
Student brings gun to Sunset Elementary
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A gun was confiscated from a Sunset Elementary student on Monday, May 23, after showing it to another student on a school bus and others on school premises. School Principal Kimberly Montecucco explained in an... — Updated 5/25/2022
Mayor says city is financially sound
MEDICAL LAKE – Mayor Terri Cooper, gave her State of the City address at the May 17council meeting. Cooper said the city is in good shape financially, doesn’t owe any money and has well-maintained public works facilities.... — Updated 5/25/2022
Civil War reenactment set for Memorial weekend
CHENEY— A Civil War reenactment this weekend offers a tribute to the lives lost in war and an opportunity to bring history to life. The reenactment takes place at 112 Anderson... — Updated 5/25/2022
Food scarcity and insecurity issues continue
CHENEY— With inflation growing and affecting all aspects of everyday life, food insecurity is asserting itself as a prevalent issue in the Cheney community and surrounding areas.... — Updated 5/25/2022
Water a focal point with strategic plan
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The city of Airway Heights has a strategic plan in place to create a better overall environment for residents and visitors. Some of the focal points include environmental quality, mobility, economic... — Updated 5/25/2022
USIP Officer speaks at Eastern
CHENEY- Senior Program Officer for the Center for Russia and Europe at the U.S. Institute of Peace Heather Ashby visited Eastern Washington University last week to present her... — Updated 5/25/2022
Cardinal duo headed to state tennis championships
SPOKANE – Two Medical Lake boys are headed to Yakima this week to play in the state tennis tournament. Cardinals Tristan Francis and Isaac Barr will be among the state athletes competing in boys doubles for a state title Friday... — Updated 5/25/2022
Lancers upset Colfax to win 2B District 7 title
YAKIMA - The Liberty Lancers are taking their District 7 title into the state 2B girls fastpitch softball tournament Friday and Saturday at Gateway Park. Despite upsetting... — Updated 5/25/2022
Cheney Fastpitch season ends with loss to Kennewick
CHENEY— The Blackhawks were looking to make a deep postseason run. But a district first-round forfeit to Walla Walla and a second-round 7-5 loss to Kennewick on May 18 knocked Cheney out of the playoff and ended the teams... — Updated 5/25/2022
Westwood student shares unforgettable experience
CHENEY-Caitlin Shaffer, an 8th-grade para-athlete at Westwood Middle School, had an experience of a lifetime playing in the Women's Nationals Wheel chair Basketball Tournament in... — Updated 5/25/2022
High jump
Lancer junior Mark Watson clears 5-02.00 in the 2B District 7 Championship track meet Friday, May 20, at Ridgeline High School in Liberty Lake. Watson... — Updated 5/25/2022
Cardinals headed to State
CHENEY- Sixteen Medical Lake athletes have qualified for the WIAA State Track and Field Championship meet held at Eastern Washington University on May 26–28. The qualifying meet... — Updated 5/25/2022
Cheney Track sends 12 to State
CHENEY—Cheney Track and Field athletes turned in an outstanding performance at the 3A/4A District 8 Championship Meet May 20–21 at Central Valley High School. Several personal records were set at the event, and 12 athletes... — Updated 5/25/2022
Eastern athletes advance to West Preliminaries
CHENEY— Five Eastern Washington University athletes will compete in the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds in Fayetteville, Ark., this week. Katrina Terry, pole vault, Vernice Keyes, hammer throw and Maggie Nelson, javelin, take... — Updated 5/25/2022
Spokane Symphony plays at Mason Jar
CHENEY— A packed house at the Mason Jar downtown Thursday night, May 19, was treated to 45 minutes of classical music performed by the Spokane Symphony. The appearance was part... — Updated 5/25/2022
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
CHENEY— Local organizations are coming together through different events over the Memorial Day weekend to honor the many lives lost in the nation’s wars. American Legion Post... — Updated 5/25/2022
Florence Ann Harris
Florence Ann Harris June 18, 1928 - May 16, 2022 Our beloved mother Florence, passed away in her home on May 16, 2022. Florence was born to Sidney Goodwin and Medora (Fuller)... — Updated 5/25/2022