Cheney fire relief adds donation sites
Organizers of relief efforts for residents of the Washington Square Apartments in Cheney who were left homeless when an Aug. 5 gutted their apartments have added two donation sites for those wishing to provide assistance.
An account at Banner Bank has been set up for monetary donations. Organizer Pat Hardwick said Tuesday the account has already received $240 in donations. Donors have the option of providing their name and address so that Hardwick and fellow organizer Connie Lattin of Cheney Realty can send them a thank you card.
Harwick said Tina at Lily Kate Boutique has also offered to take donations for the relief.
Finally, Cheney Public Storage has donated a 10-foot-by-10-foot unit for items such as furniture or appliances that residents wish to contributed but don’t wish to hold on to until Sept. 1 when the Washington Square residents should have new housing. Hardwick said they are looking for volunteers to help transport these items to and from the unit.
Those wishing to help the effort can contact Hardwick at (509) 939-6873.
Cheney police issue warrant for high school burglar
Cheney police investigators have issued a request for a warrant for Matthew T. Henningsen, 19, of Beaverton, Ore. in connection with a June 10 burglary at Cheney High School.
Henningsen is alleged to have entered the building just after 11 p.m. Saturday, June 10, through doors in the concessions area of the gym. He apparently broke two lights, cutting his hand in the process.
School surveillance cameras pictured him wandering through the school, leaving a trail of blood behind as he tried to enter locked doors. After over 50 minutes inside, Henningsen left the same way he entered, but not before making off with three trophies stored in the trophy case in the concessions area.
Police officials have said he was subsequently seen at an Eastern Washington University fraternity’s wine event where he was seen drinking out of one of the trophies. All three trophies were eventually turned into the police department.
Cheney police officials have forwarded the case to the county prosecutor’s office and requested a governor’s warrant from the state of Oregon to begin the legal process for Henningsen’s extradition should he not appear at a specified upcoming court date.
More road work on West Plains
Spokane County Public Works officials are advising motorists of numerous traffic delays in association with several new and ongoing projects on the West Plains.
An asphalt overlay project is schedule to begin Sept. 11 on Craig Road from Medical Lake-Four Lakes Road to State Route 902, with lane restriction and traffic delays anticipated in both directions as well as road closures to through traffic. The project is slated to wrap up around Sept. 22.
A similar asphalt grinding and replacement project has been underway on Trails Road northeast of Airway Heights from Hayford Road to Old Trails Road since July 31. Motorists can expect delays, lane restrictions and the use of flaggers and pilot cars until completion around Aug. 31, with travel restricted to one lane during daylight hours.
Finally, construction of a multi-lane roundabout on U.S. 2 west of Airway Heights providing access to the Spokane Tribe of Indians casino and commercial development began Aug. 10. According to a state Department of Transportation news release, lane restrictions will result in two westbound lanes and one eastbound lane for the duration of the work. Restrictions will be in place 24/7.
Drivers on U.S. 2 between Fairchild Air Force Base’s main gate and Airway Heights city center should be alert for slow traffic and congestion, with possible delays as construction gets into full swing. Motorists should consider adding extra time to drive through this area, especially during commute hours and shift changes at the base.
The project is fully-funded by the Spokane Tribe.
DNR prohibits campfires in Eastern Washington
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Aug. 10 the restrictions of campfires on DNR-protected lands in Eastern Washington. No outdoor burning of any kind is allowed on DNR jurisdiction east of the Cascade Crest.
Fireworks and incendiary devices, such as exploding targets, sky lanterns or tracer ammunition are illegal on all DNR-protected forestlands.
Property owners can reduce fire risk to their homes and lands by keeping dead vegetation off roofs and away from buildings. Keeping trees and bushes near buildings healthy and trimmed can also reduce risk.
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