Cheney Free Press -

CHENEY – The West Plains Eagles are a group of athletes that compete in the Special Olympics competitions, and they represent the Northeast area of Washington state.

Brenda Devine, who has been the Program Coordinator for the West Plains Eagles since 2016 said she signed on when the previous coordinator retired. The team was tied to Cheney Parks and Recreation, and the Eagles had substantial success through 2017 and 2018 Devine said. She has since also taken on the role of Northeast Area Director for the Special Olympics in Washington.

She said the program initially allowed participatio...