Articles from the May 10, 2018 edition
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Police investigate reports of man with weapon near EWU
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... — Updated 5/11/2018
Elvin Maynard Salter
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... — Updated 5/10/2018 Full story
NAFTA supplies America with energy and power
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 adm... — Updated 5/10/2018
Teacher's unions may be good for teachers, but not so for students
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
Skilled, civilized drivers we are definitely not
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
What's Happening On The West Plains
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 Sal... — Updated 5/10/2018 Full story
LOOKING BACK WITH THE CHENEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
West Plains Briefs
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
Churches
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 s... — Updated 5/10/2018
Looking Back
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 End... — Updated 5/10/2018
Add gardening space with elevated gardens
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
West Plains Briefs
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
5K-9 fun run/walk returns to Airway Heights
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 C... — Updated 5/10/2018
Medical Lake City Council set for summer schedule
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
Airway Heights library now offering GED classes
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
News Briefs
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
Spokane International Airport announces overhead sign project
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
Spring arrives with Cheney Mayfest, Turnbull festivals
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
Medical Lake's Hallett Elementary School announces April award winners
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: Sky... — Updated 5/10/2018
Medical Lake JROTC earns special honor
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
Michael Anderson Elementary to hold fundraiser
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
Airway Heights City Council moves along Spokane water intertie
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
Busting 'puppy mill' presented challenges
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
Dressed to celebrate
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... — Updated 5/10/2018
Cheney institutes cyber ban
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... — Updated 5/10/2018