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REARDAN — Police officers from Cheney and Airway Heights showed their support for the Freedom Fair on May 28 at Fox and Goat Ranch. Cheney’s Maria Fell and Airway Heights’ Adam Johnson attended the second Freedom Fair benefiting the Jonah Project, a local non-profit organization that works to raise awareness of human trafficking. Amie Torkelson, who organized the event, invited Fell. “During this year’s Freedom Fair event, I was able to show the support of the Cheney Police Department for their efforts,” Fell said. “I jo...
Photos from Medical Lake's graduation....
CHENEY – Students in cardinal red gowns covered the arena floor as hundreds of family members, friends and guests filled the seats of Reese Court on June 10 for graduation. Medical Lake High School Principal Chris Spring opened commencement by highlighting accomplishments of the graduating Class of 2023. "The first word that comes to my mind when I think of this group is wow," Spring said. "And I mean wow. "It is incredible to think where these students started, where they h...
Spokane Valley Swimming Opportunities 2023 Summer Aquatic Programs Outdoor Swim Lessons Park Road Pool AM Session 1: June 19 - 22 & June 26 - 29 AM Session 2: July 3 - 6 & July 10 - 13, No Class 7/4 AM Session 3: July 17 - 20 & July 24 - 27 AM Session 4: July 31 - Aug 3 & Aug 7 - 10 Terrace View Pool AM Session 1: June 19 - 22 & June 26 - 29 AM Session 2: July 3 - 6 & July 10 – 13, No Class 7/4 AM Session 3: July 17 - 20 & July 24 - 27 AM Session 4: July 31 - Aug 3 & Aug 7 - 10 AM Session 5: Aug 14 - 17 & Aug 21 – 24 Val...
LIBERTY LAKE – Area residents will soon see the Pavilion Park basketball courts getting some renovations including a new mural that will be done by local artist Danielle Davis. During the June 6 regular meeting, her design was approved by city council. A committee built from members of Parks and Arts Commission, city staff and various others chose Davis' design titled "We Got This" out of 19 submissions that had been received. "I wanted to offer a more simplistic shape- and c...
Hundreds of classic car and truck aficionados spent Saturday in Rosalia, taking in the community's annual car show and pin-up girl contest, and enjoying a shrimp boil. The show featured a number of American muscle cars as well as rat rods. Pictured, the car show and town clock are reflected in the chrome bumper of a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air owned by Bob Mather....
MEDICAL LAKE – School District Superintendent Tim Ames will close the books on a 38-year career in education June 30 when he retires. And like in Boy Scouts, where the goal is to leave the outdoors a better place than when entering, Ames said he is confident his nine-year run here has done just that. It's much more, too, than the new sign outside district headquarters. Ames has had a winding road in both life and his career. It first followed his parents in the U.S. Air F...
David Phillip Court Oct. 9,1962-June 2, 2023 David Phillip Court, beloved son, brother and father passed from this life on Fri., June 2, 2023. David was born in Seattle, Wash. at Swedish Hospital on Oct. 9, 1962. He was the second oldest son of Alfred James Court (deceased) and Helen Juanita (Hartwick) Court. David was an avid sports addict and was the kicker on his high school football team. He was also the assistant manager of the basketball team. David graduated from...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Spokane Tribe Casino has some major projects underway, including a new section for games and slot machines set to open later this month. According to General Manager, Javier De La Rosa, the casino has invested over $100 million into the current workings. After the gaming section opens, the next phase will be a large multi-purpose room that will be used for concerts, conventions, community events and that will eventually expand as well. "We will have the ro...
CHENEY – Various speakers shared their words of wisdom with Cheney High School's Class of 2023 during the graduation ceremony June 9. Thousands crowded into Eastern Washington University's Reese Court to recognize the 219 graduates. After an energetic National Anthem, student speakers began sharing their stories – pieces of their experiences. "We will always be connected by the memories we've created in the Cheney community," student government President Charlie Rajewski sai...
June 15 Third-degree malicious mischief in the 2500 block of First Street. June 6 Hit-and-run in the 400 block of North Sixth Street. Vehicle collision in the 400 block of Ask Street. June 7 A gold 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle (License No. 1K4148) was stolen in the 200 block of Nolan Brown Place. Theft from a vehicle at 2300 First St. June 8 Third-degree malicious mischief in the 600 block of Clay Street. Third-degree malicious mischief in the 3000 block of Silverthorn Lane. June 9 Domestic violence in the 1500 block of...
ROSALIA – The 13 members of the Rosalia High School Class of 2023 graduated Saturday, June 10, with advice to stay positive. Keynote speaker Terry Boxleitner and Valedictoria Riley Daniel Gehring both offered that advice before a packed gymnasium at the school, 916 S. Josephine Ave. Before receiving the words of wisdom on attitude, Salutatorian Erik Xavier Lazcano and Principal Matt McLain welcomed commencement-goers. "It's been a long 13 years," Lazcano said, with McLain foll...
China’s growing dominance of critical metals production and stockpiles is setting off global alarms. It has American manufacturers in a bind as they ramp up domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery production. Ores containing these elements are in deposits across our planet; however, the technology to process them is largely in China. As the China Communist Party (CCP) under Xi Jinping exerts its leverage, America and its allies are facing global economic and military c...
From cars to bigfoot to high-speed sprint boats, you don’t have to look very far to find something to do this weekend. But dad won’t care if you take him somewhere or just spend time with him. For dad, Father’s Day isn’t about spending money, it’s about time – time to connect, reflect and enjoy each other’s company. Dads spend a lifetime taking care of the needs of their children. Through their children’s formative years into college, fathers bring structure, discipline, log...
I read with interest the Cheney Free Press headlines regarding Capt. Nate Conley and Sgt. Rocky Hanni being placed on administrative leave based upon their performance, efficiency, and scheduling concerns. The charges allegedly occurred when both officers worked directly for me. You would think that I would be contacted to provide a statement as to what I observed, but sadly I was not. I had daily contact with both officers, and I can attest to their superior performance. They both performed their duties meeting or exceeding...
This Week in History Lucas Walsh Cheney Free Press June 16, 1939 A well-executed robbery CHENEY — The Standard service station, operated by the C.A. Ratcliffe Company, was burglarized on Sunday night and lost $150 (the equivalent of about $3,200 today) which was not covered by insurance. The thieves apparently gained access to the service station via a glass window in the rear of the “grease room” near midnight. A station attendant, Chuck Jones, had hidden a bag of money, checks, and receipts among a pile of dirty towel...
As part of it's Legacy Plan, Emmanuel Lutheran Church donated $46,878.56 to the Cheney Cupboard to help them provide the community with needed food items....
Above, valedictorian Valerie Hanes describes what community has come to mean to her during her high school years. Left, an emotional moment as the Cheney High School Choir sings “You Do Not Walk Alone” during the June 9 graduation ceremony. Below left, Cheney Public Schools Superintendent Ben Ferney certifies the class of 2023 on June 9. Below, a happy graduate waves to guests in the stands of Reese Court....
MEDICAL LAKE - Nearly four dozen students were recognized at the annual Medical Lake Dollars for Scholars scholarship program June 5. A total of $59,125 in scholarships were presented to 44 students by Medical Lake Dollars for Scholars volunteers and more than 15 community organizations, individuals and families. "The Medical Lake Dollars for Scholars has been an incredibly amazing opportunity for me," said Cameron Dickey, a 2021 graduate and four-year scholarship recipient...
LIND –– The West Plains made its presence felt Saturday, June 10, during the annual Lind Lion's Club Combine Demolition Derby. The annual Lind Lions Club's Combine Demolition Derby was literally a smashing success, raising funds for local projects. Farmers from across the state brought their battle-ready combines to Lind to see which which would still be running at the end of a weekend of festivities. William Mann of Sprague drove the Ritzville-based "Suds" and Cody Kulm of...
The 100-day plan for Tim Collins to place his initial brand on the job of Eastern Washington University begins July 15. Collins was selected as EWU's 17th athletics director by EWU Trustees and will be officially introduced at a press conference June 22, beginning work several weeks later. During his public forum June 1 at the Catalyst Building in Spokane, Collins touted his "100-day plan" where he plans to meet one-on-one, one-on 10 or with as many people as it takes to help...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – With a lifelong passion for martial arts, and a drive to teach others, Adam Smith has opened his third facility for SMASH Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to serve the West Plains region. According to Smith, he saw a need here and after having seen success with his other locations in Spokane Valley and Deer Park he wanted to bring this opportunity to Airway Heights. Originally the 34-year-old martial artist got involved in karate at 5 years old, and that was because S...
CHENEY – During its Greater Spokane League season in 2023 the Cheney Blackhawks' baseball team finished third in league play and had a significant post-season run. The plan during summer in American Legion play for the Summer Hawks AA team to continue to fine tune things for 2024. "I am doing advanced double A which is more like your varsity team going into play," Summer Hawks head coach Rob Beamer said. While first-team All-GSL players Quinn Hubbs (Spokane Expos)and Jamel Cha...
MEDICAL LAKE – Lance Michaud saw a need when he arrived in Medical Lake for duty at Fairchild Air Force Base as its Food Superintendent in 2019 and he filled it. Now the West Plains has an additional bridge to fill what was a baseball gap with the formation of the Medical Lake Dirt Dawgs Single-A American Legion team. "I came up here from Vegas and, you know, they have good club ball down there," Michaud said. His son, A.J., played year-round, minus the three months he took of...
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