City of Airway Heights

11/12/2025

The Airway Heights Fire Department visited Sunset Elementary to share important lifesaving lessons with the students. It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to learn and have fun together!

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we celebrate the veterans of Airway Heights—those who have served, those who continue to serve, and the families who have stood beside them. You are the fabric that makes this country so phenomenal. Your sacrifices have shaped our freedoms, and your resilience strengthens our future.

Let us always remember, always honor, and always uplift those who have given so much. From all of us at the City of Airway Heights: Happy Veterans Day, and thank you for your service.

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11/10/2025

The Airway Heights City Council has a full agenda for its study session on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Here’s a snapshot of some of the issues. You can read the entire agenda by following the link below.

· Municipal Court Angela Gerl will present the court’s proposed 2026 budget. Judge Gerl will break down statistics, which include an increase in cases and search warrants. It also describes successes in education and community court programs aimed at preventing and reducing recidivism. You can read the report by following this link: https://cawh.org/city-council-minutes-2/.

· Police Chief Bradley Richmond will present a review of 2025-2026 public safety funding and goals.

· Council members will also hear about salary and compensation for city employees in 2026, including members of the city’s three collective bargaining units. You can explore the information further by following this link: https://cawh.org/city-council-minutes-2/.

· City leaders are asking the council to approve updates to its software and hardware to ensure compliance with Microsoft as it phases out Windows 10. The anticipated bill is over $82,000.

· Council members will also hear about proposed changes to the animal control contract with SCRAPS. The proposal includes an anticipated cost increase of $26,000 for the city.

The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m.You can join in person or via zoom by following this information. Zoom Meeting Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84273993522

Meeting ID:842 7399 3522

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11/02/2025

The sight of the long line of cars truly highlighted the need in our community. People from all walks of life patiently waited in the cold and rain to receive a box of food. Saturday morning, compassionate volunteers worked tirelessly to serve 154 families in the parking lot of Airway Heights Baptist Church. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the organizers, volunteers, and generous donors who made this possible, showing that together, we can help our neighbors in need.

We understand that many of you are concerned about how to provide for your families. We want to assure you that help is available and share resources where you can find support. Additionally, we encourage you to consider ways you can make a difference for your friends, family, and neighbors. Together, we can build a compassionate and supportive community during these challenging times.

Airway Heights Baptist Church Food Bank
12322 W Sunset Hwy
First and Third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. to Noon.

If you'd like to donate non-perishable food, please drop off your donations at City Hall, the Airway Heights Police Department, or the Airway Heights Fire Department.

11/02/2025

Here’s a look at what is upcoming on the Airway Heights City Council agenda for November 3, 2025.

· The council will conduct a second reading of the 2026 budget. You can find a copy of the proposed budget by following this link: https://cawh.org/city-council-minutes-2/.

· City planners will request that the council approve a new permit software system. It will include online permitting, credit card processing of permit fees, and project tracking to ensure compliance with state-required timelines, among other features.

· Leaders selected a company called Viva Civic. The initial program setup will cost $114,000, with $30,000 in annual maintenance tied to the Consumer Price Index after the first year. Agenda documents outline different approaches to funding the maintenance costs. You can read them by following this link: https://cawh.org/city-council-minutes-2/.

· Councilmember Jennifer Morton will ask the city to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with other metro agencies regarding homelessness. It’s not a formal agreement but seeks to encourage agencies to work together to address the issue.

· The council will also decide whether to approve allocating $200,000 from the city's lodging tax to Airway Heights Parks and Recreation for the operation of the Airway Heights Recreation Center.

There are other critical items on the agenda. You can read the entire packet at this link: https://cawh.org/city-council-minutes-2/.

The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. Follow these instructions if you wish to ZOOM: Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86733744365

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11/01/2025

What an incredible evening in Airway Heights! The City of Airway Heights was honored to join forces with the Airway Heights Police Department, Airway Heights Fire Department, VFW Airway Heights WA, Airway Heights Parks & Recreation, generous sponsors, and dedicated volunteers for a festive Trunk or Treat celebration at Sunset Park. It was heartwarming to see so many excited kids in costume enjoying a safe, family-friendly Halloween experience. We’re deeply grateful for the opportunity to spend time with our amazing community. Your creativity, laughter, and joy made this event truly special. Thank you for helping make Airway Heights such a vibrant and welcoming place!

11/01/2025

At the heart of Airway Heights is our unwavering commitment to service, safety, and community.

We strive to create a welcoming and secure environment where children and families can thrive. Through strong partnerships, responsive services, and a shared focus on well-being, we work every day to ensure Airway Heights remains a place where families feel supported and safe.

This Halloween, ghouls, ghosts, goblins, and princesses came together to celebrate at the Airway Heights Trunk or Treat at Sunset Park. The event provided a joyful and safe space for children, families, neighbors, and friends to connect and create lasting memories.

We are incredibly grateful to our city leaders, the Airway Heights Fire Department, the Airway Heights Police Department, Airway Heights Parks & Recreation, VFW Airway Heights WA, as well as the amazing volunteers, businesses, and donors, whose support made this event a success. (And let’s be honest, the costumes and decorated trunks were absolutely inspiring!)

Thank you for helping us build a stronger, safer community—one memory at a time.

10/31/2025

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – During these trying times, the City of Airway Heights is committed to working together to help one another. We want you to know where to turn for help and where you can make a difference for your friends, family, and neighbors as we continue to create a caring, collaborative community.

The Airway Heights Baptist Church Food Bank, located at 12322 West Sunset Highway, will be open on the first and third Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Cleone’s Closet Food Pantry, at 13114 West Sunset Highway, will operate on Mondays and Fridays, starting at noon.

Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at City Hall, the Airway Heights Police Department, or the Airway Heights Fire Department.

Thank you, KHQ Local News.

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – The Airway Heights Police Department (AHPD) provided details on food donation opportunities in the city.

10/31/2025

During these trying times, the City of Airway Heights is committed to working together to help one another.

Many of our neighbors are worried about feeding their families. We want you to know where to turn for help and where you can make a difference for your friends, family, and neighbors as we continue to create a caring, collaborative community.

Airway Heights
Baptist Church Food Bank
12322 W Sunset Hwy
First and Third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. to Noon.

Cleone's Closet Food Pantry
13114 West Sunset Highway in Airway Heights
Mondays and Fridays from Noon to 2 p.m.

If you'd like to donate non-perishable food, please drop off your donations at City Hall, the Airway Heights Police Department, or the Airway Heights Fire Department.

We are grateful for the generous community partners, including 2nd Harvest, Yokes, Grocery Outlet, and Walmart, as well as donors from local farms and the community.

Together, we are providing food and hope for our families, friends, and neighbors.

10/29/2025

The countdown is on for the community Trunk or Treat Halloween Celebration!

Be sure to join your first responders during Trunk or Treat on October 31st from 6 pm to 8 pm at Sunset Park in Airway Heights!

We can’t wait to see all the colorful costumes and show off uniquely decorated vehicles that double as candy stations.

Trunk or Treat is a safe, welcoming space for children and families to celebrate Halloween and build a strong and secure community.

To learn more about Trunk or Treat, please contact Corporal Adam Johnson at AJohnson@cawh.org.

Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 31st
Sunset Park
6 pm to 8 pm

Thank you, VFW Airway Heights WA!

10/28/2025

Halloween is a fun night for kids and families, but safety should always be a priority. Here are a few tips from the City of Airway Heights to keep your family safe from the ghouls and goblins this Halloween!

10/26/2025

The Airway Heights City Council will address several critically essential issues at its October 27, 2025, study session.

Here’s a quick summary. You can read all the details by following this link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MrJLuhZtotOiNF-oxCBUoK3LPQds6EA9/view.

1. Councilmembers will listen to a briefing from planning department leaders about a requirement under the Growth Management Act for what is known as Land Use Strategy B. The proposal includes standalone multifamily dwellings on commercial parcels outside the SIA/FAFB Overlay.

2. The City Council will consider allowing City Manager Albert Tripp to send a letter to the United States Department of Defense asking federal officials to adhere to water quality investigation and remediation work deadlines. The department wants to extend the timeline to 2032 for families and communities impacted by PFAS. The city claims the request will “create more uncertainty for families and communities impacted by PFAS”.

3. Parks and Recreation will ask for approval to spend almost $54,000 to replace a mower through a buying program called Sourcewell. The previous mower’s engine failed and could not be replaced.

4. The Planning Department will discuss plans to add a new permit software system that will include online permitting, credit card processing of permit fees, project tracking for state-required timelines, integration with GIS, and cloud-based integration of Bluebeam for coordinated review and commenting on projects.

The Airway Heights City Council welcomes your input during its regularly scheduled legislative meeting. You can read the agenda and background information by following this link: https://cawh.org/city-council-minutes-2/. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m., and you can Zoom in if you cannot attend in person.

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