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Get ready for the last Santa Cruise of the holiday season! Santa and his team of Merry First Responders will be cruising...
12/21/2025

Get ready for the last Santa Cruise of the holiday season! Santa and his team of Merry First Responders will be cruising through streets near you at 4 pm on Monday, December 22nd.

Following the last Santa Cruise, between 7:30 and 8:00 pm, join Santa, police, and fire crews along with your friends and family at Sunset Park. We can’t wait to meet you at the lighted Christmas tree.

On December 10, Kate stood in front of her new home holding a set of keys — small in size, but life-changing in meaning....
12/19/2025

On December 10, Kate stood in front of her new home holding a set of keys — small in size, but life-changing in meaning.

With family and community gathered nearby, Kate officially became a homeowner through Habitat for Humanity–Spokane, marking the beginning of a new chapter rooted in stability, dignity, and hope. For Kate and her family, this home represents more than four walls and a roof. It represents consistency, safety, and the freedom to plan for tomorrow.

As winter settled in, Kate’s new home on South Treeline Street in Airway Heights became a place where holidays would be celebrated, routines will grow, and memories will be made — a place that belongs to her family.

This moment was made possible through the collective efforts of volunteers, donors, partners, and advocates who believe that affordable homeownership strengthens families and communities alike. Each nail hammered, each hour volunteered, and each policy supported helped turn the idea of home into reality.

Kate expressed deep gratitude to everyone who walked alongside her on this journey, sharing that homeownership has given her a sense of pride and peace she’s long hoped for. With keys in hand, she stepped forward not just into a house, but into a future filled with opportunity.

Kate’s story is a reminder that when communities come together, lives change — and hope takes root, one home at a time.

Airway Heights city council members hope you attend Monday’s city council meeting to weigh in on critical city issues. H...
12/15/2025

Airway Heights city council members hope you attend Monday’s city council meeting to weigh in on critical city issues.

Here’s a look at some of Monday’s agenda. You can read the entire packet by following https://cawh.org/city-council-minutes-2/.

· Council members will also take steps to continue work to reduce vehicle miles. The Commute Trip Reduction plan is required by the state. You can read how the plan works and how much money the state grant allocated to support the program.

· Council members are expected to approve next year’s budget after a fourth reading on Monday night.

· The council will be asked to approve the final water rate increase. Follow this link to see how the measure will impact you.

· The city will also recognize the retirement of Airway Heights Police Lt. Bob Swan, who is retiring after over two dozen years on the job.

· Councilmembers will also recognize the service of outgoing Councilmembers Hank Bynaker and Dave Malet.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85674531812

Meeting ID: 856 7453 1812

You can’t see their elf hats, but you are looking at some of Santa’s finest helpers!The Airway Heights Fire Department a...
12/13/2025

You can’t see their elf hats, but you are looking at some of Santa’s finest helpers!

The Airway Heights Fire Department and the Airway Heights Police Department teamed up with the Kalispel Tribal Police Department, Town of Reardan Police Department, Washington State Department of Corrections Probation Department, Spokane County Fire District 10, the Airway Heights Police Department LEAD, and the West Plains Crisis Response Team for Shop with a First Responder at the Airway Heights Walmart.

Thanks to your generous donations to the West Plains Safety Alliance, we helped 25 area children buy gifts for their loved ones (and a little something for themselves ).

Santa’s other elves wrapped up the gifts, and we shared pizza and refreshments.

Thank you for helping build bridges between first responders, children, and their families. Together we rise to create and sustain a warm and welcoming community.

Rick Mount has long exemplified extraordinary service to the West Plains and the greater Spokane community through numer...
12/10/2025

Rick Mount has long exemplified extraordinary service to the West Plains and the greater Spokane community through numerous professional and civic leadership roles, including his service on the West Plains Chamber of Commerce, the Cheney School Board, and the Cheney Planning Commission, as well as multiple capacities supporting regional governance and public safety.

Rick is an experienced legal advocate with over 40 years of practice experience across civil, criminal, and regulatory law. He has successfully represented both unions and employers in labor disputes, employment discrimination cases, and wrongful termination actions—bringing a uniquely balanced perspective to labor and employment law. His extensive background also spans family law, unemployment law, personal injury litigation, criminal defense, insurance defense, banking litigation, and adversarial proceedings in both Bankruptcy Court and the Federal District Court.

A former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Spokane County, Rick has also served with distinction as the City Prosecutor for the City of Airway Heights, overseeing criminal matters in the Airway Heights Municipal Court and managing all related appeals. His work in guardianship law—representing major Spokane-area hospitals in the protection and care of medically vulnerable individuals—speaks to his deep commitment to justice and compassionate advocacy.

On Monday evening, Rick Mount was officially sworn in as the new Municipal Court Judge for the Cities of Airway Heights and Medical Lake. This appointment reflects not only his exceptional legal expertise but also his decades of dedicated service to the community.

Congratulations, Judge Richard Mount. Your continued leadership is a tremendous asset to our region, and we are grateful for your steadfast commitment to serving the people of the West Plains community.

The Airway Heights Police Department and the Airway Heights Fire Department helped Santa spread Holiday joy through neig...
12/10/2025

The Airway Heights Police Department and the Airway Heights Fire Department helped Santa spread Holiday joy through neighborhoods.

You might think it could be a tough assignment.

Turns out there’s nothing like working with Santa! We handed out candy canes, waved at kids and their families, and celebrated the joy of Christmas in the community. (Simply put, we had the best night possible.)

But it’s not over yet! Santa and his team of Merry First Responders will be cruising through streets near you at 5 pm on Wednesday, December 17, and Thursday, December 18.

Then on Thursday, December 18, between 7:30 and 8:00 pm, join Santa, police, and fire crews along with your friends and family at Sunset Park. We can’t wait to meet you at the lighted Christmas tree as the countdown to Christmas continues.

Airway Heights city leaders selected Grants and Community Initiatives Director Alise Mnati as the Airway Heights 2025 Di...
12/09/2025

Airway Heights city leaders selected Grants and Community Initiatives Director Alise Mnati as the Airway Heights 2025 Director of the Year.

Since 2023, Alise has overseen grant applications and reporting for the City of Airway Heights. By the end of 2025, she is projected to have secured more than $25 million in grants.

She is also the President of the West Plains Safety Alliance. This nonprofit foundation unites 25 stakeholders from various nonprofits and government agencies, sharing the goal of enhancing safety and community resources.

“The mission of the alliance is to work with community partners and city leaders to determine the needs of our region,” Mnati explained. “From there, I look for funding that matches those needs.”

In 2025 alone, Mnati’s fundraising skills helped develop a new department with five full-time employees, implement a new Victim Services program, add additional staff and interns to the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program, and open the Hope Center in partnership with the nonprofit Women's Healing and Empowerment Network to provide free social services.

City Manager Albert Tripp and Police Chief Bradley Richmond credited Mnati with “improving public safety by helping local communities provide services and programs for all ages.”

In 2025 alone, Mnati’s worked netted over $2.4 million in grants, representing just a small portion of the $25 million she has brought in over her tenure.

City leaders describe her vision, leadership, and unwavering dedication to public safety as the “very best of public service.”

Congratulations, and thank you for all you do!

Casandra Quesnell will step into her new role on the Airway Heights City Council in January 2026. She’ll tell you she’s ...
12/08/2025

Casandra Quesnell will step into her new role on the Airway Heights City Council in January 2026. She’ll tell you she’s ready to listen, learn, and give a voice to Airway Heights residents.

“I noticed there are a lot of people in Airway Heights that have something to say, but they don’t know where to start,” Casandra said. “I can’t say I’ll do it perfectly, but I want to represent those people.”

Casandra, a single parent of neurodivergent children, volunteers for Girl Scouts, involves her kids in positive activities, and aims to expand opportunities for all children in the community. She’s committed to leaving Airway Heights better after her tenure.

“We have a lot of poverty out here, and these kids have so much to offer. But the struggle is in getting them the resources,” she explained. “It’s building resources and networking to make a difference for children of all ages, including the littles.”

Casandra ran unopposed for City Council Position 1. Her top goal is transparency—so residents know what’s happening and how to get involved. Inspired by a lesson from her father at the age of 18, she wants to help her community thrive.

“My dad told me that I cannot complain about the elections or anything else if I don’t try to make a change,” Casandra said. “He told me if you sit there and don’t even vote, then you just get to live and suffer. If you want to make a change, use your voice.”

So she set out to learn how to make a difference. That work led her to the city council.

“I've been praying about it a lot, and it feels right to me,” Casandra said. “It feels like it's where I need to be to bring more inclusivity between the community and the city council.”

Airway Heights Police Department officers could not be prouder of Corporal Adam Johnson or more inspired by his servant ...
12/07/2025

Airway Heights Police Department officers could not be prouder of Corporal Adam Johnson or more inspired by his servant leadership after he was nominated and selected as the city’s Employee of the Year.

City Manager Albert Tripp announced the award on December 5, 2025.

“Corporal Johnson is an outstanding public servant, and we are fortunate to have him on our team,” said Police Chief Bradley Richmond. “I’m also proud of Corporal Dennis Bachman and Corporal Mike Ziegler, who were nominated by their colleagues for this honor.”

Johnson's colleagues praised him for consistently going above and beyond the call of duty, as well as being a diligent worker and a valuable community partner.

In addition to his regular law enforcement duties, Johnson helps plan events that foster community cohesiveness and celebrate inclusivity. For example, he helped organize last August’s Cops, Kids, and Cruisers, a family-focused fundraiser for the West Plains Safety Alliance. But he’ll tell you celebrations like that also build critical bridges between law enforcement and children. We agree.

“I feel truly blessed to serve alongside such dedicated public servants, and I’m grateful every day for the phenomenal work they do in service to our Airway Heights community,” said Chief Richmond. “As our team knows well, we are stronger together, and together we rise.”

The Airway Heights City Council will tackle some big issues Monday, December 8, 2025, at its study session. You can rev...
12/07/2025

The Airway Heights City Council will tackle some big issues Monday, December 8, 2025, at its study session.

You can review the entire packet by following this link: https://cawh.org/city-council-minutes-2/. But here’s a synopsis of some of it:

1. City staff will present the federally required ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Transition Plan. It requires an inventory of accessibility barriers, a description of how those barriers will be removed, and a project schedule. The Airway Heights ADA Transition Team inventoried and prioritized areas in the city that don’t meet ADA standards and took community members on a Walk Audit to put the need for improvement in perspective. The draft plan was developed with feedback from community members, city council members, and organizations interested in ADA accessibility.

2. City staff will also present Administrative Fee changes. Each year, the city reviews administrative fee structures to analyze potential changes for Public Works, Building & Planning and the Parks & Recreation Department.

As an example, Parks & Recreation is proposing increasing membership fees in all categories: youth, adult, family, and seniors. For instance, the yearly fee for those 62 years and older will increase by $27 a year.

You can read the proposal for all departments by clicking here: https://cawh.org/city-council-minutes-2/.

3. The council will be briefed on a water utility rate increase and consider an Aquifer Protection Area.

4. Councilmembers will also be asked to acknowledge retiring Police Lieutenant Bob Swan’s 26 years of service by allowing him to keep his badge and service weapon.

You can watch the meetings and participate by following the ZOOM link https://cawh.org/council-meeting-stream/ or attending in person. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

Volunteers are needed to sort and package donations for Treats 2 Troops, which sends holiday care packages to military m...
12/01/2025

Volunteers are needed to sort and package donations for Treats 2 Troops, which sends holiday care packages to military members deployed from Fairchild Air Force Base.

Tonya Murray is the Director of one of Treats 2 Troops' partner nonprofits - Favored Few Support Crew. Airmen at Fairchild Air Force Base hold a special place in her heart.

“This base is my home away from home,” Tonya said. “Making sure our deployed ones get something like this means a lot to us.”

The campaign is a collaboration between KREM 2 News, Fairchild Air Force Base Spouses United, Favored Few Support Crew, and Rosauers Supermarkets.

Approximately 300 deployed service members will receive individually addressed packages to help boost morale during the holiday season.

“We want our airmen to focus on the mission,” Tanya said. “Whatever we can do to make it easier for them is a win.”

Thank you for supporting Treats 2 Troops 2025. We've met our goal and are no longer accepting donations, but we are grateful for the difference you have made in our airmen’s lives.

If you're interested in volunteering, please visit their website: https://linktr.ee/FairchildSpouses.

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Airway Heights, WA
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