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Body found river is a Spokane man
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 She... — Updated 3/28/2024
Public Records
Cheney CHENEY — Police responded to the following calls for service from March 18-25: March 18 A firearm was stolen during a vehicle prowl in the 1400 block of Second Street. Jennifer Howerton, 41, was arrested in the 300 block o... — Updated 3/28/2024
Police facing staffing issue
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The City Council discussed public safety issues and emergent budget needs during a March 25 meeting. Police Chief Brad Richmond led a presentation on emergent budget needs, highlighting staffing requirements for t... — Updated 3/28/2024
Keeney recognized for 40 years in LaCrosse
LaCROSSE - Public Works Supervisor Don Keeney has been on the job for 40 years. On Thursday, March 14, the Town Council recognized him for his years of service and commitment to LaCrosse. “It’s something you have to like to do,... — Updated 3/28/2024 Full story
Woman identified following fatal crash on U.S. 2
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 ext... — Updated 3/28/2024
It's Cookie Time
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... — Updated 3/28/2024
Fugitive arrested in Cheney
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 h... — Updated 3/28/2024
Gov. Jay Inslee signs impaired-driving bill
OLYMPIA — Amid state traffic fatalities reaching their highest point in more than 30 years, Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday, March 26, signed House Bill 1493 into law. The law takes effect June 6, and expands the length of time a DUI c... — Updated 3/28/2024 Full story
Fugitive of three years arrested in Cheney
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, th... — Updated 3/28/2024
FFA students teach youngsters about cows
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 s... — Updated 3/28/2024
Trump, Biden very easily tops others
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 C... — Updated 3/28/2024
Medical Lake accepts climate grant
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 a... — Updated 3/28/2024
Bus officials unveil Airway Heights plan
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 m... — Updated 3/28/2024
Right-of-way code change tabled
MEDICAL LAKE — The City Council considered repealing and replacing its right-of-way development laws during a March 19 meeting. But the measure was unanimously tabled after Mayor T... — Updated 3/28/2024
Council updates its voting rules
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – An amendment to the city’s governance manual garnered unanimous support at the March 18 City Council meeting The amendment institutes a procedural update that wou... — Updated 3/28/2024
Medical Lake discusses historic preservation
MEDICAL LAKE – Historic preservation took center stage at the City Council meeting March 19, as council members discussed an ordinance to establish guidelines for the designation o... — Updated 3/28/2024
Cheney police investigate rash of vehicle prowls
CHENEY - Local police are investigating a rash of vehicle prowls in an apartment complex in teh 1400 block of Second Street. As of March 27, detectives were still trying to... — Updated 3/28/2024
Financial and enrollment discussed in Cheney
CHENEY – At the March 13 School Board meeting, Jenna Larson took the floor to deliver a comprehensive report on the district’s financial status and enrollment figures. Lar... — Updated 3/28/2024
It's Madness
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... — Updated 3/22/2024
Zoning amendment allows more time for Conex boxes
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 wildf... — Updated 3/21/2024
Airway Heights receives federal funding
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 t... — Updated 3/21/2024
West Plains Police News
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 b... — Updated 3/21/2024
Middle-housing initiative takes hold in Cheney
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 c... — Updated 3/21/2024
Cheney Building Permits
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. F... — Updated 3/21/2024
Cheney school measure results being recounted
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 fil... — Updated 3/21/2024