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Derby dudes
The pit crew of the Cheney-based combine “The Bandit” poses for a team photo before the start of the 33rd annual Combine Derby in Lind.... — Updated 6/30/2022
Medical Lake City Council breaks down ARPA funding
MEDICAL LAKE— Similar to its neighboring towns, distribution of ARPA funding was a hot topic at the council chambers at Medical Lake City Hall on Tuesday night, June 21. Koss... — Updated 6/30/2022
Gas leak closes portion of Presley Drive
CHENEY- A gas leak on Tuesday morning near Salnave Elementary led to the evacuation of staff and nearby residents. Cheney Fire Department and emergency personnel responded to the... — Updated 6/30/2022
Airway Heights discusses sales tax increase
CHENEY – The Airway Heights city council is considering renewing its Transportation Benefit District (TBD) at the cost of an extra one-tenth of a cent per dollar in sales tax. If... — Updated 6/30/2022
Independence Day extravaganza
AIRWAY HEIGHTS—The Northern Quest Casino is holding a 4th of July family-friendly entertainment event and fireworks display. BECU Live is hosting the venue. There will be plenty of free kids’ activities, including water feature... — Updated 6/30/2022
Spokane International Airport stages emergency evacuation
AIRWAY HEIGHTS-The Spokane International Airport (SIA) hosted a full-scale emergency exercise on Wednesday, June 22, required every three years by the Federal Aviation... — Updated 6/30/2022
Be counted in the 2022 Census of Agriculture
RITZVILLE – Rural residents are encouraged to sign up and be counted in the 2022 Ag Census. Agriculture producers who did not receive the 2017 Census of Agriculture and do not receive other USDA surveys or censuses have... — Updated 6/30/2022
UW employees visit Schoesler farm
RITZVILLE – University of Washington faculty visited Sen. Mark Schoesler's farm recently to learn about Eastern Washington agriculture. "I was more than happy to... — Updated 6/30/2022
Restaurants face off in Battle of the Burgers
CHENEY— Who has the best burgers in town? Your chance to weigh in happens July 2-8 when six local eateries go head-to-head in the Battle of the Burgers. The event leading up to... — Updated 6/30/2022
West Plains Police News
AIRWAY HEIGHTS June 7 Ronald N. Guyton was arrested on the 14300 block west of Highway 2 for Criminal Trespassing in the First Degree. June 12 Addison T. Leib was arrested on the 12700 block west of 6th Avenue for Theft in the... — Updated 6/30/2022
New grant creates more education opportunities
CHENEY – For generations, high school students have complained about learning all kinds of things including how to write a five-paragraph essay, find the hypotenuse of a triangle... — Updated 6/23/2022
Housing market leveling out
CHENEY – In the past couple of years, the Inland Northwest has seen the housing market in places like Spokane and Coeur d'Alene reach record highs. Cheney has also seen the boom... — Updated 6/23/2022
Schools out for summer
Early dismissal on Friday, June 17 signals the end of the 2021-22 school year at Cheney High School.... — Updated 6/23/2022
Rodeo preps for a big weekend
CHENEY – Rodeo season is just around the corner and the Cheney Rodeo is looking for volunteers to get the Bi-Mart Arena ready for festivities in the second week of July. Heidi Mon... — Updated 6/23/2022
City phone lines down for two days
CHENEY – When the phone lines at city hall were out of service last week, it presented a big problem for Cheney resident Megan Humphrey as calls got rerouted to her cell phone.... — Updated 6/23/2022
Search for CMS principal continues
CHENEY – Three candidates, Renee Bailey, Brandon Bouge and Eli Holm, were interviewed for the Cheney Middle School (CMS) principal vacancy in an open forum at the CMS commons on J... — Updated 6/23/2022
State issues boating fire safety guides
Olympia – As the state’s boating season continues and more residents navigate the waters for fun and sun, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office asks that you voyage responsibly and safely. Fires occurring on boats can... — Updated 6/23/2022
Residential fire on the edge of town
CHENEY – A residential structure fire roused a sleeping neighborhood around 12 a.m. on Thursday morning, June 16. The Cheney Fire Department was the first to respond to a call of... — Updated 6/23/2022
State issues boating fire safety guides
Olympia – As the state’s boating season continues and more residents navigate the waters for fun and sun, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office asks that you voyage responsibly and safely. Fires occurring on boats can... — Updated 6/23/2022
Something has out-Pizza-ed the Hut
CHENEY – Pizza Hut put out its final delivery order from its location on 1st Street and closed its doors for good on June 13, There were questions as to why the Cheney franchise o... — Updated 6/23/2022
Founder's Day festival draws big crowds
MEDICAL LAKE – Hundreds of people braved chilly conditions and uncertain skies to attend Medical Lake's annual Founder's Day events last weekend. The celebration began Friday... — Updated 6/23/2022 Full story
West Plains Police News
CHENEY June 13 Financial fraud was reported in the 800 block of W. 1st Street. Rape was reported in Cheney. June 14 Verbal domestic violence was reported in the 100 block of Washington Street. Graffiti was reported in a restroom... — Updated 6/23/2022
Running for Domestic Violence awareness
CHENEY- Sunday morning, community members gathered at Roos Field on Eastern Washington University's (EWU) campus for a 5K run honoring the life of Sativa Transue, an EWU alum who... — Updated 6/22/2022
Gonzaga baseball coach arrested for DUI
REARDAN-Gonzaga head baseball coach Mark Andrew Machtolf was arrested by Reardan Police and booked into Lincoln County Jail on a charge of driving under the influence late... — Updated 6/16/2022
West Plains Police News
AIRWAY HEIGHTS June 6 Clirim Ramushi was arrested in the 100 block North of Hayford Road for Criminal Trespassing in the First Degree and Obstructing A Law Enforcement Officer. June 9 Erica M. Solberg was arrested in the 14300... — Updated 6/16/2022