Annual Civil War re-enactment canceled
CHENEY — The annual Civil War battles that traditionally takes place here over the Memorial Day weekend has been canceled this year. The Washington Civil War Association will not be putting on the event this coming weekend,... — Updated 5/25/2023
St. Ignatius burglarized
COLFAX - Two weeks, two break-ins, nine arrests. Several Spokane County residents are facing charges after traveling to Colfax, where they allegedly broke into the "haunted" St.... — Updated 5/25/2023
Bull mutilated near Rock Lake
ROCK LAKE – A local rancher is perplexed by the castration and slaughter of one of his bulls on or about May 12. Rancher Rod Mills, the owner of R&J Ranch and Livestock, was notified that one of his bulls had been slaughtered... — Updated 5/25/2023
Election filing produces no local races
CHENEY – Dozens of southern Spokane County residents filed to run for governmental offices during filing week, May 15-19, but no racers resulted. Candidates filed for seats open in the 2023 general election. The names of each... — Updated 5/25/2023
Former Cheney man dies in crash
CLARKSTON— A former Cheney resident was killed in a motorcycle crash Friday, May 19, south of Clarkston. Benjamin Nichols, 64, of Clarkston, was pronounced dead at Sacred Heart... — Updated 5/25/2023
Bull mutilated near Rock Lake
ROCK LAKE – A local rancher is perplexed by the castration and slaughter of one of his bulls on or about May 12. Rancher Rod Mills, the owner of R&J Ranch and Livestock, was notified that one of his bulls had been slaughtered... — Updated 5/25/2023
- Malden water line project underway
- Man accused in student slayings stands silent
- Mayfest returns
- Airway Heights driver killed
- Drunken driver pleads not guilty in pedestrian deaths
- City Council rezones Presnell parcel
- West Plains Police News
- Cheney to study homelessness
- Rural fire agency eligible for $423,864 loan
- Stoyko named Betz Elementary School principal
- Officer Walters goes above-and-beyond
- Moose on the loose
- Coroner IDs pedestrians killed by drunken driver
- Special session called for 'Blake fix'
- Students to be recognized for good character
- Goodwill opens; UPS on the way
- Governor signs Padden bill to benefit employee stock ownership plans
- Northern Quest
- Governor signs Padden bill to benefit employee stock ownership plans
- Waste collection day looms
- West Plains Police News
- Masons help Malden fire victim
- Sprague school district receives $5 million
- Small schools to benefit from subfund
- Rosalia reader board in the works
- Vigil held for Cheney high school student
- Two dead in Airway Heights hit and run
- Gov. Inslee won't seek fourth term
- Medical Lake man moves to dismiss animal cruelty charges
- Unclaimed lottery ticket in Airway Heights
- Rozell plant granted $12 million for construction
- West Plains Building Permits
- Man sentenced in fatal Cheney-Spokane crash
- West Plains Police News
- Spring Construction
- Standoff prompts Salnave lockdown
- City council hears second reading of rezoning ordinance
- Spokane Valley man arrested at casino
- Motorcyclist dies from crash-related injuries
- West Plains Police News
- Resident questions riot gear purchase
- Funding for Palouse to Cascades trail approved
- Gun-control measures signed into law
- Concourse C Expansion Project's Topping Out ceremony
- Medical Lake woman killed
- First Street Conoco robbed
- More troopers out this week
- Bomb threat closes school
- Resident speaks on rezoning ordinance
- Airway Heights updates 10th Street project
- West Plains Police News
- West Plains Chamber supports local youth ranch
- West Plains Briefs
- Eastern Washington plays final match against Portland State
- Avista requests power rate hike
- Airway Heights police pursue DOC escapee
- Governor appoints new EWU Board of Trustees member
- Council hears reading of pool ordinance
- West Plains Police News
- City council votes on Ptera resolution
- Power outage planned for April 13
- Paid responders
- Easter egg hunts on tap
- 'Taken' stuntman turns local policeman
- Cheney Middle School hires new assistant principal
- Avista Awards $25,000 to Cheney Depot Project
- City Council hears swimming pool assessment
- City of Cheney accepts Air Force agreement
- Spokane Transit presents Cheney transportation plans to the council
- Medical Lake Lions Club Fools Run at Midnight
- Medical Lake city council awards groundwater study funding
- West Plains Police News
- West Plains Police News
- Airway Heights man convicted of child rape
- Former Airway Heights resident arrested in Spokane
- West plains schools to receive settlement from JUUL
- Local cowboy recovering from ATV crash
- Jazz'n it up
- Medical Lake high school student crowned Lilac Queen
- Mayors and administrators of the West Plains talk progress
- New Birrieria Tijuana to open in Cheney
- Water main construction on Clay Street
- Man claims city didn't return email request
- Cheney and Airway Heights reapply for grant
- Locals contribute to car give-away
- West Plains Police News
- Medical Lake city council hears groundwater presentation
- Man arrested after Geiger Heights standoff
- Crash blocks traffic on U.S. 195
- Woman killed in Spokane Casino construction incident remembered
- Iron causing Cheney water discoloration
- Council hears from public on relocating residents
- Law enforcement dispatch log for Medical Lake
- Eastern Washington University police dispatch log
- Cheney Police Department dispatch log
- Bill would ban so-called 'assault' weapons
- Fairchild outpost re-dedicated
- Utilities moving underground for Parkside Second
- Bullet hits vehicle in Starbucks drive-through
- Extradited suspects to stand trial this month
- Death at Spokane Tribe Casino
- West Plains Police News
- Euclid bridge construction kicks off
- Spokane airport receives grant
- Troopers out in force for spring break
- Lawmakers host 'town hall' call-in meeting
- Bill elevates drug possession crimes
- Fairchild crew completes 24-hour refueling exercise
- City council defers action on rezoning
- New councilman in Medical Lake
- Police Guild contract heard by city council
- West Cheney water problems
- House Fire in Geiger Heights
- Hayford business park updates
- Events Association gets insurance funding
- West Plains Police News
- Empty gas tank leads to arrest
- North Cheney re-zoning area of Presnell Mobile Home Park
- Medical Lake holds council position interviews
- A window into Cheney Depot restoration
- Medical Lake holds council position interviews
- Council passes emergency ordinance
- West Plains Police News
- Teenager dies in fiery crash
- Sheriff's office welcomes deputies
- March library programs in Cheney and Spokane
- Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge seeks volunteer assistance
- February Water Supply Outlook Report for Washington
- Ice Age Institute has new secretary
- Farm fuel tax exemptions fail to pass
- Nurse licensure compact bill passes committee
- EWU hosts Abolitionist Bettina Love for Black History month
- Riley has Eagles rolling
- Medical Lake Middle School hosts cookie rally
- Reservoir Addition may house new medical facility
- C&S Automotive temporarily closed
- West Plains Police News
- Eastern State Hospital walk-away
- Squadron conducts threats and tactics training
- Cheney water park updates
- Add more school days
- Hawaiian Grill soon to open
- Water supply forecast released
- West Plains Police News
- Vacancies on Historic Preservation Commission
- Rep. Schmick: 'Cap-and-trade' failing
- Bill would exempt inmate search list from public records law
- Couple held on $1,000,000 bail
- Arena Spirit
- Shooting suspect released $700,000 bail
- Fairchild crews rescue snowmobiler
- Cheney police officer and dispatcher of the year
- Turnbull begins potential acquisitions surveying
- West Plains Police News
- Graham sponsors parental bill of rights
- Wheat Producers meet in Davenport
- Former policeman sues Cheney for $5.5 million
- One-vehicle Crash kills motorist
- Man's remains found near Rock Lake
- Man dies in car crash on Cheney Spokane Road
- Cheney police department has three potential new hires
- Cheney Community Court shares updates
- Huey reaches 20,000 flight hours
- Dye introduces bill to help men, boys
- Easter Washington University Deans List
- Local British artist gains dual-citizenship
- West Plains Police News
- 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
- West Plains Police News
Lancers make a run in tournament
SPOKANE – Fast bats and stout defense moved the Liberty Lancers through the first two games of the 2B Bi-County District Tournament on May 20 at Merkel Sports Complex. Finishing... — Updated 5/25/2023
Cardinals qualify four to state 1A
There’s a longer than usual road trip coming for some members of the Medical Lake track and field team following their performances at District 7 championships last week at Riverside High School in Chattaroy. For the past 25... — Updated 5/25/2023 Full story
Cheney qualifies multiple athletes for state track
Cheney efforts at last weekend’s District 8 3A track and field championships brought both notable accomplishments and near misses in the Tri-Cities heat. “Joy (Assonken) and Shauna (Elliott) winning,” were some pleasant... — Updated 5/25/2023
Cardinals sign college letters-of-intent
Medical Lake High School showcased one of its largest groups of letter-of-intent signees in recent memory as seven seniors officially announced May 18 where they would attend college this fall. Seven Cardinals, including members... — Updated 5/25/2023
Cannons appear loaded
Over the past couple of years, the Spokane Cannons AAA Senior American Legion baseball team has been inching its way towards a lofty goal. Winning a state title at the premiere... — Updated 5/25/2023 Full story
High School Sports Briefs
FASTPITCH SOFTBALL: Blackhawks season wrap-up Cheney Fastpitch softball was eliminated in the second round of the district tournament and finished the season with a 9-12 record after a fifth-place finish in league at 9-8. Head... — Updated 5/25/2023
Cardinals crash on road to state
SPOKANE - Medical Lake's Taylor Oliver authored the Cardinals' third no hitter of 2023, May 9 against Lakeside in the District 7 playoffs at Whitworth University. But like other... — Updated 5/19/2023
Sports Briefs
Medical Lake ousted in playoffs MEDICAL LAKE - The Cardinal soccer season came to an end at the hands – well feet – of a familiar foe in the Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) Eagles... — Updated 5/19/2023
Blackhawks baseball season ends
SPOKANE — Sports success is sometimes described as a formula consisting of one part skill and one part luck, wrapped up in a neat package of talent. “You know the bats just weren’t there,” Coach Bob Beamer said of... — Updated 5/19/2023
Cheney track eyes regional, state meets
SPOKANE VALLEY - Competition at the Sub-District track meet at Central Valley High School last week left Cheney track and field Coach Derek Slaughter with a great deal of... — Updated 5/19/2023
- Cardinals extend baseball season
- Cardinal boys tennis co-champs
- Boni joins Eagles from San Jose St.
- Kyman to play for Eastern
- Medical Lake Track Senior Day
- Cheney girls headed to playoffs
- Cheney track eyes districts, regionals
- Chinook season opens on the Snake
- Cheney High School band receives donated trailer
- Race to the plate
- Another painful loss for Cards at Colville
- Busy times for Medical Lake track
- Cheney collects PRs, school marks at CV
- Air Ball
- High School Sports Briefs
- Defense Holds off Aerial Assault
- Blackhawks set school marks at Mooberry Relays
- Cheney
- Mile record also belongs to Ramsey
- Blackhawks' softball wins pair
- Cardinals craft memorable gem for win
- High School Sports Briefs
- Eastern Washington honored Bruno Ortega
- Big save
- EWU Sports Briefs
- Shorthanded defense impresses in spring scrimmage
- Cheney Clean Sweep 2023
- Fisherman's Breakfast on tap
- Area lakes ready for opening day
- Cheney track has very busy week
- Race to the base
- Cardinals court competitors
- Others getting into ML record mood
- High School Sports Briefs
- Tekoa native wins Boston Marathon division
- The Eagles begin the postseason in Scottsdale
- Ruff and Say named Big Sky track and field athletes of the week
- Eastern Washington Track and Field
- Rolling in from Lilac City
- Eastern men's tennis returns
- Eagles kick off spring football with high energy and high expectations
- Mark Darnall hired as head basketball coach at Jessup University
- Medical Lake sweeps Reardan in baseball
- Fairfield racers compete in Desert 100
- Eight returnees boost CHS softball
- Ramsey's record roll continues at Wolf Invite
- Cheney streak halted by G-Prep
- Medical Lake falls to Deer Park
- Eagle women's golf leads three Big Sky schools
- Cheney boys play in Yakima Invite
- High School Sports Briefs
- Jason Crawford tournament returns
- Blackhawks' baseball still undefeated
- Cheney Blackhawks Soccer
- Blackhawks' baseball still undefeated
- Medical Lake baseball begins NEA play
- Ramsey racks up record in 1,600 meters
- Cheney team comes in third at Cockrum Relays
- Let it fly
- High School Sports Briefs
- Cheney boys' tennis continues to rebuild
- Oklahoma State end Eastern's season in NIT
- High School Sports Briefs
- Continuity is plus for Cheney girls tennis
- EWU Sports Briefs
- Turnout is huge for Cheney baseball
- It's a numbers game, again, for Cardinals
- Eastern, WSU face off in NIT first round
- Cardinal track chips off rust at Ike
- Sturgeon fishing meetings slated
- State: Complete hunter ed before turkey season
- Going dancing in sneakers
- Basketball coach sues Eastern Washington University
- Alma Smith tops in 3A state diving
- NAU stuns Eastern at Big Sky tournament
- EWU track racks up BSC indoor medals
- State predicting larger salmon runs
- Venters MVP, Riley coach-of-year, Loera top defender
- Many mysteries remain for Medical Lake track
- Eastern streaks ends, clinch BSC title
- Cheney & Medical Lake
- Cheney seniors earn medals at Mat Classic
- Runner-up for Raulston
- Big Sky kings
- Eastern men claim Big Sky crown
- Eastern women split at NAU, UNC
- Liberty Lancers
- Alma Smith state diving champ
- Three Cards to 'Classic
- Eagles' basketball streak now at 15
- Eastern women fall to Idaho
- Medical Lake bumped from playoffs
- Cheney's Smith heads to state
- Metamorphosis
- Blackhawk girls end losing streak
- Eight wrestlers advance for Cheney
- North Central tops Cheney boys
- Cardinals send eight to regionals
- ML boys struggles to help build base
- Cardinal girls qualify for playoffs
- Hickey will step down as EWU AD
- Blackhawks end losing streak with 'Spirit' win
- Cheney girls roll past Rogers in 'Railroad Rumble'
- Cardinal skid continues
- Eastern men remain perfect in Big Sky play
- Raulston on roll
- Blackhawks have yet to win in 2023
- Eastern men remain perfect in Big Sky play
- Cheney girls drop sixth straight
- EWU Sports Briefs
- Medical Lake's tumble continues
- Cardinal girls reverse losing streak
- Blackhawk
- Eagle men off to best ever Big Sky start
- Eastern women basketball wins pair
- Cardinal boys continue struggles
- Top teams mean trouble for ML girls
- High School Sports Briefs
- EWU Sports Briefs
- 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
- Eastern Sports Briefs
- 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
- EWU Sports Briefs
- High School Sports Briefs
- Two from EWU added to Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame
- High School Sports Briefs
Build electricity around hydropower
Although New Zealand and Washington are located a half-a-world apart, they have lots in common---beautiful seashores, majestic mountains, crystal clear streams and lakes, and vibrant salmon and trout fisheries. Both are... — Updated 5/25/2023
In remembrance of those fell
An “aha” moment – a time when make that brilliant “I’m going to do it” decision. I got mine after reading “Lone Survivor” by Marcus Luttrell and studying up on my favorite Purple Heart recipient, Army Staff Sgt.... — Updated 5/25/2023
Gov. Inslee, apologize to fired state workers
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee is busy signing bills. I think he should start putting his John Hancock on apology letters to former state workers who were terminated because of his vaccine mandate. I doubt he will. In... — Updated 5/19/2023
Failing to act legalizes drugs
The state Legislature is headed back to Olympia this week for a special session specifically to deal with the prospect of all drugs becoming legal July 1. Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, says he hopes lawmakers will pass a new... — Updated 5/19/2023
Cheney council abdicated its moral obligation
In a shameful abdication of their duty and moral obligation to the people of Cheney, 5 of 7 elected City Council members voted May 9 – against the resounding opposition of their constituents – to approve rezoning a north... — Updated 5/19/2023
Republicans threaten democracy
President Joe Biden is seeking re-election. I wish he were younger and I might favor other Democrats — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and 2020 presidential contenders Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker come to mind. But Biden’s... — Updated 5/12/2023
Agriculture is Washington state's backbone
Throughout our state, fruit trees are blossoming and vibrant tulip fields blooming. Colorful lentils carpet the fields on the Palouse. It’s spring, when photographers and sightseers have a field day. While spring is... — Updated 5/12/2023
Vaccine mandate news - and a disturbing lack of news
A May 1 press release from the White House announced that the Biden administration has started the process to end COVID-19 vaccine rules placed on health care facilities receiving Medicaid and Medicare. A vaccine mandate on... — Updated 5/12/2023
Public safety failures the legacy of 2023
This session saw some bipartisan successes as lawmakers and citizens were in Olympia together for the first time in nearly three years. That in-person interaction is always key for working relationships and good workable... — Updated 5/5/2023
Parting thoughts at the end of the 2023 legislative session
By Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, Republican Caucus Chair Beef Day is the second-best day of the legislative session, next to the last day. Probably the best news about the 2023 legislative session is that we adjourned on time,... — Updated 5/5/2023
- Segregation by skin color is illegal
- Fighting for taxpayers and affordability
- Employers Struggle to Find Work Balance
- Proposal to get repeat impaired drivers off the road is moving forward in Olympia
- Attacking Second Amendment doesn't address core causes of society's violence and lawlessness
- School Safety Needs Wider Attention
- State payroll tax to hit businesses this summer
- State capital gains income tax upheld
- The new cap-and-invest law on track to make Washington less affordable
- Skilled Worker Shortage Could Derail "Electrify Everything"
- Public safety needs more than just a step in the right direction
- Protect local pharmacies
- Greenhouse gases raise Earth temp
- LOL at crazy hair-colored women
- Patients should have a right to know
- Hospital merger bill threatens rural access
- Mileage tax hurts ruralites
- Sacrifices of Medal of Honor Recipients Should Refocus America
- Fighting for farmers' survival
- Proposed mileage tax targets ruralites
- Busting the Maze of Phone Prompts is Good Customer Service
- Legislature considering bill to help nurse shortage
- People Depend More on Local Pharmacies for Medical Information
- Kaiser Permanente's new rural pharmacy rules bad for consumers and our communities
- Colville Healthy Forests Project Is Model for Federal Legislation
- Fix pursuit law, don't study it
- Time to halt benefits scam
- Capital gains tax not 'excise' tax
- Greenhouse gases (GHG)
- Public safety is paramount
- Cap-and-trade driving gas price hike
- Bills will destroy single-family neighborhoods
- Political parties lack ethical candidates
- Schoesler: Address school maintainance
- Rep. Schmick bill helps level playing field
- Questions should be asked about WARNS survey
- West Plains Police News
- False spring? Maybe not this time
- Poor now?
- Back in Olympia
- Schoesler: Fuel price rising
- European Data Centers Looking to Capture Heat
- Time to change other Washington
- Audit recommendations still not being followed
- Police chief Rick Bechtel talks new years resolutions and happiness
- Onward and Upward
- Energy: All-of-the-above needed
- Mental strength before anything else
- 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
Candidates running in Liberty Lake
LIBERTY LAKE – Liberty Lake is set for a busy election year with several seats opening. Quite a few candidates have filed also, but Cris Kaminskas remains the only person to have filed for the mayoral seat. Seat one in the city... — Updated 5/25/2023
Multiple injuries reported in crash on I-90
SPOKANE VALLEY – A crash involving five vehicles injured six people and impacted traffic on the westbound lanes of I-90 for several hours on Tuesday, May 23. The I-90 west bound... — Updated 5/25/2023
Three children and adult hit by teen driver
SPOKANE VALLEY – Three children and an adult were sent to area hospitals with injuries shortly after 8 p.m. on May 23 after being hit by a 16-year-old girl from Veradale at the intersection of S State Route 27 and E 24th Ave.... — Updated 5/25/2023
Stolen Wisconsin vehicle found in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY – A man was arrested and booked into Spokane County Jail for being in possession of a stolen vehicle on May 23, 2023. Just before 1:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Deputies responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle... — Updated 5/25/2023
Bigfoot forum coming to Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY -- Bigfoot researchers will be here June 17 for the third annual Sasquatch Roundup to share evidence, stories and encounters. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Spokane Valley Event Center, There is... — Updated 5/25/2023
Padden wants stronger drug bill
OLYMPIA – Although a bill enhancing penalties for possession of hard drugs was approved by the state Legislature during a single day special session, 4th District Senator Mike Padden did not agree with the final version of... — Updated 5/25/2023
New officer patrolling Odessa
ODESSA—A new police officer has been patrolling the town for several weeks. Gordon “Gordy” Bentler, 49, was hired by the town Jan 26 and has been on patrol for the last month. Bentler, who now resides here, came from a stop... — Updated 5/25/2023
East Valley High School teacher arrested
SPOKANE - On Thursday May 18, East Valley High School Teacher Benjamin Hill was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault after allegedly shooting at his ex-wife’s car. At his court appearance, Hill’s bail was set at... — Updated 5/25/2023
Beggs appointed to superior court bench
SPOKANE – A Spokane County will have a new superior court judge in July. Spokane City Council President Breean Beggs has been appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to replace Spokane County Superior Court Judge Michael Price, who is... — Updated 5/25/2023
In remembrance of those fell
An “aha” moment – a time when make that brilliant “I’m going to do it” decision. I got mine after reading “Lone Survivor” by Marcus Luttrell and studying up on my... — Updated 5/25/2023
Cheney High School Honor Roll
Audey Abbey Patrick E. Abendroth Claire Abraham Lotte Abrahamsen Thayne E. Acedo Kian D. Achziger Josephine V. Adams Kadence M. Adams Safiyyah F. Al-Amin Nicholas J. Alderson Sariah E. Anderson Ayden M. Armitage Emma G. Armstrong... — Updated 3/23/2023
Eastern hosts tech program
CHENEY — The Manufacturing & Construction Technology Capstone Expo will take place from 2-4 p.m. Monday, March 20 at Eastern Washington University. Senior Capstone projects include Birch and Bourbon from Brandon Chambers,... — Updated 3/16/2023
Gardening By Osmosis
Rain drops were still glistening on the lilacs when I tried to capture the moment after the rain when the sun dappled the landscape. My photos, however did not reveal the splendor I had witnessed and I was resigned to register... — Updated 5/25/2023
Cheney bank employees receives award
CHENEY — Banner Bank employee has been selected to receive the Banner’s Best award. This award is the highest level of recognition within the company and celebrates the bank’s top-performing employees. Rebecca Carrillo... — Updated 5/25/2023
Cheney high school presents Beauty and the Beast
CHENEY — The high school music department presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on May 19, 20, and 25 at the school auditorium. With just two weeks of preparation and rehearsal time, the music department was able to contruct... — Updated 5/25/2023
Mother, son reconnect in Germany
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Capt. Crystal Turner, Critical Care Air Transport Team nurse, experienced a feeling that many mothers do when their child says, “I want to join the military.” She described it as a mix of pride... — Updated 5/25/2023
Upcoming West Plains Library events
CHENEY — Family Play & Learn Storytime on May 26 and 31, and every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday throughout the month of June from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the library at 610 First St. Children ages 2 to 5 and... — Updated 5/25/2023
Community Briefs
United Methodist Church’s Babylon event Cheney Free Press CHENEY — The church is hosting a summer event for families called Babylon, to be held at 204 Fourth Street from August 20 to August 24. Families will be able to step... — Updated 5/25/2023
Colorful sky
Thunderstorms brought colorful rainbows and vibrant skies to Northeast Washington last week. Pictured, a State Processor facility in Tekoa sits beneath one... — Updated 5/25/2023
Leggy Lenny and the Mother's Day Surprise
By Venus Bratsveen 10 May 2023 Chip and Kaitlynn were expecting their second child any day now. Nick, child number one, was born on Christmas day three years prior. It was a brutally cold day, icy streets made worse by the... — Updated 5/19/2023
Summer concert series announced
Cheney Free Press AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Northern Quest Casino has announced its summer concert series. Here are the shows already planned: July 14 – The Avett Brothers with Calder Allen July 15 – Blues Traveler with Big Head... — Updated 5/19/2023
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Medical Lake boy raises $9,500 SPOKANE - A Medical Lake Middle School student is raising money for a charity. Seventh-grader Mason DeBolt raised $9,500 for Wishing Star Foundation... — Updated 5/19/2023
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Chester "Chet" Allen Cooper
Chester “Chet” Allen Cooper Sept. 17, 1936 – May 13, 2023 Chester “Chet” Allen Cooper born Sept. 17, 1936, passed on May 13, 2023 peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Williston, ND to Kenneth Cooper and Clara... — Updated 5/25/2023 Full story
John France
John France Dec. 22, 1960 – May 10, 2023 John France of Spokane passed away suddenly Wed., May 10th at 62 years old. He'd met Jesus twice in his life and we know he was lifted up... — Updated 5/25/2023 Full story
Carol Titus
Carol Titus 1955 – 2023 The world is a little darker place due to the passing of our sister and cousin, Carol Titus, earlier this year. A memorial service will be held on Sat., May 27 at 10:00 am at the Pines Cemetery in the... — Updated 5/25/2023 Full story
Mary Mead Smith Grafious
Mary Mead Smith Grafious July 11, 1916 to April 24, 2023 Mary Mead Smith Grafious passed away peacefully April 24, 2023, at Everest Adult Family Home in Shoreline, Wash., at the... — Updated 5/19/2023 Full story
Penny Bone
Penny Bone 1936-2022 Penny Bone shared her unique spirit with strangers, friends, and loved ones between the years of 1936-2022. She passed away in her sleep, surrounded by loved... — Updated 5/12/2023 Full story
SMSgt Frank V. Ide
SMSgt Frank V. Ide Dec. 20, 1934 – April 23, 2023 Frank Verner Ide, 88, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 23, 2023. Frank was born Dec. 20, 1934 in... — Updated 5/5/2023 Full story
Cheryl (Goertz) Tuck
Cheryl (Goertz) Tuck Aug. 19, 1948 – April 13, 2923 Heaven gained another angel on April 13, 2023, as loving sister, mother, and grandmother, Cheryl Goertz Tuck passed away in... — Updated 5/5/2023 Full story
Paul Nelson
Paul Nelson Jan. 12, 1951 – March 30, 2023 Paul Nelson was born to Henry Charles and Irma Nelson on 12 January 1951 in Spokane and lost his thirteen-year battle with cancer on 30... — Updated 4/20/2023 Full story
Freda L Kerstetter
Freda L Kerstetter, born on 10-22-1925, passed away on 3-2-23. Freda was a Cheney resident for over 40 years. There will be a private Memorial/Celebration of Life for family members held on April 29, 2023 in State College,... — Updated 4/14/2023
Cavin Firestone
Celebration of Life for Cavin Firestone will be on April 1, 2023, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Windsor Grange, 4417 S. Assembly Rd., Spokane WA. Please bring your stories of Cavin to share, food catered by Wild Bill’s. A continued... — Updated 3/30/2023
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE Case No.: 23-4-00471-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: Dennis R. Wilkerson, Deceased. The person named below has... — Updated 3/16/2023
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PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING NO. 23-4-01507-7 SEA In re the Estate of: GRACE E. NUTTER, Deceased. The Personal Representative, PAUL B.... — Updated 3/16/2023
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, SPOKANE COUNTY No. 23400326-32 In the Matter of the Estate of EVANGELINE C. SEWRIGHT Deceased. CLINTON R. SEWRIGHT, the designated and court appointed Personal... — Updated 3/16/2023
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