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🌱 What’s new and cheaper at Cheney’s Aquatic Center this summer?

Cheney, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Cheney! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s new and cheaper at Cheney’s Aquatic Center this summer?
  • What Cheney 5th graders lose with next year’s music program cuts
  • How a late-night Cheney silo climb turned into a critical rescue

Also on today's calendar: BOOK SALE | JULY 10TH & 11TH and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Aquatic center prepares for summer season (cheneyfreepress.com) — Cheney Aquatic Center reopens June 17 with cheaper admission, new season and family passes, and longer hours aimed at making summer swimming more accessible for local families. Residents can enjoy public swim, lessons, expanded concessions, and even book birthday parties, all supported by strong community sponsorships that help keep costs down.
   

2. Cheney School District cuts 5th grade band, orchestra, citing instructional time impact (khq.com) — Cheney School District will eliminate 5th grade supplemental band and orchestra starting in the 2026–27 school year, saying the pull-out lessons cut too deeply into core classroom time. Core K–5 music classes will continue, and officials are exploring ways to offer band and orchestra outside the regular school day, though no plan is set yet.
   

3. Another man falls from silo (wcgazette.com) — Emergency crews in Cheney spent two hours rescuing an Eastern Washington University student who fell more than 100 feet between grain silos near G and First Streets, leaving him in critical condition. The incident came just days after a separate silo fall near Rosalia, underscoring ongoing safety concerns around climbing agricultural structures without permission.
   

4. Governor proposes student smartphone ban (cheneyfreepress.com) — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing a statewide “Away for the Day” ban on student smartphones during school hours, which could take effect in 2027 if lawmakers agree. Cheney schools already tightened device rules in 2025, so local families may see fewer changes than other districts but should still watch how the proposal could standardize policies across the state.
   

5. Her Wallet Was Stolen in College-43 Years Later, a Stranger Reached Out (macon.com) — A former Eastern Washington University student recently learned that a city groundskeeper had found the wallet stolen from her on campus back in 1983, with her old ID cards still inside. While she declined to have it returned, the rediscovery has stirred up memories of her Cheney college days and sparked big interest online after she shared the story on Reddit.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A huge shoutout for the crew at West Plains Dental, especially Betsy.
    She saw I was having a breathing problem in the parking lot, came out to help me, and then the rest of the dental crew brought me oxygen. The crew… (Nextdoor Thomas Mallon)
  • LOST DOG ALERT!
    Have you seen this pet? Mason was lost on June 04, 2026 and was last seen near Cheney, WA. He has been reported missing with SCRAPS. If you have… (Nextdoor Depot Springs/Aspen Meadows)
  • Bi-Mart Corporation posted a job opening for Freight Clerk in Cheney. Apply here.
  • Eastern Washington University posted a job opening for Assistant Payroll Manager in Cheney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cheney here.

Ok Cheney! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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