CHENEY — Public Works Director Todd Ableman is advising residents to contact the city if their water is discolored. “The important message is that when a resident sees that discoloration, they should contact the city and try... — Updated 3/16/2023

CHENEY — Residents turned out again Tuesday night, March 14, to voice concerns over a possible relocation. The comments came at a meeting where the state Department of Commerce also addressed council members on the subject.... — Updated 3/16/2023

MEDICAL LAKE — The following incidents were reported by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office between March 9-12: March 9 Prowler check at 1386 S. LeFevre St. Medical call at 1108 N. Olson Hill Court. Follow-up call at 123 S.... — Updated 3/16/2023

MEDICAL LAKE — Leave it to Medical Lake’s track team to get the jump on other spring sports which have been shackled by a seemingly unrelenting winter. The Cardinals had to travel to Yakima to run and jump, competing at the... — Updated 3/16/2023

SPOKANE VALLEY — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife will host two public meetings later this month to inform fishermen of planned changes to Lake Roosevelt’s white sturgeon season. The meeting will take place at 6:30... — Updated 3/16/2023

SPOKANE — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is encouraging young hunters to complete hunter education before youth turkey hunting season opens. The youth season-opener is April 1 and general spring turkey season opens... — Updated 3/16/2023

On Sunday, the brackets for the 2023 NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament were announced. This year’s tournament will have the Gonzaga men and women and the Pac 12 women’s tournament champion WSU Cougars in the... — Updated 3/16/2023

CHENEY – Eastern Washington University and its athletic director, Lynn Hickey, are being sued by basketball coach Wendy Schuller. The lawsuit accuses the university and Hickey of age and gender discrimination. In a court filing... — Updated 3/16/2023

CHENEY — A 6-point lead with less than a minute to play was not enough to protect top seed Eastern Washington from possibly the biggest upset in Big Sky Conference tournament history March 3 in Boise. Northern Arizona raced the... — Updated 3/17/2023

We all need to understand climate science. Climate fundamentals are simple: Sunshine warms the Earth, and the Earth radiates heat back into space as infrared. Earth’s temperature results from how much radiant heat gets trapped... — Updated 3/16/2023

Who would have ever imagined that a fashion would prevail whereby women would purposely choose to look “not pretty?” I am past 80, no longer pretty and right in style. I just wish the green-, purple- and orange-haired people... — Updated 3/16/2023

Do patients have a right to know if an insurance plan is going to force them to use a mail-order pharmacy or the insurance-owned mail order system during open enrollment? Do patients have a right to chose who they receive medical... — Updated 3/16/2023

Too many Puget Sound lawmakers never look beyond their grocery stores to understand the struggle of our farmers to keep those stores supplied. That’s why Sen. Mark Schoesler, Rep. Joe Schmick, and I work so hard in Olympia to... — Updated 3/9/2023

The Vehicle Miles Travelled tax, or VMT, is once again raising its ugly head in Olympia in the form of House Bill 1832. It has been rebranded the “Road Usage Charge” (RUC), a more benign term, one that supporters hope will... — Updated 3/9/2023

Nursing is one of the most noble and trusted professions in our society. Just ask any patient who has made a trip to a hospital or had a doctor’s appointment. Nurses perform many tasks – from menial to absolutely crucial ... — Updated 3/2/2023

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

Goodbye, Winter! How many times have we said this the last six weeks? Maybe this time it is for real. A look at the forecast gives us hope for warmer temperatures but not too much encouragement to wager when to lock up our snow... — Updated 3/16/2023

CHENEY — The Congregational Church is continuing its “Holy in the Ordinary” series in which the congregation explores the concepts of encountering the divine in every-day life. Administrator Carol Campbell said there is a... — Updated 3/16/2023

I was scared. Like cold sweat, heart pounding scared. I knew it was all over. A bear was going to have me for lunch. It was late summer and the bear population was pretty serious about getting fat before winter. We didn’t see... — Updated 3/16/2023

CHENEY – Elinor Young of Chattaroy will be the guest speaker at 10 a.m. during the Sunday, March 12, service. “Her story is fascinating and so encouraging in obedience to God’s call on our lives,” church Administrator... — Updated 3/17/2023

There is much ado about lions and lambs this time of year. It seems those species are confused about who will win the ‘First of March’ contest. I don’t dare bet on either one. I can guarantee, however, that leopard’s... — Updated 3/2/2023

He was walking carefully, putting down one foot at a time, trying not to break through the thin crust on the snow. The scrawny old coyote had watered up at the tank in the back corral and was on the search for his breakfast. I... — Updated 3/2/2023

Norman Roloff May 3, 1931 – Jan. 4, 2023 Norman Ervin Roloff, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Jan. 4, 2023, at home, with family by his side. He was 91. A resident of Cheney, Wash., Norman was born in... — Updated 2/9/2023 Full story

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

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

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

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.: 23-4-00397-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: Charles A. Harmon, Deceased. The person named below has... — Updated 3/16/2023

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE NO. 23-4-00416-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: ) DONNA J. FUNK, Deceased. The personal representative named below has been... — Updated 3/16/2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 23-4-00309-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: C J JONES, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as... — Updated 3/16/2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 22-4-00211-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: ERNEST R. MELVILLE, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal... — Updated 3/16/2023

AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, SPOKANE COUNTY No. 23-4-00245-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: WANDA JOY GREGORY, Deceased. The Personal Representatives named below have been... — Updated 3/16/2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Superior Court of Washington, County of Spokane No. 23-4-00377-32 In the matter of the Estate of JOYCE A. BROOKS, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative... — Updated 3/16/2023 Full story

NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE Case No.: 23-4-00365-32 In Re the Matter of the Estate of: STEVE J. SPICKARD, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as... — Updated 3/16/2023