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AIRWAY HEIGHTS AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Police made the following arrest from March 1-7: March 1 Eileen A. Smith arrested in the 12800 block of West Highway 2 for third-degree theft. March 5 Austin A. Pickert arrested in the 12500 block... — Updated 3/15/2024

 
 By ROGER HARNACK    News 

Trump, Biden rematch looming

SPOKANE - Following the Tuesday, March 12, primary in Washington and other states, its appears that voters will see a rematch in the race for U.S. President. Both former President... — Updated 3/15/2024

 
 By CLARE McGRAW    News 

Couple arrested for abusing 7-year-old

AIRWAY HEIGHTS — A local couple has been arrested on charges they abused a 7-year-old boy. Marie L. Collins, 29, and Jared E. Reeves, 32, were booked into the Spokane County Jail on March 6, records show. They are facing charges... — Updated 3/15/2024

 
 By Clare McGraw    News 

Surplus equipment discussed

AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Proposed changes to the equipment surplus process were at the forefront of discussions during a recent City Council meeting. Council members highlighted the need for streamlining procedures to improve efficiency... — Updated 3/15/2024

 
 By Roger Harnack    News 

State budget includes $419,000 for Snowdon routes

CHENEY — The state’s 2024-25 supplemental capital budget includes money to improve traffic routes for students and families headed to Snowdon Elementary School. The budget earmarks $419,000 for improving transportation routes... — Updated 3/15/2024

 
 By Roger Harnack    News 

Budget funds education, recovery and water projects

OLYMPIA — The state’s supplemental capital budget approved March 6 included funding for several 9th Legislative District projects. Several school districts were allocated funds from the modernization program, including... — Updated 3/15/2024

 
 By Olivia Harnack    News 

Police report call statistics

CHENEY — The Police Department on Tuesday, March 12, released its call statistics for February, providing an overview of incidents responded to by law enforcement here. City police recorded 621 calls for service from Tuesday,... — Updated 3/15/2024

 
 By Clare McGraw    News 

Women's Day flight takes off

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE – The International Women's Day Incentive flight took off bright and early at 9:00 a.m. March 8, heading towards Northern California for a quick refuel.... — Updated 3/14/2024

 
 By Clare McGraw    News 

Babysitter sentenced in molestation

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A local man who provided babysitting services has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison in connection with multiple child molestation cases. Ronald R. Trujillo, 60, was sentenced last week in Spokane... — Updated 3/14/2024

 
 By Grant Griffith    News 

Spring is sprouting

Sutton Griffith, 2, of Cheney, picked the first buttercup of the spring Saturday, March 9, during a hike with her father, Grant Giffith. The buttercup was growing off Long Road,... — Updated 3/14/2024

 
 By Aspen Anderson    News 

New law could allow part-time police

OLYMPIA — Washington state remains 51st in the nation for police officers per capita, and one answer to that problem might be allowing officers to work part-time. Senate Bill 5424, which awaits the governor’s signature to... — Updated 3/14/2024

 
 By Mary Murphy    News 

Initiative gives more leeway on police pursuits

OLYMPIA — Just three years after the Legislature implemented restrictions on police pursuits, lawmakers backtracked after an initiative received overwhelming voter support. The new rules on engaging in high-speed pursuits become... — Updated 3/14/2024

 

Padden bill awaits Inslee's signature

OLYMPIA - A bill to encourage home ownership by making it easier to construct smaller condominium buildings is on its way to the governor's desk. Senate Bill 5792, introduced by... — Updated 3/8/2024

 
 By Cheney Free Press    News

Two Sen. Schoesler bills stall in House

OLYMPIA - Two bills introduced by Sen. Mark Schoesler have stalled in the House. Schoesler, R-Ritzville, represents the 9th Legislative District, including Cheney, Medical Lake,... — Updated 3/8/2024

 
 By Cheney Free Press    News

Holaday seeks 5th District seat

ADDY - A 51st state advocate has joined the pool of candidates seeking to replace Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers in Congress. On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Rene Holaday, a Republican from... — Updated 3/8/2024

 
 By Clare McGraw    News

Cooper in race for Congress

MEDICAL LAKE - Mayor Terri Cooper has declared her candidacy for Congress. The 62-year-old. Cooper's announcement came during the Spokane County Republican Convention on Saturday,... — Updated 3/8/2024

 

Man arrested for trespassing after crawling through dog door

DENISON — A hitchhiker was arrested in the early morning hours of March 6 after allegedly crawling through a dog door into a house. Russell D. Dahlen, 53, was arrested for first-degree trespassing and booked into the Spokane... — Updated 3/8/2024

 
 By CLARE McGRAW    News

Martin Hall worker charged with raping girl

MEDICAL LAKE — A former Martin Hall Juvenile Corrections Facility employee is being held in the Spokane County Jail after allegedly raping a juvenile inmate. Antwon D. Jones, 40, is being held on $150,000 bail, charged with... — Updated 3/7/2024

 
 By Clare McGraw    News

Winds of change

ROSALIA – The winds of change are blowing across the region, with multiple developers pushing for prime agricultural land to become home to wind turbines. And the push for the... — Updated 3/7/2024

 
 By Cheney Free Press    News

Driver airlifted after crash

WILLIAMS LAKE — The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected drunken-driving crash March 3 on Mullinix Road. The crash occurred about 4:50 p.m. near West Williams Lake Road, according to the Sheriff’s... — Updated 3/7/2024

 

Public Records

AIRWAY HEIGHTS AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The Police Department arrested the following individuals from Feb. 27 to March 2: Feb. 27 Benjamin A.O. Farnum arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle in the 100 block of North Hayford... — Updated 3/7/2024

 
 By CLARE McGRAW    News

Airway Heights approves grant application

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The city Planning Commission voted 6-1 to approve plans for the expansion of the West Prairie Mobile Home Park to provide water services there. During a recent... — Updated 3/7/2024

 
 By CLARE McGRAW    News

Council adopts 10-year improvement plan

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – By a 6-1 vote, with one abstention, the City Council recently adopted recommendations for city improvements. In addition, the council initiated long-term... — Updated 3/7/2024

 
 By CLARE McGRAW    News

Purple Ribbon Banquet takes place Sunday

SPOKANE VALLEY – Prepare for an evening of empowerment at the annual Purple Ribbon Banquet on Sunday, March 10. Starting at 5 p.m., the event hosted by the Women’s Healing and... — Updated 3/7/2024

 
 By CLARE McGRAW    News

Liberty team headed to state Knowledge Bowl

SPANGLE – Liberty High School’s Civics team is on the rise, making waves as they advance to the state Knowledge Bowl championship in Wenatchee. With their recent victory at the... — Updated 3/7/2024

 

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