Sheriff's Office warns of ongoing scams
SPOKANE COUNTY -- The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to beware of ongoing financial scams that use lies, intimidation, trickery and threats to get people to give up their hard-earned money or personal... — Updated 10/12/2019
Cheney, Airway Heights sued for $20 million
CHENEY -- The cities of Cheney and Airway Heights are the recipients of two separate lawsuits totaling $20 million that claim a court commissioner used by both municipalities was not capable of rendering a verdict against a... — Updated 10/11/2019
Sheriff's offering women's self-defense
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is again offering a women’s self-defense course on Saturday, Sept. 24, between 8 a.m. and noon at 6011 N. Chase St. in Newman Lake. There is a $35 non-refundable fee. Women and girls ages... — Updated 10/10/2019
West Plains Police News
CHENEY Sept. 30 A mental health issue was reported on the 300 block of North 11th Street. A woman’s ring was found on the 300 block of 5th Street. Trespassing was reported on the zero hundred block of 1st Street. Oct. 1 A... — Updated 10/10/2019
People with private surveillance cameras asked to assist Sheriff's Office
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is asking citizens with personal home surveillance cameras to become a member of their VIP (Video Identification Program) group, according to a press release. By joining, those with... — Updated 10/10/2019
Cheney group holds food drive at Mitchell's Oct. 19-20
CHENEY – The Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association is holding a food drive at Mitchell’s Harvest Foods in Cheney. The food drive will take place Saturday and Sunday,... — Updated 10/10/2019
Medical Lake OKs approves Comp Plan on first reading
MEDICAL LAKE — The City Council approved on first reading the city’s updated Comprehensive Plan, a task recently completed by the city Planning Commission and forwarded to the... — Updated 10/10/2019
Medical Lake hit and run driver arrested after turning self in
MEDICAL LAKE —Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 27-year-old Dustin J. Williams at a local store at about 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, for failing to stop at the scene and... — Updated 10/10/2019
Do you like oatmeal?
Cheney High School Future Farmers of America student Marisa Daceus (center right) asks students from Betz Elementary School what kind of breakfast cereal they like and do they know... — Updated 10/10/2019
Pay by parking app approved
CHENEY – City Council members took a second shot at amending a parking ordinance that would allow using electronic means to pay for parking on the streets around Eastern... — Updated 10/11/2019
Eagles blitz Northern Colorado 54-21
Eastern Washington University football team romped past Northern Colorado 54-21 for a record-setting victory in EWU's 93rd Homecoming Game at Roos Field on Saturday (Oct. 12). The... — Updated 10/12/2019
Cardinal football squad falls to Freeman
MEDICAL LAKE – The Medical Lake football squads season continued as it has in previous games when the traveled to Rockford on Friday night, Oct. 4, where they endured a 56-8... — Updated 10/10/2019
Cardinal girls season soccer struggles continue
MEDICAL LAKE – The Medical Lake girl’s soccer squad is making headway, albeit at a glacial pace, according to head coach Zane Higgins. “We keep plugging away and working on... — Updated 10/10/2019
Cheney runners get wins against Clarkston
CHENEY – The Blackhawks cross country teams had little trouble last Wednesday in their dual meets with visiting Clarkston. The boys easily downed the Bantams 17-46 on the course... — Updated 10/10/2019
Cardinal volleyball drops two more
MEDICAL LAKE – The Medical Lake volleyball crew continues rebuilding efforts after losing two more matches during the past week. With only one win this season in a non-league... — Updated 10/10/2019
Lady Blackhawks volleyball crew lose two, keep heads held high
MEDICAL LAKE – The Lady Blackhawks volleyball may have lost their two matches against East Valley and Pullman last week, but they didn’t go down without fight. Second seed East... — Updated 10/10/2019
Blackhawk swimmers find success at Yakima double dual
CHENEY – The Blackhawks girls swimming continued its winning ways, this time competing against Selah High School and co-op team consisting of swimmers from Toppenish and East... — Updated 10/10/2019
Blackhawks slow pitch nails big win against Wildcats
CHENEY – If you thought the Cheney slow pitch softball program was too new to have any really big games, you’d be wrong. The Lady Blackhawks posted what could arguably be one... — Updated 10/10/2019
Wins keeps Blackhawks soccer atop Great Northern
CHENEY – The Lady Blackhawks soccer team ran their winning streak to a season-high four games with three shutouts this past week, keeping them one game ahead of second-place West... — Updated 10/10/2019
Blackhawks fall to Cascade on road in overtime
CHENEY – Thankfully, the Blackhawks football team won’t have to endure another long bus ride such as the one they made last Friday night to Leavenworth to face Cascade. The... — Updated 10/10/2019
Jill Weiszmann is dedicated to Cheney
Jill Weiszmann is a community gem and we need her to continue serving us on the Cheney City Council. Jill has already proven her outstanding effectiveness representing all of us during her terms in office on the council. As... — Updated 10/10/2019
Military service is about socialism, pay equity
Like Frank Watson, I’m also a Vietnam-era, retired Air Force officer, with similar life experiences, and yet my values are very different. For example, Frank’s dire warning against the evils of socialism (CFP, 8/1/19) is... — Updated 10/10/2019
Taxing rich doesn't lead to economic prosperity
In the Oct. 3 edition, Lee Hughes closed his column with “It’s simple: tax the rich.” The only thing simple in that statement is the nature of Mr. Hughes understanding of economics: simpleton. The fact is, while that may... — Updated 10/10/2019
Local foods begin cropping up in schools in October
Throughout our nation, 42 percent of schools have contributed $789 million dollars to local foods through farm to school programs. This October marks the eighth annual National Farm to School Month, a time to recognize the... — Updated 10/10/2019
When all else fails, it's time to impeach the president
News flash – Nancy Pelosi learned President Trump is using his office for political gain so the House has begun impeachment hearings. I thought using the power of office was pretty normal in American politics. Members of... — Updated 10/10/2019
Much to think about regarding impeachment
Some thoughts on impeachment. Under the Constitution, the House has the sole power of impeachment, which it has done 19 times in the past, a record that includes 15 federal judges... — Updated 10/10/2019
Medical Lake to induct three new members into athletic Hall of Fame
MEDICAL LAKE — The Medical Lake High School Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducting three new members at a dinner and induction ceremony on Friday, Oct. 11 ahead of the... — Updated 10/10/2019
Cheney FFA brings Betz students to the farm
CHENEY – Looking to instill interest in agriculture among young learners, members of Cheney High School’s Future Farmers of America Club staged a “Farm Day” last Wednesday,... — Updated 10/10/2019
Cheney school growth clarified
Several items of information were incorrectly reported in the story “Chamber gets West Plains schools overview” in the Sept. 26 Cheney Free Press. It was listed that the Cheney School District’s 2018-2019 enrollment was... — Updated 10/10/2019
County Fire District 3 awarded grant
CHENEY —Spokane County Fire District 3 has been awarded a $2.06 million Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response, or SAFER, grant, according to a press release. The... — Updated 10/10/2019
West Plains Briefs
Feed Medical Lake Oct. 14 Feed Medical Lake is serving chili, cornbread, salad and dump cake on Monday, Oct. 14, beginning at 5 p.m. Groceries distribution begins at 4:15 p.m. after registration. There will be something special... — Updated 10/10/2019
Churches
Cheney Congregational Church The installation of Matt Goodale as the new pastor of the Cheney Congregational Church is this Saturday, Oct. 12 at 4:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. He will affirm his ordination vows. The calling... — Updated 10/10/2019
Looking Back
10 Years Ago Oct. 8, 2009 The Medical Lake City Council passed a resolution opposing the closure of the Pine Lodge Corrections Center for Women that employed approximately 650 union members. As district enrollment increased, the... — Updated 10/10/2019
Bob Neubauer
Bob Neubauer died on Sept. 3 of Alzheimer’s disease. Bob came to Cheney and Eastern Washington University in 1974 to help start the Graduate School of Social Work at Eastern. He... — Updated 10/10/2019
Linda Faye Muir (Bottoms)
Linda Faye Muir (Bottoms) was freed from this Earth on Sept.24, 2019 at the age of 70. Born Dec.19,1948 in Hartford, Ala., she met her husband John Muir while he was stationed in... — Updated 10/10/2019
Janet Hartford
Janet Hartford went home to be with Jesus on Sept. 29, 2019. Janet was born on Feb. 22, 1955 to Hetty and Jack Hartford. She loved living in the warm and loving home they provided... — Updated 10/10/2019
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