on U.S. 2

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the name of a woman killed in a March 13 crash on West Sunset Highway. Casey Junior, 34, succumbed to blunt force injuries of the head, neck, torso... — Updated 3/28/2024

FFA students teach youngsters about cows

CHENEY – Cheney High School's FFA club embarked on an educational initiative, visiting Betz Elementary to impart knowledge about cows to students in kindergarten through... — Updated 3/28/2024

Trump, Biden very easily tops others

SPOKANE — More Spokane County voters turned out in the March 12 presidential primary election to support Donald J. Trump than any other candidate. Election results were certified March 22 and forwarded to the state. In Spokane... — Updated 3/28/2024

Body found river is a Spokane man

NINE MILE FALLS – The man body of a man found in the Spokane River has been identified by the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office. Sol Bagby, 32, was found floating in the river March 21, according to the Spokane County... — Updated 3/28/2024

NCAA Haystack

A farmer along Spangle-Waverly Road has erected a hay tribute to the Washington State University Cougars men's basketball team for reaching the national championship "March... — Updated 3/28/2024

Sports Briefs

Golf Cardinals compete in scramble CLARKSTON — The Medical Lake girls golf team competed in a two-person scramble at Quail Ridge Golf Course in Clarkston on March 19. Kali Rowe and Trinity Shull scored 76 followed by Madi... — Updated 3/28/2024

Eastern bounced

CORVALLIS, Ore. - For 10 minutes at least in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament game at Gill Coliseum against Oregon State, the Eastern Washington women kept their opponent in... — Updated 3/28/2024

Cardinals sweep Colville

MEDICAL LAKE - Entering what he knew was going to be the toughest part of the Northeast A League schedule, Cardinals Coach Austin Sharp set a goal of exiting a series of games with... — Updated 3/28/2024

Cheney softball wins 3-of-4 games

CHENEY — The Blackhawks girls fastpitch softball team started out last week on the rugged side, but finished strong with three consecutive Greater Spokane League victories. The Blackhawks were beaten at home 15-0 by Mount... — Updated 3/28/2024

Blackhawks set records at Hart Field

CHENEY — The track and field took a slimmed-down team to Hart Field on March 23 for the Lewis and Clark Invite but still came away with some notable results. With what head coach Derek Slaughter called a “diminished squad due... — Updated 3/28/2024

Cardinals compete at Cochram Relays in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — Rain greeted the Medical Lake track and field team early, but the sun shined both literally and figuratively for the Cardinals later in the day at the Ray Cochram Relays on March 23. “We got lucky with the... — Updated 3/28/2024

Cheney win streak snapped

CHENEY - The Blackhawks boys soccer team saw its four-game winning streak come to an end and its Greater Spokane League record evened at 1-1 following a 2-0 loss at Ridgeline,... — Updated 3/28/2024

Cheney vs East Valley

Mark Lonsky controls the ball in the March 11 game against East... — Updated 3/21/2024

Basking in a tournament glow

‘This is a treat for us to get to play on this national stage’ Eastern Washington women’s basketball head coach Joddie Gleason has a pretty vivid memory of what she was doing the last time her Eagles qualified for the NCAA... — Updated 3/21/2024

Small family farms are disappearing across region

Farm numbers across the U.S. are dwindling and the mountain states are no exception. Our country lost 7% of farms from 2017-2022, and all of the mountain states were above the national average. As a farmer in the region, I... — Updated 3/28/2024

Why no Easter lily tours?

Easter is when potted Easter Lily plants start showing up in nurseries and supermarkets like poinsettias during the Christmas season. They adorn the altars and pulpits of most... — Updated 3/28/2024

Polluters should pay for carbon

“Polluters pay. People get a carbon cashback” sums up the impact that the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act would have. The EICDA was re-introduced in the House of Representatives last September and is currently... — Updated 3/28/2024

Lawmakers miss salmon opportunity

The legislative session is over, and it had the potential to be very positive for salmon recovery. There was bipartisan support for habitat restoration. Legislators also had a huge amount of money to allocate because the tax on... — Updated 3/21/2024

Moore's final bow in the big apple

Who would have thought that a small Oregon natural grain mill owner’s death would make national news or be the subject of a lengthy feature article in the New York Times (NYT)?... — Updated 3/21/2024

Mixed results as session ends

The 2024 legislative session is now in the history books. After 60 days, in which 201 House bills and 180 Senate bills passed the Legislature, we can report a mix of great successes and disappointments. We fought hard for public... — Updated 3/14/2024

Tree farms reduce greenhouse gases

As climate change concerns grow, researchers are turning to family tree farmers for assistance. They have been helping for a century, but their efforts have gone unrecognized. The American Tree Farm program has emphasized... — Updated 3/14/2024

Write to the Point

Congresswoman can influence Speaker Johnson Among Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers’s negative legacies she leaves, her most impactful may be on immigration. However, she still has time to improve that. Donald Trump cares... — Updated 3/14/2024

Easter egg hunts set for Saturday

CHENEY — Grab your baskets, kids! With Easter slightly more than a week away, several communities are gearing up for the traditional egg hunts that draw children to area parks in search of eggs, candy and other loot. If... — Updated 3/28/2024

Cyber Defenders head to nationals

CHENEY - Eastern Washington University's Cyber Defenders will be headed to the national competition in Tampa, Fla., to defend its title April 20. This year's national berth follows... — Updated 3/28/2024

Gardeners in the family

My father-in-law was a gardener. In those days, people like him were referred to as farmers. He grew his family’s food stuff and his wife ‘put up’ the fruits and vegetables of their labor for use all year. She wrangled... — Updated 3/28/2024

My first artistic expression

Music has always played (pun intended) an important role in my life. We sang as kids to my Dad’s ukulele, my Mom’s favorite rounds, like “White Coral Bells” and “Frere Jacques” and “Three Blind Mice.” My parents... — Updated 3/28/2024

Community Briefs

County libraries closed on Easter Sunday CHENEY — Spokane County Library District libraries in Cheney, Medical Lake and elsewhere will be closed on Easter Sunday, March 31. While the physical libraries will be closed, the... — Updated 3/28/2024

Easter egg hunts loom

CHENEY — Grab your baskets, kids! With Easter slightly more than a week away, several communities are gearing up for the traditional egg hunts that draw children to area parks in search of eggs, candy and other loot. If... — Updated 3/21/2024

Financial and enrollment status in Cheney

CHENEY – At the recent Cheney School Board meeting on March 13, Jenna Larson took the floor to deliver a comprehensive report on the district’s financial status and enrollment figures. Larson’s insights shed light on the... — Updated 3/21/2024

SPRING EQUINOX

I begin counting down the days to Spring Equinox the day after Winter Solstice, my favorite day of the year. We have more daylight hours each day even if we are unable to see it directly, just seconds, then minutes, then hours.... — Updated 3/21/2024

Cheney students win FCCLA Competitions

CHENEY – Cheney High School’s FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) competitors attended the state competition from March 5 to March 8 in Spokane. Three students placed for the National Conference including... — Updated 3/21/2024

State of the garden

March not only includes “Madness,” Unstable Weather and Good Intentions, attending to revitalization is necessary for success in our gardens. After the Easter Bunny has collected all the plastic and rotting eggs from last... — Updated 3/14/2024

David C. Smith

David C. Smith (Crockett) was born in Spokane, Washington on April 5, 1955, to Donald E. and Elaine A. Smith. He passed away on Mar. 3, 2024, in Covington, Ga. David attended... — Updated 3/28/2024

Medical Examiner releases IDs

SPOKANE VALLEY — The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the identifications of two individuals who died earlier this month. Nathaniel Byers, 16, was killed by a “penetrating gunshot wound” to the head... — Updated 3/28/2024

Padden hosting town hall meeting April 2

SPOKANE VALLEY — Sen. Mike Padden will host a 4th Legislative District town hall meeting from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, to discuss the recently ended legislative session and to answer questions from attendees. “This year’s... — Updated 3/28/2024

Deputies use PIT Maneuver to arrest impaired driver

SPOKANE VALLEY – Michael T. Bajadali, aged 47, was apprehended by Deputies following a pursuit that concluded with a successful PIT maneuver. The incident unfolded after Spokane Regional Emergency Communications received... — Updated 3/28/2024

Man arrested after reported shooting, car fire

SPOKANE VALLEY — A local man has been charged with multiple crimes after deputies responded to a report of shots fired March 24. Jordan G. Flemming, 29, was booked into the Spokane County Jail, where he was held on charges of... — Updated 3/28/2024

Barricaded suspect coaxed into surrender

SOUTH SPOKANE COUNTY – Cody D. Harris, aged 38, peacefully surrendered to authorities following a prolonged standoff related to a burglary incident. On March 22, Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies swiftly responded to a... — Updated 3/28/2024

First Interstate Bank robbed at gunpoint

SPOKANE VALLEY – First Interstate Bank was reportedly subject to a robbery on the afternoon of March 18. Upon arrival, Spokane Valley Deputies were informed by witnesses that the... — Updated 3/21/2024

Felony ID-theft suspect arrested with help from Air-1

SPOKANE VALLEY – A victim reported fraudulent charges exceeding $6,000 on her bank and credit cards subsequent to losing her purse on March 14 at 6:40 pm. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Crystal S. Blyman, was captured... — Updated 3/21/2024

Suspected impaired driver charged with vehicular assault

CHATTAROY – Larry L. Parker, aged 59, was apprehended by Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies following a two-vehicle injury collision on March 17, occurring in the 32600 block of North Elk-Chattaroy Road. Upon arrival, deputies... — Updated 3/21/2024

Man injured in shooting

MORAN PRAIRIE – Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies swiftly responded to a shooting report near East 57th Avenue and South Palouse Highway on Wednesday, March 20. Preliminary reports suggest that an adult male sustained a... — Updated 3/21/2024

Wanted Spokane man arrested in Newport for four felony warrants

NEWPORT – David L. Cato, aged 38, was apprehended on March 14 in Newport, Washington, following a widespread public response to authorities seeking information on the whereabouts of the armed and dangerous fugitive. The manhunt... — Updated 3/21/2024

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