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A Grant County resident has died after becoming infected with the coronavirus, but an Okanogan County resident’s test results came back negative as have some at Coulee Medical Center. And community organizations are taking precautions against COVID-19, the disease caused by the new virus. Grant County Health District stated Sunday that a Quincy resident resident in his 80s, who had tested positive for COVID-19, had died. The GCHD “has and will continue to follow up with close contacts of this patient,” their press release states. “We know that... Full story
School to close, local events altering in wake of new virus Schools statewide will close by Tuesday, following an orders coming from Gov. Jay Inslee as the state responds to the threat of a new virus that experts fear could overwhelm the healthcare system and cost many lives if its spread cannot be slowed down in time. Inslee Friday afternoon said the COVID-19 epidemic has reached 15 counties representing 75 percent of the state's population. "A county-by-county approach to this epidemic is not... Full story
A collection of early and rare photos highlighting the history of Steamboat Rock is being published and will be available for purchase in April. The book tells a linear story of Steamboat Rock, from Native American legends, to early pioneers, to the introduction of automobiles, to the construction of the dam, the flooding of Banks Lake, becoming a state park, and more. Local man John "Jay" M. Kemble, compiled the book titled "Steamboat Rock" for Arcadia Publishing's "Images of America" series. "...
Consumers will need to remember to bring their own reusable shopping bags if they want to avoid the fee that a new law will put on plastic bags. Senate Bill 5323 bans retailers and grocers from handing out single-use plastic bags for free. Shoppers will instead be offered a reusable carry-out bag at check out for an eight-cent fee. “We have been working to deal with the plastic blob in the Pacific Ocean for a decade now,” said Rep. Gael Tarleton, D-Seattle, chair of the House Finance Committee. “There is no perfect tax policy to figure out h...
Tom Flint Monday announced his fifth run for re-election as Grant Public Utility District (Grant PUD) commissioner, District A-At Large. He first joined the commission in 2000. “Institutional knowledge and stability are important characteristics of a PUD Commissioner,” Flint said. “With my 20 years of service on the board, I know this county was built on the foundation of hydroelectric power. I remain committed to preserving those benefits for the residents, farmers, irrigators and businesses of this great county. I also believe strongly that...
As a precautionary measure to protect the safety of customers and employees, all Grant PUD facilities will now be closed to public access, a press release from the utility announced late Tuesday, and as many employees as possible will be told to stay home. The PUD learned that one of its contracted employees has had direct and prolonged exposure to someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19 and recently came into direct contact with several of Grant PUD’s employees. “Grant PUD believes that this is a prudent precautionary measure to protect publ... Full story
Tillmanville? You won’t find it on a map. But if you are looking for it on a map try Elmer City. Elmer City could just as well have been named Tillmanville. The Tillman family has, and continues to be, a leading factor in this tiny village. Through the years, members of the family have held positions in town government and do so today. Mayor Jesse Tillman is currently getting his feet wet running town government. Former town clerk was Renae Tillman. And currently, the public works director is (you guessed it) another Tillman, this one ...
When I was a tyke growing up with my brother Ed and sisters Betty and Anita on Roosevelt Drive, Grand Coulee didn’t have a community park. There was an empty field across the road from our house that we and the other neighborhood kids would play in. Although it was an empty field, it has its drawbacks. It was full of weeds, rocks, a clump of sagebrush here and there, and now and then a rattlesnake. I think the Pachosa family owned the field. Later, when a row of houses was built in the field, there was still room enough for us to play. Bob Pach...
To the Grand Coulee Plow Crew: We all, who live on Wetzel Street in Grand Coulee, thank you so very much for keeping our road open and safe. You people had a hard job but made it look so easy at the same time. Once again, thank you. M. Townsend And all the neighbors...
Think back to our younger days, a time where we had to find a summer job. It seemed a requirement at the time, and for many parents it was a requirement. The reason I bring this up is because the teens of Coulee Country are once again asking the question, “Where can I get a job this summer?” It is becoming harder and harder for the youth of our area to find summer employment in the area. There are many reasons for this, but part of the hardship for the kids is they do not know where or how to...
Nobody knows how deep the impact of the coronavirus will be, but one thing that it is destined to test is how effectively people will work from home. Washington is at the point of the spear. Of the 22 U.S. deaths attributed to COVID-19, there are 19 in our state. To avoid further exposure, employers are encouraging telecommuting, canceling meetings, events and travel, and, taking extra caution to sanitize work locations. Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is among the carriers taking additional...
Tracy Lee Thiel, 65, peacefully passed away in his Grand Coulee, Washington home Monday, January 27, 2020. A Celebration of Tracy's life will take place at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Strate Funeral Home, 329 E. Grand Coulee Ave., Grand Coulee, WA.... Full story
Tyler Charles Hartbarger was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on October 9, 1994, to proud parents, Ed and Jennifer Hartbarger and passed away at home on Monday, March 2, 2020. As a little boy, Tyler was fairly quiet, except when he was tormenting his older sister Jessica. From a young age he had a love of cars and tinkering with them as well as a love for all animals. As he grew (and boy did he grow!) he was strong as an ox yet had a huge heart that he shared with a lucky few. He grew up in Grand... Full story
Matilda Munson, 64, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 29, 2020, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. A proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, Matilda was born Saturday, July 30, 1955, in Omak, Washington to Alexander J. and Irene F. Gabriel-Antoine. A graduate of Curlew High School in Curlew, Washington and was formerly employed as an accountant with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Matilda enjoyed participating in tribal traditions, picking huckleberries,... Full story
Lura Anne Sanderson Hartman left this world to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Anne was born September 9, 1929, in Hollywood, California, to Marjorie Vere (Freeburger) Sanderson and George Clifford Sanderson. She and her identical twin sister, Leila Jean were in numerous movies until age seven as studios often used twins to avoid overworking child actors. The twins were especially close to their Aunt Dora and Uncle Jim Howson who often picked the girls up in their motor home for exc... Full story
Kami and Daniel Mears of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Holly Grace Mears, born Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz., and was 19.5 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Brooklyn, Trenton and Natalie....
Chamber to Meet Chamber will meet this Thursday, March 12 at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille in Grand Coulee. The meeting will start at noon with general business is on the agenda. GCD School and Nespelem School Districts to Meet The Board of Directors of the Grand Coulee Dam School District will hold a board meeting in conjunction with the Nespelem School District Board of Directors to transact items of mutual. Business at 6 p.m., on Thursday, March 12 , at Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. The length of the meeting is expected to not exceed three h...
Fans and family reach down to the Lake Roosevelt Raiders as they emerge from the locker room and ascend the stairs at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena Saturday, where they had just taken the fourth-place trophy at the WIAA's Hardwood Classic state basketball tournament. - Scott Hunter photo...
The Lake Roosevelt Raiders took fourth in the WIAA Hardwood Classic state basketball tournament at Spokane Arena Saturday, accomplishing a preseason goal of placing better than last year's sixth place at state. Lake Roosevelt played a tight game against the Wahkiakum Mules March 4, in which the Raiders came from behind to win at the last second. The Mules led 17-10 after the first quarter, and 35-27 at the half. In the second half, the Raiders staged a comeback, taking the lead 47-44 in the thir...
Karen Pace, who has been the music teacher at Lake Roosevelt schools for the past five years, and Terry Owen, who has been driving bus for LR for the past 32 years, will be honored with excellence awards next month. Superintendent Paul Turner announced the winners to school staff Feb. 27. Turner said both Pace and Owen received multiple nominations from their fellow staff members. The awards are organized by the North Central Educational Service District, Turner said, and Pace and Owen will be among those honored at its Excellence Awards Banque...
Public school students will soon have a greater understanding of their sexuality, sexual abuse and the importance of consent under a new law passed by Washington state legislators. Senate Bill 5395 requires all public schools in Washington state to give public school children in kindergarten through 12th grade a comprehensive sexual education. The curriculum must follow certain requirements, including encouraging healthy relationships, teaching students about sexual violence, educating them on consent and being inclusive of all students....
Grand Coulee Police 3/3 - Police performed a welfare check on a man’s daughter said to live in Delano. Police spoke to a neighbor who said that he hadn’t seen the woman or her boyfriend at the house in about three days, and thought they may be at a house in Coulee Dam. An officer forwarded that information to Coulee Dam police. The neighbor was told to tell the woman to call her father if he spoke to her. 3/4 - Upstairs and downstairs neighbors on Main Street argued over noise. An officer told them each to make sure the landlord was aware of th...
OLYMPIA – March 9, 2020 – Washington State Parks invites visitors to help celebrate the agency’s 107th birthday on Thursday, March 19, by enjoying a state park for free that day. March 19 is the third of 12 State Parks free days in 2020, when visitors are not required to display the Discover Pass for day-use visits to a park. The free days are in keeping with legislation that created the Discover Pass, which costs $30 for an annual pass or $10 for a one-day pass and is required for vehicle access to state recreation lands managed by Washington...
Firefighters dig through the smoldering remains of a fifth-wheel trailer that caught on fire early Sunday morning. Two occupants got out of the trailer on Lakeview Boulevard in Delano safely, Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Chief Ryan Fish said. The call came in just after 7 a.m. - Scott Hunter photo...