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Medical Lake city council hears groundwater presentation
MEDICAL LAKE — The council heard a preliminary west plains groundwater modeling presentation at their regular meeting on March 21. The presentation was conducted by Chad Prichard... — Updated 3/23/2023
Mayors and administrators of the West Plains talk progress
CHENEY — The West Plains Chamber of Commerce hosted mayors and city administrators from Cheney, Airway Heights, and Medical Lake at its annual meeting at the Holiday Inn Express... — Updated 3/23/2023
New Birrieria Tijuana to open in Cheney
CHENEY – Sometime in early March of this year, Cheney will be home to a Birrieria Tijuana, a classic Mexican establishment, at 1204 1st St. This restaurant will be the tenth... — Updated 3/23/2023
Water main construction on Clay Street
CHENEY - Installation of new water main pipes and infrastructure has begun on Clay Street and is scheduled to be completed toward the end of April, 2023. After the water main is... — Updated 3/23/2023
Cheney and Airway Heights reapply for grant
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — In partnership with the Cheney Police Department, the city announced on March 21 that it will apply for a continuation grant for two full-time behavioral health c... — Updated 3/23/2023
Locals contribute to car give-away
CHENEY – Local woman receives refurbished car, courtesy of Cheney business owners and private donors. Sabrina Meyer, the recipient of the vehicle, was given the keys on March 15.... — Updated 3/23/2023
Euclid bridge construction kicks off
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Demolition of the Euclid Road bridge, located near the intersection of North Lyons and Euclid Road, began at 11 a.m. March 3. A new, modernized bridge will be constructed in its place, officials said.... — Updated 3/17/2023
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
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
Fairchild crew completes 24-hour refueling exercise
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE – The crew of an AKC-135 Stratotanker airplane completed a 24-hour exercise designed to test their basic abilities for a duty period of that length. The exercise took place over Roswell, New Mexico,... — Updated 3/17/2023
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
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. City... — 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
Eastern Washington University police dispatch log
CHENEY — The following incidents were reported by Easter Washington University Police between March 7-9: March 7 Administrative propaganda stickers posted on campus in the 700 block of Fifth Street. Potentially threatening... — Updated 3/16/2023
Cheney Police Department dispatch log
CHENEY — The following calls for service were reported by Cheney police between March. 6-12: March 6 Residential burglary, domestic violence, and violation of court order reported in the 300 Block Erie Street. Ronan L.... — Updated 3/16/2023
Fairchild outpost re-dedicated
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE - Law enforcement and base officials marked the opening of a new community substation Friday, March 10, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. "This particular... — Updated 3/16/2023
Utilities moving underground for Parkside Second
CHENEY - Water and sewer mains, and electrical lines are being moved underground. Installation began Friday, March 10, at Parkside Second Edition at Simpson Parkway and North Sixth... — 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
Extradited suspects to stand trial this month
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Suspects in the death of an infant, formerly extradited from South Dakota and placed in Spokane county jail, have been given a criminal trial readiness call for Mar. 14 Aleksander Kurmoyarov and Mandie R. Miller... — Updated 3/9/2023
Death at Spokane Tribe Casino
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A construction worker on the site of a new building at the Spokane Tribe Casino was killed on Mar. 7 at approximately 9:30A.M. Javier De La Rosa, the General... — Updated 3/9/2023
Spokane airport receives grant
SPOKANE – The International Airport has been awarded a $15 million grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminals Program for the expansion of Concourse C project... — Updated 3/9/2023
