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  • Meetings and Notices

    Jan 22, 2014

    Chamber to Meet at Pepper Jack’s The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting this Thursday, Jan. 23, at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille in Grand Coulee. Bob and Myrna Schryvers will be talking about the Meals on Wheels and Senior Bus programs. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Electric City Fire Station. American Legion Post 157 Meets The American Legion Post 157 holds Legion meetings on the second Tuesday of each mon...

  • Coulee Cops

    Jan 22, 2014

    Grand Coulee Police 1/12 - A Burdin Boulevard woman reported that a neighbor had the trunk of his vehicle open and was putting plastic bags in it. She was told the police would add extra patrols to the area. 1/13 - A Grand Coulee man who had been banned from Safeway two weeks ago for threatening store employees came into the store, and staff called the police. He was gone by the time police arrived but an officer went to his home to talk with him. The officer asked him to come outside and talk and the report stated he replied, “uh, no thanks....

  • Labeling of genetically modified food back

    Rebecca Gourley WNPA Olympia News Service|Jan 22, 2014

    OLYMPIA—The push to label genetically modified organisms – termed GMOs – is back on the table in Olympia. But the focus is on genetically engineered, or transgenic, fish. A transgenic animal has had one animal’s DNA spliced with another to create an animal with new characteristics. House Bill 2143 proposes to ensure that consumers will know exactly what kind of fish they are purchasing at the supermarket – whether it’s farm-raised, wild-caught or “genetically engineered.” Before a Jan. 17 hearing on the bill in the House Agriculture and...

  • Raider boys basketball at .500 for season

    John McNeil II|Jan 22, 2014

    After a big win over Manson, the Raider boys dropped their win-loss record to 6-6 overall and 1-2 in Central Washington 2B play after losses to Kittitas and White Swan last week. LR still sits at the number-two spot in the Central Washington North standings. Against the Manson Trojans Jan. 14, Lake Roosevelt used fast-paced play along with an aggressive attack to build a halftime lead of 24 points. The Trojans never came back, and in the end LR picked up a 66-35 win to start league play. "We...

  • Lady Raiders win two

    John McNeil II|Jan 22, 2014

    The Lady Raiders beat Manson and Kittitas last week, before losing to White Swan Saturday at home. With the two wins, the Lake Roosevelt team improved their overall win-loss record to 4-7, and to 2-1 in Central Washington 2B play. The Lady Raiders hosted the Manson Trojans Jan. 14, for their league opener. LR suffered a setback early as Keya FastHorse left the game with an injury within a minute of the game starting. "When Keya got injured, it was like when Katelynn (Schilling) went down and...

  • Wrestlers have three good outings

    John McNeil II|Jan 22, 2014

    Raider wrestling had a rare three-contest week, travelling to Wilbur, Okanogan, and Royal City. The first match of the week was at Wilbur Jan. 14 for a mixer against Wilbur-Creston, Republic, Almira-Coulee-Hartline, and Lakeside. The Raiders went 10-6 on the night with many wrestlers picking up wins. The second match of the week as a dual at Okanogan Jan. 16. James Monaghan, Coltin Williams, Jesse Louie, Kodie Horn, and Octavio Alejandre posted wins over Bulldogs. Alejandre was pleased with his win and said he looked to build off it for the...

  • Farmers can nominate schools for grant

    Jan 22, 2014

    For the third consecutive year, America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, will give eligible farmers across the country the opportunity to enhance math and science programs in their communities. Now until April 6, 2014, farmers can nominate a local public school district to compete for a merit-based grant of up to $25,000. Administrators of nominated school districts may then submit grant applications through April 21. This year, the number of eligible counties has expanded to 1,289 across 39 states. To view a l...

  • Students on EWU list

    Jan 22, 2014

    Several local undergraduate students made the 2013 fall quarter Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University by earning at least 12 quality hours with a GPA of 3.5 or better. Making the list were Taylor Black, Connor Crim, Karah Duclos, Jarred Erickson, and Erica VanZyverden....

  • Bowling Scores

    Jan 22, 2014

    TUESDAY HI LO’S TEAM W L Pepsi 6 2 Sunflower Graphics 5 3 Fuller’s 5 3 Riverview Lanes 5 3 Karl’s Site Dev. 2 6 KEYG 1490 1 7 High Game: Riverview Lanes 499; Karen 199 High Series: RIverview Lanes 1205; Karen 464 Splits: Sheila A. 2-7; Judy 3-7; Clarkette 5-7; Betty 2-7; Amber 5-6 THURSDAY MIXUPS TEAM W L Fighting Chipmunks 47 29 Fry Bread Power 44.5 27.5 Roadhouse 44 32 Ed’s Meat 40 36 Flyin W 37 40 Gutter Fingers 34.5 41.5 LLB 34 42 High Game: Fighting Chipmunks 654; Pat Zlateff 215; Briana Bob 208 High Series: Fighting Chipmunks 1897; P...

  • Legal Notices for January 22, 2014

    Jan 22, 2014

    Notice of Change of Date for the Next Regular Meeting of the Grand Coulee Dam School District Board of Directors Please be informed that The Board of Directors of the Grand Coulee Dam School District has changed the date of its January Regular Meeting from January 27, 2014, to January 28, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., in the school district office at 110 Stevens Avenue, Coulee Dam. The public is invited to attend the meeting. Dennis Carlson, Ed.D.,Board Secretary (Publish January 22, 2014) NOTICE OF SMALL WORKS ROSTER OPENING Nespelem School District and...

  • Owens, Donald G.

    Jan 22, 2014

    Don Owens was born in Mason City, now Coulee Dam, WA on January 4, 1938 and died unexpectedly on January 13, 2014. He spent his childhood in Coulee Dam and graduated from Washington State University in 1961 with a degree in accounting. He was a first lieutenant in the United States Army. Don moved to Seattle and went to work for Peterson Sullivan and Company. He spent his entire career with that firm and retired as a senior partner. Don married Helen in 1965, they had two children, David and...

  • This week's photos are up

    Jan 22, 2014

    This week's photo extras are now online for your viewing pleasure. 1-22-14 Star - Images by Scott Hunter...