Articles from the February 15, 2018 edition
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Local levies headed for passage
School district administrators throughout Spokane County were breathing easier Tuesday evening as all of the educational and programs and operations levies appeared headed for passage. That included measures in Cheney and Medical L... — Updated 2/15/2018
Dr. Meta Margaretha Gibbs
Dr. Meta Margaretha Gibbs , a resident of Cheney, passed away in Marple Township, Pa. on Dec. 31, 2017, following a two-year battle with cancer at 75. In her final days she was... — Updated 2/15/2018 Full story
LOOKING BACK WITH CHENEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Fifty years ago on January 20 1968, the Cheney Public Library was dedicated under the board of Joan Tracy, chair; Woody Johnson, J. Eugene Fletcher, Ronald P. Lemmen, and Stutley Pierce. Learn more about our area’s history at w... — Updated 2/15/2018
Churches
Cheney Congregational Church On Sunday, Feb. 18, Cheney Congregational Church invites the community to join us in celebrating our 137th birthday. Our Church was founded above a saloon on First Street in Cheney. We have a proud hist... — Updated 2/15/2018
Looking Back
1 Years Ago Feb. 14, 2008 In efforts to improve the relations between the community and law enforcement, the Cheney Police Department begun its community-policing program. Cheney... — Updated 2/15/2018
Poor posture Trump's nuclear doctrine resumes Cold War
While elected officials of our increasingly dysfunctional democracy debated “memogate,” the world became more dangerous as President Donald Trump’s Nuclear Posture Review was officially released on Friday, Feb. 2. Ignoring scien... — Updated 2/15/2018
The homeless problem has several solutions
I see my eye specialist five or six times a year. My normal route to his office takes me past the homeless gathering under the I-90 bridge across from Lewis and Clark High School. They don’t seem to be hurting anybody, and there i... — Updated 2/15/2018
Our cities are balancing their budgets with fees to the citizens
Have you carefully checked your utility bills lately? Most people don’t unless they are monsters like the ones for garbage in Scranton, Pennsylvania and Los Angeles. In V... — Updated 2/15/2018
Unified Olympic Korea offers hope, if somewhat tainted by reality
Like many people watching the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics opening ceremony Friday night, I felt some pride and a sense of hopefulness during the entry of the unified Korean team. South and North Korean athletes marching together,... — Updated 2/15/2018
All you need to do, is ask
Cheney Freemasons Greg Ammons and Rob Steiner want the community to know that local Masonic Temple Lodge No. 42 is alive, doing well and looking for new members. The latter is a... — Updated 2/15/2018
You might want to re-think about thinking spring
They're playing golf at The Fairways, some flowers are starting to peek through the ground and, yes, even the occasional convertible with its top down is seen sometimes. But while t... — Updated 2/15/2018
News Briefs
One arrest in Medical Lake exit accident An early morning collision on Interstate 90 near the Medical Lake exit was apparently caused by a cellphone. According to a Washington State Patrol press release, at approximately 12:05... — Updated 2/15/2018
Free tax assistance and e-file now available
The AARP Free Tax-aide assistance program is running now through April 13 at three locations on the West Plains. AARP Tax-aide in partnership with the IRS, sponsors the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for... — Updated 2/15/2018
Schoesler leads Senate in honoring the lives of John and Lois Spellman
OLYMPIA – The Washington Senate paused during deliberations Feb. 13 to remember former Gov. John Spellman and former First Lady Lois Spellman and their service to the people of state. Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler (9th D... — Updated 2/15/2018
Celebrated Irish group Celtic Woman comes to Northern Quest
Global and cultural phenomenon Celtic Woman will bring the rich musical and cultural heritage of Ireland as part of their Homecoming Tour to Northern Quest Resort & Casino’s Pend Oreille Pavilion for two shows on Wednesday, May 30... — Updated 2/15/2018
A delightful display at Turnbull
In spite of the chilly temperatures last Saturday morning, Feb. 10, nearly a dozen visitors to Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge were entertained and impressed by two pairs of... — Updated 2/15/2018
Cheney commission gets code enforcement update
Cheney police department Capt. Rick Campbell explained to the city’s Planning Commission at its Feb. 12 meeting why it’s a good idea for residents to make sure their grass is mowed and yards are free of debris. Campbell has bee... — Updated 2/15/2018
Lodging tax grant applications accepted
The city of Cheney is now accepting applications for funding for events that promote tourism in the city of Cheney. The sources of the funds are the lodging taxes that are collected on overnight stays in lodging establishments... — Updated 2/15/2018
Eastern Washington University to move programs to Spokane
Eastern Washington University has been growing over the years in Cheney and it is now even expanding in Spokane. It was announced on Feb. 6 that EWU was selected as the primary tena... — Updated 2/15/2018
Grocery Outlet offers continuing fundraiser for Sunset
Grocery Outlet in Airway Heights recently started a new program for families at Sunset Elementary School. The owners, Dylan and Tanja Hartung, sent out a letter to everyone at... — Updated 2/15/2018
Cheney School District names Blackhawk alum new director of finance
The Cheney School District has hired a former Blackhawk as its new finance director. The district announced in a Feb. 8 news release it had selected Jamie Weingart as the next director of finance. Weingart replaces Kassidy Probert,... — Updated 2/15/2018
Bruess makes Norwich University dean's list
NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University has announced that former Cheney resident Brayden W. Bruess has been recognized on the university’s dean’s list for the fall 2017 semester. Dean’s list recipients are full-time undergr... — Updated 2/15/2018
Petek races along non-stop at Medical Lake
By PAUL DELANEY Staff Reporter Medical Lake High School's senior dynamo Hannah Petek seemed just a bit relieved this past Monday when she had to say, "I didn't make it on the... — Updated 2/15/2018
Airway Heights council discusses Crime Check use
At the Feb. 12 Airway Heights City Council study session meeting, Police Chief Lee Bennett told the council that the city could now use Crime Check if they wanted to go forward with it. “It is just something to think about,” Ben... — Updated 2/15/2018
Medical Lake council deals with fire, EMS issues
With one levy vote for schools already complete, Medical Lake residents can set their sights down the road for another. At the Feb. 6 City Council meeting, Fire Chief Jayson... — Updated 2/15/2018