OLYMPIA -- A proposal by Senate Democrats would require concealed pistol license applicants  to complete a safety course. Senate Bill 6294 would require conceal-carry permit holders to complete a eight hours of training that... — Updated 1/21/2020 Full story

CHENEY Jan. 5 Second-degree theft was reported on the 200 block of College Avenue. Cash was taken. Jan. 6 Police took an information report only for the school resource officer on the 200 block of G Street. A civil dispute was... — Updated 1/16/2020

SPOKANE — Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies successfully defused a probable drug-related disorderly, paranoia situation in North Spokane last week. On Jan. 9, at approximately 3:50 a.m., deputies responded to several 911... — Updated 1/16/2020

As Initiative 976, the car tabs measure approved by voters in November, is held up in the State Supreme Court, Republicans proposed laws that would guarantee the $30 car tabs Washington voters approved. “It is just a clean $30... — Updated 1/16/2020

CHENEY -- The tip-off time for Saturday's Golden Feather Spirit Game match up between the Cheney and Medical Lake girls basketball teams has been changed. The Lady Blackhawks and Lady Cardinals game will begin at 6 p.m. at... — Updated 1/16/2020

(Note: All schedules subject to change. Consult school, club or facility websites to confirm.) College men’s basketball Thursday, Jan. 16, EWU at University of Idaho, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, EWU at Montana State, 3:05 p.m.... — Updated 1/16/2020

Last night (Jan. 9) I watched the opening of “Just Mercy” with several Black American friends. After the movie, a woman in the bathroom stall next to me was weeping. A very well-educated man I have tremendous respect for... — Updated 1/16/2020

In response to Nancy Street’s letter on Jan. 9, I’d like to give a positive look at our lives in the United States. Yes, we sit in our comfortable houses watching TV, read the sports pages, tailgate with our friends, go to... — Updated 1/16/2020

The Washington State Legislature once again is attempting to make government records more obscure, this time by trying to shield public employee birthdates from disclosure with the introduction of HB 1888. Rep. Zack Hudgins, of... — Updated 1/16/2020

Under our Constitution, anyone accused of a crime has right to see all the evidence against them, to face their accusers, and to call witnesses in their defense. I have been falsely accused of being a “domestic terrorist” by... — Updated 1/16/2020

The Medical Lake Dollars for Scholars is asking for donations of gift baskets, gift certificates or cash to support its upcoming bi-annual fundraising event, according to a fundraising press release. Last year Dollars for... — Updated 1/16/2020

Fifty years ago on Jan. 21, 1970, the Catholic congregation held its first mass in the St. Rose of Lima church at 460 North 5th St. Learn more about our area’s history at w... — Updated 1/16/2020

Library facilities closed Jan. 20 All Spokane County Library District facilities will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular library hours resume Tuesday, Jan. 21.  Spokane County Library... — Updated 1/16/2020

10 Years Ago Jan. 14, 2010 The Cheney City Council welcomed two new members to its ranks. After being sworn in, Councilman Fred Pollard took his seat, while Tom Truelove once again filled the mayor’s chair, his third... — Updated 1/16/2020

Cheney Congregational Church Pastor Matt Goodale is starting the New Year by looking at Jesus’ parables and what they teach about the Kingdom of God. The Jan. 19 sermon will cover the Beatitudes. There is a children’s area... — Updated 1/16/2020

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