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The pit crew of the Cheney-based combine “The Bandit” poses for a team photo before the start of the 33rd annual Combine Derby in Lind....
MEDICAL LAKE— Similar to its neighboring towns, distribution of ARPA funding was a hot topic at the council chambers at Medical Lake City Hall on Tuesday night, June 21. Koss Ronholt, the administrative clerk, presented the breakdown of funds and their distribution, which sparked conversation on proposed allocations for civic nonprofits. “I would like more data. I would like us to be able to review the applications themselves,” said Councilmember Heather Starr. “I would l...
CHENEY- A gas leak on Tuesday morning near Salnave Elementary led to the evacuation of staff and nearby residents. Cheney Fire Department and emergency personnel responded to the incident around 10 a.m. after receiving a call from the Cheney School District. "Someone at Salnave Elementary smelled the gas and based on the wind and the levels we were getting, we evacuated two blocks," Cheney Fire Chief Tom Jenkins said. "A private contractor was driving a dump truck full of...
CHENEY – The Airway Heights city council is considering renewing its Transportation Benefit District (TBD) at the cost of an extra one-tenth of a cent per dollar in sales tax. If approved, the decision would be introduced to the ballot as soon as the General Election on Nov. 8. The city’s TBD was created in 2013. “Sales tax collected from the TBD is the only way our community can ensure that travelers who use our streets pay their fair share for maintenance and traffic conge...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS—The Northern Quest Casino is holding a 4th of July family-friendly entertainment event and fireworks display. BECU Live is hosting the venue. There will be plenty of free kids’ activities, including water features, so bring appropriate clothing and a beach towel. Live music and food trucks are also a part of the festivities. The celebration gets underway at 4 p.m, culminating with a tribute to Kalispel Tribal Members and those who’ve served in the Armed Forces, followed by a performance of the National Anthem i...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS-The Spokane International Airport (SIA) hosted a full-scale emergency exercise on Wednesday, June 22, required every three years by the Federal Aviation Administration. SIA Director of Marketing and Public Affairs Todd Woodward said the event's objective is to provide the airport's Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Department and other first responders a "refresher course" on what to do and protocols for working with external agencies in case of an actual...
RITZVILLE – Rural residents are encouraged to sign up and be counted in the 2022 Ag Census. Agriculture producers who did not receive the 2017 Census of Agriculture and do not receive other USDA surveys or censuses have until June 30 to sign up to receive the 2022 Census of Agriculture at nass.usda.gov/AgCensus. This once-every-five-years data collection begins this November. The Ag Census includes every American operation – large or small, urban or rural – from which $1,000 or more of agricultural products are produ...
RITZVILLE – University of Washington faculty visited Sen. Mark Schoesler's farm recently to learn about Eastern Washington agriculture. "I was more than happy to meet Wednesday afternoon with a group of UW faculty members who stopped by my farm as part of their annual tour of eastern Washington, which was activated again after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic," Schoesler, R-Ritzville, said last week. Schoesler represents the 9th Legislative District, including A...
CHENEY— Who has the best burgers in town? Your chance to weigh in happens July 2-8 when six local eateries go head-to-head in the Battle of the Burgers. The event leading up to the Cheney Rodeo is sponsored by Eagle Bites. The participating restaurants are Bene’s, Eagle’s Pub, Wild Bill’s Long Bar, Marketplace Restaurant & Amish Store, Lenny’s Classic and Yokes. “Saturday through Friday will be the community event. On the days that the contenders are open, they can serve t...
CHENEY— Cheney School District has updated its summer food service program. The program began on June 27 week of June and continues into August. Children between the ages of 1-18 can eat for free at Cheney High School (CHS), Cheney Middle School (CMS) and Sunset Elementary. All three locations will provide food service Monday through Friday except for July 4 in observance of Independence Day. CHS will be operating from June 27-July 27, with breakfast between 8 to 9 a.m. and l...
CHENEY- As part of their summer research work, six students from Gonzaga University's (GU) biology department have been out and about in the Turnbull Wildlife Refuge to try and find out how microplastics affect aquatic communities. The students work in a section of Eastern Washington University's (EWU) field station known as the Turnbull Laboratory for Ecological Studies. Part of their research is at a pond inside Turnbull. Kaitlyn Palacio and Gracie McRae came up with the...
Governor Inslee has repeatedly made it clear that he believes his spending priorities exceed any need to provide tax relief to help families deal with the impact of record inflation. On the same day Inslee declined President Biden’s call for states to provide some type of tax relief, the Democratic Governor of Minnesota was instead begging his legislature to act. As reported by the Minnesota Reformer: “Gov. Tim Walz called on Republicans to return to the Capitol to sign off on sending $1,000 checks to Minnesotans as the ris...
When you request forage quality analysis from a laboratory, do all methods of analysis provide the same results? Feed/forage analysis is an important part of developing feeding strategies for beef cattle. Knowing the composition of feeds helps us be confident that we are meeting cattle nutrient requirements. Meeting or not meeting those requirements has long-term implications as to how cows perform through the annual production cycle. Depending on the quality of the feed, sometimes we must supplement to make up for nutrient...
Roberta Lee (Moormann) Brannon Nov. 11, 1951 - June 13, 2022 Roberta "Bobbie" Lee Brannon, born on Nov. 11, 1951 passed away on June 13, 2022, after bravely fighting a battle with cancer. The daughter of Bernard "Barney" and Rosemarie Moormann. Roberta is survived by her loving husband Keith, her sons Marc (Heather) Dayton and Curtis Brannon, and her daughter Taryn (Jeff) Brown. She has four grandchildren who she adored, Blake (12), Colton (8), Savannah (6) and Norah (6... Full story
Mary Kaye Hale April 6, 1935 - June 19, 2022 It is with profound sadness that the Hale Family announces the passing of its matriarch, Mary Kaye Hale, 87, and longtime Cheney resident, on June 19, 2022. She will be laid to rest on July 2, 2022, with services at Cheney's St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 10:00 am with reception following and an interment at 1:00 pm at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Spokane. As a Colville tribal member, Kaye will be buried in honor of her proud... Full story
Together with my friends in the rainbow, we embrace the world. Yellow colors the world with light and warmth, blue manages the skies and the seas, red moves nations’ lifeblood, purple uplifts mountains and royalty, and orange colors the mornings and evenings with joy. I am Green. It is my responsibility to coordinate blue and yellow. I promote growth: Growth in the earth and also in the womb. I am mother: I cradle generations. I am teacher: I teach patience. I am friend: I practice trust. I come in many shades, this Green tha...
Even though the neighbors line up to take pictures of your impeccably weed-free, absolutely straight rows of vegetables and Better Homes and Gardens has made an appointment to feature your garden in their next issue, or NOT! The reality may be pumpkin vines strangling anything that dares venture on the pathways, zucchinis the size of small children hiding under its giant leaves and tomato plants totally out of control; all is well. Try not to worry about rows of carrots you didn’t thin and as my grandpa used to say, ...
Pictured are Bob and Betty Gingrich, Pat Isbell with Cheney Kiwanis and Sandra Laws with Gardeners of Cheney. The Gingrich have filled their yard at 321 Simpson Parkway with all kinds of flora. Heirloom plants from grandparents, donations from fellow gardeners and original plantings. It is a hummingbird paradise and they get their fair share of them. Lisa Bennett photo....
CHENEY-The Cheney Summer Hawks are finding success on the diamond, sporting a 10–5 record heading toward the Wood Bat Classic Tournament on the Fourth of July weekend. The team split a doubleheader with Lakeside on Monday, June 27 and has chalked up "Ws" in three of its past five games. Cheney 6, 3 Lakeside 3, 4 The Summer Hawks took the first game of the twin bill, 6–3. Cheney got out of the game early, sending 10 batters to the plate and pushing four runs across the dish in...
LIBERTY LAKE— The West Plains Major All-Stars rolled past Liberty Lake 12-2 in first-round district action in Liberty Lake Monday. Cooper Weed got West Plains on the board early with a two-run single in the first inning. The team broke the game wide open, posting nine runs in the fourth. The team matched up with Tri-County on Wednesday. The results were unavailable at press time....
Two-hundred volunteers with the West Plain Little League were recognized at a gathering held at Salnave Field on Thursday, June 23. RJ Schmitt was honored as the Volunteer of the Year. The Brad Barsness Coach of the Year Award went to Rory McKinnion. The night also included recognizing umpires and introducing the 2022 All Star teams. Pictured from left are Jesse Hallstrom, Eric Basurto, Josh Ashcroft, Rory McKinnon, Kirstina Flower and Paul Weed....
AIRWAY HEIGHTS June 7 Ronald N. Guyton was arrested on the 14300 block west of Highway 2 for Criminal Trespassing in the First Degree. June 12 Addison T. Leib was arrested on the 12700 block west of 6th Avenue for Theft in the Third Degree. Val S. Verkhovodov was arrested on the 14300 block west of Highway 2 for Criminal Trespassing in the First Degree. Valerie M. Johnston was arrested on the 13200 block west of 1st Avenue for Assault in the Fourth Degree Domestic Violence. June 14 Hadlee P. Suter was arrested on the 800...
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