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Two Cheney officers on leave
CHENEY - Two police officers are on administrative leave pending conclusion of an investigation for violating department policy. Capt. Nathan Conley, 44, and detective Rocky Hanni,... — Updated 6/8/2023
Area man sentenced to prison
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – An Airway Heights man was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison on drug charges. The announcement was made in a June 5 press release by Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District... — Updated 6/8/2023
Head on collision sends four to hospital
CHENEY -Four people were transported to area hospitals June 2 after a two-car crash shortly after 9:30, according to a report from Spokane County Fire District No. 3. The... — Updated 6/8/2023
Stephens named Free Press editor
CHENEY – An experienced reporter has been named managing editor of the Cheney Free Press. Matthew O. Stephens, 41, of Spokane –formerly of Cheney – took over the newsroom... — Updated 6/8/2023
Airway Heights Council hears superintendent presentation
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Cheney School District Superintendent Ben Ferney brought a presentation to the floor of the June 5 city council meeting in Airway Heights, and he brought discussion of some surveying and studies that have been... — Updated 6/8/2023
West Plains Police News
The following reports were issued by the Cheney Police Department between May 29 and June 4 May 29 Domestic violence on the 10 block of West Second Street. May 30 Third-degree theft on 700 block of Chestnut. $400.00 in stolen... — Updated 6/8/2023
Tyler Daze-All the craze
TYLER – Hungry people of the west plains were able to find a hot meal, tables full of local crafts, and displays from the Tyler Station 312 Volunteer Association set up for Tyler... — Updated 6/8/2023
Long term work on Brooks Road
MEDICAL LAKE - Brooks Road will be closed for repairs starting June 8 and it will remain closed through September, 2023, according to Eric Jenkin, Project Manager. Brooks Road will... — Updated 6/8/2023
Airport receives expansion funding
Spokane International Airport has been awarded nearly $26 million in grant funding through the Airport Improvement Program by the Federal Aviation Administration. The funding will specifically be used for the West Terminal Ramp... — Updated 6/8/2023
Airway Heights getting new street sweeper
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Keeping the roadways clean and free of debris will now be a little easier and more comfortable for the driver as a new street sweeper was unanimously approved... — Updated 6/8/2023
Medical Lake Memorial Day event
MEDICAL LAKE — America’s war dead were honored during a solemn observance Monday, May 29, at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery. The Memorial Day observance at 21702 W.... — Updated 6/5/2023
School Board races to be hotly contested
Medical Lake draws 17 school board candidates CHENEY – Controversial decisions relating to COVID-19 shutdowns, transgender policies, critical race theory and other topics have drawn numerous candidates in to School Board... — Updated 6/5/2023
Bergman given 15 years in prison
DAVENPORT—A Moses Lake man has been found guilty of murdering his wife about 11 miles northwest of Sprague in Sept. 2022. 55-year-old Charles R. Bergman entered a guilty plea of second-degree murder and was sentenced to 15 years... — Updated 6/5/2023
Basketball pioneer Krause passes away
When Jerry Krause interviewed for the opening at Eastern Washington State College back in 1967, he was competing for the job with another newcomer to college basketball, Jud... — Updated 6/1/2023
West Plains Police News
The following incidents were reported by the Cheney Police from May 22-28 May 22 Reported theft. 0 hundred block of First Street. Domestic violence report. 700 Block of West First Street. Kacey M. Brantley, 36, arrested for... — Updated 6/1/2023
Eastern Washington University turning to new safety app
CHENEY – In an effort to improve public safety for the students of Eastern Washington University (EWU), the campus will be using a new safety notification system starting June 1. The new EagleSafe mobile app is already available... — Updated 6/1/2023
Cheney Crash
One man was a bit shaken up but uninjured after he went over the curb and crashed into the Mitchell’s Harvest Foods sign on May 24. The crash resulted in major damage to his Ford Ranger pickup.... — Updated 6/1/2023
Judge Price to retire on July 1
SPOKANE – A Spokane County will have a new superior court judge in July. Spokane City Council President Breean Beggs has been appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to replace Spokane County Superior Court Judge Michael Price, who is... — Updated 6/1/2023
City begins electricity meter replacement
CHENEY— The city has begun the first stage of a multi-year project to replace all the electricity meters with a newer “smart” model. The new meters are the Centron II, which... — Updated 6/1/2023
Spokane man arrested in Airway Heights
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Police officers arrested a Spokane man for obstruction of an officer, violation of protection order, and fourth-degree assault on May 18, according to a police... — Updated 5/25/2023
West Plains Police News
The following incidents were reported by the Cheney police department between May 15-21 May 15 Agency assist/welfare Check. 300 Block of B Street. May 16 Protection order violation. 100 Block of Betz. Nico B. Vavra, age 21,... — Updated 5/25/2023
Eastern bomb threat unfounded
CHENEY — Eastern Washington University investigators have ruled a May 12 bomb threat a hoax. The investigation started after the university Admissions Office receive an email... — Updated 5/25/2023
Man accused in student slayings stands silent
MOSCOW, Idaho — The man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death stood silent Monday, May 22, during his arraignment. Bryan Kohberger, 28, of Pullman,... — Updated 5/25/2023
Next phase of Purple Pipe Project
CHENEY — The city Public Works Department has recommended passing Resolution F-149 to award a contract of $7,724,700.00 to Clearwater Construction and Management for the final... — Updated 5/25/2023
Malden water line project underway
MALDEN - Main Street is reopen after the town's water project main lines were installed. Mayor Dan Harwood explained the work. "We are expanding our fire hydrant number around the... — Updated 5/25/2023