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Articles from the January 22, 2025 edition


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  • Raising a question: Should city now un-de-annex land?

    Scott Hunter|Jan 22, 2025

    A state agency has raised the question with Electric City of whether it might consider re-annexing some of the land it de-annexed last year after annexing it several years ago. Mayor Diane Kohout told the city council last week that some of the land the city had been advised could not be developed into valuable real estate actually could be. Land owned by the state's Department of Natural Resources, or DNR, can be developed with local partners. In fact, the land on which Sunbanks Lake Resort...

  • Legislature considers big increase for police officer funding

    Albert Jame, Olympia News Bureau|Jan 22, 2025

    OLYMPIA, Wash. – Legislators are considering financially supporting police departments large and small as they try to hire new officers in the name of boosting public safety. Speaking at a hearing in the Senate Law and Justice Committee Tuesday morning, State Senator Jeff Holy (R-Cheney) said Seattle police had one of their best recruiting years in 2024, drawing in 84 new officers. However, he said a large number of existing officers left, ultimately adding two or three officers on net. "...

  • School levy "town hall" coming up Election is Feb. 1

    Scott Hunter|Jan 22, 2025

    Local voters will be asked to decide whether to approve continuing to tax themselves to support schools next month. The election date is Feb. 11. Mail-in ballots were to be mailed yesterday, Jan. 22, but the Post Office says to allow a week for your ballot to arrive. The Grand Coulee Dam School District is seeking a levy of about $2.13 per thousand dollars of assessed property value. That would replace the current levy, which expires at the end of 2025. The new one would bring in over $967,461 in 2026 and rise yearly if property values continue...

  • Levy support to meet tonight

    Jan 22, 2025

    The Yes Committee will be meeting Wednesday, January 22nd at 3:45 PM at Lake Roosevelt Jr/Sr High School in room C105 in support of the replacement levy vote. To get involved, email josephtynan3@gmail.com or just show up ready to support our schools!...

  • Bright blue and cold

    Jan 22, 2025

    Early morning sun Tuesday gives the top of Grand Coulee Dam a warm, deceptive glow that gives little hint of 13 degrees. For local weather expectations, see weather on thi page.. - Gwen Hilson photo...

  • Levy allows us to succeed

    Ashley Atkins|Jan 22, 2025

    As the Indian Education Director at Grand Coulee Dam School District, I witness every day the incredible impact our schools have on students, families, and the community as a whole. Our schools are more than just classrooms; they are centers for growth, connection, and opportunity. They are where children learn not only math and reading but also the rich cultural heritage and values that make our community unique. The levy is the backbone of so much of what we do. It supports the programs that set our schools apart—programs that empower our s...

  • Not that Bigfoot

    Roger S. Lucas|Jan 22, 2025

    The Bigfoot I am writing about roamed the hills in Idaho’s Owyhee County in the 1850s. He was born to a white man and Cherokee woman and was named Starr Wilkerson. He later got his name “Bigfoot” partially because his foot measured 17.5 inches. He was given the name by native people at the time. He initially got in trouble while traveling a wagon train west when he took a liking to a woman on the train. Nothing wrong with that except another man had the same desire and the two had it out. As a result, Starr left the wagon train and came under t...

  • This week in history

    Bob Valen|Jan 22, 2025

    January 25, 1865, Company E, 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry troops were assigned to drive a herd of cattle from Camp Nelson to Louisville to supply the city with meat. While passing near Simpsonville, men at the rear of the herd were attacked by Confederate guerrillas. In the aftermath of the ambush, approximately 22 men were dead and another 20 wounded. Their antiquated weapons, 1853 Enfield rifles, were ineffective against the ambush. The Louisville Journal reported -- “The ground was stained w...

  • Eighty-seven years ago

    Jan 22, 2025

    The 1938 high water of the Columbia River tops the upstream spillway blocks and floods the blockouts left for the outlet works gate installations at EL. 934. The maximum flow for 1938 was 361,680 second feet. May 28, 1938...

  • Jean Graff

    Jan 22, 2025

    Jean Graff passed away peacefully at The Cottages in Spokane, Washington, on January 17, 2025. With the given name of Emma Jean Iva, she was born March 18, 1927, to Edward and Iva (Sherman) Bammerlin on the family ranch near Burton, Nebraska. She went to a one-room country school until high school, when she moved in with her grandmother in Springview, Nebraska, during school weeks. After graduating high school in 1944, she attended business school for a short time until she got a federal job wor... Full story

  • Meetings

    Jan 22, 2025

    Area AA Meetings In Electric City, the New Hope group holds its meetings Monday through Friday evenings at 6pm at the Vets Center. There is also a noon meeting every Wednesday. These meetings are open and non-smoking. For more information, contact Paul 631-4551 or Phyllis 631-1187.I In Nespelem, the group Bound and Determined holds its meetings Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Church. Contact Myrna at 634-4921. Food Bank Open Care & Share Food Bank regular hours are Fridays 1-3 p.m. Questions call Pastor Shawn at 633-2566. Attention...

  • Happenings at the library

    Jan 22, 2025

    A new year brings familiar feelings: the urge to reinvent, refresh, and restart! Check out our book recommendations to encourage your resolutions! Humanities Washington Navigating gender in our world has become more complicated. The simple binary gender system does not represent many in our communities today. In this virtual talk, Mac Scotty McGregor will discuss the spectrum of gender in a warm and accessible way. Join us on Zoom Tonight Wednesday, January 22 / 6:00-7:00PM Hobbies on Hoopla Discover new passions this National Hobby Month on...

  • Masquers to present "Clue"

    Jan 22, 2025

    Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that w...

  • Low season means last minute getaway

    Jan 22, 2025

    The holidays are over, but it’s still dark and cold out. What’s a Washingtonian to do? We’re in our low season, but that means hardy souls who enjoy wintry outdoorsing can often find last-minute camping, cabin and yurt availability. Use our reservations system to book your experience of choice! Look for parks that offer same-day and next-day reservations, and check out the flexible dates feature in case your chosen park is full on your preferred dates. You can also try primitive snow camping (with proper gear, of course) at Lake Easton, Lake...

  • Raiders win three of four in full schedule

    Scott Hunter|Jan 22, 2025

    The Raiders beat back a brutal Bulldog offense at home Friday night, lost by their lowest score this season the next day at home to Freeman, but blasted Manson last night, more than doubling their score. All of that earns the Raiders the best overall and in-league win-loss records in the Central Washington 2B League (12-2, 4-0), and lists them in the top four teams in the state as of Tuesday night. Okanogan is a better team than Raider Head Coach Ed Wolfe had expected, he admitted after the...

  • Ladies win one of three

    Scott Hunter|Jan 22, 2025

    The Lady Raiders lost by eight points twice last week, but won last night by 20. Facing Okanogan at home Friday, the LR girls lost a rough-and-tumble game that didn't get slowed down too much by foul calls. The Lady Bulldogs (3-0, 10-7) won 50-42. The next afternoon, LR's girlss hosted Freeman (4-1, 11-3) for another loss, 44-36. Freeman is at the top of their Northeast 2B-South League. The Lady Raiders (2-2, 7-8) beat Manson last night in a league game 42-22, putting LR in the middle of the...

  • LR girls dominated ACH in dual

    Jan 22, 2025

    Lady Raider wrestlers dominated ACH in a home dual Thursday, winning 12-6. At 170, Jahzara Simpson pinned Jayden Hubbard, and Selma Lewandowski also pinned Jayden Hubbard At 140, ACH’s Karis Butler pinned Antya George-Cawston. At 145, Ayamae Duclos (LROS) pinned Dayanna Mendoza. Six Lady Raider wrestlers competed at Mary-Pilchuck’s Apple Pie Invite Jan. 18, with four placing. Lake Roosevelt Freshman Abygail Vargas took second place in the 155-pound bracket when she pinned Okanogan’s Addison Brown, adding 10 points to the LR team score. Cora Nic...

  • Raiders wrestle with ACH and on west side

    Jan 22, 2025

    Raider wrestlers hosted Almira-Coulee-Hartline for a dual match in the Lake Roosevelt gym Thursday, dominating the match with the 1B school with final team scores of 68-12. LR's Joseph Hoss Lauseng, at the 165-pound bracket, pinned two ACH wrestlers and got a technical fall (TF) on a third. At 215, Blake Chuckelnaskit pinned one Warrior and got pinned by one. At 113, Jack Steffler won by a fall (pin) and Collin Christman won by a 17-13 TF. Rodger Cate won by TF. Kaden Christman pinned his...

  • Coulee Cops

    Jan 22, 2025

    Grand Coulee Police 1/13 - Police told a woman that a man she has a protection order against was not in violation for writing a social media post about her because of his first amendment rights. He didn’t tag her in the post, talk to her directly, nor direct someone else to give a message to her. The officer also recommended she extend the order which is soon to expire. 1/18 - A vehicle hit a light pole on Grand Coulee Avenue, breaking it in three pieces. A witness saw the driver get out and run into a nearby house. The vehicle was blocking a...

  • Legals

    Jan 22, 2025

    Okanogan County Legal Notice Ballots for the February 11, 2025 Special Election will be mailed out on January 24th, 2025. If you have not received your ballot by Friday, January 31, 2025, please contact the Auditors Office at (509) 422-7240. Remember your ballot return envelope must be signed. The Auditors Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Okanogan, is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and on Election Day only from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the following services. Voter Registration Drop off voted ballots Obtain replacement ballots Disability A... Full story

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