Cheney Free Press -

MEDICAL LAKE – Spokane county’s policing contract with the city expires Dec. 31. The contract states that Spokane county will continue to police the city for a maximum of two years, and in that time the city will develop a new plan for services.

The contract was originally due to be automatically renewed by Dec. 31 unless either party, the city or Spokane county, gave notice of a desire to terminate services and initiate a transition plan.

“I asked council in October to allow me to send a letter of interest to Airway Heights.” Mayor Terri Cooper said. “The Spokane county sheriff...