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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

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’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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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