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Oregon man Arrested for Allegedly Leading Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies on Dangerous car Chase in Colfax That Ended in a Crash
COLFAX - A 41-year-old Oregon man is in jail for allegedly leading Whitman County sheriff’s deputies on a dangerous high speed car chase in Colfax that ended in a crash. Two Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies were in the same patrol car when the tried to stop a driver for reportedly blowing a stop sign on Mill Street early Friday morning. The driver allegedly failed to pullover and led the deputies on a chase at speeds up to 80 MPH. During the pursuit the driver allegedly turned around and tried to ram the deputies head on. The chase eventually ended when the suspect drove through a yard on Harrison Street, hit a utility box and smashed into a power pole. The driver Ronald Griffin of McMinnville suffered minor injuries in the crash. He was arrested without incident.
Saint John’s adds ‘well connected’ former Bethel player, coach Tollette as new assistant coach for Johnnies men’s hockey team
Saint John’s has announced the addition of Travis Tollette as men’s hockey assistant coach. Tollette replaces Cory Thorson, who left SJU to become the St. Cloud Youth Hockey Association’s director in June and serve as an advisor for InsideEdge Hockey. “We are very excited to welcome Travis...
Child on bike hit by Spokane Transit bus in Cheney neighborhood
CHENEY, Wash. - A child was riding their bike when they were hit by a Spokane Transit bus and transported to the hospital with injuries. The Cheney Fire Department and Cheney Police Department responded to the incident around 11:40 a.m. near Mike McKeehan Road. Spokane Transit released a statement responding...
Big Sky Conference football kicks off weekend youth camp
SPOKANE, Wash. — The "Big Sky Football Kickoff Weekend" youth camp began on Saturday, July 20. The camp takes place at North Central High School through the weekend and dozens of students from across Washington and Idaho are participating in the clinic. Shaun Brophy and his son, Charlie, came...
12-Year-Old Boy Injured in Mike McKeehan Way Bicycle Accident [Cheney, WA]
Spokane Transit Authority Bus Involved in Cheney Traffic Collision Cheney, WA (July 20, 2024) – A 12-year-old boy was injured in a Mike McKeehan Way bicycle accident Thursday. The boy was riding a bicycle or a scooter when he was struck by a Spokane Transit Authority bus. Rescuers said the child may have incurred a […]
Airway Heights officers want to end generational jailing, trauma through Police Adventure League camp intervention
The Police Adventure League provides a unique opportunity for students at Cheney middle and high schools to learn from fun, with experiences like white-water rafting, rock climbing, hiking Mt. Spokane and paddle-boarding the Little Spokane River. This program was Airway Heights police Officer Patrick Carbaugh’s unfulfilled dream for 14 years,...
EWU’s Erik Meyer, Idaho’s Orlando Lightfoot inducted into Big Sky Hall of Fame
As the majority of guests settled into their seats for the Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday night, a swath of name tags sat unclaimed until the final minutes before the program began. It was then that Erik Meyer’s entourage arrived. “Honestly, this is a...
WSU's David Riley to face former team EWU and Dan Monson in Spokane this November
SPOKANE, Wash. – This November in Spokane, Washington State men's basketball head coach David Riley and the Cougars will face Riley’s former team, the Eastern Washington Eagles, now led by former Gonzaga head coach Dan Monson. The Cougars and the Eagles will meet in the Spokane Arena on...
Roger Pennell
With sadness and great appreciation for a life well lived, we announce the unexpected passing of Roger Pennell at his Garfield home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Roger Thomas Pennell was born Nov. 21, 1949, in Colfax to Tom and Jan Pennell. He was the middle child to two sisters, Marcia and Jeanne. Roger was raised on the family farm in Garfield where he learned the value of hard work and family. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1968. Staying close to home and the farm, he attended Washington State University, receiving a degree in physical education. During his time there, he was a proud member of the SAE fraternity where he made many lifelong friends. After a brief time teaching physical education at Ferris High School, Roger returned to the family farm to farm along side his dad.
City of Cheney asks voters for EMS levy renewal to maintain staffing
Cheney’s EMS tax, set to expire at the end of the year, is up for renewal on the Aug. 6 ballot. “This money strictly goes for emergency medical services that we provide to the community through our fire department,” said Mark Schuller, city administrator of Cheney. The amount...
At Washington universities, enrollment questions persist
Last year, Eastern Washington University unveiled plans to revamp campus housing. One residence hall, Morrison, was set to be torn down last summer, however demolition hasn't yet happened and university police have used it for active-shooter training. Another, Dryden, is slated for demolition this winter. There are plans to erect new buildings once they are demolished.
Eastern Washington men's basketball release full 2024-25 schedule
CHENEY, Wash. — A new era for the Eastern Washington men's basketball program is in full swing as head coach Dan Monson embarks on his first year with the Eagles. With a lot of change throughout the offseason, Monson and his staff has rebuilt this team from the ground up.
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