Former policeman sues Cheney for $5.5 million
CHENEY – Attorneys representing former police officer Chad Eastep have filed a notice of tort claim with the city, claiming damages of $5.5 million. This claim for damages form... — Updated 1/26/2023
One-vehicle Crash kills motorist
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A fatal crash involving one vehicle took place on South Craig Road near the intersection of McFarlane Road, Jan. 16. According to Spokane County Sheriff’s... — Updated 1/26/2023
Man's remains found near Rock Lake
EWAN - A Cheney area woman is being held on $500,000 bail in the slaying of her son. Christine Diane Catelli, 58, is charged with second-degree murder (intent to kill), Spokane... — Updated 1/26/2023
Man dies in car crash on Cheney Spokane Road
CHENEY — A male was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Cheney Spokane Rd. Jan. 21. The man, identified by the Spokane County medical examiner as Cavin Firestone, 27, died as a result of blunt force... — Updated 1/26/2023
Cheney police department has three potential new hires
CHENEY – Three patrol officer candidates have made it to the background-check stage with the Cheney police department. Since October of 2022, the Cheney police department has... — Updated 1/26/2023
Cheney Community Court shares updates
CHENEY - Cheney Community Court released an update detailing its grant funding numbers, community partners, and stakeholders, Jan. 19. The community court is a deferral program for... — Updated 1/26/2023
- Bill proposes relaxing restrictions on low dose cannabis drinks
- Council votes to approve funding for roundabout
- State Patrol responds to crash on Highway 904
- Airway Heights criminals extradited from South Dakota
- Medical Lake administrator discusses legislative strategy
- Cheney School district hires new IT Director
- West Plains Building Permits
- Woman killed in U.S. 195 crash
- Cheney to study UGA
- Col. J. McGovern assumes command
- City council releases draft update for 2023 legislative agenda
- Elk Parade
- Light department proposes mutual-aid resolution for Inland Power and EWU
- West Plains Police News
- News Briefs
- City planning commission votes to recommend approval of Golden Hills replat
- Legislative Session Begins in Olympia
- Death at Presnell Trailer park
- Medical Lake administrator comments on Dec. 23 homicide
- Campus trespasser arrested for multiple offenses
- A look back at 2022
- Multiple vehicle prowls in Airway Heights and Cheney over Christmas
- County Commission Grows to Five Members
- West Plains Police News
- Cheney Capstone Coffee sold to local business owners
- County court ends COVID orders
- MTV comes to Ritzville
- News Briefs
- Flood, wind warnings issued
- Addams to prosecute crimes in Ritzville
- Rep. Dye to serve in leadership
- Woman held in homicide
- Letters to Santa
- Inferno wings closes, owner plans to open new restaurant next year
- Council holds final reading and approval of 2023 budget
- Winter guest
- Spokane prosecuting attorney issues warrant for Airway Heights criminals
- West Plains Police News
- West Plains News Briefs
- Cheney FFA chapter competes in contests for leadership skills, places in all categories
- Rep. Dye to serve in leadership
- Firefighter of the Year
- Taking care of business
- Airway Heights city council to reduce tribe services
- Cleone's Closet partners with Airway Heights
- Eastern Washington University creates EMT partnership with Cheney Fire Dept.
- City council votes to apply for a UGA land swap
- Regulators approve Avista settlement
- News Briefs
- West Plains Police News
- Free Press unable to receive calls or email due to internet outage
- Legal Notices December 8, 2022
- Cheney holiday festivities begin at library with crafts and tree lighting
- County to police Medical Lake
- Vehicle strikes plow west of Cheney on the 904 HWY, Dec. 4
- Fox and Goat hosts Christmas event
- Medical Lake Winterfest to begin Dec. 10
- National Weather Service snowfall report for late November
- California running
- West Plains Police News
- Bank funds safe
- First snowstorm of season hits
- Dow Excavating lights up the night
- Upside Down
- West Plains Police News
- Cheney police department requests two new patrol officers and a drone
- News Briefs
- Planning commission recommends UGA land swap resolution
- O'Brien to advocate for Eastern Washington
- Beef Cattle Mythbuster
- Snow storm impact: City plowing, police and closures
- Cheney misses bid to host track meet after more than 25 years at EWU
- Unclaimed veterans laid to rest at state veterans cemetery with full honors
- Officer in training cracks case of EWU date-rape rumors
- Spokane sheriff Knezovich to appeal election law violation fine
- Election's Office alarm tripped
- Medical Lake residents continue to object to urban development relocation
- Police successfully deescalate Cheney resident from self-harm
- Permits
- West Plains Police News
- Thanksgiving Garbage Service Updates
- Overturned vehicle on Cheney-Spangle Road.
- Attorney General charges to revoke officer's certification
- Business partners begin new metal forming venture
- Fare thee well
- Council considers redesigning consumer costs for water in 2023
- West Plains Police News
- 2022 early election results
- Shaffer wheels to title
- Headrick finishes with goal in grasp
- Spokane airport dedicates new truck transload facility
- First snow of the year leaves many stranded
- Officer Maria Fell plans to work in Cheney after training program concludes
- Dalton leads McCaslin as county auditor
- Murray headed toward re-election
- McMorris Rodgers leading in every county
- Date rape drugs reported at fraternity
- West Plains Police News
- Pass-free days slated for 2023
- Largent leads Mahnkey in Whitman County
- Rep. Newhouse likely to retain seat
- Nowels ahead of Nelson in sheriff's race
- Conklin trailing Haskell for prosecuting attorney
- Murray headed toward re-election
- Kerns has strong lead in District No. 3 race
- French leading Yates in slim margin for District 5
- Dalton leads McCaslin as county auditor
- McMorris Rodgers leading in every county in district
- First snow of the year leaves many stranded
- Date rape drugs reported at Kappa Sigma fraternity
- Fire marshal Tim Steiner acts as guardian in honor flight
- Electrical rate study is brought before city council
- Levy hearing held at city council meeting
- Cheney sergeant under investigation, on administrative leave since June 2021
- Medical Lake business owner objects to proposed urban growth development changes
- EWU Doctor presents on wetlands preservation
- Council has second hearing on shipping container homes
- Eastern students display early writing and cylinder seals project
- Library in need of new entryway
- Ceremony for the rail-truck transload facility at Spokane airport
- Cheney Construction Updates
- Eric Dooyema
- Jenny Zappone
- Larry Haskell
- Andrew Biviano
- Deanna Crull
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Eastern men remain perfect in Big Sky play
The Eastern Washington men needed another late rally but successfully kept alive their best start in Big Sky history with a sweep of its two road games last week. Trailing by five points, 74-69 with 2 minutes, 45 seconds to play,... — Updated 1/26/2023
Raulston on roll
Medical Lake 113-pound wrestler Hudson Raulston will put his undefeated 5-0 Northeast A League dual meet record on the line tonight (Thursday, Jan. 26) at Lakeside, 6 p.m. It's the... — Updated 1/26/2023
Blackhawks have yet to win in 2023
Cheney’s boys’ basketball team remained winless in 2023 following a pair of Greater Spokane League losses last week. The Blackhawks lost a heartbreaker 51-49 at home to Mead, Jan. 17 and to Lewis and Clark 44-31, Jan. 20,... — Updated 1/26/2023
Eastern men remain perfect in Big Sky play
The Eastern Washington men needed another late rally but successfully kept alive their best start in Big Sky history with a sweep of its two road games last week. Trailing by five points, 74-69 with 2 minutes, 45 seconds to play,... — Updated 1/26/2023
Cheney girls drop sixth straight
The 2023 tailspin continued last week for the Cheney girls as they dropped a pair of Greater Spokane League basketball games. The Blackhawks, who are winless in GSL play, lost 73-45 to league co-leader Mead at home Jan. 17 and... — Updated 1/26/2023
EWU Sports Briefs
BASKETBALL: Eastern women win twice, again The Eastern Washington women’s basketball team won both of its Big Sky Conference games last week, making sure along the way they sent a big crowd of youngsters home happy, too. The... — Updated 1/26/2023
Medical Lake's tumble continues
The beginning of second trip through the Northeast A League basketball schedule was less kind than the first for the Medical Lake boys based on the most recent results. The Cardinals saw their skid reach six games following... — Updated 1/26/2023
Cardinal girls reverse losing streak
The opening of the second round of the Northeast A League play where the Medical Lake girls scored a pair of wins has head coach Brett Ward enthused for the stretch run — and hopefully a playoff berth. The Cardinals topped... — Updated 1/26/2023
Eagle men off to best ever Big Sky start
A pair of free throws from Steele Venters with 1 minute, 54 seconds remaining broke a 57-all tie and helped propel Eastern Washington to a 6-0 Big Sky Conference record — and some history — as the Eagles beat Montana 64-57... — Updated 1/19/2023
- Cheney boys primed for GSL play
- Cheney girls look to improve offense
- Cold starts continue to hamper ML boys
- Eagle men sweep PSU, Sac State
- EWU Sports Briefs
- Cheney Parks and Recreation Sutton park summer concert schedule
- GSL play begins for Blackhawks
- Cheney girls point to GSL play
- Medical Lake girls ready as can be
- High School Sports Briefs
- EWU Sports Briefs
- Eastern men score rare Montana road sweep
- West Plains Police News
- Cards earn pair of 2nds at Tri-County
- Numbers improve for CHS gymnastics
- Cheney is Scholastic Cup leader through fall
- Cheney All-GSL Fall 2022
- Cheney has notable Tri-County finishes
- High School Sports Briefs
- EWU's new football recruits favor present, future
- Blackhawks seem headed on right road
- New coach and culture for CHS boys' hoops
- Cheney girls earn first win
- Cheney All-GSL football selections
- Early season still a struggle for ML boys
- Cardinal girls open NEA play with win
- Cardinal boys have tough week
- Cheney boys split in opening week
- Decision to Dalton
- ML girls gut out win against Broncos
- Bronco boys dunk Medical Lake
- Cheney girls drop opening games
- The changing of culture for CHS basketball
- Height is big plus for ML girls
- Broncos fall to Medical Lake
- Parks and Recreation winter scheduling and cancellations
- Cheney wrestling will rely on youth in '22-23
- Putting Cardinal wrestling 'back on the map'
- Reardan wrestlers place second in 10-team scramble
- Cheney swimmers back from 'tough' state meet
- Pac 8 hockey tournament headed to Cheney
- High school sportsbriefs
- Eastern sports briefs
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- Liberty Lancers recognized
- State track meet moves to Yakima
- Eastern football closes with win
- EWU Sports Briefs
- ML reps on All-NEA volleyball team
- Headrick's first is a first for ML
- Big improvement seen for CHS volleyball
- Cheney boys shine in Boise XC meet
- Medical Lake XC All-League teams named
- Sports Briefs
- Liberty girls compete at state
- Eastern Sports Briefs
- Grizzlies race past Eagles in Missoula
- Liberty girls eliminated from state tournament
- Cheney XC makes big strides at state
- Cheney volleyball season ends
- Idaho blows out Eastern Washington
- Local girls named to All-League teams
- High School Sports Briefs
- Eastern Sports Briefs
- Spangle boys best Raiders on muddy field
- Lancers tell cancer victim she's not alone
- Spangle girls advance at state
- Cheney tops Ike 28-20
- Cardinals XC send two teams to state
- Cheney boys, girls' teams make state
- Parking lot melee ends Homecoming game
- Scotties clobber Cards
- Cheney volleyball earns playoff berth
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- Two from EWU added to Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame
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Schoesler: Address school maintainance
For the fifth straight year, I’ve introduced a bill that aims to help school districts in Washington address their building-maintenance needs. Senate Bill 5403 would allow school districts to create a “depreciation... — Updated 1/26/2023
Rep. Schmick bill helps level playing field
Washington state has high tax rates — gas, property, you name it. Government agencies billions of tax dollars annually from residents and businesses here. So why then are... — Updated 1/26/2023
Questions should be asked about WARNS survey
WARNS. Interesting acronym for a survey being pushed by the state Department of Education, Washington State University and public schools statewide. The Washington Assessment of... — Updated 1/26/2023
West Plains Police News
The following incidents were reported by Cheney police between Jan. 9-15 Jan. 9 Third-degree theft. 100 Block College Ave. Stolen: wallet containing WADL, credit/debits cards, misc. ID cards, $130 cash Warrant arrest. Cottonwood,... — Updated 1/19/2023
False spring? Maybe not this time
You’ve heard it said in the Pacific Northwest that, during the winter, we see a long stretch of bleak weather followed by a temporary rise in temperatures around mid-January, a... — Updated 1/19/2023
Poor now?
The legislative session is in full swing, which means a lot of lawmakers are interested in picking winners and losers. Instead of creating equal opportunities, an equality of outcome is being sought. The Washington Future Fund,... — Updated 1/19/2023
Back in Olympia
We are back at the state Capitol for the 2023 legislative session, which began Jan. 9 and is set to last 105 days, ending April 23. After being forced to endure a virtual legislative session in 2021 and last year due to... — Updated 1/19/2023
Schoesler: Fuel price rising
CHENEY — A local lawmaker says two environmental laws from the Democratic-controlled Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee that took effect Jan. 1 are already causing a fuel price increase. Republican Sen. Mark Schoesler or... — Updated 1/12/2023
European Data Centers Looking to Capture Heat
Coupled with the rapid growth of data centers we rely upon for internet service and information storage is an increased demand for electricity to power millions of computers and... — Updated 1/12/2023
Time to change other Washington
It is time to change the way things are done in our nation’s capital---the “Other Washington!” The year-end Christmas dash to pass a $1.7 trillion spending monstrosity is the straw breaking the camel’s back. It is a... — Updated 1/6/2023
- Americans need a new political party
- Veterans' Wreaths Spread Across America
- Christmas magic alive and well
- State should simplify some regulations
- Expanded Panama Canal Challenges Washington Ports
- Winter walkers left out on the streets
- Good to be back in the saddle
- Authority to require vaccine still unclear
- Last Cheney G.A.R. member dies
- People Returning to Stores
- Think of your local news this holiday season
- A Perpetual Now
- Abortion stories built on lies
- You have plenty to be thankful for this holiday
- To Covet the Past: A Post-Election Epistle to the Contemplative
- Don't focus on carbon
- Letters to the Editor
- On The Moral Advantages of a Free Press Being Necessary For the Survival of a Free People
- Remember veterans with more than flag-lowering
- Crimes increase while student learning decreases
- Free transportation isn't discrimination
- Recycling lithium batteries must accelerate
Gardening By Osmosis
January 13, 2023 Margaret A. Swenson Can you believe the price of spaghetti sauce? Matter of fact, everything made with tomatoes is expensive. How do we fight inflation? Our battle ground is a well prepared patch of soil, whether... — Updated 1/19/2023
Students start beekeeping club
CHENEY – Students at Three Springs high school gave a presentation on the beekeeping club at the Cheney school board meeting. Jayce VanD Elzen and Dylan Moree wore beekeeping... — Updated 1/19/2023
Community Briefs
Cheney book club meeting Cheney Free Press CHENEY – The Friends of the Library book club will meet Jan. 24 at 6:30pm to discuss the memoir Beautiful Boy, by David Sheff. The club’s members encourage anyone to join them for... — Updated 1/19/2023
Fire at 5th Street residence causes major damage
A fire broke out at a 5th Street home on Wed. 11, 1939, and caused an estimated $1,000 in damages. In today’s dollars this would be over $21,000. The fire department arrived on the scene shortly after 8:00pm, and were able to... — Updated 1/12/2023
Churches
Cheney Congregational Church hosts the next installment of series Cheney Free Press CHENEY - Congregational Church continues its series titled “Baby Talk” this coming Sunday We’re exploring what we can learn about God and... — Updated 1/12/2023
2023
We are celebrating a new year on our Gregorian calendar, 2023. This number counts the duration of our particular Western European culture. The bigger the number, the longer we have lasted. It is, though, just a number. If it... — Updated 1/12/2023
This Week in History
Weather allows Cheney skating rink to open in Sutton park Parks and recreations department had admonished the residents against premature hopes that the ice skating rink would open... — Updated 1/6/2023
A New Year
A new year inspires us with the hope of a new beginning and opportunities abound. We see this as a chance to try new things, strengthen our resolve to do better, do more, be more. Winter is waning and spring is just around the... — Updated 1/6/2023
Churches
Join us on Sunday as we begin a new series, “Baby Talk”, where we will explore how we can learn about God through the mind and curiosity of a baby. We are a community of neighbors who seek and serve Jesus and who strive to... — Updated 1/6/2023
This Week in History
Cheney Free Press Dec. 30 1994 Lucas Walsh May Your Spirits Soar in 1994! Cheney Free Press wished you a happy and healthy new year on the front page of the 1994 issue. “We appreciate your loyal patronage!” The article... — Updated 12/29/2022
- It Wasn't the Christmas Miracle
- Churches
- Community Briefs
- Winter Bazaar
- Operation Santa
- Cheney PD chaplain reflects on his time with the department
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- Rum by Prescription?
- Dow excavating staff prepare Christmas lighting decorations
- Macy Rains places 9th overall in the state
- Churches
- Holiday hoopla funding approved by city council
- The Cheney Free Press Moves its offices
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- 12th Annual Artists Studio Tour for the west plains cities
- Operation Christmas Child information and drop off locations
- Cheney library and others help locals discover businesses
- Winter Programs
- The Cheney Hotel reopens after extensive renovations
- American Legion auxiliary is hosting veterans dinner
- Turkey Bingo in Sprague
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- THE BITTERSWEET SEASON
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- Two elves and a neko-kabuki cat
Irma Johnson
Irma Johnson, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 13, 2022. She was born in a small house outside of Nisland, S.D., on Jun. 26, 1931. Her family moved to Milwaukee,... — Updated 12/22/2022
Richard Alan Reid
Rich was born on Apr. 2, 1965 at Clark Air Force Base in Luzon, Philippines to Hal and Betty Reid. On Oct. 24, 2022, he left this earthly planet to pursue his greatest adventure... — Updated 11/23/2022
Anne Marie Habegger
Anne Marie Habegger of Cheney, Wash., born Apr. 20, 1931, passed away on Oct. 27, 2022 after a brief hospitalization. Anne Marie was born and raised in Illinois and graduated from... — Updated 11/17/2022
Jeffrey McClure
There will be a memorial service for Jeffery McClure, Nov. 19, at 11:00 AM at Cheney Funeral Home. Cheney School District and other friends are welcome. Reception... — Updated 11/17/2022
Vertie Brown Jr.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Vertie Brown Jr. at age 85, our beloved father, and beloved husband to his devoted wife, Barbara Sue Brown. He succumbed to a... — Updated 11/10/2022
Elaina Marie Tibbetts
Oct. 15, 1963 – Oct. 30, 2022 Elaina Marie Tibbetts was born on Oct. 15, 1963 at Fairchild A.F.B. to Nathaniel and Nora Tibbetts. She departed this earth on Oct. 30, 2022... — Updated 11/10/2022
Henry "Daryl" Franz
Daryl, lifelong resident of Cheney passed away at the age of 83. Daryl was born at Sacred Heart Hospital on Nov. 22, 1938, to his parents Henry Ivan Franz and Alta Jesse Corley. He... — Updated 11/10/2022
Joanne Craner (Boyes Charlton)
Beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Joanne Craner, 87, passed peacefully on Oct. 16, 2022. Born in Bowdon, N. D.; Joanne moved a few times before... — Updated 11/3/2022
Henry "Daryl" Franz
Daryl, lifelong resident of Cheney passed away at the age of 83. Daryl was born at Sacred Heart Hospital on Nov. 22, 1938, to his parents Henry Ivan Franz and Alta Jesse Corley. He... — Updated 11/3/2022
Gordys J. Robinson
Gordys J. Robinson, age 91, of Cheney, Wash. (where she lived with her daughter Diane and son-in-law Paul Stevens), loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed... — Updated 12/8/2022
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