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Police Department to receive more than $1 million
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The police department, along with other departments in the state, has received a Mental Health Field Response grant contract for $1,314,151.35, according to the West Plains Safety Alliance. Funded by the... — Updated 9/20/2023
Hearing loss may be due to COVID 'vaccines'
PULLMAN – A $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will help Washington State University researchers determine if new drugs used to treat COVID-19 may be linked to hearing loss. There are no reports of... — Updated 9/20/2023
West Plains Police News
The following arrests were made by the Airway Heights Police between Aug. 15 and Sept. 10 Aug. 15 Ty A. Holland was arrested on the 1300 block South of Ziegler Street for third and second-degree possession of stolen property.... — Updated 9/14/2023
Inslee alleges profiteering by oil, gas companies
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee wants legislation to investigate the possibility fossil fuel companies are profiteering from high gas prices in the state. “Well, people are tired – are sick and tired – of oil and gas companies... — Updated 9/14/2023
Local church rallying for community
MEDICAL LAKE – The community has rallied to support the residents that lost everything in the Gray Fire, and one church in town is going above and beyond. Redemption Church,... — Updated 9/7/2023
More aid offered to fire victims
MEDICAL LAKE - More assistance has been made available for families, property owners and businesses affected by recent wildfires. On Thursday, Gov. Jay Inslee expanded an earlier... — Updated 9/7/2023
City faces hurdles in recovery
MEDICAL LAKE – Several factors still weigh heavy on the community and property owners that lost their homes in the Gray Fire. During the special council session held on Aug. 29,... — Updated 9/7/2023
Medical Lake to hold weekly meetings
MEDICAL LAKE – It was initially announced during the Aug. 29 special council session that the city is working on initiating weekly meetings to address community needs more directly. Mayor Terri Cooper said the meeting that day... — Updated 9/7/2023
Council passes Betz Road resolution
CHENEY — The Council unanimously approved, with one abstention, a resolution to sign a consultant agreement for the North Sixth Street and Betz Road Transportation Improvement... — Updated 9/7/2023
West Plains Police News
Airway Heights August 20 Travis J Jenson was arrested on the 1200 block South of Hayford Road for Theft in the Third Degree, Making False Statements to A Public Servant, Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting Arrest.... — Updated 9/7/2023
Company donates $20,000 for area fire recovery
SPOKANE – Teck American Incorporated, a subsidiary of Teck Resources Limited (Teck) has donated $20,000 to local organizations supporting emergency wildfire responses in eastern Washington. The money was given to two groups in... — Updated 9/7/2023
Man arrested on felony warrant
CHENEY — A domestic violence suspect was arrested for felony/misdemeanor warrants, protection order violation, and possession of a stolen firearm on Aug. 23. On the morning of... — Updated 9/7/2023
Final daily update given for Gray Fire
MEDICAL LAKE – The final daily update on the Gray Fire was sent out From Northwest Team 7 on Sept. 2, who had been overseeing the firefighting efforts. Since this notice, all evacuation warnings have been lifted. This update... — Updated 9/7/2023
Edwall family loses home to Gray Fire
SILVER LAKE-A couple with Lincoln County school and farming ties lost their Lakehurst Drive home in the Gray Fire in and near Medical Lake Friday, Aug. 18. Ashton and Ashley Klein... — Updated 9/7/2023
Party declarations certified for 2024 presidential primary
OLYMPIA — As required by state law, political party declarations voters must sign when participating in the 2024 Presidential Primary were certified Tuesday morning by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. Washington’s voters do not... — Updated 9/7/2023
Council approves preservation award
CHENEY — The Council unanimously passed a resolution to award a contract for the residential street preservation project at their regular meeting on Aug. 22. “This is a... — Updated 9/7/2023
Othello man arrested for arson
OTHELLO – A local man was arrested Thursday, Aug. 31, after allegedly attempting to light a trailer on fire. Isabel Junior Rocha III, 38, of Othello, was booked into the Franklin County Jail at about 6:53 a.m. Thursday, jail... — Updated 9/7/2023
National Service Dog Month Proclaimed
LIBERTY LAKE - According to a press memo, the City Council and mayor authorized a proclamation in recognition of September's National Service Dog Month during the Sept. 5 City Council meeting. According to the city they believe in... — Updated 9/7/2023
Local man to be arraigned for vehicular assault
CHENEY — A local man will be arraigned for vehicular assault for his involvement in an Aug. 17 crash. Balwinder S. Lidhar, 57, was arrested on First Street for driving under the... — Updated 8/31/2023
West Plains Police News
AIRWAY HEIGHTS POLICE AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The following arrests were made by the police between Aug. 11-28: Aug. 11 Christopher D. O’Neal was arrested on the 13600 block of West Sixth Avenue for domestic order of protection violat... — Updated 8/31/2023
Locals rally to raise funds for fire victims
MEDICAL LAKE – Bringing a community together is helping to alleviate some of the loss people are dealing with here. With that in mind, a community event was held on Aug. 23.... — Updated 8/31/2023
U-Haul offers 30 days assistance
SPOKANE — U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents in and around Spokane impacted by two active wildfires, according to a company press release. Because the Gray and Oregon fires... — Updated 8/31/2023
State Supreme Court upholds records access
OLYMPIA – The work-related records of public employees are indeed public, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday, Aug. 24. In a public records-access lawsuit filed by the Freedom Foundation, the state’s highest court ruled... — Updated 8/31/2023
Utility disputes addressed with council
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A couple of unpaid water bill disputes had to be addressed with city council on Aug. 28. The first dispute from Jason Rosa stems from a tenant going delinquent on their utility bill, racking up over $1,700 as... — Updated 8/31/2023
Fire clean up hazardous
MEDICAL LAKE – One difficulty of cleaning up after a wildfire is doing so safely. According to the Spokane Regional Health District, there are a lot of reasons for people to take precautions when cleaning burned property. Along... — Updated 8/31/2023