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Fairchild will be home to new tankers
Team Fairchild continues to grow. Fairchild Air Force Base announced June 6 it would be the new home of 12 primary-assigned KC-135 Stratotankers and three backup inventory... — Updated 12/28/2017
Stein faces challengers to retain Position 4 seat
One of the contested races in Medical Lake is City Council Position No. 4, which is held by incumbent Destiny Stein. Challenging her is former mayoral candidate Tony Harbolt and Don Kennedy, who has run for different council... — Updated 7/20/2017
Nine candidates square off in ML council races
Three residents have thrown their names into the hat for Medical Lake City Council Position No. 2 — Elizabeth Rosenbeck, who currently serves on council, Monica Manza, a long-time member of the Fox Ridge Homeowners Association... — Updated 7/20/2017
Bound for Home
Eastern Washington University's Downtown Student Gallery is holding an exhibit, "Bound for Home," until Aug. 18. The exhibit features quilts by members of the Washington State... — Updated 7/13/2017
Hummel's are ML Yard of the Month
Hela and Randy Hummel, 511 S. Grant St. was selected as the Medical Lake Kiwanis and Cheney Garden Club's "Yard of the Month" for July. The Hummels' yard included a variety of... — Updated 7/13/2017
Council approves inspector contract
For the last year, the Airway Heights building department has been seeking a full-time building inspector to help with the influx of commercial and residential developments sprouting in the city. The department has found their... — Updated 7/13/2017
Three vie for Medical Lake mayor
With Medical Lake Mayor John Higgins not seeking another term, three candidates are vying for his seat in the 2017 August primary election. Two are longtime City Council members,... — Updated 7/13/2017
Looking at the bright side of Mayweather-McGregor superfight
In the Jan. 19 issue of The Cheney Free Press I wrote that a fantasy superfight between boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor was “a long way from happening.” Well fight fans, since... — Updated 7/6/2017
Airway Heights council holds water contamination debriefing
For Airway Heights City Council and employees, there was a lot to learn from the recent water situation. During a June 28 study session, council and city department heads held the first of what is scheduled to be several... — Updated 7/6/2017
Dear West Plains: So long and thanks for all the lessons
Well West Plains, it’s been a fun three and a half years. Some folks already know this, but I am going to be leaving the Cheney Free Press and going to work as a staff reporter for The Ritzville-Adams County Journal. To put this... — Updated 7/6/2017
Airway Heights applies for FEMA street repair grant
Like many cities in Washington state, Airway Heights is gearing up to complete some well-needed street repairs. In May, staff had a preliminary meeting with Federal Emergency... — Updated 7/6/2017
Medical Lake School District announces summer programs
Although school is out for the summer, the Medical Lake School District will have several courses and activities for students in July and August. During its June 27 meeting, the... — Updated 7/6/2017
Medical Lake fire ordinance proposed
The Medical Lake Fire Department doesn’t usually have a lot of problems managing outdoor burning in the city. In most cases, when firefighters or Spokane County Sheriff’s Office deputies ask people to extinguish illegal fires,... — Updated 7/6/2017
Increasing living space density
More units will be added to the Northern Heights apartment complex project. During a special June 21 meeting, the Airway Heights Planning Commission approved a planned unit... — Updated 6/29/2017
Golden Service
Linda Haladyna (left) received the 2017 Golden Service Award from Hallett Elementary School Principal Cindy McSmith during the school's June 15 talent show. Haladyna was honored... — Updated 6/29/2017
ML instruction meeting state health standards
Medical Lake School District won’t be changing its structure or course materials when it comes to its health education curriculum for K-12 students for the 2017-18 school year. That was the conclusion staff came up with after spe... — Updated 6/29/2017
Medical Lake receives TIB grant funding
The city of Medical Lake received some additional funds to help with its summer street patching. During its June 20 meeting, City Council approved the state Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) fuel tax grant distribution... — Updated 6/29/2017
Airway Heights' splash pad is still not on
Normally during the summer, the Airway Heights' splash pad in Sunset Park would be operating and children would be playing on it. However, there have been a couple situations has... — Updated 6/27/2017
AH teams with DV firm
The Airway Heights Municipal Court will go through a new consultant for advocate services that it provides to domestic violence victims. During its June 19 meeting, the Airway Heights City Council approved a $7,500 contract... — Updated 6/23/2017
Mosquitoes, ticks, black flies – oh my
The health district recommends draining anything with standing water, such as old tires and beverage coolers (pictured) to avoid mosquitoes. The presence of insects and things like bug bites can put a damper on anyone’s summer.... — Updated 6/23/2017
Medical Lake's Grundstroms making waves in roller derby
Medical Lake is known for producing good high school athletes, particularly in track, cross country, basketball and baseball. However, there are a couple local kids in the city who... — Updated 6/23/2017
Duffy's Point dedication
Family and friends of Vincent "Duffy" Ready III came together June 16 for the dedication of the Duffy's Point memorial. The memorial is dedication to the life and memory of Ready.... — Updated 6/23/2017 Full story
Medical Lake Founders Day | Pt. 1
Several businesses, organizations, clubs and groups participated in the annual Medical Lake Founders Day parade. Fairchild Air Force Base 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander Col.... — Updated 6/21/2017 Full story
Medical Lake Founders Day | Pt. 2
The 2017 Medical Lake Founders Day celebration had a plethora of events for all ages. On Friday (June 16) there was the return of the street dance, featuring four area bands. On... — Updated 6/21/2017 Full story
Hallett Elementary School talent show
Hallett Elementary School celebrated the end of the school year with a talent show. The event featured students singing and dancing, as well as some comedy and m... — Updated 6/21/2017 Full story
