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Notice of Date Change for the GCD School Board Meeting Please be informed that the Board of Directors of the Grand Coulee Dam School District has changed the date of their Regular School Board Meeting from Monday September 23rd to Thursday September 26th. (The meeting will be held at the regular time and location; 5:30 p.m. at the Jr./Sr. High Library) (Publish Sept. 18,2024)...
The education and operations levy that squeaked by in 2022 expires next year, and Grand Coulee Dam School District is already working on the next funding proposal to voters, which the board president would like to see appear on the February ballot. Though the final proposed rate and election date won’t be set until November, it will likely fall somewhere between $2 and $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value, based on comments at the school board meeting Sept. 9. Superintendent Rod Broadnax says he intends to bring a proposal to the b...
I appreciate our local towns working together on the massive chip seal street project. It looks great and was needed. Now we all need to work together with expertise from Ryan Fish, Nic Alexander and others knowledgeable to make our emergency services more efficient and effective. Also, thanks to the Coulee Dam Shop crew for cutting back the overgrowth at the corner to the police station. I have seen many close calls there and worried about vehicles colliding. Now visibility is better for traffic flow. I’m thankful for the tremendous l...
A verbal argument over a barking dog allegedly escalated into a physical fight, with one man getting shot and injured in Delano Heights Aug. 6, according to a Grand Coulee police report. An 89-year-old man listed as a witness told police he too pointed a firearm at the suspect in order to break up the men — an action the victim’s mother credits with saving her son’s life, the police report said. Dustin Miley, 45, survived his injuries but spent multiple days in the intensive care unit at Sacred Heart Medical Center and is about to under...
Lake Roosevelt schools could move to a four-day school week in the 2025-26 school year, and an informal survey of the community showed a majority of respondents support the idea so far. Superintendent Rod Broadnax presented the school board Monday with the results from the voluntary six-question survey he put out to the public on the district website and Facebook page, asking people’s thoughts on how a four-day week would impact families, student learning, attendance and other metrics. 260 people responded. To the big question – “Do you feel...
The Grand Coulee Dam School District board unanimously appointed Buffy Nicholson Monday night to the seat left vacant when Deidre Ellsworth resigned in June. Ellsworth herself had been appointed just last November when Ken Stanger stepped down from the position. Nicholson, like Ellsworth a tribal member, and employee of Colville Confederated Tribes, will be sworn in by the next school board meeting. "I have 16 years experience in the child welfare field and have worked with at-risk youth in our...
Nespelem School District’s high school will add a 10th grade this year, plus an alternative learning experience program that could push enrollment high enough to add a high school basketball program. The school board Monday night approved hiring Marion Ives and Rowena Antone as coaches for the high school boys’ and girls’ teams. They coached them at the middle school level in the 2023-24 season, superintendent Effie Dean said. The district, which started its new high school program in 2023 with just ninth grade, plans to add 11th grade, then...
Notice of Election Okanogan County, State of Washington Primary Election Tuesday, August 6, 2024 A Primary election will be held in the below mentioned districts for the purpose of submitting to the voters for their approval or rejection the following. U.S. Senate, Congressional District 4 U.S. Representative, Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Attorney General, Commissioner of Public Lands, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Legislative District 7, State Representative Pos. 1, Legislative District...
Grand Coulee Dam School District 301J Budget Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that the Grand Coulee Dam School District 301J will hold a public budget hearing to review the 2024-2025 budget at 4:30 p.m. July 22, 2024. regular board meeting to follow. (Publish July 10 and 17, 2024) Northwest Native Development Fund REQUEST FOR BIDS Northwest Native Development Fund-NNDF, 504 Fir St., Coulee Dam, WA. 88116, (509) 633 9940 is requesting bids for the following work at a residence located at 45625 FDR Estates Road., Grand Coulee, WA. Item 1....
Keller School District No. 003 Public Notice The Keller School District No. 003, Ferry County, Washington, has completed preparation of a budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The completed budget is on file in the school district administration office located at 17 South School Road, Keller, WA 99140. A copy of the budget will be furnished to any person at the above address. The Board of Directors of Keller S.D. #003, Ferry County, WA will be meeting Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:00 pm, for the purpose of adopting the 2024-2025 budget. The meeting...
Cell phones and how to handle them are a point of major discussion among school superintendents in Okanogan County, Rod Broadnax, superintendent at Grand Coulee Dam School District, told the school board June 10. “That has been a big, big topic,” he said. The local school board already banned cell phone use during school two years ago, but enforcement has been slipping later in the year. English teacher Steve Files presented his research on some options to address the situation. Files said he’s been following the issue for years. “At least i...
CITY OF ELECTRIC CITY CALL FOR BIDS FOR Conference Room/Office Chairs The City of Electric City will sell by sealed bid the following: 10 Conference room/office chairs (quantity 10) The items are being sold AS IS and is available for viewing. Please call City Hall at (509) 633-1510 to make an appointment during normal operating hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00am– 5:00pm). Bids must be submitted on the City supplied bid form which may be obtained at Electric City City Hall or online at www.electriccity.us/bid-process-and-bid-awards. Sealed bids m...
A member of the Grand Coulee Dam school board has resigned in the wake of a contentious stand the board took last week to not allow four graduates to "walk" at graduation. Deidre Ellsworth explained her decision to step down in a letter to "students offended by my action after the board meeting," which she asked The Star to publish. It's on page 2. The affected students allegedly had arranged to buy alcohol on the senior trip to Disneyland. The board backed the decision of the administration to...
The departure of a local volunteer board member this week (see her letter on this page) underscores for us an emerging trend that is the direct result of the onslaught of social media’s encouragement of extremes online that affect our real world for the worse. Social media’s expert finesse at manipulating humans’ innate physiological reactions to emotional stimuli was a subject of one part of the meeting of the Grand Coulee Dam School District Board of Directors Monday exploring ways to control student cell phone usage. Social media sites...
CITY OF ELECTRIC CITY CALL FOR BIDS FOR 1965 Utility Trailer The City of Electric City will sell by sealed bid the following: 1) 1965 Utility Trailer, minimum bid $500. The vehicle is being sold AS IS and is available for viewing. Please call City Hall at (509) 633-1510 to make an appointment during normal operating hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00am– 5:00pm). Bids must be submitted on the City supplied bid form which may be obtained at Electric City City Hall or online at www.electriccity.us/bid-process-and-bid-awards. Sealed bids must be r...
It’s not always clear who is going to learn what or when as consequences come down after rules are broken. But one possibility this week is that the community is learning to draw a meaningful line. Four students, by all accounts good ones, will suffer the consequences of breaking rules against alcohol at school functions and contrary to their own pledges: They won’t be allowed to walk at graduation this Saturday. Following two executive sessions, appeals from each of the four, and more appeals from some 30 or so of their supporters Tuesday nig...
Public Notice Town of Coulee Dam To the citizens of the Town of Coulee Dam, Washington, the Annual Drinking Water Report for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 is now available. A copy of the report can be accessed at www.townofcouleedam.org or by contacting Coulee Dam Town Hall at 509-633-0320. Stefani Bowden, Clerk/Treasurer (Publish June 5, 2024) 2024 MRSC ROSTERS SMALL PUBLIC WORKS, CONSULTANT, and VENDOR ROSTERS FOR PARTICIPATING WASHINGTON STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES LOCATED IN EASTERN WASHINGTON The Municipal...
CITY OF ELECTRIC CITY STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT Determination of NonSignificance Proposal Name: Electric City Shoreline Waterfront Trail Lead agency: City of Electric City Description of proposal: This City initiated project constructs about 2,153 feet of 8-10 ft wide multi use trail adjacent to Highway 155 between Electric City and Grand Coulee. Additional work includes removal of existing guardrail, installation of retaining wall with pedestrian safety fence and drainage facilities to accommodate path. Location of proposal: The proposed...
William (Bill) J. Brandner passed away from natural causes on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at his home in East Wenatchee, Washington with his family by his side. William (Bill) was born in Miles City, Montana on October 7, 1935, to Jake and Frieda Brandner. Bill grew up in Coulee City/Dam area of Washington State, He graduated from Washington State University where he met the love of his life, Alice Auvil. Bill and Alice Married June 13, 1957, and pursued their education as they started a family...
Leaders of two school districts Tuesday night, agreed to a “tuition” plan that’s been in dispute for months, which threatened to cost them over half a million dollars that would otherwise go to educating their students. Everyone was relieved at a joint meeting of the boards of directors of the Nespelem and Grand Coulee Dam School districts. “Thank you so much for working hard to make that agreement successful,” GCDSD Board President Rich Black said. “I know it wasn’t exactly what you had in mind. It wasn’t exactly what we had in mind.” At is...
Coulee Dam Police 4/29 - The driver of a car that was reportedly driving too fast in the Kelso Avenue area was contacted by police who had been provided with the license plate number. The driver said he was only going 15 miles per hour. The officer said there are frequent complaints about speeding there and that officers who see speeding take place will write infractions for it. - A man reported about $30 worth of gas was stolen from his Ford pickup while parked on Coulee Boulevard. - Police responded to Fir Street where an incident took place...
Grand Coulee Dam School District CALL FOR BIDS The Grand Coulee Dam School District hereby calls for bids to furnish the following for the2024-2025 school year. Milk for the school breakfast/lunch program during the 2024-2025 school year. Milk items on which bidders are to submit quotes per case are: • 1% Milk-22 cases per week. • Chocolate Milk • 20 cases per week Multiple deliveries per week are expected for all Milk products. Bidding will close at 3:00 p.m. on May 22, 2024. Bids can be sent to: Grand Coulee Dam School District 110 Stevens Av...
City of Grand Coulee NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR SPOKANE WAY IMPROVEMENTS The City of Grand Coulee solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in Civil and Structural Engineering Design. This agreement will be for approximately two years in duration with the option for the City of Grand Coulee to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. Consultants will be considered for the following project. The City of Grand Coulee reserves the right to amend terms of this “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) to circulate various add...
High school students tomorrow may pretend to die or be injured in a mock car crash planned for Thursday morning in an exercise designed to resemble the real tragedy. That will include "toning out" police and ambulance units to respond to the event at the Nespelem Community Center, so don't panic if you hear those genuine-sounding calls. The purpose is to portray to students just what can happen in the seconds and minutes after someone makes a mistake: distracted driving, driving intoxicated,...
GCD School District CALL FOR BIDS The Grand Coulee Dam School District hereby calls for bids to furnish the following for the 2023-2024 school year. Milk for the school breakfast/lunch program during the 2023-2024 school year. Milk items on which bidders are to submit quotes per case are: -1% Milk-22 cases per week. -Chocolate Milk -20 cases per week Multiple deliveries per week are expected for all Milk products. Bidding will close at 3:00 p.m. on April 29, 2024. Bids can be sent to: Grand Coulee Dam School District 110 Stevens Ave Coulee...
