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Economy works when consumers pick winners
Poland and America are like two trains passing each other in opposite directions. That is becoming increasingly clear as President Biden rolls out his progressive agenda. The key qu... — Updated 10/7/2021
City recognizes Wolffy's owners
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The owners of a local restaurant were recognized Sept. 24 for their outstanding service in the community. Justin and Jessica Davis of Colbert have been running... — Updated 10/7/2021
The Real Magic
It was a dark, windy, rainy night in October – one of those night when you’re glad to be indoors looking out of the window to watch leaves fly by and see nearly naked tree limbs bending in wind. Joey and his father stood by... — Updated 10/7/2021
Looking Back
10 Years Ago October 6, 2011 Cheney completes next step in buying Four Lakes missile site The Cheney School Board approved an appraisal of the 60-acre Four Lakes Communication Station, which officials said was one of the final... — Updated 10/7/2021
Airway Heights Day set for Saturday
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Airway Heights Day on Saturday, Oct. 9 at Sunset Park. Airway Heights Day is both a fun-filled family event and a fundraiser, according to parks Director J.C.... — Updated 10/7/2021
The Gates of Hell Opened and Mary Ann Stepped Through the Portal
The Gates of Hell Opened and Mary Ann Stepped Through the Portal A True Story of life in the Alaskan Bureaucracy After a two-year stint as Associate Director of the Alaska’s child abuse agency, I was more than ready to step down... — Updated 9/30/2021
History & Tea event
CHENEY – The city Parks and Recreation Department is offering another “Tea and History” program series with the Cheney Historical Museum’s Joan Mamanakis. Starting in October, the once a month virtual presentation will... — Updated 9/30/2021
Cliff and Jean Gresham
For Cliff and Jean Gresham. Fri., Oct. 1, 2021. 3:00 PM Service at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. 639 Elm St. Cheney, WA 99004. Cake & Punch Reception to follow in Church Basement.... — Updated 9/30/2021
Briefs
Local man on Oregon State honor roll CORVALLIS, Ore. – A Cheney man was named to the honor roll for summer 2021 at Oregon State University. Thomas Posey was among 894 students with a 3.50 grade-point average or higher,... — Updated 9/30/2021
West Plains Briefs
Book Clubs returning to Medical Lake MEDICAL LAKE — Local Book Clubs are returning to the Medical Lake branch of Spokane County Library District. Organizational meetings are planned for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, and 11 a.m.... — Updated 9/23/2021
Deutchesfest 2021
Photo by Roger Harnack | Free Press Publishing Brenda Hulett of Cheney plays the accordion as a member of the Oom Pas and Mas during the annual Deutchesfest celebration. The polka... — Updated 9/23/2021
Writer's Workshop
When I was a little girl, I lived a magical life. Like a fairy princess.... Never mind, you already know that’s baloney. I remember a time when I was so disillusioned by whatever my parents were doing that I wanted to run away.... — Updated 9/23/2021
Book Clubs returning to Medical Lake library
MEDICAL LAKE — Local Book Clubs are returning to the Medical Lake branch of Spokane County Library District. Organizational meetings are planned for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, and 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. The meetings are... — Updated 9/17/2021
Charity event raises $1,000
CHENEY – The booths and chairs of the Speak Easy restaurant (formerly Willow Springs) were filled with an assortment of clowns, flappers, and gangsters Friday night to raise... — Updated 9/16/2021
Wheat Foundation offers scholarships
CHENEY -- The Washington Association of Wheat Growers is accepting applications for the Wheat Ambassador Program. The program offers leadership and advocacy opportunities within the wheat industry and is open to children of... — Updated 9/16/2021
Bread
Workshop writers are often challenged to write a short piece on a prompt while in session. They are given 7-10 minutes to write, then share their work with each other. During a recent session, the prompt was “bread.” Though... — Updated 9/16/2021
Giddings selected Sprague grand marshal
SPRAGUE – A local civil leader and businesswoman has been named grand marshal of the Sprague Days parade. Dorothy Giddings, 90, will lead the parade on Saturday morning, Sept.... — Updated 9/9/2021
Rosalia woman honored
ROSALIA – A local woman has been honored as the first Deer Park rodeo queen 74 years after her reign. Faith Terrell, 91, of Rosalia, was recognized in July during in the... — Updated 9/9/2021
AGING
Carol Beason 5 May 2016 Aging - Is only a matter of mind, if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter, this according to Mark Twain. Aging begins at conception and only accelerates as we grow older, the concept of which is often lost... — Updated 9/9/2021
Hogwash
Kelly Cordill of Cheney, 12, gives her Hampshire crosses a drink of water Thursday at the Lincoln County Fair in Davenport. Cordill was among area residents participating in the... — Updated 9/2/2021
Innovia Foundation Awards Over $314,000 in Scholarships
CHENEY - Over $314,000 in scholarship funds were awarded to 124 students in Eastern Washington and North Idaho for the 2021-2022 academic year by the Innovia Foundation. According to a press release, the Foundation overseas 30... — Updated 9/2/2021
Al-Anon can help family and friends
September is National Recovery Month. When a family member has a problem with alcohol, the effects are felt by their immediate family and extended family members and friends. Family members may experience feelings of abandonment,... — Updated 9/2/2021
Dr. Hough retires after 38 years of service
CHENEY - After 38 years of continuous service to the Cheney Community, Doctor Charles Hough is finally hanging up his stethoscope – well, sort of. “Once you’ve worked... — Updated 9/2/2021
Old woman who writes
There was an old woman who just had to write She composed and erased most of the night She did much of her work at a quarter past two Some of her work was not even true She wrote of sweet blossoms on crabapple trees Of ice crystal... — Updated 8/26/2021
Churches
Cheney Congregational Church Greetings from Cheney Congregational. You’re invited to join us for our “Church in the Park” events on Aug. 29 and Sept. 19. Partnering with two other churches, we are holding our Sunday morning... — Updated 8/26/2021
