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Cheney, Wash.
Cheney ( ) is a city in Spokane County, Washington, Spokane County, Washington (state), Washington, United States. The full-time resident population was 13,255 as of 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney. When classes are in session at EWU, the city's population reaches approximately 17,600 people on a temporary basis. History Named for Boston Rail transport, railroad tycoon Benjamin Pierce Cheney, Cheney was officially incorporated on November 28, 1883. The City of Cheney is located in Spokane County, Washington, Spokane County and is home to 13,255 residents, according to the 2020 Census. Cheney is proud of its small town nature, which is enhanced by the diverse influence of Eastern Washington University, a public regional university with over 10,000 full-time students. The Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League have held the majority of their summer training camps at Eastern Washington University, EWU, from 1976â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City (Washington)
There are 281 municipalities in the U.S. state of Washington. State law determines the various powers its municipalities have. City classes Legally, a city in Washington can be described primarily by its class. There are five classes of cities in Washington: * 10 first class cities * 9 second class cities * 69 towns * 1 unclassified city * 192 code cities ''First class cities'' are cities with a population over 10,000 at the time of reorganization and operating under a home rule charter. They are permitted to perform any function specifically granted them by Title 35 RCW (Revised Code of Washington). Among them are Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Vancouver, and Yakima. ''Second class cities'' are cities with a population over 1,500 at the time of reorganization and operating without a home rule charter. Like first class cities, they are permitted to perform any function specifically granted them by Title 35 RCW. Among them are Port Orchard, Wapato, and Colville. ''Towns'' are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
