Cheney (Washington)
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| Foundation : | November 28, 1883 ( incorporated , i.e. recognized as a local authority ) | ||
| State : | United States | ||
| State : | Washington | ||
| County : | Spokane County | ||
| Coordinates : | 47 ° 29 ′ N , 117 ° 35 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Pacific ( UTC − 8 / −7 ) | ||
| Residents : | 11,534 (as of 2015) | ||
| Population density : | 1,042.9 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 11.14 km 2 (approx. Err mi 2 ) of which 11.06 km 2 (approx. 4 mi 2 ) are land |
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| Height : | 717 m | ||
| Postal code : | 99004 | ||
| Area code : | +1 509 | ||
| FIPS : | 53-11825 | ||
| GNIS ID : | 1531416 | ||
| Website : | City of Cheney | ||
| Mayor : | Chris Grover | ||
 Location of Cheney in Spokane County |
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Cheney ( tʃiːni ) is a city ( City ) in Spokane County in the State of Washington . As of the 2010 United States Census , Cheney had 10,590 permanent residents. The Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney, and its population temporarily grows to about 17,600 people when held at the Eastern Washington University lectures.
history
After the railway -Tycoon Benjamin Pierce Cheney from Boston named Cheney was officially recognized on 28 November 1883rd
Cheney prides itself on its small-town vibe, enhanced by various influences from Eastern Washington University, a regional public university with more than 10,000 full-time students. The Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League conducted most of their training camps at Eastern Washington University from 1976 to 1985 and again from 1997 to 2006 .
Cheney became the city known today because of its close ties to education, horseback treks, and agriculture. This forms the strong economic base for the community and was the result of a much larger event that took place in the United States. In 1858 the last Indian revolt broke out in east Washington. Because isolated eastern Washington was the area of this Indian riot during the Early Territory Phase, no whites settled there until the 1860s and early 1870s. In the latter part of the decade, settlers were drawn to massive supplies of water and wood, and the promise of a railroad made their homes spring up in willow bushes near a cluster of springs on the bank of what is now the Burlington Northern train station .
The name of the parish, originally Section Thirteen , became Willow Springs , then Depot Springs (due to its proximity to the railroad), then Billings (in honor of a president of the Northern Pacific Company ), and finally Cheney in honor of Benjamin Pierce Cheney, a director the Northern Pacific Railroad .
Benjamin P. Cheney was the eldest son of a farrier, born in Hillsborough, New Hampshire , in 1815 . At the age of 16 he started working as a stagecoach driver between Nashua and Keene . Five years later he was a route agent in Boston and soon organized an express route between Boston and Montreal . He later combined these and other lines to form the United States and Canada Express Company , which he merged with American Express 37 years later and at the same time became the largest shareholder in American Express. The only time Cheney visited the city of Cheney was on September 18, 1883, in the wake of the "Last Spike Ceremony," which was the union of the east and west departments of the railway company. Cheney donated a few dollars to the Benjamin P. Cheney Academy in town. The railway company donated 3.2 hectares (8 ac) of land so that the teaching buildings could be built. In 1880 the railway line ran through the city, and in 1883 the city was recognized as a local authority; the streets were laid out within a triangle, the base of which ran parallel to the tracks. However, the railroad tracks did not run on an exact east-west line, so that the city is shifted to the plan; the newer part of Cheney is built more like a compass.
After a series of border changes caused by legislative processes, Spokane County was created without a county seat having been determined. The competitors for the honor were Cheney and Spokane Falls (now Spokane ). Cheney won a majority of the vote, but Spokane Falls was chosen due to alleged voting irregularities. When this was brought to court, a judge on the appeals court ruled that the votes should be re-counted. Indeed, the recount did not take place and the Cheney residents took matters into their own hands.
One night while residents of Spokane Falls were attending a gala wedding, a delegation of "Cheneyites" broke into the auditor's office and confiscated the books; their own recount showed that Cheney was the winner of the election, and the delegation and files went into the darkness. The "big theft" was not disputed and was confirmed by a court decision in 1881.
Cheney remained the county seat until 1886 when the faster-growing Spokane Falls put the matter back on the ballot and took the seat back. From then on, Cheney's story revolved around the growth of the State Normal School , later Eastern Washington College of Education , which later became Eastern Washington State College and eventually Eastern Washington University . Cheney's strict focus on building and marketing its college largely served to regain the prestige it had lost after its county seat was lost.
When Washington became a federal state in 1889, Cheney was able to obtain permission to found one of the (federal) state normal schools , which was under the mandate of the Enabling Act of 1889 , the law establishing the states of Washington and Montana and the division of Dakota into North and South Dakota, stood. The most convincing argument was the actual start of a normal school with the Benjamin P. Cheney Academy .
Disagreements between MPs and the governor resulted in three vetoes to confiscate the normal school over the next 25 years, but each time the citizens of Cheney raised the funds to run the college until the next legislature. The growth of the Cheney Normal School and the transformation of the frontier into a vibrant community formed the basis for the changing behavior in the area. The intellectual originators of the small town atmosphere were the women of the border guards. All of their energies that once made the West the home of their families have been turned into the creation of a vision of preferred life choices for youth.
The Battle of Four Lakes
The Battle of Four Lakes took place on September 1, 1858, about five miles (8 km) north of the city of Cheney in an area now known as the Four Lakes . The Battle of Four Lakes was the final battle in a two-phase punitive expedition against the Confederation of Coeur d'Alene , Spokane , Palouse and Northern Paiute from the areas of today's states of Washington and Idaho (the "Confederated Tribes"; Eng. "Confederate Tribes") ), which began in August 1856. The two phases of the punitive expedition together form the Yakima War and the Spokane-Coeur-d'Alene-Palous War . Attacks by Indians on US troops in the Inland Empire triggered a punitive expedition that was later called the Yakima War , the first phase of the entire punitive expedition. In the second phase, the commander of the Department of the Pacific , a major command of the US Army in the 19th century, General Newman S. Clarke, sent a unit of soldiers under the command of Colonel George Wright to negotiate with the Confederated Tribes of Washington and Idaho in the conflict now known as the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene-Palous War . Col. Wright's forces were well prepared with the latest weapons and attacked members of the Confederated Tribes under the command of Chief Kamiakin just north of present-day Cheney over a four-day period; they directed the Confederated Tribes into the Battle of Four Lakes , whereupon they asked for peace. The war was officially ended at a council meeting convened by Col. Wright on Latah Creek (southwest of Spokane) on September 23, 1858, which forced a peace treaty on the tribes. According to this contract, most of the tribes were assigned to reservations. It is reported that Col. Wright did not lose a soldier in the Battle of Four Lakes . A memorial commemorating the battle was erected on the site of the battle by the Spokane County Pioneer Society in 1935 . The information content of the monument is controversial. The memorial claims that a unit of 700 U.S. soldiers defeated a force of 5,000 Indians in battle. Many historical reports suggest that the US unit consisted of 500 soldiers and 200 muleteers and the Indian "force" of no more than 500 people. After the Battle of Four Lakes , Chief Kamiakin fled to Canada. Locally, the battle is also known as the Battle of Spokane Plains because it spread from the Four Lakes area to the plains immediately west of Spokane and northeast of Cheney. The granite memorial to the battle can be viewed on the corner of 1st Street and Electric Avenue in Four Lakes.
geography
Cheney is at an altitude of 717 meters.
Cheney is the highest point on the Spokane- Portland rail line and sits above the smoothest incline from the Spokane Valley to the Columbia Plateau , which was the reason for its early growth and rail link. The city is built on the rolling hills of the Palouse and overlooks the Channeled Scablands , formed to the south and east by the prehistoric Missoula floods . These wastelands now include dead ponds and wetlands as well as the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge . There are several lakes, along with the Spokane River and the Little Spokane River, within a radius of approximately 30 kilometers from Cheney and offer a variety of recreational opportunities such as boating, swimming, water skiing and fishing.
According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 11.14 km², of which 11.06 km² are land and the rest are water.
Nearby cities
climate
Cheney is on the border of the semi-arid region that stretches to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains , where summers are hot and dry and winters are cold, humid and windy.
Winter - relatively cold, humid, snowy and windy; the wind chill factor can be well below zero and temperatures can sometimes reach double-digit minus degrees
Spring - moderate temperatures, occasionally humid; very windy with average maximum daytime temperatures around 20 ° C and night temperatures around 10 ° C
Summer - very hot, dry heat with little or no rainfall; the temperatures rise at times well above 37 ° C and drop somewhat at night; Average maximum temperatures above 30 ° C, around 15 ° C after midnight
Autumn - Moderate temperatures, sometimes with little or no rainfall; the transition period from summer to winter can be very short; as a result, the deciduous trees quickly lose their leaves, apparently overnight, they only turn slightly orange; the mean maximum daily temperatures are between 15 and 22 ° C and fall to values between 0 and 10 ° C overnight
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Metropolitan area
Downtown Historic District
About four blocks from the EMU campus, the Historic Downtown Cheney offers a traditional mix of shops and service shops as well as administrative offices. The Eastern Washington University , the City of Cheney and the community of business owners founded 1999, a partnership between the university and the community, which they called "Pathways to Progress" (about: "Pathways to Progress") called. Pathways to Progress quickly adopted the principles and principles of the Main Street Revitalization Approach, formed a steering committee, and began the process of forming a not-for-profit corporation under Section 501 (c) (3) of Title 26 of the United States Code ; Pathways to Progress was ultimately not registered under Section 501c (3).
Immediately after its inception, Pathways to Progress embarked on a number of important projects, including improvements for pedestrians along First Street ( Main Street ) and College Avenue . Pathways also supported discussions between EMU and a private investor that led to the construction of Brewster Hall , a multi-use student accommodation in the heart of the city center.
Pathways to Progress is no longer an active organization.
Downtown Cheney has since developed into a more traditional "college district" that hosts several community festivals and a farmers' market, and includes shops that cater to the college's students and staff.
Downtown Cheney is also home to the Cheney Historical Museum , which collects, preserves, and exhibits information and artifacts pertaining to the history of the Four Lakes, Marshall, Cheney, Tyler and Amber counties in southwest Spokane County. Volunteers open the museum at different times, depending on the season and on request; they also take care of research on and preservation of the collection. Sterling-Moorman House is being developed as another historic site .
Downtown Cheney is the regional gateway to the Columbia Plateau Trail and the Fish Lake Trail , both of which allow you to explore the unique geology of the Ice Age floods.
Fairchild Air Force Base
The Fairchild Air Force Base , about seven miles (11,2 km) north of Cheney and created in 1942, played a key role in the US defense strategy and her staff were substantial part of the Community in Cheney. Originally designed as a repair base during World War II, it has undergone several transformations over the years, including becoming a bomber base for Strategic Air Command during the Cold War and an air refueling unit for Air Mobility Command during the Iraq war . Today, the machines and personnel at Fairchild form the backbone of the US Air Force's airborne tanker fleet on the west coast. Fairchild's location north of Cheney and twelve miles west of Spokane resulted from a competition with Seattle and Everett in western Washington. The War Department chose Spokane for several reasons: better weather conditions, its location 300 miles (492.6 km) from the coast, and the Cascade Range as a natural barrier against possible Japanese attacks.
The Fairchild Air Force Base is also the main training center of the United States Air Force for the so-called SERE training ( S urvival, E vasion, R esistance and e scape training; dt. "Survival, evasion, resistance and escape training" ). SERE is a US military training program that was developed at the end of the Korean War to provide members of the armed forces with a Code of the United States Fighting Force, including survival skills, capture avoidance strategies and behavior as a Includes prisoners. It was developed by the US Air Force , but after the Vietnam War it was also extended to the US Army and the US Navy . The SERE school at Fairchild AFB aims to train aircrews, special forces and other military personnel who operate in dangerous areas and therefore can be easily captured.
Demographics
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| Census | Residents | ± in% | |
| 1890 | 647 | - | |
| 1900 | 781 | 20.7% | |
| 1910 | 1207 | 54.5% | |
| 1920 | 1252 | 3.7% | |
| 1930 | 1335 | 6.6% | |
| 1940 | 1551 | 16.2% | |
| 1950 | 2797 | 80.3% | |
| 1960 | 3173 | 13.4% | |
| 1970 | 6358 | 100.4% | |
| 1980 | 7630 | 20% | |
| 1990 | 7723 | 1.2% | |
| 2000 | 8832 | 14.4% | |
| 2010 | 10,590 | 19.9% | |
| 2016 estimate | 12,237 | 15.6% | |
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The educational level of Cheney residents at the age of 25 is
- High school or higher: 95.6%
- Bachelor degree or higher: 42.3%
- University degree or vocational training: 13.1%
2010 Census
As of the 2010 census , Cheney had 10,590 residents, 3,902 households, and 1,669 families. The population density was 957.6 per km ². There were 4,183 housing units at a mean density of 378.2 per km².
The population consisted of 81.7% white , 4% African American , 1.3% Indian , 4% Asian , 0.4% Pacific islander , and 3.9% other “races” " And 4.7% from two or more" races " . Hispanics or Latinos of "any race" made up 9.3% of the population.
Of the 3,902 households, 21.7% had children under the age of 18, 28% were run by married couples living together , 10.5% by single mothers and 4.3% by single fathers; 57.2% were non-families. 30% of the households were singles and 6.1% were single people over 65 years of age. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.89 people.
The median age in the city was 22.3 years. 14.7% of the population were under 18, 48.6% between 18 and 24, 17.8% between 25 and 44, 12.4% between 45 and 64 and 6.7 65 years or older. 48.8% of the population were men and 51.2% women.
Census 2000
As of the 2000 census , Cheney had 8,832 residents, 3,108 households, and 1,529 families. The population density was 833.8 per km ². There were 3,293 housing units at a mean density of 310.9 per km².
The population was 85.28% White , 2.11% African American , 1.32% Native American , 6.34% Asian , 0.35% Pacific Islander , 1.71% from other "races" and 2.89% from two or more "races" . Hispanics or Latinos of "any race" made up 4.35% of the population.
Of the 3,108 households, 25.7% had children under the age of 18, 34.6% were run by married couples living together and 11.8% by single mothers; 50.8% were non-families. 30.4% of the households were singles and 5.2% were single people over 65 years of age. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.97 people.
The median age in the city was 23 years. 18.2% of the population were under 18, 41% between 18 and 24, 21.6% between 25 and 44, 12.9% between 45 and 64 and 6.2 65 years or older. There were 88.2 men for every 100 women, and 85.7 men for every 100 women over the age of 18.
All information on median income relates to the median. The median household income was US $ 22,593 and that of families was US $ 37,935. Males had a median income of US $ 27,745 versus US $ 23,375 for women. The per capita income was US $ 12,566. About 20.1% of families and 30.9% of the total population lived below the poverty line ; this affected 25.4% of those under 18 and 6.7% of those over 65.
economy
Once a thriving railroad town and county seat , Cheney is now a dormitory town for Spokane . Many people who live in Cheney work and shop in Spokane, while over half of the students at Eastern Washington University commute to lectures in Cheney every day. Cheney has its own economic characteristics that make it distinct, but the virtues and growth are closely tied to the larger inland northwestern economic area . The Eastern Washington University is the only major employer in Cheney, followed by the Cheney School District and the city administration. In the private sector, the health economy dominates the employment base, closely followed by agriculture, the main crops of which are wheat, barley and peas; hay production should also be mentioned in this context.
With Cheney only 15 miles (15 miles) southwest of Spokane, the city has seen some significant growth spurts since the mid- and late 1990s, which continue today as the Spokane area continues to grow. Much of the growth and development has taken place in the north of the city where Interstate 90 reaches Cheney. I-90 is the main route between Cheney and Spokane. Over the years this area has seen many new shops and restaurants develop, including new shopping centers with a Safeway supermarket, Pizza Hut , Starbucks Coffee and a Credit Union credit union . Holiday Inn Express recently opened a new hotel in Cheney. The city has seen population growth related to the construction of apartments and residential houses.
The city hopes to attract more companies and the high-tech industry as it establishes a fiber optic network that will ultimately connect all the businesses in the city and develop a technology business park . The city recently started renovating its historic downtown area, connecting the city center to the university via a pedestrianized street that stretches for several blocks.
The Eastern Washington University is the fastest-growing University of Washington; To this end, several new buildings were built on campus or existing ones renovated. The campus was upgraded and embellished. Student accommodation was built and the football stadium was renovated.
Cost of living
The following cost of living indices are based on a national average normalized to 100. A score below 100 means Cheney costs less than the US average; conversely, a value above 100 means higher cost of living in Cheney.
The overall cost of living index in Cheney is 94.07.
| Component of the cost of living | Cheney | United States average |
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| All in all | 94 | 100 |
| Food | 105 | 100 |
| Tools | 75 | 100 |
| various | 106 | 100 |
The median real estate cost in Cheney is around US $ 202,400.
Arts and Culture
Cheney Rodeo Days
The Cheney Rodeo Days are held on the second weekend in July each year. They have been one of the highlights of the year for the community since 1967. The event is hosted by the Cheney Rodeo Association . For three days, rodeo competitions will be held at the Rodeo Ground just north of Cheney. The Cheney Federal Credit Union sponsors the Happy Hoofers Fun Run in conjunction with the rodeo weekend, and the City of Cheney is holding the Cheney Rodeo Days Parade , which runs through the downtown high street and is accompanied by a street festival. The Cheney Rodeo has cash prizes in excess of US $ 40,000, Redeo entrants to the National Finals Rodeo . It is a professional rodeo event and part of the Columbia River Prorodeo Circuit , which is part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association , which offers professional cowboys the opportunity to qualify for the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo ; potentially there are also qualification opportunities for the National Finals Rodeo , the rodeo world championship.
Cheney Farmers' Market
The Cheney Farmers' Market is held on Tuesdays from June to September each year. In downtown Cheney, the market offers a wide range of locally grown and manufactured products, as well as the work of local artists and artisans. The market allows the community to meet the local farmers and learn about local food resources. The farmers, in turn, come to the market to teach the community how food is produced and where it comes from.
Eastern Regional Branch of the Washington State Archives
Cheney is home to the Washington State Archives ' Eastern Region Branch , which provides archive and file management as a service to various agencies in Adams , Asotin , Columbia , Ferry , Garfield , Lincoln , Pend Oreille , Spokane , Stevens , Walla Walla and counties Whitman offers. The Eastern Region collections include: Local government records including those from the county offices of accountants, government assistants, treasurers, boards of commissioners, as well as local government, school districts, and other service organizations. Only a small percentage of the files created by these authorities have been transferred to the State Archive as archive data. They are selected as archiving for their value as historical and legal acts of policy development, implementation and impact. The transfer of the files to the state archive is an ongoing process. Some historical files remain with the authorities that created them, awaiting transmission to the State Archive . The collections span the years from the Territory Period to the present and include files from the school census, tax assessment papers, court decisions and case files as well as photographs, maps, land maps and engineering drawings. The archive building is on the Eastern Washington University campus .
Parks and recreation
The city of Cheney has a number of notable and well-maintained public parks. There are currently seven public parks within the city limits, plus additional land for two or more future parks, which takes into account the city's current rapid growth. The existing parks are:
- City Park - picnic and barbecue areas, playground and toilets
- Centennial Park - two soccer fields, picnic and barbecue areas, horseshoe pit
- Hagelin Park - picnic and barbecue areas, playground, toilets, outdoor swimming pool, tennis, volleyball and soccer fields
- Hibbard Park - basketball court and playground
- Moss Field - two baseball fields, a soccer field, and toilet facilities
- Salnave Park - two soccer, two softball and one baseball fields, playground, basketball and tennis courts, toilets, picnic and barbecue areas
- Sutton Park - Playground, restrooms and a gazebo
Recreation
The city of Cheney offers a range of recreational opportunities in addition to the parks listed above. These opportunities and activities are managed by a coalition of city, county and local nonprofits. Activities range from basketball, baseball, softball exercises, karate, day camps and arts and crafts courses for the youth to sports leagues for adults and educational and nature excursions for seniors; They are complemented by a summer concert and film screenings in Sutton Park . The recreational opportunities offered by the local clubs include:
- EWRA Hurricane Swim Team (swimming)
- Cheney Cooperative Preschool (Kindergarten)
- Cheney Storm Soccer Club (soccer)
- West Plains Little League Association (baseball and softball)
- Spokane Youth Sports Association (soccer and baseball)
- Hunter Safety Courses (Hunting)
- Boy Scouts / Girl Scouts (leisure activities for boys and girls)
Columbia Plateau Trail State Park
The Columbia Plateau Trail State Park is a 16.6 square kilometers large, 210 km long trail on a track bed on the 1908-built Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway runs, from the outer regions of Cheney to the area of Tri-Cities ( Pasco , Richland and Kennewick ). The route is best accessed via Cheney; There are less accessible entry points along the way. The route is steeped in history and there are several information kiosks. Beautiful views reward the visitor on the sometimes challenging hike. 23 miles (37.8 km) of the trail between Lincoln County and Cheney are currently being expanded and made available to the public. Possible activities on the trail include hiking, biking, horse riding, inline skating, nature watching, bird watching, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Wildlife viewing is popular along the Columbia Plateau Trail , where it traverses the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge for 7.8 km . Many large animals such as deer, elk and elk can be seen. More than 200 species of birds have been identified and the area is famous for the trumpeter swans that pass through. The best times for nature observation are early morning and evening. The spring migration takes place from mid-March to mid-May, while the autumn migration can be observed from September to November. Enjoying the hike through the protected area, you can find out more about the fauna and flora, the ice age floods and the wetlands on many information boards. The trail is open to hikers and cyclists and - in the near future - to riders.
history
In the early 1900s, the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway , a joint venture between the Great Northern Railway and the Northern Pacific Railway Company, built a track bed that was later abandoned and now became the Columbia Plateau Trail State Park . The railroad company, which was never actually connected to the Portland to Seattle line, operated steam and later diesel locomotive traffic for more than 50 years. It was said that the owner, James Hill, was marketing the railroad as a connection to Seattle, just to mislead competitors. The Burlington Northern Company operated the line for many years until it closed down in 1987. The state parks acquired the land in 1991. Remaining reservoirs, water reservoirs and accommodations for the railway workers and others are visible in sections on the trail. The Trestle Bridge over Burr Canyon , built in 1908, is registered as a Historic Landmark in the state and the United States.
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
The Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 by an executive order from President Franklin D. Roosevelt . The sanctuary is about 10 km south of Cheney on the eastern border of the Columbia River basin ( Columbia Basin ). It is located within the " Channeled Scablands ", an area formed by glacial floods at the end of the last glacial period . The expulsion was made to protect the migratory birds and other wild animals; it covers about 65 km² of the Channeled Scablands . The ecosystem that dominates the protected area is unique in the National Wildlife Refuge System and shows characteristics that distinguish it from nature reserves worldwide. The powerful forces of volcanism, glaciation and the greatest flood in the geological past have created a peculiar landscape together. The combination of basaltic effusions, channel-like canyons and yellow pine forests created a landscape with more than 130 marshes, wetlands and lakes, of aesthetic beauty and great habitat qualities. The reserve's ecosystems represent an ecological change from arid grasslands of the Columbia Basin infused with sage bushes to the forested Selkirk and Bitterroot Mountains looming to the east. The 12 km² wetlands in Turnbull NWR represent some of the last remaining suitable breeding habitats in east Washington for waterfowl, which have experienced terrifying populations across North America as their breeding, migrating and wintering habitats have been lost.
Local recreation offers
There are a variety of recreational activities and activities in the Cheney area, including:
- Golf on Fairway's Golf Course , 5 miles northwest of Cheney; the fairway's is a 72-lane, 18-hole links-style championship golf course
- Lilac Bloomsday Run - a 12.25 km road run in Spokane held on the first Sunday in May each year; According to the organizers, it is the largest road race in the world with more than 60,000 participants
- Spokane Hoopfest - the world's largest 3 on 3 outdoor basketball tournament; held in downtown Spokane on the last weekend of June each year; 6,000 teams with over 24,000 athletes take part every year
- Snow skiing in four different local ski areas: Mount Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park , 49 Degrees North Ski Area , Schweitzer Mountain and Silver Mountain, Idaho .
- White water rafting, kayaking, and hiking in Riverside State Park ; the park is about 10 miles east of Cheney and offers many outdoor recreational opportunities; A unique series of basalt formations can be found in and above the Spokane River , which offer excellent white water and climbing opportunities
Legislative and Executive
The legislature of the City of Cheney is run as a strong mayor-council construct . The mayor is elected every four years by the entire city in a block vote; the seven-member city council is also elected for a four-year term. The mayor acts as the chief executive officer (CEO) and the city council acts as the legislature.
The city council meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Sessions will be held in the City Council Chambers in City Hall (609 Second Street). An agenda of the future city council meetings will be published in the town hall on the Friday before the regular meeting. Cheney's current elected officials are:
mayor
- Chris Grover
City council
- Ryan Gaard
- Dan Hilton
- Doug Nixon
- Teresa Overhauser
- Paul Schmidt
- John Taves
- Jill Weiszmann
The city council makes financial decisions on political and fiscal matters and is supported by a number of advisory committees, which are:
- Planning Commission : A commission of seven members elected by the city council and mayor responsible for the matters of long-term planning and city growth.
- Parks Board : A commission of seven members elected by the City Council and Mayor to identify recreational needs in the community, make policy recommendations regarding parks and recreational activities, and review suggestions from administrative staff.
- Youth Commission : The youth commission is made up of high school and junior high school students who are tasked with advising councilors and mayors on matters relating to youth in the community.
- Historic Preservation Commission : A commission of seven members elected by the city council and mayor charged with identifying and preserving the community's cultural resources through the inventory and registration of historic places.
Departments and administrative employees
The current administration is subordinate to an administrative director for different departments:
- Community Development Department (urban development)
- Finance Department ( finance department )
- Fire Department (fire protection)
- Light Department (street lighting)
- Municipal Court (lower court)
- Parks & Recreation Department (parks and recreation)
- Police Department (police)
- Public Works Department (public services such as street cleaning)
Regularly scheduled meetings between departments are held to coordinate the activities of Cheney's legislative and executive branches. Cheney's department heads in administration are:
- Mark Schuller, City Administrator (Head of Administration)
- the position for personnel is vacant
- LaRayne Connelly, Executive Secretary
- John Hensley, Chief of Police (Police Chief)
- Cynthia Niemeier, Director of Finance (combing)
- Todd Ableman, Public Works (public services)
- Steve Boorman, Light Department (street lighting)
- Terri Cooper, Court Administrator (court administrators)
State
Cheney is in the 6th electoral district for the legislature of Washington State. It is currently represented by Republican Michael Baumgartner in the Senate and Republicans Kevin Parker and Jeff Holy in the House of Representatives.
United States
Cheney is located in Washington's 5th Congressional District for representation in the United States Congress . Washington's 5th Congressional District has a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R + 7 and is represented in the House by Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers and in the Senate by two Democrats, Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell .
education
Cheney School District
Cheney elementary and secondary public schools are operated by the Cheney School District ; they spend US $ 5,688 annually per student. The average cost for each student in the United States is $ 6,058. The teacher-to-student ratio in Cheney is approximately 1:25 ... 30. The district has seven schools and a partnership program that enables parents to self-teach their children from kindergarten through 8th grade.
Eastern Washington University
When Benjamin P. Cheney Academy founded in 1882, it opened its doors to more than 200 students. A generous donation of US $ 10,000 (now US $ 260,000, adjusted for inflation) from Benjamin P. Cheney , a wealthy railroad tycoon, ultimately fulfilled the dreams of Cheney citizens who longed for an institute for higher education in their community.
The academy became the Washington State Normal School at Cheney in 1889 , the same year Washington joined the United States. The school was proudly recognized as an institution "for the purpose of instruction of persons, both male and female, in the art of teaching the various branches that pertain to a good common school" (dt. About "for the purpose of instructing people, men as women, in the art of teaching the various subjects that concern a good general school ”). Over time, the school became the Eastern Washington College of Education in 1937 when it was already a fully accredited four-year graduation institution with multiple majors. The campus grew rapidly in the decades after World War II in terms of size and the courses offered. In 1961 the name was changed again, this time to Eastern Washington State College . It became increasingly evident that the region needed skilled workers in many areas: In response, EMU presented a wide range of Bachelor and Master courses. Eventually in 1977 the state changed the name to Eastern Washington University .
The Eastern Washington University today is a regional general education public university courses in Bellevue , Everett , Kent , Seattle , Shoreline , Spokane , Tacoma , Vancouver and Yakima offers. The EMU grew and developed into a driving force for the culture, economy and vitality of the inland northwest . The beautiful campus of the university, the athletes of the NCAA Division I and the opportunities for hands-on learning offer a classic, previously unique college experience. A focus on personal attention, excellent teaching and collaborative collaboration allows EMU to fulfill its mission with regard to well-educated and grounded students who make careers according to their inclinations. The university is now Washington’s fastest growing public institution, achieving a 24: 1 ratio of courses: students. This momentum can also be seen in terms of structural changes on campus, which include the renovation of Woodward Stadium , the Washington State Digital Archives building , the new Washington State Patrol Regional Crime Laboratory, and the new School of Computing and Engineering Sciences .
Libraries
Cheney is served by two libraries:
- The Cheney Library is a public library, a branch of the Spokane County Library District , which is a regional network of ten libraries with a permanent inventory of 400,000 items and a staff of 164 employees.
- The John F. Kennedy Library at Eastern Washington University is a university research library with a staff of 42 employees. It supports teaching and research at an important regional university, which offers bachelor's and master's degrees along with research and teaching for the surrounding cities and communities.
Infrastructure
health
Cheney receives medical and dental care from two clinics and four dentists. The closest (three) hospitals are in Spokane.
traffic
Main streets
- Interstate 90
- US Highway 2
- US Highway 195
- Washington State Route 904 ( Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway )
Airports
- Spokane International Airport - the international airport about 16 km northeast of Cheney is served by eight main airlines and three international air freight companies.
- Felts Field - the general air traffic airport in Spokane, about 25 miles northeast of Cheney, has two separate runways and a waterway for seaplanes.
Local public transport
- Spokane Intermodal Center - transportation hub with Amtrak train station and Greyhound bus station in downtown Spokane, about 26 km northeast of Cheney
- Public transportation is ensured by the Spokane Transit Authority , which operates three fixed lines from Cheney to other destinations in the region. A paratransit service is offered to people whose disabilities do not allow them to access the lines.
Personalities
- Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson (December 25, 1959 to February 1, 2003) died as a crew member of the Space Shuttle Columbia during its disastrous re-entry in February 2003 (see STS-107 ). After the accident, a section of Washington State Route 904 between Four Lakes and Cheney was named after him.
- Steve Emtman (born April 16, 1970) is a former player with the NFL teams Washington Redskins , Dallas Cowboys , Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears . Born in Spokane, he grew up in Cheney and graduated from Cheney High School in 1988.
- Linda Johns (* 1960) is the author of the Hannah West children's mystery series, which is set in Seattle. She grew up in Cheney and graduated from Cheney High School in 1978 .
- Clarence D. Martin (June 29, 1887 to August 11, 1955) served two terms as Democratic governor of Washington from 1933 to 1940. From 1928 to 1936, Martin was Mayor of Cheney.
- Dallas Lynn Peck (1929–2005), known as a geologist and volcanologist , was born in Cheney. Peck was the director of the US Geological Survey from 1981 to 1993.
- Todd McFarlane (born March 16, 1961), comic book artist and writer lived in Cheney for a while before he became famous for Marvel Comics with works like The Incredible Hulk and The Amazing Spider-Man .
Places on the National Register of Historical Places
- Cheney Interurban Depot - incorporated 1979: also known as the Cheney Care Center , located at 505 2nd Street
- Cheney Odd Fellows Hall - inducted 1990; located at 321 First Street
- City of Cheney Historic District - incorporated in 2001
- Dybdall Gristmill - recorded in 1976; also known as Chapman Lake Mill , is located about 10 miles south of Cheney on Chapman Lake
- Italian Rock Ovens - recorded in 1976; is located south of Cheney
- Northern Pacific Railway Depot - incorporated in 1990; also known as Burlington Northern Depot , located at 506 Front Street
- Sutton Barn - recorded in 1975; as Red Barn known
- Turnbull Pines Rock Shelter - recorded in 1975; significant periods: 1499–1000 BC Chr., 1800–1824, 1825–1849, 1850–1874, 1875–1899
- Washington State Normal School at Cheney Historic District - incorporated in 1992; also known as the Eastern Washington University Historic District
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Population Estimates . United States Census Bureau . Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
- ↑ a b US Gazetteer files 2010 . United States Census Bureau . Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved on December 19, 2012.
- ↑ 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File . In: American FactFinder . United States Census Bureau . Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved September 14, 2012.
- ^ Gannett, Henry: The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States . Govt. Print. Off., 1905, p. 78.
- ↑ CHENEY, WASHINGTON (451362) . Western Regional Climate Center. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ^ Washington State Secretary of State Charity and Commercial Fundraiser Search . 17th April 2017.
- ↑ Farmer's market ( page no longer available , search in web archives )
- ↑ Contact the Cheney Historical Museum
- ↑ Great Ice Age Floods
- ^ Population and Housing Unit Estimates . Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ↑ United States Census Bureau : Census of Population and Housing . Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
- ↑ American FactFinder . United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ Business in the City of Cheney
- ↑ Zillow Median Home Values . April 17, 201.
- ^ Washington State Legislature
Web links
- City of Cheney - Official Website (English)
- History of Cheney at HistoryLink (English)
- West Plains Chamber of Commerce - Official Website
- Historic Downtown Cheney - Official Website (English)
- Information from DMOZ (English)