Articles from the June 22, 2017 edition
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Family, friends come together for 'Duffy' Ready memorial dedication
See a photo gallery from the event here. Residents and hikers who walk along Medical Lake Trail near the remains of the granite quarry, may notice a marble memorial bench that... — Updated 6/27/2017
Medical Lake errors counter team's suddenly hot bats
The Medical Lake bats certainly came alive last week in American Legion play. But a problem with their gloves - the catching ones - helped turn the potential of an undefeated week... — Updated 6/27/2017
Looking ahead to more 'greener' times
It's survived decades of issues with water. Then a change in ownership at the outset of the recent "Great Recession," served up yet more challenges for The Fairways Golf Course.... — Updated 6/27/2017
Shaddy brings home birthing practice to the West Plains
Rebekah Shaddy was born at a home birth in Cheney and has continued the legacy by bringing the practice back to the West Plains area. Shaddy has five brothers and sisters and was ho... — Updated 6/27/2017
Local track athletes land in Eagles' nest
Over the decades, interest shown to West Plains high school athletes from the school down the road - Eastern Washington University - could be described as tepid at best. In the... — Updated 6/27/2017
Airway Heights' splash pad is still not on
Normally during the summer, the Airway Heights' splash pad in Sunset Park would be operating and children would be playing on it. However, there have been a couple situations has... — Updated 6/27/2017
Cheney on Parkside: Let's talk
Cheney’s City Council reached a consensus at its June 13 meeting on a proposal by Mayor Tom Trulove to approach developers of the Parkside Commons student housing project to see if a negotiated agreement could be reached on the con... — Updated 6/23/2017
AH teams with DV firm
The Airway Heights Municipal Court will go through a new consultant for advocate services that it provides to domestic violence victims. During its June 19 meeting, the Airway Heights City Council approved a $7,500 contract... — Updated 6/23/2017
Sports Week
(Note: All schedules subject to change. Consult school or facility websites to confirm.) AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL AA Thursday, June 23, Medical Lake hosts Freeman (2), 5 p.m.... — Updated 6/23/2017
Sports Briefs
Suarez joins EWU basketball staff Bobby Suarez, who has spent the last four seasons at Florida State University, has been hired by first-year head coach Shantay Legans as an Eastern Washington men’s basketball assistant coach. T... — Updated 6/23/2017
Hartman hits home run with 'they learned it in Little League' essay
The now threadbare and well-used book title tells us that according to minister and author Robert Fulghum, “All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” That is act... — Updated 6/23/2017
Comey has integrity this GOP lacks
James Comey originally identified as a Republican. He first gained public acclaim for his integrity while serving temporarily as Acting Attorney General under John Ashcroft in 2004 where he rushed to Ashcroft’s intensive-care h... — Updated 6/23/2017
EWU needs to tap all sources for donations
If Eastern Washington University alumni want better facilities for the college’s athletics programs, they are going to have to open their wallets and checkbooks. That’s the conclusion the Spokesman Review’s Jim Allen came up with... — Updated 6/23/2017
Consider veterans scars this Fourth
We shall soon be celebrating Independence Day (the Fourth of July) when we are supposed to remember how valuable our freedoms are. Part of this celebration for many involves discharging private fireworks. Such a practice is not... — Updated 6/23/2017
Fire danger increases in Eastern Washington due to cold front
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced in a June 20 news release that it is increasing the fire danger rating in several Eastern Washington counties. The move comes due to a dry, cold f... — Updated 6/23/2017
Learning to ride a bus through stories
Spokane County Library District in partnership with Spokane Transit Authority is holding a “Touch-a-Bus Storytime” at selected branches this summer. A continuation of the Library District’s Touch-a-Truck Storytimes where kids... — Updated 6/23/2017
County Sheriff's Office to offer women's self-defense classes
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is holding a women’s self-defense class Saturday, July 29. There will be two sessions available, 8 a.m. – noon or 1 – 5 p.m. Cost of the class is $35 per person for women ages 14 and up, and registr... — Updated 6/23/2017
Mosquitoes, ticks, black flies – oh my
The health district recommends draining anything with standing water, such as old tires and beverage coolers (pictured) to avoid mosquitoes. The presence of insects and things like bug bites can put a damper on anyone’s summer. T... — Updated 6/23/2017
Medical Lake's Grundstroms making waves in roller derby
Medical Lake is known for producing good high school athletes, particularly in track, cross country, basketball and baseball. However, there are a couple local kids in the city who... — Updated 6/23/2017
Duffy's Point dedication
Family and friends of Vincent "Duffy" Ready III came together June 16 for the dedication of the Duffy's Point memorial. The memorial is dedication to the life and memory of Ready.... — Updated 6/23/2017
West Plains Little League: Froyo wins first-place battle
The final game of West Plains Little League's AAA Baseball came down to a battle for first place between undefeated Froyo and Martinssen, one game behind. But Froyo's starter, Mia... — Updated 6/21/2017
Medical Lake Founders Day | Pt. 1
Several businesses, organizations, clubs and groups participated in the annual Medical Lake Founders Day parade. Fairchild Air Force Base 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander Col.... — Updated 6/21/2017
Medical Lake Founders Day | Pt. 2
The 2017 Medical Lake Founders Day celebration had a plethora of events for all ages. On Friday (June 16) there was the return of the street dance, featuring four area bands. On... — Updated 6/21/2017
Hallett Elementary School talent show
Hallett Elementary School celebrated the end of the school year with a talent show. The event featured students singing and dancing, as well as some comedy and m... — Updated 6/21/2017