Articles from the September 20, 2018 edition
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Pounded in Pullman
Two years ago the Eastern Washington University Eagles stunned the Washington State Cougars 45-42 in a huge upset football win in 2016. Wazzu was certainly not going to let that... — Updated 9/21/2018
Local tattoo shops pass on nearby convention
The buzzing of tattoo machines from all directions, the smell of green soap and colorful, permanent ink decorating everyone you meet — the sights and sounds of a tattoo convention make for a singular experience. It’s one that Eas... — Updated 9/20/2018
Brown and Wilson will bind country together
Recently there was an alt-right gun rally in Spokane. The gun activists wallpapered themselves with assault weapons and strutted about for needed attention. The candidate for 6th District state representative, Jenny Graham, was... — Updated 9/20/2018
McMorris Roger's campaign violations
To the recent indictments of U.S. Representatives Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) for insider trading and Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) for campaign finance violations, Eastern Washington voters need to add that the Congressional Ethics... — Updated 9/20/2018
New transit center leaves rider speechless
Sunday, Sept. 16, was the first day the new Spokane Transit Authority’s West Plains Transit Center was open. I went from Medical Lake on Route 62 to the WPTC and transferred to Route 64, which was enroute from Cheney to Spokane. T... — Updated 9/20/2018
The perils of living one's life solely with plastic
I received a call from my credit card company last week informing me that my card had been used in Brazil, and I needed to verify a 36-cent charge at a fast food outlet in Rio. I have never been to Rio. It is on my list behind... — Updated 9/20/2018
Avoid trouble tweeting - especially when on the job
Editor’s note: Much of the content for this column came from the most recent edition of HR Magazine, which is the magazine for the Society of Human Resources Management. Since Presi... — Updated 9/20/2018
The world shouldn't be your garbage can
What is it that prompts people to toss their bag of fast food garbage along the side of the road for someone else to clean up, and not just on the passenger side floorboard for... — Updated 9/20/2018
Dyed in the face fan
This Eastern Washington University football fan was all in with his support of the Eagles last Saturday in Pullman. But there was not much anyone could do to stem the “Air R... — Updated 9/20/2018
Stroll through dining
One of two deer nibbles on a bush at a residence along Washington Street near Eastern Washington University's Red Barn last Friday evening.... — Updated 9/20/2018
Law enforcement conduct distracted driving patrols this weekend in Cheney
Motorists in Cheney, particularly on First Street downtown and near Eastern Washington University, might want to pay attention to their driving this Thursday through Saturday. The Washington State Patrol, along with units from the... — Updated 9/20/2018
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge holding planting annual party Oct. 13
Turnbull Wildlife Refuge and Spokane Audubon Society are hosting a community work part Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at the refuge. This is part of an ongoing effort to restore native riparian habitat that benefits area... — Updated 9/20/2018
News Briefs
City of Cheney extended compost sales The city of Cheney wants all gardeners and landscapers who use the city’s Eco-Green compost in fall plantings to know that it is selling the material every Friday from noon to 3 p.m. from n... — Updated 9/20/2018
Getting ready
Cheney's cheerleaders prepare to welcome the Blackhawks football team prior to their Sept. 14 game against Shadle Park at Eastern Washington University's Roos Field. Cheney... — Updated 9/20/2018
Airway Heights' water tower gets a facelift
The water tower in Sunset Park is getting a makeover this month as the water tower recoat project kicks off in Airway Heights. After several years on the docket, the city is... — Updated 9/20/2018
Feeble El Nino is on the way to Inland Northwest
With the start of fall this Saturday, Sept. 22, winter certainly will be here before we know it. And this season it will be officially fueled by a tepid El Nino pattern, noted for i... — Updated 9/20/2018
Eastern is named a top college for diversity
Eastern Washington University is a recipient of the 2018 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing colleges and universities that... — Updated 9/20/2018
EWU offers new online master's in special education
Eastern Washington University has announced the launch of an addition to its current graduate programs – a 100 percent online, accelerated Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education. Students can begin applying to the M.Ed. i... — Updated 9/20/2018
EWU Gallery of Art presents Katie Creyts' 'Everland' exhibition
Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art is pleased to present "Everland," an exhibition of recent works by Katie Creyts, Sept. 27 through Oct. 25. The artist will give a... — Updated 9/20/2018
Are you ready?
Eastern Washington University mascot Swoop prepares to lead hundreds of this year's freshmen class in the annual Pass Through the Pillars ceremony on Monday, Sept. 17. Sept. 19 was... — Updated 9/20/2018
Airway Heights seeks contract with lobbying firm
As city officials plan to invest more than $20 million in transportation projects over the next six years, the Airway Heights City Council approved a plan to employ a governmental affairs firm to lobby in partnership with the... — Updated 9/20/2018
Cheney is hush-hush about WWTP land deal
The Cheney City Council took the unusual step of holding a executive session at the beginning of its Sept. 11 meeting, rather than near the end. After hustling people out of the room for 15 minutes, the council reconvened and... — Updated 9/20/2018
Airway Heights' real estate on steady climb
With new businesses moving into Airway Heights and bringing their employees with them, local real estate experts are predicting that rapidly increasing property values will only continue to rise. The city is experiencing an uptick... — Updated 9/20/2018
Cheney leadership unplugged
The city of Cheney is without another major player in its administrative ranks. Light Department Director Steve Boorman has left the city to take a position with the city of Idaho Falls. Boorman is the second department head to... — Updated 9/20/2018
Pounded in Pullman
Two years ago the Eastern Washington University Eagles stunned the Washington State Cougars 45-42 in a huge upset football win in 2016. Wazzu was certainly not going to let that... — Updated 9/19/2018