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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Police have arrested a 26-year-old local man suspected of burglarizing his grandparent’s Electric City home. Grand Coulee police had been looking for him when someone called to say Michael Snyder II had been spotted at the Coulee Dam Casino. Police arrested him there Monday and, after allowing him to finish his coffee and have a smoke, took him to the Grand Coulee police station, where investigators linked him to the burglary on Miller Avenue in Electric City, the home of his grandparents, Milton and Marcia Snyder. They had been away at the t... Full story
"Rumpelstiltskin," a play loved by audiences both young and old, will be performed here March 12, using talent from local schools, and produced by the Missoula Children's Theatre. Auditions for the various roles were held Monday, March 7, at the Grand Theatre in Grand Coulee. The play is sponsored locally by the Grand Coulee Dam PTA. "Rumpelstiltskin" is a fairy tale that originated in Germany and was part of the collection gathered by the Brothers Grimm and published in their collection of... Full story
The public will find out the chamber’s “Achiever of the Year” and “Business of the Year” at the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce award luncheon at noon Thursday at the Moose Lodge in Grand Coulee. The chamber sent ballots out recently, asking membership to make their preferences known. Five people have been nominated for “Achiever or the Year”: Debbie Bigelow, Coulee Medical Center administrator; Birdie Hensley, Electric City council member and president of the Senior Center; Kerry Higgins, chamber president owner of Trail West Mo... Full story
The grand prize for the Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual Triple Fish Challenge, fittingly, is something that will make fishing easier for the winner. The Triple Fish Challenge is scheduled for April 23-24 at Coulee Playland Resort on Banks Lake. The grand prize is an Achilles 14-person inflatable boat and Yamaha outboard motor. The “challenge” is to catch smallmouth bass, walleye and rainbow trout, with various levels of winners chosen in categories like the biggest fish in each species each day, total stringer weight each day, and total... Full story
When storm clouds and the chilly winds of winter subside, a strange phenomenon occurs - golfers come out of the woodwork. They were out in force last Saturday, and officials at Banks Lake Golf Course said Monday that the greens have been mowed and recent rains have helped fairway grasses get their spring color. The 18-hole, 6,127-yard course isn't officially open. Grant County Port District 7 officials, who operate the course, refused to offer up an opening date at their last meeting, realizing... Full story
Hundreds of Easter baskets for sale The annual Senior Center Easter basket sale will begin Monday, March 14. There are close to 400 baskets to choose from — no two baskets are alike. The sale is at the Senior Center, 203 Main Street in Grand Coulee. CBC candidate positions open Opening date for candidates to file for Colville Business Council positions was Monday, March 7. Candidates will be certified March 27, and the primary election will be held May 7. Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time will begin this Sunday at 2 a.m. Clocks should b... Full story
If you live within the boundaries of Electric City, Grand Coulee or Coulee Dam and are thinking of burning garden waste, think again. It’s illegal, and has been since 2007. The Washington State Department of Ecology has stated that you could be fined as much as $10,000 per day if this law is violated. Officials stated that the ban includes the “urban growth areas” around these municipalities, as well. Residential and land-clearing burning is banned, and you may not dispose of yard waste in a recreational fire. Burning anything in a burn barre... Full story
The lockdown of schools across Grant County was prompted Wednesday morning after a 39-year-old Flagstaff, Arizona, man made threats to shoot up Coulee City schools, according to the sheriff’s office. Benjamin VanTassell is in the Grant County Jail facing multiple charges. VanTassell called Spokane television station KHQ around 7:00 that morning, expressing the threats. KHQ staffers notified the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, which sent deputies to Coulee City. The Coulee City schools were closed for the day. VanTassell has a child in the sch... Full story
OLYMPIA—Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday signed a bill responding to the state Supreme Court’s 2012 decision that the state is unconstitutionally underfunding basic education. “This … recommits the Legislature in 2017 … to fulfill the state’s constitutional obligation to fully fund education,” Inslee said before he signed the bill into law. The bill, SB 6195, establishes a task force to create recommendations about teacher compensation and retention, local school levies’ limits and conditions, and sources of state funding. The bill also requires l... Full story
Most of us would never put ourselves in harm’s way, knowing that a man with a gun might be approaching with evil intent. A few of us just did. Local police were asked last week to block the highway heading into Electric City from the south because a man had threatened to shoot up the school in Coulee City. He didn’t show up here; police caught him outside Soap Lake. But he could have, and police here had to be ready to defend the rest of us from an armed lunatic. Citizens shouldn’t take that for granted. Scott Hunter editor and publi... Full story
The Parks & Natural Resources Board of Coulee Dam has developed a survey regarding the parks and natural resources. The Board desires community input as to usage and enjoyment, and on needed improvements of the parks, trails, and natural resources in this area. Community input will inform the board what the community desires in our continuing effort to maintain, develop, and improve the parks and natural resources. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard in this important issue. Whether you are a resident of Coulee Dam, reside in a... Full story
Our Okanogan County commissions are considering a grave injustice to families and the future of our county, thinking that a “potential” budget savings solution is to send our presently troubled children out of sight and out of mind. The Omak juvenile detention facility is aged and needs to be brought up to code. But, doing a cost/benefit analysis of capital improvement costs, operating costs and lost jobs against outsourcing this responsibility to another facility 140 miles away is incomprehensible and irresponsible. Do the commissioners have a... Full story
Carol Netzel was the writer of a letter to the editor last week, headlined “Regarding Coulee Dam’s natural resources, parks, trees, etc.” Her name was inadvertantly left off the letter.... Full story
It is a big world. Most people, when asked about things they want to accomplish in life, answer at least part of the question with, “See the world” or “Travel.” A lot of us get to do that. Others are stuck in the land where they grew up. It is amazing to hear a kid say “I have never been to Seattle” or “I have never been out of Washington state.” But those types are here. Most, through no fault of their own, just never got the opportunity. But it is a big world. I have been a few places. Not, by... Full story
Recently, national news pundits have been making a case that some of us are angry, disenchanted with the political “establishment” that governs America, and that we are willing to vote for an “outsider.” Why would anyone be disenchanted? Let me cite some reasons. Two classes of citizens are evolving in the United States, one subject to law and one not. A low- ranking soldier released a batch of classified documents without authorization to do so. He is serving 35 years in a federal prison. A four-star general gave classified documents to his... Full story
Grand Coulee Dam at the close of the MWAK Company contract. The construction trestle at Elevation 1024 tops concrete which had been poured to a maximum elevation of 1010 in the abutment sections and elevation 945 in the spillway section, with the exception of blocks 39 and 40 which were carried to elevation 1000. The power house foundations were completed to elevation 948.8 and the training wall to elevation 980. – March 8, 1938 photo... Full story
Robert Keith Thomas Sr., 64, of Nespelem, Washington, passed on to his elders Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016, from Spokane's Holy Family Hospital. Born September 19, 1951, in Nespelem, to Richard D and Rosalia Broncheau-Thomas, Robert was a proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes who enjoyed drumming and stick games. May 13, 1971, Robert's life forever changed when he married Yvonne "Lovey" Lezard at "The Hitching Post Wedding Chapel" in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. A Wildlands Firefighter... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet for its installation luncheon at noon this Thursday, March 10, at the Moose Lodge in Grand Coulee. Lincoln Fire Dist. 9 to Meet Lincoln County Fire District 9 will hold its regular meeting Thursday, March 19, at 6 p.m., at the Church of the Nazarene, two miles east of Grand Coulee on Hwy 174. Blood Drive Coming Inland Northwest Blood Center, along with the Grand Coulee Community Blood Drive volunteers led by coordinator Sommer Hicks, will be holding a blood drive in the... Full story
A local club volleyball team has had great success this year, winning three of four tournaments. The Bi-County Wolfpack team competes in the 14U category and here displays their championship T-shirts from the Feb. 27 win at the Volleyfest Tournament in Omak. From left in the back row are Lake Roosevelt students Mikaylah Thompson, Aehsley Piturachsatit, Maeha Piturachsatit, Ellie Hansen, Megan Abel and Coach Chelsea Miller. Kneeling in the front row are Maddie Murray, who attends school at... Full story
What’s cookin’ at the seniors Wed., March 9 – Dinner Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Darla’s Winter Carrots, Applesauce, Pumpkin Pie. Happy Birthday! Thurs., March 10 – Dinner Center Closed for Repairs; Stuffed Manicotti, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Fruit Cup/Cake or Cupcakes. To-go Meals picked up during Wednesday dinner. Fri., March 11 – Closed for Repairs Mon., March 14 – Breakfast Ham, Eggs, Pancakes, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Tues., March 15 – Dinner Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salad & Fruit Bar, Cake/Cupcakes Wed., March 16 – Dinner Ham... Full story
Representing the Lake Roosevelt schools at the North Central Washington Regional Spelling Bee March 24 are Dylan Wiles and Showaway Hunt. Wiles is in seventh grade and the son of Jeannie Duclos. He won on the word "resume." Showaway Hunt is the second school champion and in the sixth grade. His parents are Jeremy and Rebecca Hunt. If either of these students are unable to attend, Lillie LaPlace will be the alternate attendee. The winner of that contest will go to Washington, D.C., for the 89th... Full story
THURSDAY MIX-UPS TEAM W L Leo’s Strikes 28 12 San Poil Valley 19 21 Flyin W 18 22 Thelma & Louise 15 25 High Game: Bob S. 244; Sara Z. 180 High Series: Bob S. 573; Candy W-B 463 Bob S. Clean Game! COLUMBIA LEAGUE TEAM W L A.D.I.D.A.S. 11 1 The Bowling Studs 8 4 AWW Split 6 6 Solid T. Construction LLC 4 8 Grand Grindz 4 8 High Game: Don Richer 246; Sharey Redthunder 152 High Series: Don Richer 691; Sharey Redtunder 438 DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L CR Lumber 14.5 5.5 Olympic Growers 11 9 Team 6 9 11 Flyin W 5.5 14.5 High Game: Dale B. 246; Candy W-B 1... Full story
The the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has finalized the classification numbers, and new league alignments have emerged in District 6. For Lake Roosevelt, the changes are minor, but the choices of the other schools in certain sports will increase the effect of the changes. The division of the Blue Mountain League during the classification process was the impetus to the big changes in the Central Washington 2B League. Asotin left for the Bi-County, which will be split into two divisions, North and South. That left Dayton,... Full story
City of Electric City Small Works/ Vendor Roster The City of Electric City is accepting applications from interested contractors and vendors wishing to be placed on the Small Works Roster and Vendor Roster. Whenever the city seeks to construct any public work or improvement with an estimated cost of $200,000 or less, the small works roster may be utilized. The Vendor Roster may be utilized when purchasing materials, supplies or equipment not connected to a public works project with an estimated cost of $15,000 or less. All interested... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 3/1 - Police were asked to make more patrols on Weil Place after a woman reported a trespass at her home there. - A U-Haul dolly taken from Coulee Hardware was recovered by Ferry County Sheriff’s deputies and returned to the owner. 3/2 - Police were asked to set up a watch at the southern Electric City city limits to watch for a suspect wanted in connection to an incident at Coulee City schools. The patrol was ended when the suspect was apprehended. - Police checked on a man on Williams Street who overdosed on alcohol. He r... Full story
