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Cheney cross country might have had a “bye week” from Greater Spokane League competition, but the Blackhawk runners hardly sat around and relaxed. Athletes were scattered over a pair of notable races including the Nike Hole-In-The- Wall Invite in Lakewood, Wash. and the Pasco Big Cross on Saturday, Oct. 7. Among the 26 teams assembled at Hole-In-The-Wall were the 10th and 16th ranked teams in the nation, reported head coach Derek Slaughter. “The boys ran valiantly movin...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Airway Heights police are dealing with nuisance properties throughout the community, and during the Oct. 9 city council meeting Chief Brad Richmond asked council to consider making stricter penalties for properties that repeatedly violate city code. Richmond said the issue is an ongoing issue, but the method for dealing with the problem is less than adequate. Several residents attended the meeting, and shared similar concerns during the public comment p...
SPRAGUE – The state Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan for traffic delays on Interstate 90 over the next week weeks between Sprague and Four Lakes. Single-lane closures were expected to begin Tuesday, Oct. 10, as crews begin work on a $4,145,233 interchange lighting improvement project. A total of 51 lights at five interchanges – Exit 245 at Sprague, Exit 254 at Fishtrap, Exit 257 at Tyler, Exit 264 at Salnave, and Exit 270 at Four Lakes – are being upgraded, Transportation officials said. When compl...
Airway Heights October 5 Michael J Anglada was arrested for 4th degree assault and domestic violence on the 800 Block of S Hayford Rd October 8 Tiana D Matt was arrested for operation of a motor vehicle in violation of license restriction on the 700 Block of S King St Cheney October 2 Missing bicycle found on 200 Block of College Theft reported at Block 1 of Cheney Spokane Rd Theft reported at 200 Block of Alki Theft of a firearm from a motor vehicle reported at 200 Bretz Rd Theft from a motor vehicle reported at the 200 Bloc...
KENNEWICK – Free Press Publishing staffers brought home several awards from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association annual gala celebration Saturday night, Oct. 7. Cheney Free Press staffers Paul Delaney, John Myers and Roger Harnack were recognized individually. Reporter Delaney won second-place for sports profile writing and graphic artist Myers won second-place in front page design. Owner/Publisher Harnack won first place in sports action photography, as well as onl...
MEDICAL LAKE - Damaged trees continue to be a major topic of conversation as residents and fire victims continue recovering from the Gray Fire. Thousands of trees were cut down by fire fighters and utility workers during the Gray Fire response according to a recent press release from the city. Removal and disposal of the trees has been problematic as well, and that is because of the large amount of burned and downed trees. According to the press release, the city, Avista, and...
CHENEY - Homecoming week is approaching, and the anticipation is growing as Eastern Washington University and local businesses prepare to join forces for a week of festivities and fun. The organizing committee is on the lookout for at least five volunteers to oversee a range of giant games, including chess, checkers, Jenga, Connect 4, and cornhole. Businesses and individuals eager to lend a hand are encouraged to step forward and get involved. This volunteering opportunity...
When Gov. Jay Inslee’s misguided vaccine mandate ended in May, his office said there would not be an outreach effort to rehire the more than 2,000 employees lost because of the condition for employment — even with staff shortages in the state workforce. Instead, fired state workers could reapply for their former jobs or seek new careers with the state just like everyone else. Fast-forward five months? The same executive tune is being sung, even with continued shortages and only 25.6% of Washingtonians up to date with COV...
LIBERTY LAKE - The upcoming election for Liberty Lake’s 6th City Council seat has generated significant interest among residents as they consider the choices presented by two distinct candidates: Cheney School teacher Michael Hamblet and Michael Kennedy. Both candidates offer unique backgrounds, perspectives, and visions for the future of the community. Michael Hamblet is a Cheney Social Studies teacher and prioritizes safety, growth and business support. Public Safety F...
Gov. Jay Inslee inappropriately used our state’s building codes to ban natural gas in new homes and commercial buildings. Now, the Biden Administration is going a step further issuing rules that drastically clamp down on natural gas used in heating and air conditioning units. Inslee’s regulations phase out fossil fuels used for heating water and cooking in new buildings by 2030. They were the first steps to eliminating natural gas in and around the house. Biden’s Dept. of Energy (DOE) proposes overly restrictive effic...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The bond recently passed by Airway Heights voters was celebrated with an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony held in the new building at 1149 S. Garfield Rd. that will potentially hold multiple city services. City leaders each took the chance to speak to the large crowd that filled what will become the new fire station and city building. City Manager Albert Tripp welcomed and thanked everyone for coming to the event, as this is one of the biggest issues t...
As I wait for the white fluff from the skies, visions of next year’s gardens dance in my head. I definitely plan to incorporate more pollinator friendly plants. I so enjoyed the antics of butterflies and hummingbirds and plan to accommodate them with even more delicacies.The hummers couldn’t seem to leave the honeysuckle vine climbing on my rock wall alone. And now though the tiny little birds have flown to warmer places, like many of my two legged friends, the shiny, bright red berries and late coral-red, yellow blooms have...
There’s a party going on in my back yard, and a good one too, from the looks of it. Seems like everyone is getting quite rowdy with the confetti of fall strewn everywhere. The Aspen tree is still a bit tipsy with its gorgeous, yellow leaves dancing precariously in the wind, leaves who are trying to stay, but must reluctantly let go and drift to the ground. Beyond are two Dogwoods and an Ornamental Pear, outfitted in shades of red, yellow and green, clinging to their dresses as they sober up for what’s to come, avoiding the...
Still time to donate to coat drive CHENEY – There is still time to donate new coats for this year’s community coat drive. Donations can be made at schools, churches and many local business through Oct. 22. Coats will then be distributed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Coats will also be handed out during the Feed Cheney dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Both distributions are at the Wren Pierson Community Center, 615 Fourth St. Rosalia Homecoming parade slated ROSALIA – The city will celebrate Rosalia High Schoo...
CHENEY – As the sun is climbing into the sky Saturday, Oct. 14, the morning will darken as the annular solar eclipse takes place. The annular eclipse is set to begin locally at about 8:09 a.m. and end about 10:44 a.m. The maximum eclipse – about 81% here – occurs at about 9:23. Weather permitting, West Plains residents can watch the moon pass in front of the sun, blocking out most of the sunlight. The 2-hour, 35-minute event is different than a total solar eclipse, in that...
CHENEY -- With the luxury of having a top-notch facility in town at Eastern Washington University, Cheney High School offers swimming as a varsity sport when no others in the immediate area have. It has afforded not only Cheney students, but others from area schools the opportunity to compete. Coach Jennifer Hochwalt's roster has 13 swimmers from Cheney, but the team's numbers swell to about 20 when co-op athletes from other area schools are added. Attending Mead High School,...
MEDICAL LAKE -Running its lone race at home this season proved to be beneficial for Medical Lake Cross Country as the Cardinal boys and girls both ran to victory. The boys defeated Riverside 25-31 and Deer Park 15-47, while the girls topped Riverside 19-37 and Deer Park 20-35. The girls were, perhaps, the most dominant with a 1-2-3 finish, led again by Kaylee Dennler in 20 minutes, 53 seconds followed by Hazel Grubuagh (21:59), Kaitlyn Wiley (20:17) and Autumn Trout...
EWAN — Rock Lake will receive 27,000 rainbow trout this fall, courtesy of the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Spokeswoman Staci Lehman said the rainbow trout come from Lyons Ferry Fish Hatchery and cost approximately 4 to 5 cents per stocked fry, or fingerling. Catchable-size fish cost about $1.75 each. “The larger the fish, the more it costs,” she said, noting they require a longer stay at the hatchery to grow bigger, which requires resources such as food, electricity, and more. “Rock Lake is the only lake being s...
FOOTBALL Crusaders rout Lancers, 42-7 SPANGLE – The Liberty boys football team slipped another notch in the league Friday, Oct. 6, falling to No. 1 state-ranked Northwest Christian (Colbert). The Crusaders (6-0) rolled to an easy 42-7 victory over the Lancers (2-4). Ryan Waters led the Crusaders with two rushing touchdowns in the Northeast 2B league game. This Friday, Oct. 13, the Lancers travel to Chewelah to play the Jenkins Cougars (2-4). Jenkins is ranked No. 22 in state Class 2B and Liberty is No. 29. Hanegan runs at L...
The visiting Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves were stiff-armed by the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles last Friday night, Oct. 6. The Eagles flew away with a 60-30 win. Pictured, quarterback Matthew DeFord stiff-arms Tekoa-Rosalia's Westley Bryan....
CHENEY - Playing a scoreless first quarter in their Homecoming football game Oct. 6 against Ridgeline was short-lived for the Cheney Blackhawks. The Falcons (4-2 GSL, 4-2 overall) exploded for 37 points in the second quarter en route to a 46-6 win at Tom Oswald Field. The teams traded possessions through the first quarter, but Ridgeline scored on the first play of the second quarter with the first of three Brayden Allen touchdowns. An interception on Cheney's first play from...
COLTON - As the fall volleyball season draws to a close in Whitman County, the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles are making a push for a high-ranking finish. The Eagles (7-1) swept the Colton Wildcats in their only game for the week on the road Thursday, Oct. 5. The Eagles are second in league just behind the Oakesdale Nighthawks (9-0). They are also now ranked No. 4 in Class 1B in the state. In the first set of this game, the Eagles took an early 11-6 lead, before quickly...
SPANGLE – The Liberty Lancer girls volleyball team notched three wins and a loss since Sept. 26. The local girls topped Asotin on Sept. 26, Upper Columbia Academy on Sept. 28 and Reardan on Oct. 5. On Oct. 3, they lost to Northwest Christian (Colbert). On Sept. 26, the Lancer girls topped Asotin, 3-1. Set scores were 16-25, 25-13, 25-12, 25-9. Kendall Denny led the Lancers (5-3) with 10 kills, 16 assists and 9 aces. Brooke Redder added 9 kills, 16 assists, 7 digs and 2 blocks. Zoe Omlin added 10 digs, Devyn Cook 6 blocks and...
CHENEY - Winning three of their last four games, Cheney slow pitch softball has worked itself back into playoff contention. Cheney (4-7) is tied with Ferris following a 7-6 victory Oct. 9 over the Saxons. The Blackhawks hosted East Valley (3-7) on Oct. 10 in the GSL finale with all kinds of post-season implications. Should Cheney and Ferris‚ who played Gonzaga Prep, remain tied, there would be a tiebreaker Oct. 12 for the sixth and final seed. The Cheney resurgence has been k...
