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AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The City Council discussed the future of the connectivity with a special presentation by the Spokane Transit Authority taking the spotlight during a March 25 meeting. Transit Authority Chief Planning and Development Officer Karl Otterstrom elaborated on his bus service’s 10-year plan, “STA Moving Forward.” The plan was approved by voters in 2016. “Our focus is on building a transit system that is responsive to the evolving needs of our community and supports sustainable growth,” Otterstrom said. “This partn...
MEDICAL LAKE – A split City Council voted March 19 to accept a $100,000 climate planning grant. In a 5-2 vote, Councilmen Chad Pritchard and Don Kennedy dissenting, the council agreed to accept the grant. Prior to the vote, City Administrator Sonny Weathers highlighted the importance of securing the grant. “We could have more money to do what we want, to approve a plan for potential disasters, a hazard mitigation plan,” Weathers said. However, discussions also revealed the complexities inherent in communication and colla...
NINE MILE FALLS – The man body of a man found in the Spokane River has been identified by the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office. Sol Bagby, 32, was found floating in the river March 21, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities, including Sheriff’s Office deputies and Washington State Park rangers recovered his body after responding to a report d north of Seven Mile Road on March 21. In coordination with the Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Unit and Dive Team, efforts were made to recover the indiv...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the name of a woman killed in a March 13 crash on West Sunset Highway. Casey Junior, 34, succumbed to blunt force injuries of the head, neck, torso and extremities as a result of the crash, according to the Medical Examiner’s report.. Junior sustained the injuries when she was struck by two cars, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. She was hit by one car, and then immediately struck by a second vehicle, a report said. Marissa Jolly,...
Cheney Brownie Lianna Wuesthoff, 8, markets her Girl Scout cookes along West First Street last week. Wuesthoff, was joined by brother Elijah, 7, and mother, Eryn, not pictured....
CHENEY – A fugitive from Arkansas arrested here March 21 remains in the Spokane County Jail awaiting extradition. Walter Roy Sexton, 44, is being held without bail on a warrant connected to multiple sexual assault cases in his homes state. He was apprehended in Cheney at a residence near Third Street, records show. His arrest followed a collaborative effort by the U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, Idaho Fish and Game, local police and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Sexton, a convicted fel...
CHENEY – Walter Roy Sexton was apprehended at a residence near 3rd Street in Cheney on March 21, following a collaborative effort by the U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, alongside Idaho Fish and Game, the Cheney Police Department, and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Sexton, a convicted felon, had purportedly been evading law enforcement for over three years, allegedly fleeing Conway, Arkansas, upon learning of an ongoing investigation into multiple allegations of sexual assault against him. Af...
CHENEY – Cheney High School's FFA club embarked on an educational initiative, visiting Betz Elementary to impart knowledge about cows to students in kindergarten through second-grade March 26. In Ms. Marcotte's first-grade class, FFA member Zachary Cox led a presentation on the origins of cows from around the world. C ox engaged the students by asking, "Has anyone pet a cow? Or seen one at a festival?" The room buzzed with excitement as several eager first graders raised t...
SPOKANE — More Spokane County voters turned out in the March 12 presidential primary election to support Donald J. Trump than any other candidate. Election results were certified March 22 and forwarded to the state. In Spokane County, a total of 129,324 ballots were cast by voters; former President Trump received 45.4% of the total. Overall turnout was 35.2%, county election officials said. Looking at the breakdown by party, Trump dominated the Republican field; he received 58,750 votes, or 76.1% of all Republican votes c...
CORVALLIS, Ore.- For only the second time in program history, the Eastern Washington University women's basketball team is headed to the NCAA March Madness tournament. The last time the Eastern women made the bracket was in 1987. Eastern received a No. 14 seed and will play No. 3 seed Oregon State at 5 p.m. Friday, March 22. The Beavers are hosting the game in Corvallis, Ore. The Beavers finished 16-2 in the Pac-12 and 24-7 overall this season. They advanced to the Pac-12...
MEDICAL LAKE – In a bid to address the need for temporary housing following last year’s Gray Fire, Spokane County Commissioners have approved a letter of intent to amend to the zoning code to expand the use of Conex boxes for wildfire survivors. The proposed amendment would extend the duration for which Conex boxes can be utilized, County Commissioner Josh Kerns said. These containers, widely employed in shipping and logistics, offer a practical and cost-effective means of temporary housing for those displaced by wildfires, h...
COLFAX — Whitman Hospital and Medical will continue to offer obstetrics services while working with the state to meet abortion requirements. In the public Whitman County Hospital District Commission meeting last night, Wednesday March 20, four commissioners voted to continue obstetric services. Commissioner Kathy Wride abstained from the vote. The meeting took place in the administrative annex at the hospital. Only about 10 people were allowed; many of those seats were occupied by hospital employees, forcing the public o...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — In a move to address traffic congestion, the city recently celebrated the acquisition of federal funding for the much-anticipated U.S. Highway 2 project. Heather Trautman, the principal city planner, unveiled the development during the City Council on March 18. “Securing $1.8 million from the federal government is a major win for our community,” Trautman said. Trautman then revealed an additional $300,000 allocation from the state Department of Transportation, further bolstering the resources at Airway Heigh...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The Police Department arrested the following individuals from March 11-17: March 11 Michael S. Wood arrested for second-degree burglary-commercial and third-degree theft-shoplifting, in the 1200 block of South Hayford Road. Amanda Cox arrested for violation of a domestic violence order in the 600 block of South Lawson Street. Ricki M. Bossard arrested for first-degree criminal trespassing in the 14300 block of West Highway 2. Ashley A. Abuhle arrested for third-degree theft-shoplifting -n t...
CHENEY – City Financial Planner Mark Schuller unveiled the “Visioning Element: Cheney 2046” during a recent City Council meeting. The plan, rooted in the principles of the Growth Management Act, aims to shape the future of the city through long-range planning. Schuller emphasized the importance of the city’s comprehensive plan as the cornerstone of local long-term planning. This plan, he said, encompasses a vision, goals, objectives, policies and implementation actions, serves as a guiding framework for elected officia...
CHENEY — The city reported the following building permits for the month of February: Feb. 2 Sweet, 717 North Eight St, replacing a toilet, sink and furnace, $0.00. Feb. 3 Spencer, 705 Sunrise Drive, bathroom remodel, $3000.00. Feb. 5 Dauterman, 320 Union St, replace upper roof and front porch roof, $9000.00. Mainstream Feb. 6 Eastern Washington University, 501 Quad Lane #taw, rebuilding steps to loading dock at Tawanka Hall, $12,000.00. Feb. 7 Mainstream Electric, 2608 Wheaton Lane, replacing furnace and AC, $0.00. Feb. 8 B...
CHENEY — A recount of the School District’s three Feb. 13 ballot measures will take place next week. Spokane County election officials announced the recounts of Proposition Nos. 1, 2 and 3 on Monday, March 18. Five residents filed for the a manual recount of the votes for precinct 9014, officials said, noting the recount will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, in the ballot processing center.. “The district doesn’t have anything to do with it,” county Elections Officer Mike McLaughlin said. “The citizens will pay th...
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 Republican Donald J. Trump and current Democrat President Joseph R. Biden Jr. secured enough support to become the presumptive nominees for their parties. In Washington state, 1.25 million voters cast ballots in the primary election. Trump received 442,048 votes statewide, or 73.8% of Republican...
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 and transparency. Public Works Director Kevin Anderson outlined the rationale behind the proposed changes, stating: “Our current process for surplussing city equipment is convoluted and inefficient, particularly for low-value items. “We’re proposing a $25,000 limit to expedite the process and ensure b...
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 in and around the 6323 S. Holly Road school. “The additional money for transportation projects in this supplemental budget will positively impact the transportation system in our communities,” 6th Legislative District Rep. Mike Volz said. “For example, the project for Snowdon will improve safety fo...
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 LaCrosse, Palouse, Pomeroy, Steptoe and others. In Pullman, Washington State University also is allocated $10 million for anew digester for the Knott Dairy Center, which makes Cougar Gold cheese. The school will also get $3 million for an energy program. Eastern Washington University in Cheney also rec...
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. Guiding the journey was a KC-135 jet, with Christina May leading the charge as the spokeswoman for the day. "It's all about celebrating the invaluable contributions women make to the Air Force," May expressed warmly. Among the remarkable women aboard was Kortney James, a proud member of the SERE t...
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, near Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, and Williams and Badger lakes....
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 become law, would allow part-time police officers. And sponsor Sen. John Lovick, D-Mill Creek, said it would help bring more women into law enforcement. “The idea behind these flexible work schedules is intended to increase the diversity in Washington law enforcement, to increase the presence of femal...
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 law June 5. “As you know, the people of the state are suffering, increasing rates of crime, property, crime, violent crime,” said Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen. “When I talked to cops and sheriff’s deputies, they told me the one thing more than anything else that we need is the ability to chase bad peopl...
