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  • Cardinals out run, jump Grizzlies in track

    PAUL DELANEY, Staff Reporter|Updated Apr 19, 2018

    Common advice says humans can't outrun a bear so don't even try. Bears can outrun a human on any terrain, uphill or down, except last Wednesday when the Medical Lake Cardinals totally ran away from the Newport Grizzlies in a Northeast A League dual track meet. The ML boys won 116-20 while the girls had similar success with a 106-19 victory. “They are really shorthanded,” Medical Lake head coach Gene Blankenship said. “We pretty much dominated." Cardinal athletes set 22 persona...

  • Despite Rain, Eagle Offense Manages 398 Yards in Scrimmage

    NEWS SERVICE REPORTS|Updated Apr 19, 2018

    The offense rolled up 398 yards and the defense had seven passes broken up and a pair of interceptions to highlight the Eastern Washington University football team's first full scrimmage of the spring on Friday (April 13) at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. With a trio of quarterbacks passing for 286 yards and scrambling for another 51, the offense had 398 yards in the 70-play session in rainy conditions. Eastern began practices on April 3, and actually went live for about 30 plays last Saturday when Eastern had its first...

  • From the archives: 1988

    Updated Apr 19, 2018

    Police Chief Jerry Gardner checked out the marijuana plants confiscated during an arrest. Police estimated the nine large plants, all between five and six feet tall, had a street value of about $10,000....

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  • Search for suspect leads to stolen vehicle, arrests

    Updated Apr 19, 2018

    On April 16, 2018, at approximately 5:50 a.m., Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy Garrett Spencer, attempting to locate a wanted suspect believed to be in the area of the 4600 block of S. Cheatham Road, observed a red Toyota Tercel with a inoperative headlight traveling on Cheatham. Spencer, assisted by Deputy Lorenz Mina, caught up to the vehicle as it pulled into the driveway of a residence known for criminal activity. After informing dispatch of the vehicle license plate and their location, dispatch advised the vehicle had b...

  • West Plains Police News

    Updated Apr 19, 2018

    CHENEY April 9 Daniel D. Powell, 21, was arrested on the 1600 block of Second Street for third-degree malicious mischief. A mental health issue was reported at Cheney High School. Third-degree theft was reported on the 300 block of North Seventh Street. An orange bicycle was taken. April 10 A black bicycle was found on the 100 block of F Street. Trespassing was reported at Cheney High School. Third-degree theft was reported on the 200 block of North Eleventh Street. Custom coffee mugs were taken. April 11 A bicycle was found...

  • Shade gardening beyond hostas

    MELINDA MYERS, Contributor|Updated Apr 19, 2018

    A shady spot provides welcome relief from the summer heat; but it can make growing a beautiful garden a bit more challenging. Take heart, your landscape may receive more sunlight than you suspect and if not, there are quite a few shade-tolerant plants you can grow. Evaluating the sun and shade patterns throughout the day, season, and year is a good place to start. Sun-loving bulbs need lots of sun early in the season before most trees leaf out, while other plants need sunlight...

  • West Plains Briefs

    Updated Apr 19, 2018

    Cheney blood drive April 27 The Inland Northwest Blood Center together with Cheney community volunteers led by coordinator Duane Isaac will hold a blood drive on Friday, April 27, from 1:30 – 4:45 p.m. at the Marketplace Bakery & Eatery on First Street in Cheney. INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people. Cheney Book Club to discuss ‘Hidden Figures’ on April 24 at the library The book...

  • LOOKING BACK WITH THE CHENEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

    Updated Apr 19, 2018

    One hundred twenty-five years ago in 1893, Cheney held a special election after the Governor vetoed money to replace the Normal School. They approved a bond of $19,000 to build a new brick public school. They also agreed that it would be used by the Normal School until State funding to rebuild was finally obtained. Learn more about our area’s history at www.cheneymuseum.org....

  • What's Happening On The West Plains

    Updated Apr 19, 2018

    Cheney • April 20, Master Gardeners: Cheney Plant Clinic and Information booth, community library, 1 – 5 p.m. • April 24, Flightless Birds running club, Barrelhouse Pub & Pizza, 6 p.m. • April 24, Cheney Book Club discusses “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly, community library, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. • April 26, Kiwanis meeting, Sessions Village Clubhouse 2229 N. Sixth St., 7 a.m. • April 26, Sons of the American Legion, 116 College Ave., 6 p.m. Airway Heights • April 20, 23 and 25, SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Lif... Full story

  • Duane Lawrence Gillingham

    Updated Apr 19, 2018

    Duane Lawrence Gillingham, a lifelong resident of Cheney, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 7, 2018 at the age of 57. Duane was an outstanding football player at Cheney High School. He taught himself how to play guitar and he enjoyed writing music. He played guitar and sang lead vocals in several different bands with his friends. He will always be remembered for his love of rock and roll music, his unique sense of humor, his love for family and his big heart. He is... Full story

  • Looking Back

    Updated Apr 19, 2018

    1 Years Ago April 17, 2008 At the Cheney City Council meeting, council approved a resolution rejecting a bid to replace well No. 6. Janeen Van Slyk of Medical Lake Dollars for Scholars received a donation from members of the Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival Association which would go toward scholarships for local college students studying music and arts. Sunset Crossing Park, the 2-acre mini park proposed for the Airway Heights’ subdivision, got approval from the City Council. ALSC Architects designed the plan and was under c...

  • Churches

    Updated Apr 19, 2018

    Cheney Congregational Church Everyone is invited to be with us for an hour Sunday mornings. We are a community of seekers and we welcome people in all stages of spiritual journey and all diversities of life value. Pastor Rev. David Krueger-Duncan will continue the Easter season lessons on the topic of resurrection. Special music will be provided by Mary Ormsby and Ryan Gunn performing “You’ve Got a Friend.” Please stay after for coffee, refreshments and conversation. You will feel welcomed. Good food and conversation happe...

  • Secretary Perry's coal bailout is a raw deal for the taxpayers

    DAVID WILLIAMS, Contributor|Updated Apr 19, 2018

    An independent government agency saved Americans from a massive de facto tax hike. Energy Secretary Rick Perry had proposed a multibillion-dollar bailout of failing coal and nuclear power plants. He wanted to give these plants taxpayer-funded subsidies to keep them afloat. Luckily, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) made the right call and quashed the plan. Perry’s proposal — commonly called the notice of proposed rulemaking, or NOPR — would have granted government subsidies to any power plants capable of stori...

  • Stormy Daniels is an unwelcome tempest

    FRANK WATSON, Contributor|Updated Apr 19, 2018

    I can’t feel sorry for Stormy Daniels. This saga shows American politics at its worse. For those who haven’t followed the scandal in detail, let me recap the sequence of events as I understand them. In 2006, a sleazy British tabloid claimed a professional bad girl had a one-night stand with a rich American tycoon. The bad girl categorically denied the whole thing. Then, 10 years later the tycoon decides to run for president. The bad girl threatens to publicly expose the affair that she earlier denied unless she is paid a who...

  • Roundabouts are about going - not stopping

    John McCallum, Managing Editor|Updated Apr 19, 2018

    “I’ll be the roundabout The words will make you out ‘n’ out I spend the day your way Call it morning driving thru the sound and in and out the valley.” In 1971 while touring Scotland, the English progressive rock band Yes traveled from Aberdeen to Glasgow and went through about “40 or so” roundabouts on the way. Their journey through the traffic calming devices among the mountains, influenced by a little weed, led singer Jon Anderson and guitarist Steve Howe to pen their hit: “Roundabout.” It’s a happy little ditty off th...

  • Cardinals claim pair of wins

    PAUL DELANEY, Staff Reporter|Updated Apr 19, 2018

    It was a week of shutouts in soccer for Medical Lake and the Cardinals emerged with two wins and a loss. Medical Lake started the week in their return from spring break with wins of 3-0 over Colville on April 10 and 4-0 against Deer Park on April 12. The week closed April 14 with a 5-0 loss to Lakeside. In a game that began with a Colville own goal, Nick Rosenbeck finished things with a pair of scores and Taye Jones earned the win making eight saves. At Deer Park two days...

  • CHS soccer splits week's games

    Grace Pohl, Staff Intern|Updated Apr 19, 2018

    The Cheney High School boys soccer team went 1-1 during the week with a 3-2 victory over West Valley followed by a 2-1 loss to East Valley. The Blackhawks are now 2-6 in the GNL and 3-8 overall. On April 10 at West Valley, the Eagles got on the board early with a goal five minutes into the contest. The Blackhawks finally responded in the 30th minute with a goal from senior Joel Solanke following a free kick from junior Noah Schorzman, tying the game at 1-1. West Valley scored shortly after and regained a 2-1 lead, but it...

  • Cheney girls tennis falls in two Great Northern League matches

    Grace Pohl, Staff Intern|Updated Apr 19, 2018

    In between the rain showers, the Cheney High School girls tennis team was able to compete in three matches this past week. The Blackhawks went 0-3 after visiting Deer Park and Clarkston and hosting Pullman. The first match was on April 9 at Deer Park, where Cheney lost 3-2. Two doubles teams collected wins for the Blackhawks. The No. 1 team of Jazi Daily and Divinity Lomazzi won 6-3 in both sets. The No. 3 dou of including Brayden York-Akiu and Alysin Simons claimed a 6-2, 6-4 victory. In singles, No. 1 Nika Kauwe lost 7-6,...

  • Card girls tennis win first match

    PAUL DELANEY, Staff Reporter|Updated Apr 19, 2018

    Paced by wins in a pair of doubles matches, Medical Lake’s girls claimed their first Northeast A League victory in 2018, 3-2 over Newport on April 12 In No. 2 doubles, Stasia Hurt-Moran and Grace Remendowski scored a 6-1, 6-3 win over Emily Bronkhorst and Emily Martin, while Lissa Hartwell and Henna Vandingenen scored a 6-1, 6-1 win over Henna Elizabeth O’ Neal and Aubrey Miller. Heather Barr won a No. 2 singles battle with Lydia Jurgens 6-4, 6-4. “The girls played incre...