Articles from the December 27, 2018 edition
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County steps back from booking fee increases
Cheney officials believe they’ve dodged a bullet fired their way by Spokane County regarding unexpected increases in booking fees at the county jail — at least for now. In an Oct. 17 memo, Chief Budget Officer Tonya Wallace inf... — Updated 12/28/2018
Jeremy Bahr selected to help turn around Cards' football
It might be said that Jeremy Bahr got a late Christmas present - on Valentine’s Day. That’s when he learned a long-time wish would be fulfilled when Bahr was selected as the... — Updated 12/28/2018
Cheney ends 30-year slump against East Valley
The Cheney varsity wrestling team powered through a series of valiant opponents at their Dec. 19 dual meet, relying on their middleweights to propel them to a 52-22 victory over East Valley — the first win against the Knights on... — Updated 12/27/2018
One more memorable Saturday football game lies ahead
Saturdays in the fall have always centered around football. In the beginning it was listening on the radio and later on television. A semi-organized file cabinet drawer in my home o... — Updated 12/27/2018
Changing of the guard in EWU AD's chair
Chaves leaves EWU for North Dakota post After just over a decade on the job as Eastern Washington athletics director, Bill Chaves left Cheney for the opening at the University of... — Updated 12/27/2018
West Plains Police News
CHENEY Dec. 17 Guy S. Heltsley, 30, was arrested on the 200 block of North 11th Street for fourth-degree assault/domestic violence and a Whitman County warrant for felony motor vehicle theft. A wallet was found on the 1700 block... — Updated 12/27/2018
MADD offers a holiday reminder
Did you know that some adults believe drinking alcohol is a rite of passage for our youth? They are allowed to drink alcohol as the family gathers. And at other events during the holiday season, this practice is especially... — Updated 12/27/2018
Spokane Tribe Casino holds first charitable donation event
The Spokane Tribe Casino and Spokane Tribe of Indians council members presented 20 checks totaling $100,000 to various non-profit community and educational organizations at the... — Updated 12/27/2018
West Plains Briefs
Cheney blood drive set for Friday, Dec. 28 The Inland Northwest Blood Center together with Vitalant and Cheney community volunteers led by coordinator Duane Isaac will hold a blood drive on Friday, Dec. 28, from 1:30 – 5 p.m. at... — Updated 12/27/2018
Looking Back
10 Years Ago Jan. 1, 2009 Speculation arose that the Pine Lodge Correctional Center for Women in Medical Lake might close in 2010 due to budget restrictions. Cheney City Council considered leasing some of the city’s unused... — Updated 12/27/2018
Churches
Cheney Congregational Church Welcome to Cheney Congregational Church. We invite you to join us in worship, no matter where you are on your journey of faith. This Sunday, Dec. 30, we will have a special musical offering presented... — Updated 12/27/2018
Santa Claus makes a visit to Cheney
The line to sit on Santa’s lap and pick out a toy stretched halfway across the meeting room at the American Legion Hall Post 72 in Cheney on Dec. 19 as kids waited excitedly to tell Mr. Claus what they wanted for Christmas. Happy... — Updated 12/27/2018
Rural America has waited far too long for farm bill
The compromise farm bill secures several victories for conservation, beginning farmers, and rural communities, while failing to cap payments to the largest farms or secure stable long-term funding for working lands conservation.... — Updated 12/27/2018
Drug prices on TV will cause needless patient panic
The Trump administration has proposed several reforms to drive down prescription drug prices. One measure would force pharmaceutical companies to mention the sticker prices of their medicines in television advertisements. The new... — Updated 12/27/2018
Cheney made brighter by Merchants Association
It’s been a joy to see downtown Cheney all dressed up for the holidays this year. I’m especially enjoying the lights on the kiosks and the painted windows in the downtown businesses. Thank you to the participating businesses... — Updated 12/27/2018
A Christmas miracle? U.S.A. actually stopping a war?
President Trump has “commander in chiefed” an end to the illegal U.S. role in the war in Syria. And there are reports the Commander in Chief may order a draw down in Afghanistan, the war that keeps on giving! Knock me down... — Updated 12/27/2018
By way of introduction...
Hello readers, I’m Lee Hughes, the newest addition to your Cheney Free Press editorial staff. Like most journalists, I’m somewhat averse to being the subject of a story. My job... — Updated 12/27/2018
Former Cheney attorney elevated to judgeship
Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Donald J. Richter — a former public defender with the Cheney Municipal Court — to Pacific and Wahkiakum County Superior Court. He replaces Judge Doug Goelz, who will retire at the end of the year.... — Updated 12/27/2018
Medical Lake City Council has an interesting year
In November 2017, Medical Lake voters elected a new mayor, Shirley Maike, who was charged with leading a largely new City Council into 2018. One new councilman, Tony Harbolt,... — Updated 12/27/2018
One killed, five injured in deadly collision west of Airway Heights
One person is dead and five more were injured following a three-car accident on U.S. Highway 2 near Christensen Road three miles west of Airway Heights at 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 19. Spokane resident Ryan Labreck’s Subaru Crosstrek... — Updated 12/27/2018
Making sure those at-risk have holiday cheer
For the past nine years, Cheney School District art teacher Sherie Syrie has spearheaded an effort to make sure at-risk students have an opportunity to do some Christmas shopping... — Updated 12/27/2018
Cheney schools combat overcrowding with construction
Can you have too much of a good thing? The Cheney School District was left wondering that this year as its enrollment numbers skyrocketed past earlier projections, making the... — Updated 12/27/2018
High points, low points and in-betweens in 2018
It was a busy year in Cheney news in many ways. Besides water, fires and construction, a number of other events came and went on the local radar. Grover takes over After winning an uncontested election in November 2017, local... — Updated 12/27/2018
Money for ML streets
The Medical Lake City Council voted to sign an agreement associated with a $504,365 grant from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for various improvements to... — Updated 12/27/2018
Shortage of housing on West Plains
The tone of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Dec. 19 was decidedly uneasy as a panel of local experts discussed the state of housing in the West Plains. The message was simple: there aren’t enough houses. At... — Updated 12/27/2018