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Rain doesn't dampen Cheney's Mayfest gala
CHENEY-The ever-popular Mayfest celebration returned to the streets of Cheney last weekend after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. In its eighth year, the event hosted approximately... — Updated 5/18/2022
Free Press hires reporter
CHENEY- Michaela Friedrich is the newest addition to the Cheney Free Press. She is a junior in the Gonzaga journalism program and is looking forward to her new gig. "I'm really exci... — Updated 5/12/2022
Gov. Inslee stops at Eastern
CHENEY-Governor Jay Inslee met with students, faculty and administrators on campus Thursday morning, April 28, to inquire about the university's approach to combating climate... — Updated 5/5/2022
Fairchild Airmen charged in theft conspiracy
FAIRCHILD AFB – John I. Sanger and Eric A. Eagleton, two airmen stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB), have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to steal government property. According to an April 27 press release... — Updated 5/5/2022
Depot Society receives grant dollars
CHENEY-The Avista Foundation presented the Cheney Depot Society (CDS) with a check for $25,000 Wednesday morning, April 27. It was the second of two installments to help fund the... — Updated 5/5/2022
New finance director at Medical Lake
MEDICAL LAKE – Koss Ronholt has been named the finance director for the city of Medial Lake. He may be new to the position, but he’s a familiar face in town, having lived in Med... — Updated 5/5/2022
Cheney FBLA shows well at State
CHENEY—The Cheney FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Club turned in a top 10 performance at the State Business Leadership Conference on April 20-23. “Team members placed... — Updated 5/5/2022
West Plains has new dental clinic
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Residents of the West Plains now have a new full-service dental/medical clinic with the opening of Dr. C Family Dentistry, 11919 West Sunset Highway in Suite C2.... — Updated 5/5/2022
CHS senior recognized
Cheney Free Press CHENEY-The Northeast Washington Association of School Administrators recognized Cheney High School senior Jackson Redder with a student award on Friday, April 22.... — Updated 5/5/2022
Tale of a Legend: Airway Heights K-9 officer retires
AIRWAY HEIGHTS —After serving the community of Airway Heights for five years, Legend, a K-9 narcotics officer for the police department, retired on his last day of duty on April 4. According to his handler, Cpl. Dennis Bachman,... — Updated 5/5/2022
Airway council approves agreement with Lime
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – After initially hearing about the proposal during the April 25 study session, council was ready to take action on the potential integration of an electric scooter and bike system for the city. According to... — Updated 5/5/2022
Fastpitch sandwiches win in between two losses
CHENEY— The Blackhawks lost two of three games last week, falling 10–3 to Mead at home on April 26, beating Ferris 5–1 on the road on April 28, and losing an 18-8 contest to Mt. Spokane in Cheney on April 29. The team sits at... — Updated 5/5/2022
West Plains Police News
CHENEY April 25 Fuel was stolen from a vehicle parked on the Cheney-Spokane Road. Damage was reported on a fence in the 100 block of First Street. April 26 A gift card, two pocket knives, a multi-tool kit and ammunition was taken... — Updated 5/5/2022
Tale of a Legend: Airway Heights K-9 officer retires
AIRWAY HEIGHTS -After serving the community of Airway Heights for five years, Legend, a K-9 narcotics officer for the police department, retired on his last day of duty on April 4.... — Updated 4/28/2022
Cheney Public Schools names new superintendent
CHENEY-It's been weeks in the making, but the Cheney Public Schools have finally hired its next superintendent. Dr. Ben Ferney is the unanimous choice of the Board of Directors.... — Updated 4/28/2022
Army trying to rebound after COVID-19
CHENEY-In recent years, recruitment numbers have been trending downward, according to Major General Dennis LeMaster, who spoke at Cadet Hall on the Eastern Washington University... — Updated 4/28/2022
Fisherman's Breakfast reels in large crowd
MEDICAL LAKE – The annual Fisherman's Breakfast, held at the Medical Lake Fire Station on April 23, marked the opening day of trout season. It was also the first in-person event... — Updated 4/28/2022
Boat flips at Waterfront Park
MEDICAL LAKE – A small boat with two fishermen aboard flipped in the lake near Waterfront Park on April 22, prompting a water rescue by officers from the Spokane County Sheriff's... — Updated 4/28/2022
You shall not pass
The Cheney-Spangle road off Main Street was closed all day Friday, April 22, as crews with the street department remove a cold patch over a natural gas line and replace it with regular asphalt.... — Updated 4/28/2022
Arrest made in fatal shooting
AIRWAY HEIGHTS—Spokane Valley Major Crimes Detectives, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service Task Force, arrested 29-year-old Shayne R. Galloway at the Days Inn in Airway Heights last Friday in connection with the... — Updated 4/28/2022
Local woman and child injured in accident
CHENEY—Ashley Christensen, 35, and her 9-year-old daughter were transported to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center on Thursday, April 21, with unspecified injuries after Christensen’s car was hit head-on in a Spokane Valley... — Updated 4/28/2022
Operation Clean Sweep a big success
CHENEY—The city of Cheney’s Clean Sweep event on Saturday, April 23 saw more than one hundred local residents turn out to help beautify the community. The popular event has... — Updated 4/28/2022
West Plains Police News
CHENEY April 18 A 15-year-old male was arrested for trespassing in the 400 block of N. 6th Street. Two bicycles were stolen from a car parked in the 100 block of Pine View Place. Knives, jewelry, clothing and equipment were stolen... — Updated 4/28/2022
West Plains Police News
CHENEY April 11 A verbal dispute reported on Alki Street was reported. Cyberstalking reported In the 500 block of Fourth Street. A 56-year-old male suddenly died In the 800 block of West First Street. A local agency assisted with... — Updated 4/21/2022
Cheney Fastpitch split games
CHENEY— The Blackhawks took one on the chin in a 5-0 loss to Gonzaga Prep on Tuesday, April 12, but came roaring back in dominating fashion, with a 15-1 win over North Central on April 15, to improve to 5-3 in league play. “We... — Updated 4/21/2022
