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State of the garden

March not only includes “Madness,” Unstable Weather and Good Intentions, attending to revitalization is necessary for success in our gardens. After the Easter Bunny has collected all the plastic and rotting eggs from last... — Updated 3/14/2024

 

Turnbull seeks volunteers to help with tree potting

CHENEY — Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge is seeking volunteers to help with native tree potting during April. Beginning April 9, refuge staff will host tree-potting sessions every Tuesday and Thursday. Volunteers can spend a... — Updated 3/14/2024

 
 By Vern Hopkins    Neighborhood 

Crossroads

A couple of years ago, on one of my not infrequent wanderings, I had been prowling the town of Great Falls, Montana, taking in sights and embracing the history.  About the middle of the afternoon, I decided to press on.  I... — Updated 3/14/2024

 

Leprechauns and their cohorts

I think Leprechauns, gophers, ground squirrels and voles are in cahoots. (Moles are typically found west of the Cascades and belong to a different order and are not rodents.) Traps for any of them never seem to yield the culprits.... — Updated 3/7/2024

 

Clothing Exchange expands hours

CHENEY – The Cheney Community Clothing Exchange, nestled between the Community Cupboard and the Cheney Outreach Center, has extended its hours to accommodate the increasing needs... — Updated 2/29/2024

 

Butterfly Wings

I hope to be known as a Proponent of Pollinator Protection. So much so I belong to a group known as the Pollinator Committee. We PPP’s (only slight traces to Urinary Tract Malfunction) are enthusiasts of educating the public abou... — Updated 2/29/2024

 

What to do?

Dearest One, It saddens me to address you in this manner but I don’t know what else to do. You do not listen to me. So, that being the case, I will have to let you know in writing that our relationship is over. I am done! I have... — Updated 2/29/2024

 
 By Stacker    Neighborhood

The most common mental health diagnoses among teens in the US

In January 2024, thousands of people earnestly responded to Elmo when the "Sesame Street" puppet prompted a mental health check-in on social media, asking, "How is everybody... — Updated 2/23/2024

 

What individual has had a major impact on my life?

For ongoing impact on my life, my sisters, who are twins, probably win the prize. I was three years and two weeks old when they were born. Life has never been the same since. I was the apple of my parents’ eyes before they arrive... — Updated 2/22/2024

 

Forum set on Treasurer duties

CHENEY — Area residents have an opportunity to learn about the duties of the state treasurer. PEG — People for Effective Government — is offering a free, online forum featuring state Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti at 7 p.m.... — Updated 2/22/2024

 

Seasons

If you live in a forest at the edge of a marsh like I do, you don’t need a calendar to tell you the season. Owl Calling Season has just past and I know it is near the end of February. The nocturnal, crepuscular creatures have bee... — Updated 2/22/2024

 

Area residents make Eastern fall Dean's List

CHENEY – The following area students have been named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University for the fall 2023 quarter: Airway Heights — Regina Camacho, Zackery DaSilva, Alexander Dodson, Lindsey Ellis, Carson... — Updated 2/22/2024

 

Moose on the Palouse

A cow moose and her calf ventured into harvested wheat fields in the Oakesdale area last week afterr melting snow exposed green foliage to much on. Moose are often visible in the... — Updated 2/22/2024

 

This is not California; stop tying our energy to it

Several days ago, the Wall Street Journal issued a report about California’s “soaring electricity rates.” Average residential rates for investor-owned utility customers have surged by 72% to 127% over the past 10 years.... — Updated 2/15/2024

 

Food Bank adding drive-through

MEDICAL LAKE — As communities continue to navigate the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Medical Lake Food Bank Association is taking proactive measures to... — Updated 2/15/2024

 

Page for a week

Henry Burgis, 15, of Cheney served as a page for a week for 9th Legislative District Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, at the state Capital in Olympia. Burgis is the son of Nick and Robin... — Updated 2/8/2024

 

Think about the natives

It may be time to think about incorporating new plants in your shrub border. If those uniform little plants you purchased years ago from the nursery and planted have become overgrown specimens more closely resembling ‘Uncle Remus... — Updated 2/8/2024

 

Risograph available at Eastern

CHENEY – The Department of Design at Eastern Washington University has acquired a risograph and is expanding its palette with an array of spot colors. Now, the university is... — Updated 2/8/2024

 

Welcome of the 'Rumble'

"The players had so much fun at the game," head coach Brian Baxter wrote in an email. "They were so excited about the crowd and the energy. Give out kudos to Derek Slaughter and... — Updated 2/8/2024

 

Cheney FBLA members win awards

Cheney Free Press CHENEY - The Cheney High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America won several awards from the 2024 Northeast Regional Winter Conference here.... — Updated 2/1/2024

 

Fritz Funkenbothum

Fritz Funkenbothum was a mess. He had moved to Florida, the land of perpetual sunshine, bugs, gnats, unbelievable humidity, swamps, marshes, and huge alligators, seven years ago after his breakup with Mitzy Dumbkin, a two timing... — Updated 2/1/2024

 

Writers Workshop

Cabin Fever By Richard Nault In the silent movie, The Gold Rush, Charlie Chaplin stumbles into the cabin of a prospector which has been taken over by a wanted criminal. The prospector returns and the three begin fighting until... — Updated 1/26/2024

 

Eastern Washington University opens clothing closet

Closet has served nearly 75 people By Clare McGraw Cheney Free Press CHENEY – Eastern Washington University has opened a clothing closet to help prepare future teachers for embarking on their professional careers. “In the... — Updated 1/26/2024

 

Cabin Fever

The Return to actual  Winter is so pleasant   ENJOY !  These sweet little snowflakes drifting down aren’t anything to fear.  For you  Snow-phobes consider this.  When the snow level reaches the midpoint of your windows and... — Updated 1/18/2024

 

About plant names

Herb: If it has two legs it is called Herb. If it grows in your garden and flavors your meals it is called herb, (silent h) Even though the h is silent in herbal you need it when pronouncing herbaceous. Clematis: Several... — Updated 1/18/2024

 

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