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  • Spokane International Airport readies for expansion

    Michaela Friedrich, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 21, 2022

    Spokane International Airport officials have solidified expansion plans to keep up with the needs of the continually growing city. The first expansion of the Spokane International Airport in two decades, the project, known as TREX, will cost a total of $150 million. "It [funding] is going to come from a combination of grant funds and a number of other things," Spokane International Airport CEO Larry Krauter said. "Between all the different sources of funding we felt confident...

  • Food scarcity and insecurity issues continue

    Michaela Friedrich, Cheney Free Press|Updated May 26, 2022

    CHENEY— With inflation growing and affecting all aspects of everyday life, food insecurity is asserting itself as a prevalent issue in the Cheney community and surrounding areas. The United States Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as a “lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.” In a study done by the University of Washington in March 2022, research showed that rural Ag communities in Washington State are at a higher risk for experiencing food insecurity than their urban count...