We're all in this together
We're all in this together
If Lake Roosevelt High School's graduating class of 2026 hadn't actually thought about it, the speakers representing them at Saturday's graduation ceremony certainly did: The end of high school is a time of profound change, one the 38 seniors advanced to together. The class heard traditional speeches by the valedictorian and salutatorian, plus two elected class speakers, and a "guest speaker," who, for the second year in a row, was chosen from their own faculty. Each observed or even probed...
While fielding complaints about cuts to programs, teachers and others for the third school board meeting in a row, district leaders announced Monday night that some cuts had already been reversed because of over $800,000 in unexpected funds that came from more than one source. Superintendent Rod Broadnax said the money came, in part, from the state after its Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction determined a miscalculation in March of the amount due the Grand Coulee Dam School District for “apportionment,” that is, for the...
by Alex Baumhardt, Washington State Standard June 4, 2026 Key points - Electric utilities in Oregon and Washington are increasingly leaning on the use of gas generators to help data centers meet their energy demands, as well as buying more gas-powered electricity from other states. - Utilities' growing use of gas to meet the new demand, and data center owners connecting facilities to on-site natural gas and diesel generators, means both states could miss 2050 targets for dramatically reducing...
In Washington, this year we will again deal with water shortages because of insufficient mountain snowpack while escaping the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world. The Columbia River water system has not flowed at normal levels in recent years, which is problematic for our agriculture, hydropower generation, barging, local water supplies, fish and wildlife. However, 20 years ago we faced the same severe drought that is afflicting the world’s major river drainages, including the Colorado River. That water scarcity forced...
When a lad, I used to take Greyhound bus rides with my mom. She often took the bus to visit a friend and I got to go along. She could drive but chose to take the bus on longer trips. Later in life, I was on another bus — in Cambodia — and this was a different kind of bus ride. I was there to visit Angkor Wat, one of the most famous of religious ruins. I flew there from Japan and planned to stay a couple of days, then fly off to Phnom Pehn, the capital. I decided to stay an extra day and take the bus to the capital. The bus was an old and...
The near legendary elementary school teacher sighed. “I’ve been teaching more than 23 years and I love the kids,” he said. “But it’s getting harder and harder and I think I’m going to hang it up at the end of this year.” What’s getting harder? “There’s so little support at home when the kids act up. There’s so much stress in the classroom. There are some nights when I can’t get to sleep. I love what I do but I think it’s time. I have to take care of myself.” This teacher isn’t alone. There is a teacher shortage...
June 10, 1942, the small Czechoslovakia village of Lidice was completely destroyed and most all its inhabitants killed. There was a growing anti-Fascist movement in Czechoslovakia. On May 27, 1942, SS Obergruppenfuher Reinhard Heydrich’s vehicle was attacked by anti-Fascists, wounding him. He succumbed to his wounds within a week. The German military moved into Lidice around midnight, June 10. The 503 citizens of the village were gathered. 173 men and boys were shot and killed at a nearby farm. Women and children were taken to the village...
(6/5/2026) Reflect on our nation's history and engage with diverse perspectives on the past, present and future of our country in a free virtual Oregon Humanities program in June. Join us Wednesday, June 17, for What Does Freedom Depend On. As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this program explores how our freedoms shape our lives, and what responsibilities come with them. In this conversation, participants will take a closer look at the...
Coulee Dam Police 5/31- Police told someone locked out of their car that they couldn’t perform a lockout service due to liability issues but could call a tow company for them. 6/2 - Someone requested that police check on a River Drive resident who wasn’t answering the phone, but that person was reached before police had to go there. 6/3 - Police responded to the casino where a woman allegedly punched her boyfriend in the back of his head while he was at a slot machine sitting next to another woman. The pair then was in the process of...
Mosquito District to Meet Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its monthly meeting this Monday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00pm at 210 W. Coulee BLVD in Electric City 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 Hours The food bank regular...
Pickleball is alive and well in the Grand Coulee Dam area. There's been two groups playing since early last summer. This year we hope to add some new players to our groups. Both groups are playing on the courts behind the Credit Union in Coulee Dam. Experienced Group: Monday 10 a.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. Beginner Group: Monday 10 a.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. Free lessons: Wednesday 5 p.m. We have some extra paddles for lessons. Questions: Call 509-631-3006, ask for...
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Town of Elmer City Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Town of Elmer City will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 11th at 5:45 p.m. to consider the • Six Year Capital Improvement Planning for 2027 – 2032. • Six Year Comprehensive Street Program for 2027 – 2032. All interested persons will be given opportunity to provide written or oral comment at said meeting. City Hall is located at 505 Seaton Avenue and is accessible to the handicapped. To join the meeting via Zoom, call City Hall for instructions. Kelly Ross...
