Man arrested after Geiger Heights standoff

GEIGER HEIGHTS - A man wanted on a Department of Corrections warrant was apprehended Wednesday, March 8, after a brief standoff at the Windsor Crossing apartment complex. Nathan... — Updated 3/16/2023

Crash blocks traffic on U.S. 195

SPANGLE - Traffic was halted two miles north of town Friday night, March 10, following a crash on ice-covered U.S. Highway 195. Nobody was injured in the crash, but the highway was... — Updated 3/16/2023

Woman killed in Spokane Casino construction incident remembered

SPOKANE – A worker killed on a construction site at Spokane Tribe Casino in Airway Heights was remembered during a vigil March 12. Ana Vetter, 27, of Nine Mile Falls, was killed... — Updated 3/16/2023

Iron causing Cheney water discoloration

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

Council hears from public on relocating residents

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

Law enforcement dispatch log for Medical Lake

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

Turnout is huge for Cheney baseball

CHENEY - There appear to be no "supply chain" issues when it comes to Cheney High School baseball in the 2023 season. "We have 77 kids signed up," fifth-year Coach Rob Beamer... — Updated 3/16/2023

It's a numbers game, again, for Cardinals

MEDICAL LAKE - Building things is second nature to Medical Lake baseball coach Austin Sharp. Because when he's not teaching the game, Sharp is in the construction business where... — Updated 3/16/2023

Eastern, WSU face off in NIT first round

CHENEY - Eastern Washington earned a notable consolation prize in the 2023 post season following their 81-80 upset loss to Northern Arizona in the Big Sky Conference tournament,... — Updated 3/16/2023

Cardinal track chips off rust at Ike

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

Sturgeon fishing meetings slated

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

State: Complete hunter ed before turkey season

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

Going dancing in sneakers

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

Basketball coach sues Eastern Washington University

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

Alma Smith tops in 3A state diving

Cheney High School's Alma Smith won the state 3A diving championship last week, the first title in the sport for the school. That was quite a feat in itself, but consider Smith's... — Updated 3/9/2023

NAU stuns Eastern at Big Sky tournament

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

Greenhouse gases raise Earth temp

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

LOL at crazy hair-colored women

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

Patients should have a right to know

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

Hospital merger bill threatens rural access

As a senator representing rural Washington, I understand the importance of accessible healthcare for all residents, regardless of where they live. Unfortunately, for far too long,... — Updated 3/16/2023

Mileage tax hurts ruralites

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... — Updated 3/16/2023

Sacrifices of Medal of Honor Recipients Should Refocus America

Earlier this month when President Biden fastened the Congressional Medal of Honor (Medal) around retired U.S. Army Col. Paris Davis’ neck, it was a welcome pause to the endless... — Updated 3/9/2023

Fighting for farmers' survival

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

Proposed mileage tax targets ruralites

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

Busting the Maze of Phone Prompts is Good Customer Service

There is no substitute for person-to-person connections—people talking with, listening to, and understanding one another. It is called “customer service” and it is the best... — Updated 3/2/2023

Legislature considering bill to help nurse shortage

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

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

First buttercups of 2023

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Is winter finally over?

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

Bus drivers volunteer at 2nd Harvest

SPOKANE - Cheney School District bus drivers volunteered Friday, March 10, for various tasks at 2nd Harvest. The 18 bus drivers spent about five hours sorting food items and... — Updated 3/16/2023

Cheney Congregational continues series

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

Writers Workshop: The War Creek Bear

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

Locals contribute to car give-away

CHENEY – Local business owners and residents have contributed to the repair and donation of a used car to a nominated resident. Steve Burke, of Burke's Repair, 107 H. St., first... — Updated 3/17/2023

A week at the Capitol

Tekoa High School sophomore Alexis Taylor, 15, of Tekoa, served as a page in the state House of Representatives from 19-24 at the state Capitol in Olympia. Taylor was sponsored by... — Updated 3/9/2023

Young scheduled as speaker

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

Gardening By Osmosis

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

THE COYOTE MONOLOGUES- THE OLD COYOTE

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

Elizabeth Ann Rogers

Elizabeth Ann Rogers May 20, 1937 Elizabeth Ann Williams was born to Mack Olif Williams and Florence Elizabeth Wheaton in Colby, Kan., on May 20, 1937. She graduated from Colby... — Updated 3/16/2023

Ronald L Hughes

Dec. 30, 1938 – Apr. 8, 2021 Ronald L Hughes was born in Peoria, Ill., to John E. Hughes and Dorothy Robinson Hughes on Dec. 30, 1938, and passed away on Apr. 8, 2021, in... — Updated 3/9/2023 Full story

Elizabeth Ann Williams

Elizabeth Ann Williams May 20, 1937 Elizabeth Ann Williams was born to Mack Olif Williams and Florence Elizabeth Wheaton in Colby, Kan., May 20, 1937. She graduated from Colby... — Updated 3/9/2023 Full story

Working in the Senate

An Idaho girl served as a page the week of Feb. 19-24 for Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville. A.J. Taturevych, 15, is a sophomore at House of the Lord Christian Academy in Oldtown,... — Updated 3/9/2023

Darol Gene Baumgartner

Feb. 4, 2023 On Feb. 4, 2023, Darol was called home to the Lord. Darol was the fifth and final child born to his parents Hubert and Lydia in Hewitt, MN. His family moved to... — Updated 2/16/2023 Full story

Rosemarie (Arnold) Szprejda

Apr. 26, 1941 – Jan. 12, 2023 Rosemarie (Arnold) Szprejda passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Jan. 12, 2023. She was born on Apr. 26, 1941, in Hillsboro, Ore. She was a... — Updated 2/16/2023 Full story

Helen Elizabeth Jordan

Jul. 10, 1928 – Feb. 7, 2023 Helen Elizabeth (Dirks) Jordan, 94, of Cheney passed away Tues., Feb. 7, 2023 at North Central Care and Rehabilitation, Spokane, after a short... — Updated 2/16/2023 Full story

John Phillip Cogley

John Phillip Cogley Dec. 31, 2022 The Cogley family wants to share the passing of their beloved John Philip Cogley, affectionally known as Papa John and Johnny. He died suddenly at... — Updated 2/9/2023 Full story

Cavin Seth Firestone

Cavin Seth Firestone May 25, 1995 – Jan. 21, 2023 It is with the deepest sadness we announce the death of our beloved son Cavin Seth Firestone of Cheney. Our cherished Cavin was... — Updated 2/9/2023

Norman Roloff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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