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AIRWAY HEIGHTS AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Police made the following arrest from March 1-7: March 1 Eileen A. Smith arrested in the 12800 block of West Highway 2 for third-degree theft. March 5 Austin A. Pickert arrested in the 12500 block... — Updated 3/15/2024
Trump, Biden rematch looming
SPOKANE - Following the Tuesday, March 12, primary in Washington and other states, its appears that voters will see a rematch in the race for U.S. President. Both former President... — Updated 3/15/2024
Couple arrested for abusing 7-year-old
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — A local couple has been arrested on charges they abused a 7-year-old boy. Marie L. Collins, 29, and Jared E. Reeves, 32, were booked into the Spokane County Jail on March 6, records show. They are facing charges... — Updated 3/15/2024
Surplus equipment discussed
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Proposed changes to the equipment surplus process were at the forefront of discussions during a recent City Council meeting. Council members highlighted the need for streamlining procedures to improve efficiency... — Updated 3/15/2024
State budget includes $419,000 for Snowdon routes
CHENEY — The state’s 2024-25 supplemental capital budget includes money to improve traffic routes for students and families headed to Snowdon Elementary School. The budget earmarks $419,000 for improving transportation routes... — Updated 3/15/2024
Budget funds education, recovery and water projects
OLYMPIA — The state’s supplemental capital budget approved March 6 included funding for several 9th Legislative District projects. Several school districts were allocated funds from the modernization program, including... — Updated 3/15/2024
Police report call statistics
CHENEY — The Police Department on Tuesday, March 12, released its call statistics for February, providing an overview of incidents responded to by law enforcement here. City police recorded 621 calls for service from Tuesday,... — Updated 3/15/2024
Women's Day flight takes off
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE – The International Women's Day Incentive flight took off bright and early at 9:00 a.m. March 8, heading towards Northern California for a quick refuel.... — Updated 3/14/2024
Babysitter sentenced in molestation
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A local man who provided babysitting services has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison in connection with multiple child molestation cases. Ronald R. Trujillo, 60, was sentenced last week in Spokane... — Updated 3/14/2024
Spring is sprouting
Sutton Griffith, 2, of Cheney, picked the first buttercup of the spring Saturday, March 9, during a hike with her father, Grant Giffith. The buttercup was growing off Long Road,... — Updated 3/14/2024
New law could allow part-time police
OLYMPIA — Washington state remains 51st in the nation for police officers per capita, and one answer to that problem might be allowing officers to work part-time. Senate Bill 5424, which awaits the governor’s signature to... — Updated 3/14/2024
Initiative gives more leeway on police pursuits
OLYMPIA — Just three years after the Legislature implemented restrictions on police pursuits, lawmakers backtracked after an initiative received overwhelming voter support. The new rules on engaging in high-speed pursuits become... — Updated 3/14/2024
Padden bill awaits Inslee's signature
OLYMPIA - A bill to encourage home ownership by making it easier to construct smaller condominium buildings is on its way to the governor's desk. Senate Bill 5792, introduced by... — Updated 3/8/2024
Two Sen. Schoesler bills stall in House
OLYMPIA - Two bills introduced by Sen. Mark Schoesler have stalled in the House. Schoesler, R-Ritzville, represents the 9th Legislative District, including Cheney, Medical Lake,... — Updated 3/8/2024
Holaday seeks 5th District seat
ADDY - A 51st state advocate has joined the pool of candidates seeking to replace Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers in Congress. On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Rene Holaday, a Republican from... — Updated 3/8/2024
Cooper in race for Congress
MEDICAL LAKE - Mayor Terri Cooper has declared her candidacy for Congress. The 62-year-old. Cooper's announcement came during the Spokane County Republican Convention on Saturday,... — Updated 3/8/2024
Man arrested for trespassing after crawling through dog door
DENISON — A hitchhiker was arrested in the early morning hours of March 6 after allegedly crawling through a dog door into a house. Russell D. Dahlen, 53, was arrested for first-degree trespassing and booked into the Spokane... — Updated 3/8/2024
Martin Hall worker charged with raping girl
MEDICAL LAKE — A former Martin Hall Juvenile Corrections Facility employee is being held in the Spokane County Jail after allegedly raping a juvenile inmate. Antwon D. Jones, 40, is being held on $150,000 bail, charged with... — Updated 3/7/2024
Winds of change
ROSALIA – The winds of change are blowing across the region, with multiple developers pushing for prime agricultural land to become home to wind turbines. And the push for the... — Updated 3/7/2024
Driver airlifted after crash
WILLIAMS LAKE — The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected drunken-driving crash March 3 on Mullinix Road. The crash occurred about 4:50 p.m. near West Williams Lake Road, according to the Sheriff’s... — Updated 3/7/2024
Public Records
AIRWAY HEIGHTS AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The Police Department arrested the following individuals from Feb. 27 to March 2: Feb. 27 Benjamin A.O. Farnum arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle in the 100 block of North Hayford... — Updated 3/7/2024
Airway Heights approves grant application
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The city Planning Commission voted 6-1 to approve plans for the expansion of the West Prairie Mobile Home Park to provide water services there. During a recent... — Updated 3/7/2024
Council adopts 10-year improvement plan
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – By a 6-1 vote, with one abstention, the City Council recently adopted recommendations for city improvements. In addition, the council initiated long-term... — Updated 3/7/2024
Purple Ribbon Banquet takes place Sunday
SPOKANE VALLEY – Prepare for an evening of empowerment at the annual Purple Ribbon Banquet on Sunday, March 10. Starting at 5 p.m., the event hosted by the Women’s Healing and... — Updated 3/7/2024
Liberty team headed to state Knowledge Bowl
SPANGLE – Liberty High School’s Civics team is on the rise, making waves as they advance to the state Knowledge Bowl championship in Wenatchee. With their recent victory at the... — Updated 3/7/2024