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  • Spokane County fire levy passing just north of Malden, Pine City

    Riley Kankelberg, Cheney Free Press|Jul 29, 2021

    CHENEY — According to the initial results of the Aug. 3 primary election, voters in Spokane County Fire District No. 3 were passing a property tax levy for fire protection and emergency medical services. The proposition received 3,093 votes to approve (76.88%) and 930 votes to reject (23.12%). The measure restores the district levy from $1.42 per $1,000 of assessed value to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. “We’re pleased to have the support and trust of the community,” Fire Chief Cody Rohrbach said. “It’s well-timed, too, because we...

  • Dolle, Zorrozua look to advance in Cheney School Board race

    Riley Kankelberg, Cheney Free Press|Jul 29, 2021

    CHENEY — Suzanne G. Dolle and Zachary Zorrozua will likely be moving to the Nov. 2 general election for the second seat of the Cheney School Board. Zorrozua received 44.84% of the votes, for a total of 1,781, in the preliminary count of ballots in the Aug. 3 primary election “I’m really proud of the turnout and I appreciate the people willing to vote for me,” Zorrozua said. “I’m thankful for the people who reached out and asked who I was and what I stand for. It’s been nice to respond and process where I stand. I’m hopeful the people who vote...