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Eastern Washington University and Cheney School District facilities were placed in temporary lockdown as law enforcement searched the area for a possible armed individual last Thursday afternoon. EWUPD Lt. Jay Day said they received a report of a white male, wearing khaki pants and a black shirt and black hat and carrying two handguns, one on his hip and the other in a hand, walking near the Spokane Transit Authority bus stop at Elm and C streets at approximately 3 p.m. on May 3. The public was alerted via social media, and...
Elvin Maynard Salter was born on May 13, 1925 in Almira, Wash. to parents Milton C. Salter Sr. and Gerda Eliason Salter. Elvin was raised by Ollie and Lillian Flenton when his mother passed when he was just two years old. He passed away at 92, surrounded by family at Walla Walla Veteran's Home on April 29, 2018. Elvin joined the United States Marine Corps at 17-years-old serving in World War II in the Pacific Theatre and China. After the service he worked as city manager of... Full story
The Trump Administration unveiled an agenda for “energy dominance” shortly after taking office, promising to curb the global influence of countries like Russia and China with American energy exports. Whether or not the administration succeeds will depend a great deal on ongoing trade talks with Canada and Mexico. U.S. negotiators continue to discuss terms to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the trade pact between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. NAFTA has fostered a thriving North American energy mar...
My first teaching job was in a Spokane middle school. I was hired for one semester while an experienced teacher had both knees replaced. It was an interesting assignment. A week or so after I began, I was given notes for the kids to take home announcing an upcoming open house. I assumed I was included, so I showed up at the announced date and time to discover I was the only teacher there. The principal informed me that this activity was not in the union contract, and teachers were not allowed to attend. As I was not a member...
I am constantly amazed at how much our nation can sometimes resemble a Third World country. Having been to a couple, one of my observations is that normal day-to-day activities often function without any semblance of order or rules. Take driving, for instance. At times in Guatemala, it seems the basic rule of the road is “every person for themselves.” Change lanes or turn without signaling, force your way into traffic, sometimes without looking, inventive use of shoulders — like for passing, and generally engaging in a free...
Cheney • May 11-12, Mayfest, downtown Cheney, various activities and times • May 12, Cheney Wetland Trail Run, Cheney/Spangle Centennial trial head, 10 a.m., $15 or $25 with a shirt. • May 12, Friends of the Cheney Library Book Sale, community library, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. • May 13, Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth?, community library, 2 – 3 p.m. • May 15, Flightless Birds running club, Barrelhouse Pub & Pizza, 6 p.m. • May 15, StageWest May Business meeting, 639 Elm St., 6:30 p.m. • May 17, Kiwanis meeting, Sessions Village Clubhouse 2... Full story
To stop a run on the bank during the financial panic of 1893, board members Ed Jordan pledged $5,000, Joe Alling pledged $8,000, and Johnny Williams pledged another $5,000. Williams was the only one to follow through, he became angry and quit the board for a time. Learn more about our area’s history at www.cheneymuseum.org....
Feed Medical Lake May 14 Feed Medical Lake is serving Cuban chicken, buttered noodles, cucumber salad and orange Jell-O on Monday, May 14. Grocery distribution begins at 4:15 p.m. with cafeteria-style supper at 5 p.m., all at 223 S. Hallett St. There will be door prizes and a “creation station” with activities for the children. For more information call Joanna Williams at (509) 714-1150. ML blood drive May 16 The Inland Northwest Blood Center together with Medical Lake High School community volunteers led by coordinator Sue...
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you to worship with us this Sunday. Coffee hour follows the service. Christian education for grade school through adults begins at 9 a.m. You may watch our pastor’s sermons on YouTube at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Cheney. All are welcome to visit Emmanuel’s Little Free Library and Free Community Pantry located at 639 Elm St. Donations of books, non-perishable food, and personal care items are always accepted. Both are open to the community 24/7. St. Paul’s Episc...
1 Years Ago May 8, 2008 Dozens of families and children turned out for the annual “Fishing Kids” event at Clear Lake, an activity that was run by volunteers with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. The National Endowment of Humanities and American Library Association awarded 21 books to the Medical Lake Middle School library for the Humanities and American Association. The books were on display in the main lobby for the rest of the year. A 17-year-old Spokane County boy was arrested after he drove through the Wes...
Elevate your gardens to waist high level for convenience and easy access. Elevated gardens are easy on your back and knees and are perfect for the patio, balcony, deck or any area where a bit of planting space is desired. Place them near your kitchen door, grill or table for easy cooking and serving access. You'll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from a chair. Purchase one on wheels or add casters to the legs of your elevated garden for added...
CHENEY April 30 A credit card was found on the 200 block of Fourth Street. A rape was reported on the 200 block of South Cheney-Spangle Road. Incident allegedly occurred in December 2017. Possible harassment/neighborhood dispute was reported on the 1200 block of First Street. Harassment was reported on the 300 block of North Seventh Street. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 1200 block of First Street. Possible theft, but likely a misplaced wallet. Aleah V. Smith, 18, was arrested for third-degree driving while...
If somebody needs an excuse to walk their dog, the fourth annual 5K-9 Fun Run/Walk in Airway Heights is a perfect reason to get your pet out of the house and enjoy the day. The fun run and walk, sponsored by Ginnie O’s Dog and Cat Grooming, takes place on May 19 at 9 a.m. with check-in beginning at 8 a.m. “We hope to see you all there making memories,” Ginnie O’s said. There will be two routes to choose from, including a 1.5-mile walk or run and the official 5K route for the dogs that are able to go the extra distanc...
Summer is still officially over a month away but the Medical Lake City Council was thinking about it early at their May 1 meeting. Councilman John Paikuli made a motion for the governing body to set its usual once-a-month summer meeting schedule beginning in June with the only meetings through September being the second Tuesday of the month. The vote, minus Councilwoman jessica Roberts, absent due to a death in the family, was lightning quick with competition as to who would...
After having success at the Cheney Library, the GED and High School 21+ programs are now being offered by the Community Colleges of Spokane at the Airway Heights location on Thursdays from 1 – 5 p.m. "Spokane Community College is the driver behind offering the GED and High School 21+ programs in Airway Heights," Jane Baker, the communication and development director of Spokane County Library District said. "They perceived a need in the area as the demand for the program at C...
Cheney fire department holds May 12 open house The Cheney Fire Department is holding an open house on Saturday May 12. The event is sponsored by Cheney Professional Firefighters Local 1919 in conjunction with the Cheney Volunteer Firefighters and the Cheney Fire Department. In addition to the Mayfest activities throughout the downtown, the firefighters invite the whole community to come by the station at 611 Fourth St. between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. There will be continuous tours of the station and trucks, demonstrations and...
Spokane International Airport will be installing new overhead signs on inbound and outbound Airport Drive during the next two weeks dependent on weather conditions. The new signage will provide passengers with the most up-to-date information and directions when arriving or exiting the airport. In a May 8 news release, airport officials said work is currently being done on the sign foundations and supports but because the signs extend over multiple lanes of traffic, parts of airport in-bound and out-bound roads will need to...
By JOHN McCALLUM Managing Editor The sixth annual Cheney Mayfest takes place this Friday and Saturday downtown. Coupled with the eighth annual Floods, Flowers and Feathers Festival at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, the pair of celebrations offer residents a great way to get out and finally enjoy spring. Mayfest swings into action Friday evening, May 11, at 6:30 p.m. with a street dance featuring local favorites, The Kelly Hughes Band. At approximately 8:30, things get tropical with a hula performance by Eastern...
Hallett Elementary School has announced its award winners for April, 2018. Kindergarten: Danker: Maesa Chimienti, Ava Grace, Elisha “Butch” Turnbough. Musselwhite: Cameron Christanson, Harmony Clark, Tyler Chicoine. Williams: Skylar Aguilar, Mason Halme, Trinity Knapton. Haase: Monroe Smylie, Carter Hobbs, Aiden Young. First grade: Coriell: Colton Green, Jayce Chappell, Uzziah Taala. Myers: Zachary Speirs, Ashton Marshall, Makai Chicoine. Devine: Brynlee Farnsworth, Aiden Miller, London Hall. Coins: Eris Mar...
The Medical Lake High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit sits among some very special company - in the world. The unit and its instructors, Col. (Ret.) Lyle Powell and Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) Al McGowan, received letters from Col. Paul Lips, director of the Air Force JROTC, dated March 22, congratulating them on the rare assessment of an "Exceeds Standards," unit evaluation. In a letter to MLHS Principal Chris Spring, Lips wrote that "The cadets were very...
Michael Anderson Elementary School on Fairchild Air Force Base will stage its eighth annual ASB fundraiser, but unlike the one-night events most are familiar with, theirs will take place over a period of two weeks. “We are calling our fundraiser ‘Feather Our Nest’ because the money collected enriches the learning environment at Michael Anderson,” school secretary Kim Norwalk wrote in an email. The kick off comes on Tuesday, May 22, with an assembly where students are reminded...
At the May 7 Airway Heights City Council meeting, the board awarded a bid to construct the Spokane water intertie project to DW Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $130,662.58. The new intertie connection was authorized recently to amend the water supply agreement with the city of Spokane to help a supply deficiency associated with deactivating Wells 1, 4 and 9 due to the PFOS/PFOA contamination in 2017. The new intertie will connect to the city of Spokane line located at Craig and McFarlane roads with an amount of 1,400...
Closing down the illegal West Plains kennel that animal control officers raided and rescued dozens of dogs on April 26 presented a challenge from the get-go. Perhaps the biggest was just confirming that a still as yet unidentified property owner on the 21000 block of West Bowie Road was selling dogs illegally. The “puppy mill” was quite isolated and “It’s fairly rural,” Ashley Proszek, Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) field operations manager s...
Light poles in downtown Cheney are festooned with banners in preparation for this weekend's Mayfest celebration. The annual festival, coupled with Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge's "Floods, Flowers and Feathers" provides residents with opportunities to get out and enjoy spring....
Uneasiness by city officials over the possibility of Cheney becoming a destination for power-hungry cryptocurrency mining businesses led the City Council to pass a moratorium on the practice at its April 24 meeting until regulations can be developed to protect the city’s electrical system from harm. The six-month moratorium runs to Oct. 24, but can be extended another six months if needed. The city must hold a public hearing on the ordinance within 60 days of its adoption. The council already agreed to a contract at its M...
