10 Years Ago
Aug. 13, 2009
The annual Airway Heights Festival took a hit in attendence thanks to poor, stormy weather.
Eastern Washington University’s Police Department hosted an extensive active shooter training exercise on campus. The mock scenario had actors playing victims while professional first responders practiced their roles.
Two Cheney homeowners appealed to the Historic Preservation Commission in the hopes of getting their homes on the local registry of historic places.
20 Years Ago
Aug. 5, 1999
Plans for the Medical Lake Tennis-a-thon matched up media members, mayors and Medical Lake city employees.
Eighty kids from a variety of states and countries attended the 16th annual Satori Camp hosted by Eastern Washingotn University.
Former Cheney city attorney Steve Miller remained on temporary leave of absence while the state bar association considered disciplinary action for his role in the mismanagement of Mamie Ottomeier’s estate.
30 Years Ago
Aug. 10, 1989
A five-member delegation from the Soviet Union visited Eastern Washington University to sign a historic sister university agreement between EWU and Kalinin State University.
Rapid response from local dispatchers and first responders saved the life of an 8-month-old Cheney infant.
A data-gathering system designed by Eastern Washington University professor Alan Hale for NASA was set to receive its first test in October prior to the launch of space shuttle Columbia.
40 Years Ago
Aug. 9, 1979
The Cheney Care Center was nearly ready to open its doors to nursing home residents, just waiting for its official letter of occupancy.
A Cheney woman reported a man had broken into her home and sexually assaulted her. Police arrested a 23-year-old Spokane man the same day.
Medical Lake Parks and Recreation officials sought a grant to help make nearly $130,000 in improvements to Waterfront Park, including ones to improve access for elderly and handicapped people.
50 Years Ago
Aug. 7, 1969
Thirteen candidates filed for open positions with Cheney goverment, including two candidates seeking the mayor’s seat.
The Cheney Free Press warned readers that after Aug. 11, no one under the age of 18 would be allowed to be the registered or legal owner of a motor vehicle due to a new 1969 law. The only exceptions were for active duty military or individuals who were entirely self-supporting.
Korea purchased 166,000 tons of wheat from the Pacific Northwest. The $9,609,000 worth of wheat was to be shipped all the way to Korea.
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