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We want to share a quick update from City Hall.At the October 19 meeting, the Airway Heights City Council appointed Heat...
10/21/2026

We want to share a quick update from City Hall.

At the October 19 meeting, the Airway Heights City Council appointed Heather Trautman as Interim City Manager.

Heather has served our community for over six years, and we’re grateful to her for stepping into this interim role. The Council has also begun the search for a permanent City Manager, and we’ll keep you posted as the process moves forward.

In the meantime, City operations will continue as usual. Our team is still here, still working hard, and still proud to serve you, whether that’s keeping your water running, your streets and parks in good shape, or your neighborhood safe.

As always, thanks for being such a great community!

The Airway Heights Fire Department continues its commitment to community service by participating in the Sunset Elementa...
10/19/2026

The Airway Heights Fire Department continues its commitment to community service by participating in the Sunset Elementary Career Fair. Firefighters and department representatives spoke with students about the value of public service and the impact they can make by serving their community.

We hope our presence helped inspire the next generation to consider careers in fire service, emergency response, and public safety—reinforcing the department’s dedication not only to protecting the community today, but also to cultivating its future workforce.

Here is a synopsis of what your Airway Heights city council members will be deciding on Monday, October 19, 2026:· Propo...
10/19/2026

Here is a synopsis of what your Airway Heights city council members will be deciding on Monday, October 19, 2026:

· Proposed contract with Framework for additional review, responses, and facilitation of proposed residential development code amendments to ensure compatibility with the Washington State Housing Accountability Act. Framework will be asked to ensure the city’s plans support the provision of diverse housing types, serve all residents, and keep neighborhoods safe, vital, and attractive.

· Proposed contract for the Garfield Avenue Septic Elimination Project to complete the remaining design, permitting, property acquisition, and bidding.

· 2027 State Legislative Priorities - The City Council will finalize a list of funding priorities based on community needs for presentation to the State Legislative Representatives for the 2027 State budget year. You can read them by following this link: https://cawh.org/city-council-minutes-2/

· Proposed contract for $32,000 for an unexpected repair of the Recreation Center’s Aquatic Air Handling Unit.

· Councilmembers will also learn more about the two applicants to replace Councilman Jesse Comacho for the vacant City Council Position No. 2.

- Two residents have applied to replace him: Rowan Gardner and Hank Bynaker.

This will be a hybrid meeting. If you will be attending remotely, the Zoom link is below:

Council Airway Heights is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Join us on Halloween, October 31st, for Trunk or Treat from 6 pm to 8 pm at Sunset Park in Airway Heights.Trunk or Treat...
10/17/2026

Join us on Halloween, October 31st, for Trunk or Treat from 6 pm to 8 pm at Sunset Park in Airway Heights.

Trunk or Treat is more than just a fun night—it creates a safe, welcoming space where families connect with local first responders in a spirit of trust, laughter, and community.

Together, we’re building positive relationships and lifelong memories—one costume, smile, and conversation at a time.

You can find more information in the comments of this post.

Construction activities for the new school located at the corner of S Craig Road and W 1st AVE are ongoing and progressi...
10/15/2026

Construction activities for the new school located at the corner of S Craig Road and W 1st AVE are ongoing and progressing nicely. Beginning Monday, October 19th, W 1st AVE will be closed from S Craig Road to S Airlift Street until the end of the day Friday, October 23rd.

Crews will be installing the sewer connection necessary to provide sewer service to the new school.

The Airway Heights Fire Department had a great time sharing stories, information, and safety tips with three- and four-y...
10/13/2026

The Airway Heights Fire Department had a great time sharing stories, information, and safety tips with three- and four-year-olds in the YWCA Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP).

It started with story time about a Dalmatian named Sparky. The National Fire Protection Association and the Ad Council created Sparky in 1951 with one big goal: to help teach kids about fire safety.

"It's one of those instances where we get to do something very fun that is also really offering the kids an opportunity to learn about our community and about being safe," said Amanda Oliver, the ECEAP Family Support Advocate. "It also connects us to the community."

Firefighters showed kids their gear and talked to them through their masks. The idea is to make sure children know what to expect if they are ever caught in a fire.

"It helps kids know the firefighter is safe, even though they look and sound different when they have all their gear," Amanda explained. "Firefighters talked about not hiding from them in an emergency."

One highlight was when firefighters showed the students the inside of the fire truck. It's just another way they take away the mystery of their work, so students trust them in an emergency.

"The kids are always very, very attentive and excited for the firefighter's visits," Amanda said.

That's perfect because we're always excited to share our message and explain why we are committed to protecting our community.

The Airway Heights City Council will tackle critical issues at its Tuesday, October 13, 2026, study session. Here is a q...
10/13/2026

The Airway Heights City Council will tackle critical issues at its Tuesday, October 13, 2026, study session. Here is a quick summary of the agenda:

· Lobbying and government relations firm Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs (GTH) will present its 2027 outlook for the next legislative session. The city contracts with GTH yearly to advocate for Airway Heights’ top priorities. GTH will present its outlook for the 2027 Session in Olympia. The firm will take the city's top priorities, such as building out the Public Safety building, designing a roundabout at McFarland & Hayford, constructing Sekani Park, implementing affordable housing incentives, and purchasing an attack truck for wildfires. The council will be requested to adopt the 2027 State Legislative Priorities on October 19.

· Councilmembers are requested to authorize a contract with Framework for a language in the Comprehensive Plan and Development Standards as part of a voluntary review as part of the Housing Accountability Act (HAA).

· The Recreation Center will request $32,500 to repair a high-capacity dehumidification unit and the primary air-handling unit for the Aquatic Center. The Munters Air Handling unit works continuously to remove large quantities of water v***r from the air, manages in- and out-air flow, and exhausts chloramines released from the pools. The repair is an unbudgeted expense.

· The Finance Department prepared an updated 2026 General Fund financial outlook using actual revenues and expenditures through September, along with projected revenue and expenditures through year-end.

· Councilmembers will hear about the city’s Water Use Efficiency plan, goals, and results. The city will hold a public forum to gather your input on new goals and the measures to achieve them. The public forum is scheduled for October 24, 2026. You won’t want to miss reading the city’s report attached to the study session agenda.

You can read the entire agenda https://cawh.org/city-council-minutes-2/. The meeting starts at 5:30. You are welcome to join in person at City Hall or online through ZOOM.

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On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the rich history, culture, and enduring contributions across our region and beyond....
10/12/2026

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the rich history, culture, and enduring contributions across our region and beyond. At the City of Airway Heights, the Airway Heights Fire Department, and the Airway Heights Police Department, we are proud to serve a community that reflects such deep heritage and resilience.

We recognize the importance of partnership, respect, and shared understanding as we work together to build a safer, more inclusive future. It is a privilege to serve this amazing community, and we remain committed to listening, learning, and growing alongside all who call this region home.

Our City Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday as we honor this holiday. The City Council Meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 13, at 5:30 pm.

The West Plains Crisis Response Team had 1,044 contacts with community members over the past year as the regional progra...
10/11/2026

The West Plains Crisis Response Team had 1,044 contacts with community members over the past year as the regional program continues to connect people experiencing crises with mental health services and other resources.

The team was highlighted during National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week, Sept. 13-19.

The regional team includes law enforcement officers from the Airway Heights Police Department and Cheney Police Department, licensed mental health clinicians, a caseworker, and others.

The West Plains Crisis Response Team was established with support from a Mental Health Field Response grant administered through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), helping us build a regional approach to crisis response and behavioral health across the West Plains.

To our Crisis Response Team and all of our regional partners: thank you for seeing the person behind the crisis, for meeting people where they are, and for serving our West Plains communities with compassion and purpose. We are honored to serve alongside you.

Thank you, Cheney Free Press.

PUBLIC FORUMThe City of Airway Heights will hold a Public Forum on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:00 am. Participants...
10/09/2026

PUBLIC FORUM

The City of Airway Heights will hold a Public Forum on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:00 am. Participants are invited to join for an in-person meeting at the City’s Building and Planning Department, located at 1149 S Garfield Road.

The purpose of the public forum is to solicit public input on strategies for promoting water conservation and water use efficiency. Information on the options being discussed can be obtained from Katherine Miller, [email protected], 509-309-2281.

Meeting Location: 1149 S Garfield Road

Meeting Date & Time: October 24th, 2026, at 10:00 am

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12400 W 21st Avenue
Airway Heights, WA
99001

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Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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