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  • Local man to open tattoo parlor here

    Matt O. Stephens, Staff reporter|Updated Sep 9, 2021

    CHENEY – Residents and visitors can expect to find a new tattoo shop in town, as Skot Weston plans to open the doors to Cheney Tattoo on Oct. 5. Weston had been hoping to move his shop here from Spokane and he jumped on the opportunity when given the chance to relocate to F Street, he said. Customers will enter a tattoo room filled with horror movie collectibles, posters and other memorabilia, which Weston collects. The 40-year-old artist has been an independent contractor w...

  • Childcare shortage remains topic for council

    Matt O. Stephens, Cheney Free Press|Updated Sep 9, 2021

    AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A lack of childcare outlets in the region has been under discussion for some time by the City Council. Airway Heights was allocated $57,200 by the state Department of Commerce to help pay for a study to determine the community’s childcare needs. The findings concluded the area is desolate in terms of adequate childcare facilities. The city has grown at a much faster pace than the available services have, and it has been putting a strain on parents and the community in general. Some working parents are struggl...

  • Medical Lake School discusses new policies

    Matt O. Stephens, Staff Reporter|Updated Sep 2, 2021

    MEDICAL LAKE – The School Board discussed a trio of new policies Aug. 24 regarding student learning programs, personal records and fees. The board also talked about facility readiness and final preparations before campuses reopens for the year. Policy No. 2108 was discussed on first reading; it is based around Learning Assistance Programs. Officials said it would help identify students who are not meeting expectations. The integration of student support protocols as part of the policy shows 15% of the school’s funding wou...