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Brush fire threatens a few homes in Cheney
CHENEY, Wash. – A brush fire in Cheney near Interstate 90 threatened several homes Tuesday evening. According to Spokane County Fire District #3, people should avoid the area around I-90 Mile Post 263. The Washington Department of Natural Resources says that the fire stood at 2-3 acres as of...
Road Project Will Lead to Detours
Phase 1 |July 16-22 This phase requires closing all southbound and northbound lanes of SR 904 at the railroad crossing directly south of Betz Road. A detour for travelers who use southbound SR 904 will be setup via Betz Road to 6th Street/Murphy Road to Simpson Parkway. Travelers on northbound SR 904 can detour via Simpson Parkway to 6th Street/Murphy Road to Betz Road.
Firefighters responding to brush fire at westbound I-90 near Cheney
CHENEY, Wash. — Spokane County Fire District 3 is responding to a wildfire that is burning at westbound I-90 near Cheney. The fire is burning at Milepost 263 on Eastbound I-90. The fire is 60 feet by 80 feet in size and is burning in grass and timber. Structures,...
EWU's Aaron Best, WR Nolan Ulm, DE Brock Harrison to represent the Eagles at Big Sky Media Day
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Big Sky Conference Football Kickoff Weekend is returning to Northern Quest Resort and Casino near Spokane from July 20-22. Monday's media day will be broadcast live on SWX and will feature interviews with EWU and other teams. Representing the Eastern Washington Eagles will be Head...
Missing Palouse toddler found safe in Mexico
A 2-year-old Palouse girl who went missing in early June was located this past weekend at a roadside checkpoint near Santa Ana, Mexico, according to a news release from the Pullman (Wash.) Police Department, and has been returned to U.S. authorities. Seraya Aung Harmon was found with her father, 21-year-old...
Parks and Recreation kicks off summer movies and concerts
CHENEY – Last Wednesday evening, the city Parks and Recreation Department launched its summer series of movies and concerts at the park. The first event featured the big band sounds of the Lilac City Community Band, marking the start of the concert series. Every Wednesday evening until Aug. 7, the city will host a different band, providing a diverse range of musical genres for the community to enjoy.
Library hosts annual book sale
CHENEY – Friends of the Cheney Library is hosting its annual Rodeo Days Book sale this Friday and Saturday outside of the library on First Street. The library’s basement is overflowing with thousands of items for this year’s sale, officials said. Available items include hard- and soft-cover books across all genres, as well as tapes, CDs, VHS tapes and DVDs. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own bags for their purchase.
District's 2024-25 budget unveiled
CHENEY – Cheney Public Schools has announced its proposed budget for the 2024-25 academic year, emphasizing transparency, strategic planning, and community engagement in financial decisions. During the June 12 School Board meeting, Finance Director Jamie Reed presented a detailed budget outlining how funds will be allocated to achieve educational...
Area students making the grade
CHENEY — Several Lincoln County and nearby residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University for the Spring Quarter. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn 12 hours and maintain a grade-point average of 3.50 or better on a 4.0 scale.
Cheney Library host annual book sale
CHENEY – Friends of the Cheney Library is hosting their annual Rodeo Days Book sale this Friday and Saturday outside of the Library on First Street. The library’s basement is overflowing with thousands of items for this year’s sale. Available items include hard and soft cover books across all genres, as well as tapes, CD’s, VHS tapes, and DVD’s. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own bags for their purchase.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Cheney has posted the annual water system Consumer Confidence Report to the City’s website. This report contains information regarding the quality of the drinking water provided to you from the Cheney public water system. You may view or download the report at:. Published July 11, 2024.
NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2024-2025 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2024-2025 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING. NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Liberty School District No. 362, Spokane County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular meeting on July 24, 2024, commencing at 7:00 PM in the Liberty Elementary & Junior High Library located at 29818 S. North Pine Creek Rd, Spangle, Washington. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the District for the ensuing 2024-2025 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2024-2025 budget, the Board will hold a hearing at 6:30 PM for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2024-2025 budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2024-2025 budget, the four year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240 (a/k/a Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy). Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2024-2025 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2024-2025 budget, the four-year budget plan summary, and the four-year enrollment projection. 2024-2025 budget information may be obtained by contacting Dana Crider, Director of Finance/HR, at 509-624-4415.
Notice of Public Hearing
A public hearing on a land use application will be held by the Sprague City Council on Wednesday June 31, at 6:00 p.m. at Sprague Community Center, 213 South C Street, Sprague, WA. The application is for a vacate parcel number 0702009001012. For more information call Sprague City Hall at 509-257-2662.
Transportation plans costs over $12 million
CHENEY – The City Council approved a $12 million transportation improvement Transportation Improvement Program at its June 25 meeting. According to Public Works Director Todd Ableman, the street plan is estimated at $2.26 million for funded preservation work and $2.51 million for planned grant matching funds. Ableman added the...
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