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Electric school buses may be coming
OLYMPIA — The yellow school buses you grew up riding may become a thing of the past. Both the House and Senate approved a new "zero-emission" school measure — House Bill 1368 — during the Legislative session, making electric buses... — Updated 3/8/2024
Police given more leeway to pursue suspects
OLYMPIA — After voters submitted an initiative rolling back some police pursuit regulations, the Legislature approved the measure. As a result, new rules giving police more leeway to engage in high-speed pursuits become law June 5... — Updated 3/8/2024
Bill updates ballot signature verification rules
OLYMPIA — A bill written to reduce the number of rejected ballots in elections is on its way to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk. Signature verification is done to curtail fraud in mail-in ballots. But, state officials say, too often p... — Updated 3/8/2024
Initiative approved preventing a state income tax
OLYMPIA - An initiative prohibiting the imposition of a state income tax was approved March 5 by the Legislature. "This is a great day for everyone in Washington," said Rep. Jim Wal... — 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 C... — Updated 3/8/2024
Sex offender sentenced for failure to register
SPOKANE — A convicted sex offender has been sentenced to 33 months in prison after failing to register with local law enforcement. Cecil C. Michel, 64, of Inchelium, was sentenced March 6 by U.S. District Court Judge Thomas O. Rice... — Updated 3/7/2024
Non-profits may help manage public lands for longer periods of time
OLYMPIA - A Senate bill making its way to the governor's desk would allow the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to enter long-term agreements with non-profit groups to help... — 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 r... — Updated 3/7/2024
Man sentenced to five years in prison
SPOKANE — A local man has been sentenced to five years in prison and five years of parole in connection with a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. David Lee Fullmer, 61, of Spokane was sentenced March 6 by U.S. District Court Judge... — Updated 3/7/2024
Suspect arrested for driving forklift into store's glass doors
SPOKANE VALLEY – Deputies rushed to respond to a local store in the 16200 block of E. Broadway Avenue. The disturbance involved a suspect driving a forklift straight into the store’s glass doors, leaving a trail of destruction in h... — Updated 2/29/2024
Council votes to continue contract with Barr-tech
MEDICAL LAKE – The Council unanimously approved the extension of the city’s contract with Barr-tech at a meeting Feb. 20. City Finance Director Koss Ronholt presented the terms of the contract to the council. “Barr-tech is contr... — Updated 2/29/2024
Contract for animal control in Medical Lake
MEDICAL LAKE – The council discussed the continuation of the contract with Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) at the meeting on February 20. Sonny Weathers, the city manager, said that the 2020 contract i... — Updated 2/29/2024
Reichert to stump in Tekoa
TEKOA - The effort to bring candidates for public office to town to interact with area voters and present their platforms has landed a gubernatorial candidate. The Event Center on C... — Updated 2/29/2024
City discusses hiring a new HR employee
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Proposed changes to the city’s human resources department were a focal point of discussion at the recent Airway Heights City Council meeting held on February 26. Stanley Schubert, the finance director, hig... — Updated 2/29/2024
Medical Lake strategic plan unveiled
MEDICAL LAKE – City Administrator Sonny Weathers unveiled the city’s new strategic planning initiative at the Feb. 20 council meeting. The initiative aims to streamline the city’s efforts and objectives into clear and actionable st... — Updated 2/29/2024
Council discusses supplying mobile home park with water
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – During a Feb. 26 meeting, the council discussed the water system challenges faced by residents of West Plains Village Mobile Home Park. “West Plains Village has experienced a decline in groundwater ava... — Updated 2/29/2024
The US airlines most likely to arrive on time in the last year
Picture the scene: Your alarm wakes you at the crack of dawn. The suitcase you packed the night before stands accusingly in the corner. You brace yourself for the long ride to the... — Updated 2/29/2024
FEMA begins Gray Fire inspections
MEDICAL LAKE — Federal Emergency Management Agency now has inspectors in the area to assist victims of the Gray Fire who previously requested help in assessing damages from last August’s Gray Fire. The inspectors are trained to... — Updated 2/29/2024
Medical Lake man missing southeast of Northport
NORTHPORT - A Medical Lake man is believed to still be missing in a heavily-forested area southeast of Northport and west of Metaline Falls, in rural Stevens County. Jason Anderson,... — Updated 2/29/2024
Capital budget includes funds for area projects
OLYMPIA — The Senate’s 2024 supplemental budget includes funding for 9th Legislative District priorities. “The budget approved today has funding for projects related to K-12 and higher education, public safety, housing, water... — Updated 2/29/2024
SBA opens wildfire recovery loan applications
MEDICAL LAKE — Area businesses affected by the Gray Fire last August can now apply for low-interest loans from the federal government. With President Joe Biden’s recent emergency disaster declaration, the U.S. Small Business Admini... — Updated 2/29/2024
Spangle man indicted for fraud
Cheney Free Press SPANGLE — A local man has been indicted on 14 counts counts of fraud in connection with an alleged illegal business scheme that bilked other businesses out of more than $5 million. Christopher Lee Terry Sr., 39, o... — Updated 2/29/2024
Public Records
Airway Heights AIRWAY HEIGHTS — City police arrested the following individuals from Feb. 16-23: Feb. 16 Anthony T. Garcia arrested for driving while under the influence and driving without an ignition interlock on U.S. Highway 2... — Updated 2/29/2024
Malden celebrates new building
MALDEN - A packed crowd filled the new town Fire Station on Thursday, Feb. 15, to cut a ribbon commemorating completion of the new building. Community members, supporters and... — Updated 2/29/2024
People in these 19 industries donated the most money to Donald Trump
As the Trump campaign actively courts deep-pocketed donors, it's worth looking at which groups and industries have donated most heavily to him during the current election cycle.... — Updated 2/29/2024