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Man charged with multiple child sex crimes
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — A local man was arraigned July 25 on multiple child-sex charges. Brigham W. Van Wormer, 39, is charged with second-degree rape of a child, first- and second-degree child molestation, first-degree rape and s... — Updated 7/27/2023
Diesel fuel leak contaminates stream
CHENEY - State and local officials are working to clean up a diesel fuel leak that has reached Minnie Creek. The leak was traced to an underground storage tank and vault at the... — Updated 7/27/2023
New children's boutique opens in Cheney
CHENEY - The first Us By The Moon shop, a children's clothing boutique, opened at 502 First Street on July 15. Us By The Moon was started in 2020 by Alyssa Britton, 34, when she... — Updated 7/27/2023
Vision Institute Northwest opens
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - A new Vision Institute Northwest location opened at 11919 W. Sunset Hwy, Ste F on July 20. Vision Institute Northwest is owned by Dr. Melissa Barnhart. Barnhart... — Updated 7/27/2023
Drought warning issued for state
CHENEY — The state Department of Ecology has issued a statewide drought advisory after recording the warmest May on record as well as an abnormally dry spring. In addition, an early summer heatwave has resulted in quickly d... — Updated 7/20/2023
Cheney forum focuses on police
CHENEY — Police Chief Rick Beghtol talked about his department‘s shortcomings and improvement plans during a public forum July 12. The forum in Wren Pierson Center, 615 Fourth St. was attended by about 30 residents, police officers... — Updated 7/20/2023
Cheney police have new patch, and motto
CHENEY — The Police Department has a newly designed uniform patch for officers which includes a new motto. The motto, “Honesty, Integrity and Compassion” reflects the depar... — Updated 7/20/2023
Council hears options for homelessness funds
SPOKANE VALLEY — During its July 11 meeting, he City Council heard a report on Homeless Housing and Assistance funding and voted agreed to have a related resolution presented at a future meeting. Staff sought agreement on w... — Updated 7/14/2023
Lilac City Band to play Sutton Park
CHENEY — The Lilac City Community Band will perform a summer selection of music at Sutton Parkon July 26. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. in the park, 805 Washington St. Generally, there are three primary concerts that the band p... — Updated 7/14/2023
Cheney officers could face termination
CHENEY — Two police officers accused of inappropriate behavior may face termination. Police Sgt. Rocky Hanni, 39, and Capt. Nate Conley, 44, were notified in a June 30 letter from Mayor Chris Gover that an investigation into t... — Updated 7/14/2023
Cheney Motel debris cleaned
CHENEY - The debris of the former Cheney Motel, located at 1502 First St., is now in process of being cleared from the property. The motel had burnt down in August of 2022, and the... — Updated 7/13/2023
Boba Cafe opens in Airway Heights
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - A new Boba Tea café opened on July 6 at 12924 W Sunset Hwy, Suite. 1 and is now serving the public. Stephanie Murry, of Airway Heights visited with her friend... — Updated 7/13/2023
Governor visits Camp Hope site
SPOKANE VALLEY — Governor Jay Inslee visited what was formerly known as “Camp Hope” and commented on the progress of the relocation and cleanup effort on June 30. At About 11:20 p.m. the Governor arrived at the site, 3298 E. Pacif... — Updated 7/6/2023
Liberty Lake golf-cart parade
LIBERTY LAKE - The neighborhood of Alpine Shores hosted their annual parade of decorated golf carts, wagons, and marching residents on July 4. Beginning at 10 a.m. Approximately 50... — Updated 7/6/2023
Resident concerned over street cameras
CHENEY — A Cheney resident voiced concerns about the potential purchase of street cameras for the city at a regular meeting of the City Council on June 27. During the citizen commen... — Updated 7/6/2023
Birrieria Tijuana opens
CHENEY - A new authentic Mexican restaurant is open in Cheney. The newest location of the Birrieria Tijuana chain of restaurants has opened at 1204 First St. "I started this brand... — Updated 7/6/2023
Clear Lake and other fires under control
MEDICAL LAKE — Fire teams from Fire Districts 3, 10, and 8, along with firefighters from the Airway Heights, Spokane, and Fairchild Air Force Base fire response teams quelled a b... — Updated 7/6/2023
West Plains July 4 celebrations information
WEST PLAINS - Sale of consumer fireworks began on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, and ends on Wednesday, July 5 9:00 p.m. A state license is required, along with a local permit, to... — Updated 6/29/2023
Pool ordinance on August ballot
CHENEY - Voters will be asked to approve Aquatic Center Proposition No. 1 to fund the city pool on the Aug. 1 primary election ballot. The City Council approved of placing the pool... — Updated 6/29/2023
Medical Lake hires new Parks and Recreation director
MEDICAL LAKE — The city has hired a new Parks and Recreations director who has previous administrative experience. Glen Horton, 33, of Spokane, was hired May 15 and already working on several projects. Horton previously worked a... — Updated 6/28/2023
City installing license-plate readers
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The city is installing automated license-plate readers this month. According to Police Chief Brad Richmond, the new Flock automated license plate readers are part of a high-speed, computer-controlled camera s... — Updated 6/28/2023
License-plate readers help investigators
LIBERTY LAKE — The city has seen a marked increase in the effectiveness of criminal investigation since installing the new automated license plate readers in April of 2023. The Flock cameras are part of a high-speed, c... — Updated 6/28/2023
Medical Lake schools hire Kim Headrick
MEDICAL LAKE - A Medical Lake alumnus has been hired as the new School District superintendent effective July 1. Resident and former assistant superintendent of teaching and... — Updated 6/22/2023
Mitchell joins Free Press
CHENEY - A local woman has been hired to juggle office duties, classified advertising and more at Free Press Publishing. Valerie Mitchell, 51, a longtime Cheney resident, is now... — Updated 6/22/2023
Bus service suspends Eastern routes
CHENEY - Spokane Transit Authority has discontinued four bus routes to Cheney until the fall. Spokeswoman Carly Cortright said that during a meeting on June 15 the bus service... — Updated 6/22/2023