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CHENEY – The City Council has renewed its contract with DIVCO of Spokane to maintain heating and cooling systems in city buildings. The new contract shows a 2.21% increase from last year’s rates, but the city expected to see a higher jump than that. The total contract price is $25,233 annually, and the company will maintain six city owned buildings. City Administrator Mark Schuller said the company has always done good work; he recommended the contract renewal. Many of the costs will be billed quarterly. The cost for Cit...
CHENEY – The Police Department recognized two employees last week. Anthony Christianson was named Officer of the Year. And James Huntsman was named Dispatcher of the Year. Christianson couldn’t be reached for comment prior to deadline. But Huntsman said he was honored to be recognized. “It’s cool to see that your work means something,” he said. “I like being able to give back to my community. I like to be helpful.” Huntsman, who lives in Cheney, said he enjoys working in a friendly community. “It’s been a great place to ra...
CHENEY – School District Finance Director Jamie Reed recently highlighted developments and challenges, specifically the capacity of current elementary schools. During a Dec. 13 School Board meeting, Reed said the district experienced a 6.3% growth in second-grade enrollment over the 2022-23 school year. She also pointed out that Washington State has experienced a significant overall enrollment surge of 2,000 students. During the presentation, Reed shared information about the district’s acquisition of two properties, spa...
CHENEY – Now that holidays are over, many residents are wondering what to do with their Christmas Tree. Airway Heights, Cheney and Medical Lake officials have offered a few tips on how to dispose of Christmas trees. In Cheney, city officials said residents can have their trees removed on their regular garbage pickup day. But they will have to pay for it. If a tree is less than 6-foot long, officials recommend cutting it in half. If it is more than 6 feet long, the city advises cutting it into thirds. The tree should be l...
CHENEY – Work on the municipal pool is continuing following demolition. "Demolition of the pool is complete," pool renovation project manager Dan Curley said last week. He went on to describe the process that unfolded during the demolition phase, which involved heavy equipment operators on-site, diligently working to dismantle the structure. Multiple trucks were employed to haul away the debris, ensuring a thorough cleanup, he said. Curley noted the demolition phase of the p...
Airway Heights Police AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Police reported the following arrests from Dec. 18 to Jan. 1: Dec. 18 Michael A. Martinez arrested in the 12400 block of West U.S. Highway 2 for possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Dec. 19 Kristy M. Gilmour arrested in the 10600 block of West 12th Avenue for hit-and-run property damage. Dec. 20 Kaela J. Tyler arrested in the 9200 block West of Trails Road for possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Dec. 21 Hernan Tabares Laguna arrested in the 13500 block of West Sixth Avenue for s...
SPRAGUE – Two local women have combined their efforts over the last five years to keep a restaurant open in the wake of COVID shutdown mandates and challenges finding employees. Sheila Martin and sister-in-law Linda Johnston took over The Viking Drive-Inn in 2019, following the death of Martin's husband, Gary Martin. You can find them at the 209 E. Fourth St. restaurant daily. Sister Barb Shafer also helps out. The biggest challenge since the end of the pandemic shutdowns, a...
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