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Quick response by local emergency personnel helped contain a fast-moving wildfire that broke out last Wednesday afternoon east of Fish Lake, threatening several homes in forested land southeast of Marshall. The fire started about 2:30 p.m. just east of a stretch of Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks between Fish Lake and Queen Lucas Lake, Spokane County Fire District 3 Fire Chief Bruce Holloway said. It spread north rapidly, but was eventually slowed by fire crews as...
There are three reasons why the Cheney Rodeo has been bringing three days worth of fun and excitement for the past 48 years to the West Plains and Spokane region - volunteers, sponsors and the community. "Without those three things, there's no rodeo," Cheney Events Association sponsorships and advertising chair Heidi Monter said. While all are equally important, right now the rodeo is in need of volunteers, especially as this year's event draws closer. There are a lot of...
Photo by John McCallum Cheney Pool lifeguard Ben Balderree braces for impact with the water during the annual "noodle dive" lifeguard staff ritual at last Friday's "Pool Bash." Over 700 people came through the doors of Cheney's 51-year-old pool to take part in the first ever opening day festivities....
The city of Medical Lake has imposed a restriction on unauthorized recreational fires — including campfires, fire bowls and fire pits — and open burning until further notice. The restriction does not prevent owners from using manufactured portable outdoor fireplaces, barbecues or patio warmers. Approved fuels such as seasoned firewood, briquettes, natural or propane gas may be used. Disposing vegetative waste in a recreation fire is prohibited. Anyone conducting an open burn who fails to take immediate action to ext...
At its June meeting, the Medical Lake City Council approved an agreement between the Fire Department and the state Department of Natural Resources to provide mutual assistance and cooperation for controlling forestland fire, dispatch and paying for fire services outside of district jurisdictional boundaries. Under the agreement, the Fire Department may respond to a fire emergency in a DNR-protected area to provide immediate control action and minimize fire damage. DNR may also request response from the Fire Department to...
At its June 10 meeting, the Airway Heights Planning Commission held a workshop to address the recent emergency moratorium on medical marijuana passed by the City Council. Council passed the moratorium at its May 26 study session in response to Gov. Jay Inslee signing the “Cannabis Patient Protection Act,” a state bill that creates regulation for medical cannabis. Development Services Director Derrick Braaten explained that the city had its own regulations on medical marijuana because the state had no guidelines for it at the...
There are three reasons why the Cheney Rodeo has been bringing three days worth of fun and excitement for the past 48 years to the West Plains and Spokane region - volunteers, sponsors and the community. "Without those three things, there's no rodeo," Cheney Events Association sponsorships and advertising chair Heidi Monter said. While all are equally important, right now the rodeo is in need of volunteers, especially as this year's event draws closer. There are a lot of chores to be done to get the Bi-Mart Arena ready for...
At its June 16 meeting, the Medical Lake City Council adopted the Water Use Efficiency Goals for the Years 2015-2020. The city is required by Washington State Municipal Water law to set water use efficiency goals and measure usage every six years. The city’s two main goals focus on leakage and consumption. On the supply side, which the city controls, the goal is to have leakage of 10 percent, the state average, or less. In 2014, the unaccounted water for the city was 7.5 percent. One way the city is working toward this g...
It might seem ironic a town that started life thanks to a nearby railroad would have trouble with trains. Such has been the city of Cheney’s lot lately, but through the efforts of city and railroad officials, some of those problems may be finding resolution. For starters, take the ongoing issue of train horns. With four at-grade crossings on two main lines operated by separate railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe close to First Street and Union Pacific a bit further to the east, horns alerting drivers at those crossings o...
At its June meeting, the Medical Lake City Council approved an agreement between the Fire Department and the state Department of Natural Resources to provide mutual assistance and cooperation for controlling forestland fire, dispatch and paying for fire services outside of district jurisdictional boundaries. Under the agreement, the Fire Department may respond to a fire emergency in a DNR-protected area to provide immediate control action and minimize fire damage. DNR may also request response from the Fire Department to...
At its June 10 meeting, the Airway Heights Planning Commission held a workshop to address the recent emergency moratorium on medical marijuana passed by the City Council. Council passed the moratorium at its May 26 study session in response to Gov. Jay Inslee signing the “Cannabis Patient Protection Act,” a state bill that creates regulation for medical cannabis. Development Services Director Derrick Braaten explained that the city had its own regulations on medical marijuana because the state had no guidelines for it at the...
At its June 16 meeting, the Medical Lake City Council adopted the Water Use Efficiency Goals for the Years 2015-2020. The city is required by Washington State Municipal Water law to set water use efficiency goals and measure usage every six years. The city’s two main goals focus on leakage and consumption. On the supply side, which the city controls, the goal is to have leakage of 10 percent, the state average, or less. In 2014, the unaccounted water for the city was 7.5 percent. One way the city is working toward this g...
It might seem ironic a town that started life thanks to a nearby railroad would have trouble with trains. Such has been the city of Cheney’s lot lately, but through the efforts of city and railroad officials, some of those problems may be finding resolution. For starters, take the ongoing issue of train horns. With four at-grade crossings on two main lines operated by separate railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe close to First Street and Union Pacific a bit further to the east, horns alerting drivers at those crossings o...
