Articles from the April 30, 2015 edition
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Cheney bond vote falling short
For the second time in just 67 days, the Cheney School District’s $44.88 million construction bond to expand and renovate its high school appears headed for defeat. As of late Tuesday evening, April 28, the bond was receiving... — Updated 4/30/2015
Looking Back
10 Years Ago April 28, 2005 Airway Heights was the happening place on the West Plains with solid growth reported community development director Tom Lein. With a population, not counting inmates from the correctional facility, of 2,... — Updated 4/30/2015
Looking back with the Cheney Historical Museum
One hundred twenty-five years ago in 1890, the City of Cheney obtained title to Fish Lake to use as its water supply. Ownership of the lake lasted until 1947. The pumping system came from a Portland firm. Prior to this, the... — Updated 4/30/2015
Rewards worth every dollar spent
We all have credit cards that rack up points or miles. The other week my wife cashed in my Alaska airlines miles for a roundtrip ticket for me from Spokane to Tahoe, via the Sacramento airport for a family vacation. Twelve dollars... — Updated 4/30/2015
What's Happening on the West Plains
City of Cheney • May 1, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • May 4, Dance Class, Wren Pierson Community Center, 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. • May 5, Senior Light... — Updated 4/30/2015 Full story
Kelsey Cook brings 'Ladies First' show to Spokane
Cheney High graduate Kelsey Cook is bringing her stand-up comedy talent back to Spokane this weekend for a Friday night show at the Bing Crosby Theatre. Cook is a 2011 graduate of... — Updated 4/30/2015
West Plains Police News
CHENEY April 20 Trespassing was reported on the 1100 block of First Street. April 21 Third-degree theft was reported on the 700 block of West First Street. A black bicycle was taken. A vehicle was taken without the owner’s... — Updated 4/30/2015
Attend the coal and oil train community forum
Next week on Wednesday May 6, you’ll have the opportunity to attend a community forum about the coal and oil trains that pass through Cheney around the clock. Some of us are concerned about the safety of the loads carried by... — Updated 4/30/2015
Cheney's loss is Surprise, Arizona's gain
The individual picked by the Cheney School District to replace outgoing athletics director Jim Missel is going to have big shoes to fill. Missel’s actual title is assistant principal for student activities, and it’s more... — Updated 4/30/2015
Jenner's announcement should lead to more understanding
This past weekend, the media was buzzing after reality-television personality and Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner publicly came out as a transgender woman in an April 24 interview with Diane Sawyer on “20/20.” I wasn’t... — Updated 4/30/2015
Cheney High School announces winter honor roll
JUNIORS 3.9-3.5 GPA — Ethan J. Baker, Guillem Bassedas Ferre, Seth A. Beaudreault, Timothy T. Bennett, Reann K. Black, Hannah C. Blazon, Lacy R. Bunting, Taylor B. Calvert, Jessica Rose T. Camacho, Gillian M. Caruthers, Alberto... — Updated 4/30/2015
West Plains Briefs
WPCC May Breakfast Please join the West Plains Chamber of Commerce for their monthly breakfast on May 7 at Eastern Washington University in the Hargreaves Hall reading room at 7 a.m. This month’s breakfast celebrates Youth in... — Updated 4/30/2015 Full story
Eastern fraternity is suspended
Citing undisclosed violations, the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Eastern Washington University has been suspended. "Eastern Washington University is working in partnership with... — Updated 4/30/2015
Conley, Dotson and King advance to national FBLA conference
The middle level FBLA clubs (Future Business Leaders of America) from Cheney Middle School and Westwood Middle School represented the Cheney School District at the Washington State... — Updated 4/30/2015
EWU unveils new recycling center
Eastern Washington University's new recycling center found the perfect time - Earth Day 2015 - to officially unveil its new recycling center. The $1.7 million facility, located on... — Updated 4/30/2015
Medical Lake High band and choir competes at state
Several members of the Medical Lake High School choir and band traveled to Ellensburg to compete in the 2015 WIAA/WMEA (Washington Music Educators Association) State and Ensemble... — Updated 4/30/2015
K9 Dog Fun Run and Walk
Several residents and their canine companions took part in the Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department’s 5K9 Fun Run and Walk event April 18 at Sunset Park.... — Updated 4/30/2015
Steve Makar retires from Airway Heights Police Department
The Airway Heights Police Department had a recent shift in its personnel when code enforcement officer Steve Makar retired April 27. Makar, born and raised in New York, became a... — Updated 4/30/2015
Jackson believes West Plains positioned well for growth
Joe Jackson has big dreams. One is that each of the three very different, strong communities on the West Plains has an LED reader board mounted at the main entrance to each city,... — Updated 4/30/2015
Fishin' for breakfast
Medical Lake assistant fire chief Corey Stevens (center) speaks with a couple of local residents during the 51st Annual Fisherman's Breakfast, April 25. Stevens was one of many... — Updated 4/30/2015
Medical Lake to go out on bid for playground equipment
The city of Medical Lake is in the process of purchasing playground equipment for Pioneer Park, but it’s taking a little longer than expected. During the April 21 City Council meeting, City Administrator Doug Ross informed... — Updated 4/30/2015
Opening day celebrations
A sizable number of the 400 area baseball and softball players took part in the 11th annual West Plains Little League opening day festivities last Saturday at Salnave Field.... — Updated 4/30/2015
Spokane Transit Authority amends bylaws, gives small cities extra vote
The cities on the West Plains, as well as Liberty Lake and Millwood, will have more of a presence on the Spokane Transit Authority board of directors. At a special April 23 meeting, the STA board voted 5-4 to amend one of its... — Updated 4/30/2015
Being 'Firewise' keeps homeowners fire safe
While Washington's wildfire season officially started April 15, fire crews around the state have already been busy - including crews in Spokane County Fire District 3. District Divi... — Updated 4/30/2015
Forum details increased rail traffic impacts
The trains, they are a comin.’ At least more than currently pass through Cheney, and a group of residents want to keep their neighbors informed about the future traffic and how it could potentially impact the city and their... — Updated 4/30/2015