We're all in this together
We're all in this together
The community was thrown into grief Thursday night as word spread of the death of a mother and her young son in what law enforcement authorities are calling murder. Tribal police found Laura Dick and her 17-year-old son Anthony Vieira, dead in the family home after Damien Martinez Jr. called them and confessed, reported sources, including KXLY, which reported obtaining court records Saturday. Okanogan County Prosecuting Attorney Albert H. Lin issued a statement Monday saying Martinez was being held on two counts of first-degree murder, with...
Chief Paul Bowden said traffic enforcement has gone up in Electric City since two new police officers joined the department. “One is definitely a traffic guy,” said Bowden, who is chief of the Coulee Dam Police Department, with which Electric City contracts for service. Bowden told the city council Dec. 9 that Electric City had had just 14 calls for service in November, but 71 traffic stops had been made. Those included 34 warnings and 37 tickets. “I mean he had one in here that was 96” miles an hour, Bowden...
Grand Coulee's Volunteer Fire Department and emergency medical service congratulate this year's recipients of the department's annual awards, Saturday night. From left, Firefighter of the Year Damien Dominguez, Co-Rookie Firefighters of the Year Nate Donn and Isaac McLeod, and EMS person of the year and Member of the Year Kristin Cannon get their photo taken at the station. Their commitment and drive has been exemplary this year, their Facebook...
Updating an interlocal agreement between Electric City and Grand Coulee on running the wastewater treatment plant they both use has been the subject of discussions for a year, but Grand Coulee has decided it won’t move ahead with changes. Under the decades old agreement it supposedly operates on says a joint board made up of representatives of both cities will govern, but just meeting on it has been a challenge, Electric City council members involved in the process said last week. Retiring Mayor Diane Kohout said at the Dec. 9 council...
Santa gets ready to hear wishes Saturday at the Moose Lodge’s annual Christmas party for kids while also keeping an eye on the Grinch. — Deb Dunlap...
The Wayfinders gather on Midway Avenue Saturday from noon to 1 p.m., and have been collecting food and funds for the food bank, plus baby food and diapers for those in need. About 28 people also carried signs about government policies, although one just carried a sign with a broken heart Saturday, for the tragic deaths in Nespelem last Thursday. - Scott Hunter...
Given all the political drama that has saturated the nation the last few years, it should hardly come as a revelation the heated rhetoric dominating the public discourse has alarmed many Americans. A Gallup poll released December 3 revealed a majority of voters of the nation’s two major political parties believe acerbic, inflammatory criticism and vile, cruel political language has gone too far. Not surprisingly, voters on either side of the political spectrum are more inclined to believe the opposing party has been more extreme in spouting...
Do you yearn for a president who is not cruel, vindictive, racist, hateful, a liar, corrupt, a convicted felon, and a wannabe dictator, and for a Congress not typified by our own MAGA toady Republican Michael Baumgartner? Do you yearn for someone like Barack Obama who, in fact, is currently trying to save our democracy? Then let’s get him to run in 2026 for a House seat currently held by a Republican — there are three in Obama’s home state of Illinois. John Quincy Adams (1767 – 1848; 6th US president 1825 -1829) is the only president...
Tracing my wife’s father turned up a lot of mysteries. He was born in 1882 in Kentucky, near the Land Between the Lakes. His name was James Oscar Compton. When he was 16, he left home after some disagreement with his father and headed west. Next, I picked up that he settled in Missouri for a time, long enough to get married and have two children, Richard and Clara. Upon the death of his wife, he headed west again, leaving the children with their grandparents. He stopped in Twin Falls, Idaho, and four years later married my wife’s mom. The...
December 18, 1865, the 13th Amendment was adopted as part of the United States Constitution. The amendment officially abolished slavery and immediately freed more than 100,000 enslaved people – from Kentucky to Delaware. Within five years, Congress passed both the 14th and 15th Amendments. These amendments are the most contested in courts today. Two years prior to the 13th Amendment, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. It declared all slaves held captive in the states who’d rebelled (the Confederacy) against the United...
Grand Coulee Police 12/7 - Police spoke to a dog owner on Roosevelt Drive about his dog and the inclement weather. The dog had access to a shelter and there was no criminal offense of animal cruelty. 12/8-12/14 - Reports were filed without additional details including reports related to vandalism on Roosevelt Drive, suspicious circumstances on Burdin Boulevard, and an overdose on Continental Heights. 12/9 - Police received a report of someone shooting in the area of Hill Avenue and Spokane Way, with a video showing someone, who appeared to be...
Area AA Meetings In Electric City, the New Hope group now holds its meetings Monday thru Friday @ 6 pm every night, at the Vets Center in Electric cCty. Wa. Need more info? Call Betty at 509-429-7817 . In Nespelem, the group Bound and Detemined holds its meetings Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Church. Contact Myrna at 634-4921. Food Bank Closed Dec. 26 Care and Share Food Bank will be closed Dec. 26. Merry Christmas. Regular Hours resume Jan 2, Friday 1-3 pm. Questions call Pastor Shawn at 633-2566. Wheelchairs, Crutches Available...
• Monday, December 15: (Very important date!) All gifts, wrapped and with tags attached to the outside of the package, needed to be returned to a ‘Tree’ location so they can be organized for pick up. If you have a gift that needs to be picked up please call Linda Black 509-431-7587. • Saturday, December 20, 11:00 –2:00 p.m.: BIG CHANGE: Gifts will be available for pick up at the Grand Coulee Dam Area Senior Center, 203 Main Street, Grand Coulee. No home delivery this year. Please call to leave a message, including your phone number...
An iridescent sunrise overpowers a foggy morning over Grand Coulee Dam as seen from Crescent Bay on Sunday morning. - Gwen Hilson...
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The Lake Roosevelt Raiders showcased their skill and determination at the recent Connell Wrestling Tournament, finishing third overall behind two larger schools-Connell (1A) and Ephrata (2A). Lake Roosevelt saw multiple wrestlers reach the top of the podium. Jack Steffler (106 pounds) remained undefeated with a 6-0 season record and captured first place at Connell. Collin Christman (113) also went 6-0 on the season to earn first-place honors, while Kaden Christman (126) dominated with a perfect...
The Raider boys took a loss in Liberty Bell Dec. 11, 60-55 and were scheduled to play Brewster on the Bears’ home court last night, Dec. 16, then meet Neah Bay in Waterville Saturday. The Lady Raiders beat Liberty Bell Thursday, 59-37 and were set to play Brewster, there, last night before the winter break. Their next game will be in Reardan Monday, Dec. 29, where they’ll meet Bonners...
