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A young Electric City man was killed and another man injured last week in a one-car rollover about a mile south of Electric City. Brandon Buche, 23, had recently finished a tour with the U.S. Navy, where he served as an electrician’s mate. He was employed at Safeway in Grand Coulee while working to pursue a career with electricity. Around 2 a.m. Wednesday morning, Buche was driving a 2006 Jeep Wrangler on Bay Area Drive near Coulee View Road when he failed to negotiate a curve in the road, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office reported. The Jee... Full story
A Grand Coulee man awaits sentencing in Grant County Superior Court after being found guilty in a jury trial last week. Melvin Toulou Jr. 43, was convicted Thursday of one count of possession of stolen property in the second degree, a class C felony. The charges stem from a car prowl that was discovered on the morning of Aug. 13, 2016. On that day, victims Gretchen and Brandon Whitelaw, who live on Division Street in Grand Coulee, reported to Grand Coulee police that someone broke into their... Full story
The Grand Coulee Dam and Nespelem school districts’ boards of directors will hold a joint meeting tonight (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. at La Presa Restaurant in Grand Coulee to discuss items of mutual interest. The meeting is open to the public. Coulee Dam Superintendent Paul Turner will brief the two boards on what he learned while he was at the recent NAFIS (impact aid) conference in Washington D.C. Turner said he was concerned that President Donald Trump’s budget proposal to Congress shows a 13-percent decline in school funding. Turner said it wasn... Full story
Operating since 2008, the Colville Tribal Recycling Program, based in Nespelem, provides the most comprehensive recycling opportunities in the area, accepting a wide variety of materials, for free, from anyone. The facility, located on Schoolhouse Loop Road in Nespelem, accepts typical materials such as numbers 1 and 2 plastics, magazines and newspapers, cardboard (except the waxed kind), tin, aluminum, copper, steel, and even car batteries and fluorescent lights. The facility also offers... Full story
A man climbs through the rock and mist to get a closer look at Martin Falls near the Devil's Punchbowl on Banks Lake Thursday. The runoff from the spring melt has produced several waterfalls in the Grand Coulee this month. - Jacob Wagner photo... Full story
A meeting is schedule for Thursday this week to move Electric City’s Pathway and Revitalization plan forward. The local committee steering the plan will meet from 3-5 p.m. March 23, at Electric City’s city hall, in the council chambers. The group — made up of Councilmember Aaron Derr, and local residents Cynthia Greely, Lynda Anderson, Clark Perman and Jeff Piturachsatit — will review the final plan from WSU, for the broad-viewed, long-range plan to improve the city and its efforts to be more visitor friendly. The meeting is open to the pub... Full story
There's a fever sweeping over the coulee area that comes about the same time each year, not the kind that the clinic can deal with. It's golf time at Banks Lake Golf Course! The official opening is April 1; however, when the sun is out and the grass is starting to green, golf balls will be on the fly. Already some eager beavers are hitting the 18-hole course, well ahead of the opening date. This week, Port District 7 commissioners were on hand to paint the interior of the golf office, but a bigg... Full story
If we could partake of the pain of others, and so lift a small portion of it from them, how would it change the world? Perhaps not much, judging by the reaction and feelings spread throughout the community when news hit of young man, full of promise, cut short. The sharing of some small portion of the pain of his family by a large part of the community seemed very evident over the last week — from Facebook posts to meetings canceled, even by some not directly affected. The loss of such a life is not something we can, or should, get over. I... Full story
Three-card Monte, what a wild game that is. In my 60 years I have learned a few things. One thing I learned is that there are only two possible winners for that game. The first possible winner is the people running the game, they control the deck, they make the rules and they have a couple goons ready to pummel any victim that objects to losing money. The only other possible winner, is the people who refuse to play that game. This is exactly why I have chosen not to participate in our political process. I don’t expect everyone to agree with m... Full story
As you watch the healthcare proceedings on Capitol Hill, imagine what things might be like if we lived in more functional political times. In particular, what if Congress were run by pragmatists? It would not change the issues at hand. On the one side, you’d have the Republican majority in Congress, which for the most part believes that the healthcare system should be left to the private sector. On the other side would be Democrats who, to varying degrees, see an important role for government to play. What would change would be how the two s... Full story
Back when I was younger, (yes, that long ago), I found something on television that would change my Saturday-morning cartoon watching forever. If I got up early enough I could watch the Lone Ranger (in black and white) and Sergeant Preston before Bugs Bunny and Road Runner came on. Then one day I got up extra early. Whammo, my imagination was changed forever. Names like Hulk Hogan and Super Fly Snuka became legends in a child’s mind, leading to new games and characters to pretend you were. Sergeant Slaughter and Tommy “Wild Fire” Rich becam... Full story
USBR barge taking soundings of the river bed below Grand Coulee Dam for a study of the erosive effects of summer floods. - March 1, 1943 photo... Full story
Raymond R. "Ray" Estrada, 72, passed away in Coulee Dam, Washington, Wednesday morning, March 1, 2017. Born October 11, 1944, in Riverside, California, to Ramon Garcia and Margaret Ramos-Estrada, Ray was raised in Mira Loma, California. April 9, 1983 Ray married the love of his life – Carol Ann Landers in Reno, Nevada. Always a hard worker, Ray retired as a construction foreman, and he and Carol moved to the coulee area about nine years ago to spend time fishing. Ray – "Shrek" to his fam... Full story
Donald Earl Campbell, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on June 9, 1938, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to James Angus and Gertrude Perkins Campbell. In March of 1957, Don met his soulmate, LaVerne Brumley. They were married on April 6, 1957. They had four children. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. Don was first and foremost a gentleman. He had the best sense of humor. He loved music, dancing,... Full story
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon, this Thursday, March 23, at La Presa Mexican Restaurant, Grand Coulee. General business will be on the agenda. Coulee Creators Meet Coulee Creators meet every Tuesday 1-4 p.m., except for Tuesday, March 28, which has been canceled. Contact Marlene Oddie 509-386-5715 or marlene@kissedquilts.com for details. Enter east end of building, push in door knob to release door latch. Okanogan County School Retirees Assoc. to Meet Okanogan County School Retirees... Full story
Wed., March 22 - Dinner BIRTHDAY DINNER! Pot Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Gravy, Fruit Salad, Birthday Cake Thurs., March 23 - Dinner Mac and Cheese, Ham Slices, Mixed Veggies, Mixed Fruit, Peaches and Cream Fri., March 24 - Breakfast Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Mon., March 27 - Breakfast Sausage Patties, Eggs, Pancakes, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Tues., March 28 - Dinner Stuffed Sausages, Mashed Potatoes and Cheese, Sauerkraut, Applesauce, Ice Cream Wed., March 29 - Dinner Hamburger Steak, Onions, Mashed... Full story
Darrell Benner pours pancake batter during the Elmer City firefighters' annual fundraising pancake dinner Saturday night at Coulee Dam Town Hall. The event served about 350 people and raised more than $5,000, including the proceeds from a silent auction, to help with buying gear for the firefighters of Okanogan County Fire District 2. Member Jimmer Tillman said they are also looking into the possibility of building a new fire hall. - Jacob Wagner photo... Full story
The Lady Raiders softball team started the season off with two decisive victories against Manson in last Saturday's doubleheader in Grand Coulee, trouncing the Lady Trojans 27-0 in the first game, and 31-2 in the second. It was a blustery day in Grand Coulee, but the games went on as scheduled, and the winds blew in the Lady Raiders' favor as they came away with two lopsided victories. The games were cut to three innings each because of the large point margin. The Lady Raider defense shined as p... Full story
The Lake Roosevelt Raiders defeated the Manson Trojans twice in Saturday's doubleheader, winning the first game 11-2, and the second 13-1. Saturday was a windy day in Coulee Dam, but no one complained about it, according to Raider Head Coach Billy Nicholson. One highlight came in the first game when senior Darian Lindsey, playing right field, threw a Trojan runner out at home plate, requiring a hard, fast, far, and accurate throw from Lindsey to catcher Kolby Picard to end the inning and a... Full story
The Lake Roosevelt Raider tennis team showed the Pateros Billygoats a lot of love in the season opener last Tuesday, sweeping them in their matches, before going to Entiat where the boys won and the girls lost. At home against Pateros March 14, the Raiders boys won four sets, losing none. The girls won 5-0. For the boys, Malcom Carson defeated Ivan Ceniceros 6-3 in both the first and second sets. Aidan Derr beat Jesus Mota 6-2, 6-3. For the girls, Rylee Pitner overtook Lupe Martinez 6-2, 6-1. Alexia Ryan defeated Macayla Buckman 6-3 in both... Full story
Thurs., March 23 4 p.m., Raider Tennis at Liberty Bell Sat., March 25 10:45 a.m., Raider Track at Ephrata 11 a.m., Raider Softball/Baseball (DHs) at Bridgeport Tues., March 28 4:30 p.m., Raider Softball/Baseball here, with Oroville 4:30 p.m., Raider Tennis at Omak Thurs., March 30 4 p.m., Raider Tennis, here with Wilbur... Full story
BOWLING COLUMBIA LEAGUE COLUMBIA LEAGUE TEAM W L Team 6 25 23 Solid T Const. 22 26 Strike or Spare 20 28 Jesse Vieira 211 High Series: Jesse Viera 572 Splits: Soy Redthunder 2-4-8-10; Bob S. 7-8/4-2-8 Don Richter 6-7-10 SENIORS 3-8-17 Dixie L.R. 131+116+134=381 Frank E. 121+132+134=387 Scott E. 152+162+156=470 Karen M. 93+148+130=371 Mike 170+200+172=542 Ray D. 145+115+134=394 Splits: Frank 3-6-7-10; Karen 4-5 THURSDAY MIX-UPS TEAM W L Fry Bread Pwr 69.5 30.5 The Melody 67 41 San Poil Valley 55 53 Bob & His Gutter Girls 53.5 43.5 High Game:... Full story
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF COULEE DAM WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Separate sealed bids will be received by the Town of Coulee Dam at the Town Hall, located at 300 Lincoln Ave, Coulee Dam, WA 99116, until 2:00 PM, March 29, 2017, and publicly opened and read aloud at that time. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations. Town of Coulee Dam, 300 Lincoln Ave, Coulee Dam, WA 99116 509-633-0320 Varela & Associates, Inc., 601 W. Mallon Ave Ste A, Spokane, WA 99201 509-328-6066 Various plan centers - call... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 3/12 - A dispute over a niece smoking pot at a Weil Place residence brought police. It was decided that the niece and uncle would leave the house for the night. - A woman told police that she received a counterfeit $20 bill when getting change from Safeway. Police took the fake bill as evidence. 3/13 - Dispatch advised police that someone had been seen dropping off a bag in a field near East Grand Avenue in Electric City. Police looked but couldn’t find the reported bag. - A woman called police to tell the officer that s... Full story
Peter Dan Road is closed following a landslide last week between mile marker 0 and 2.5. A detour through Buffalo Lake Road is marked by signage. The closure is expected to be long-term, according to Okanogan County Public Works' Gary George. "Unfortunately, we won't be able to touch it until the hillside stabilizes and dries out," George told the Tribal Tribune. No reopen date is projected as of yet. The road, which connects the Elmer City area to the Keller area, is closed from highway 155 to... Full story