Looking Back

1 Years Ago

Dec. 4, 2008

The Cheney City Council trimmed almost $7 million from 2009’s annual budget, about $6.5 million of which came from Public Works Department funds.

The Cheney Free Press introduced Airway Heights’ new K9 officer, a German shepard and black lab mix named Austin. It was the first time the Airway Heights Police Department had employed a K9 unit.

Early snowfall had local drivers planning for icy winter conditions.

20 Years Ago

Dec. 3, 1998

A home-monitoring program for DUI offenders was introduced in Medical Lake. While the program could be used for people convicted of othe...