News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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The Bureau of Reclamation has awarded a $7.2 million contract to Gardner Zemke Company of Albuquerque, New Mexico, to replace the switchgear for six pump-generators at the John W. Keys III Pump-Generating Plant, a part of the “Grand Coulee Power Complex,” the Bureau of Reclamation said in a press release. Replacing the switchgear begins a 20-year modernization project at the plant. The project, is funded through Bonneville Power Administration, South Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Quincy Columbia Basin Irrigation District, East Col... Full story
A fire early Monday morning destroyed the office and storage area of the DWK Fowler Construction Company in Delano. The fire broke out about 6:15, and when firefighters responded they found smoke coming out of the eaves of the building. Firefighters had trouble accessing the fire through the roof because of metal roofing, building owner Wayne Fowler said. Firefighters were eventually able to extinguish the blaze with help from the Fowler crew and a backhoe that tore the end of the building out... Full story
The Town of Coulee Dam has hired two new police officers. The two successful candidates were among four that had applied through the town’s Civil Service Commission. Hired were Thomas Johnson, who currently is a jailer at Grant County jail. Johnson has already gone through the police academy so will be available for immediate assignment. The second successful officer candidate is Cassidy Clark, currently finishing up his bachelor’s degree at Eastern Washington University. He will need to take his police academy training so won’t be avail... Full story
Emily Robinson is celebrating 25 years at the helm of Flo's Cafe. She describes herself as "sarcastic," but in reality, she is friendly and her customers, for the most part, love the insults she casts at them. The cafe has gained some fame from far and near. A New York Times columnist had dropped in at Flo's some years ago while in the area hunting. The reporter was captured by the rows of hunting caps and coffee mugs. This was all shared with Times readers. "I had a reporter from the Portland... Full story
A test to fill a vacated sergeant position in the Grand Coulee Police Department has been scheduled for April 11. Civil Service Commission Chair Alan Cain said the position will be filled from within the department. Four officers have applied. Cain said the oral interviews will be handled by the CSC’s chief examiner, Kris Theisen, and several law enforcement officials from around the area. The officers will be rated after the oral tests, and the top candidates will go to police Chief John Tufts for appointment. The officer selected will r... Full story
Big changes may come to the four-corners intersection of the two state highways in Grand Coulee, or not, after a petition got the attention of a state agency with 1,100 signatures. Local residents will have an opportunity to see some of the state Department of Transportation's proposed traffic control alternatives to the intersection at a meeting of the Grand Coulee City Council, April 7. The session starts at 6 p.m. DOT Traffic Engineer Terry Berends said his presentation will include a number... Full story
Center Elementary School and its surrounding property is officially for sale. The Grand Coulee Dam School District board had declared the property surplus in February, and after a public hearing to determine what to do with the property Monday night, it decided to list the building and the total 8.5 acres. The school board also authorized Superintendent Dennis Carlson to order an appraisal of the building and property. Only a single resident, Hank Wiebe, spoke to the board about the property. Wiebe resides next to the school, and commented... Full story
North Dam “Clean and Fix Day” this weekend Citizen volunteer hours this weekend can go a long way toward helping keep North Dam Park a viable community asset. Park commissioners are arranging a day to clean up North Dam Park this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and community helpers can have their hours recorded to help with qualifying the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District for grant funds. Commission chair Bob Valen said the plan is to generally pick up the entire grounds and to reinstall some disc golf equipment. Volunteer hours wil... Full story
Residents of Electric City who are interested in serving their city have until April 3, to submit a letter of interest for city council position 2, recently vacated by John Nordine, who became mayor. City Clerk Jackie Perman said letters of interest must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, April 3, at city hall. The decision on who will get the city council position will be determined by the city council. When sending a letter of interest, address it to: City of Electric City, Box 130, Electric City, 99123. If an interested party has questions... Full story
Not a day goes by when I don’t hear from veterans in our community who are struggling – struggling to access quality care, and struggling with a bureaucratic system that continues to fail them. That is unacceptable. We should be honoring the men and women who have dutifully served our country, not making them feel like a burden. That’s why I am working in Congress to advocate for veterans across Eastern Washington – veterans like Pearl Harbor survivor Bud Garvin, who celebrated his 100th birthday this year. An American hero, Bud invaded... Full story
Since President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law five years ago, Washingtonians have sent a powerful message: The Affordable Care Act is working, and the quality healthcare coverage choices offered on Washington Healthplanfinder are what consumers need, want and like. They have also made it clear they don’t want this coverage taken away. Thanks to what’s commonly known as Obamacare, more than 160,000 Washingtonians have been able to buy affordable healthcare through the Washington Healthplanfinder—three out of four of them throu... Full story
Remember the fort. Ours was in the middle of a bunch of sagebrush out by the bird hills. OK, some of you are saying, where the heck is the bird hills? Well, we locals know that out along the shoreline in Electric City is a slightly hidden place named after the many birds that make their nests in the clay cliffs. Many a dirt clod fight was had there, and a few injuries as well, but I am here to write about the fort today. The fort was dug out by someone before my brothers and me, but we accepted... Full story
1 years ago The Bureau of Reclamation’s law enforcement contract with the city of Grand Coulee increased by nearly $100,000 for union modifications on time-and-material rates, boosting the government contracts to a total of $1.5 million dollars. The GCD Chamber of Commerce held its 2005 installation and awards luncheon at Pepper Jack’s with 40 people at the first daytime version of the annual event. Dennis King, of The Frame King in Coulee Dam, is the Achiever of the Year and newly named to the board of directors. Sunbanks Resort is the are... Full story
Memorial services for Freida Slattery will be held Saturday, March 28, at 12:30 p.m., at St. Dunstan’s Episcopalean Church in Grand Coulee. Freida passed away January 19, 2015.... Full story
Lavone Mary Nelson, 86, of Moses Lake Wash., passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee Wash. Lavone was born April 14, 1928, in Longview, Wash., to George Jinks Buzard and Leota Amelia Nix. She grew up in Georgetown, Seattle Wash., near Seattle as well as Beach Drive (near Alki Point) in West Seattle. She graduated from Cleveland High School in Seattle. Lavone married Wallace Nelson in June of 1950, and they made their home in Seattle. In 1986 they moved to Orting Wash., and in 1999 moved to Elmer... Full story
United Methodist Church Maundy Thursday/Good Friday service, Friday, April 3, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 409 Center in Grand Coulee. Faith Community/Church of the Nazarene/UMC Joint Easter Sunrise Service 7 a.m., Easter morning, April 5, 2015, at Crown Point Vista. Nazarene/Presbyterian Church Joint Easter Sunrise Service, 7 a.m., Easter morning, April 5, at Crown Point Vista. 8 a.m. Easter Breakfast at the Nazarene Church with a worship service following at 9 a.m. They will be joined by the Presbyterian Church. All are welcome. Zion... Full story
Wed., March 25 – Dinner Sausage Penne in Red Sauce, Green Beans, Mixed Greens, Ice Cream Sandwich Thurs., March 26 – Dinner Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Fruited Jello, Cook’s Choice Dessert Fri., March 27 – Breakfast Biscuit & Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Mon, March 30 – Breakfast Corned Beef, Hash, Eggs, Muffins, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Tues., March 31 – Dinner Baked Ham, Mac & Cheese, Green Vegetable, Fruited Jello, Cake Surprise... Full story
The Grand Coulee Dam Lions Club will be holding its 79th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at the middle school athletic field. Children ages 0 – 10 are invited to participate in this free event.... Full story
The Senior Center sported some 400 Easter baskets for kids Monday morning and it didn't take long for people to show up to purchase some. Here, an early shopper looks over the Easter basket creations that were put toge... Full story
Chamber To Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Moose Lodge in Grand Coulee on Thursday, March 26, at noon. The program will be presented by members of the Moose on what is happening in the local lodge. Support Center of Okanogan County Community Planning Process The Support Center of Okanogan County, your Community Sexual Assault Program, invites you to participate in a Community Planning Process to allocate Specialized Sexual Assault funds. The three services to consider are: Therapy, Support Groups and Medical... Full story
The Raiders came home from a double header in Bridgeport Saturday with two wins. Lake Roosevelt was challenged in the first game, with the Mustangs scoring seven runs, but in the end outscored them by two in the 9-7 LR win. In the second game, the Raiders bats came alive and scored 21 runs. Raider pitching and defense was stingy and gave up only two runs. In the first game, Chance Garvin and Trey Nicholson went two for four at the plate with a double apiece. Tony Desautel was one for two. Tyrell Kaiser pitched all eight innings with 18... Full story
The Raider tennis team's first match on the new court surface at Lake Roosevelt was delayed an hour due to rain on Friday. Because of the delay, Head Coach Steve Archer said, the format was changed. "So we shortened the format by playing eight game pro-sets, instead of two-out-of-three sets," he explained. Besides the weather, Raider Tennis was dealt another blow before the match even started. After grade checks Wednesday, seven players were declared ineligible for the match. "The result was... Full story
The Lady Raider softball team opened the season at home Saturday to two losses. “It was a tough day for the Lady Raiders,” Head Coach Jamie Lezard said. “We had too many errors, left too many base runners out there, and were having a hard time finding the strike zone.” Lezard said both games against the Bridgeport Fillies ended in the third inning, due to the mercy rule. The Fillies had an offensive edge on the Lady Raiders. In the first game, Lake Roosevelt scored 10 runs but gave up 21. In the second, the Fillies tallied up 18 to the Lady Ra... Full story
A small Lake Roosevelt team travelled to West Valley High School in Spokane Valley for the Howard Dolphin Invitational Saturday. “We took a small group of determined Raiders to compete against 1800 other athletes at the West Valley Invite,” Head Coach Lori Adkins said. “The coaches were very pleased with the comradeship the LR team showed for each other during the seven-hour competition.” It was the season opener for the Raiders, and many either showed good improvement from the start of last season, or picked up right where they left off. Ka... Full story
Two school calendars set for next year The Grand Coulee Dam School District board passed its calendar for the 2015-16 school year at its meeting Monday night. The calendar calls for a starting date of Sept. 1, and a closing date of June 9. The Christmas break will be Dec. 19 - Jan. 3. The Nespelem School District, also meeting Monday night, passed their calendar for next year, as well. Nespelem will start Sept. 2 and end the year on June 15, 2016. Enrollment reported Student enrollment for the month of March in Grand Coulee Dam District... Full story
