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Medical Lake planning capital projects
MEDICAL LAKE – Medical Lake has unveiled a new Capital Improvement Plan which will cost in total $2,227,000. Approximately $1,831,000 will be funded through federal and state gran... — Updated 12/1/2023
Shooting in Medical Lake kills one
MEDICAL LAKE - One juvenile girl was killed in a shooting in the 1000 block of S. Prentis St. in Medical Lake on Nov. 26. according to reports. Initial information learned during the early stages of this investigation indicated... — Updated 11/30/2023
Turkey Trot draws hundreds
CHENEY - On the brisk Thanksgiving Day morning, hundreds of eager participants from Cheney, Medical Lake, Sprague, Davenport and beyond took to the streets for the annual Turkey... — Updated 11/30/2023
Stocker trial pushed
DAVENPORT—The trial of a Sprague man accused of possessing more than 100 images and videos displaying child pornography was continued to Feb. 21 as Lincoln County attorneys wait to see whether the case will be picked up... — Updated 11/30/2023
Medical Lake residents to see rate increases
MEDICAL LAKE – Residents can expect to see an increase in service rates, including a 12% hike in garbage fees and a $2 increase in wastewater (sewer) rates. Water rates are... — Updated 11/30/2023
Details of lost hunter rescue emerge
TYLER – Two weeks after a missing hunter was found safe along the Columbia Plateau Trail, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office documents are painting a picture of the rescue effort.... — Updated 11/30/2023
West Plains Police News
Airway Heights Police AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The following individuals were arrested by Airway Heights Police Department from Nov. 9-20: Nov. 9 Kallie L. Thomas was arrested for criminal trespassing in the 1200 block of South Hayford R... — Updated 11/30/2023
Airway Heights council dives into taxes
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – In the face of a gradual increase in assessed values, the city council decided to table the discussed item/ordinance, with a 5 to 1 vote in favor. City Finance Di... — Updated 11/30/2023
Lawmakers press for Fairchild housing repairs
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE – Fairchild Air Force Base, situated near Spokane, is addressing housing concerns head-on, as highlighted by recent communications from U.S. Senator... — Updated 11/30/2023
Deputies stop attempted suicide
Spokane Valley- Deputies P. Nelson and C. Horton stopped a woman from trying to take her life in the back of a van. The woman’s friend reported her as seeming depressed and worried for her well-being thinking she might try and... — Updated 11/30/2023
Shooting in Medical Lake kills one
MEDICAL LAKE - One juvenile girl was killed in a shooting in the 1000 block of S. Prentis St. in Medical Lake on Nov. 26. according to reports. Initial information learned during... — Updated 11/27/2023
Bomb threat defused
CHENEY – A 16 year old is facing two felony charges after threatening to bomb a local school. Law enforcement agencies swiftly neutralized a juvenile bomb threat in Cheney,... — Updated 11/22/2023
Deputies locate hunter
CHENEY – In a successful search and rescue operation, deputies from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office located a lost hunter on the Columbia Plateau Trail southwest of Cheney.... — Updated 11/22/2023
Recreation center hit by budget reductions
AIRWAY HEIGHTS-The Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department is grappling with a significant budgetary challenge after a major reduction was announced during the Nov. 13 City... — Updated 11/22/2023
Proposed policing budget significantly cut
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - Department presentations and budget talks took center stage at the Nov. 13 Airway Heights City Council meeting. City Manager Albert Tripp emphasized the need for... — Updated 11/22/2023
Police looking for hit and run suspect
CHENEY – Amy Morfitt, 50, from Spokane was charged with driving under the influence and transported to Deaconess Hospital after a collision on Nov. 19 just before 9:30 p.m. The... — Updated 11/22/2023
West Plains Police Activity
The following incidents were reported by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office from November 3-16: Medical Lake November 3 MALMS was reported at the 100 Block of E Lake St Harassment was reported at the 700 Block of E Tara Lee Ave... — Updated 11/22/2023
New committee forms to help fund Cheney schools
CHENEY – In a recent development, a new committee has emerged in Cheney, led by founder Zachary Zorruzua. The primary objective of the Committee for Support of Good Schools is to... — Updated 11/22/2023
Betz Park faces compliance issues
Betz Park, a picturesque green space in Cheney, is facing scrutiny and potential consequences after it was revealed that the city has been out of compliance with a 2010 grant from... — Updated 11/22/2023
Airport expands parking
SPOKANE – Passengers using Spokane International Airport now have even more parking capacity available to them, following the addition of more than 460 spots to the Concourse C... — Updated 11/22/2023
Veterans honored at assembly
CHENEY – In a heartwarming and patriotic tribute to the nation’s veterans, Cheney High School held its annual Veteran’s Day Assembly. The event, which took place at the... — Updated 11/16/2023
New concert venue opens
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - The Spokane Tribe marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of their latest venture, Spokane Live, a state-of-the-art concert and event venue located... — Updated 11/16/2023
One killed in crash
SPRAGUE – Drugs and/or alcohol were factors in two unrelated crashes that left one person dead and three injured Saturday and Sunday. At about 12:28 p.m. Saturday, a driver was... — Updated 11/16/2023
Contaminated package forces closure
SPOKANE COUNTY – The Spokane County Elections Office was forced to close after an employee discovered an unknown white powder inside an envelope. This led to an evacuation and... — Updated 11/16/2023
West Plains Police News
The following incidents were reported by the Cheney Police from November 6-12: November 6 Theft reported at 400 Block of 1st St Theft reported at 10 Block of W. 2nd St Theft reported at 2300 Block of University Ln Theft reported... — Updated 11/16/2023