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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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The Triple Fish Challenge fishing tournament added a big new feature Friday, inviting kids from anywhere in the community to come down and catch big fish from a pen. We're not talking about a little tank, or even a big one. These folks built a net pen between docks and called in Pacific Seafood, which happily donated 250 very good sized rainbow trout. Luckily, Lake Roosevelt School got out at 1 p.m.. "It wasn't long after that that you could hear kids squealing every minute, it seemed like," said Danielle Florenzen, of Pacific Seafood, whose...
Several schools in Lincoln County were among more than 30 in the state that shut down April 12 after receiving and email claiming a bomb was in the building. Lake Roosevelt Schools was not among them, and after checking staff emails for a similar message determined the Grand Coulee Dam School District had not received the threat. Superintendent Paul Turner notified the community with a posting online. “At this time, we have not received any such email or threat,” Turner stated. “We will continue to monitor the situation and update you if more...
Police may pursue suspects that pose long-term serious risk to others under revisions of a more restrictive 2022 vehicle chase law that has now passed both houses of this year’s Legislature. Engrossed Senate Bill 5352 was introduced by Sen. John Lovick, D-Mill Creek. “I’m a Black man from birth, my skin tone is brown, but I wore the blue uniform proudly for 31 years as a state trooper,” he said. “I know there are fears out there, but I think legislation like this can bring our community together and help our law enforcement professio...
The Colville Business Council announced Thursday that it had expelled from the CBC its vice chairman, the elected representative of the Keller District, for “using his position to obtain financial gain or something of substantial value …” A public notice dated April 13 said the council, the governing body of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, had earlier held an evidentiary hearing in allegations of unethical conduct, which resulted in a “findings of fact.” The notice said that Ferguson had “appeared before a department...
OLYMPIA – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants will receive additional support towards fruit and vegetable purchases, thanks to the passage of SHB 1784. The bill provides an additional $2 million for the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)’s Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program. Funding will increase the SNAP Produce Match benefit from $5 for every $10 spent on eligible fruits and vegetables at grocery stores and online, to $10 for every $10 spent on eligible fruits and vegetables through June 30. This means t...
I appreciate the “public service announcement” in last week’s Star newspaper concerning sexual abuse and information about available hotlines and help. Since not everyone, especially teens, seniors and those with special needs, is able to travel 50 or more miles to receive emergency or ongoing care for their mental health issues, what, if any, services are available closer to home? I realize our community sits in extreme corners of several counties and that it’s difficult for our hospital to persuade medical professionals to work in our are...
Our youngest son, Nathan is visiting the 37 courthouses in Oregon with the intent to create a book. He received his bachelor and master degrees from the University of Oregon. For the past 25 years he has been teaching at a private school in Portland. He proposed getting a sabbatical from teaching to do the book and was granted a leave. Nathan got the idea after stopping by and taking photos of the courthouse in Davenport. All of his active life as far back as high school, he has had something to do with photography. When I was involved with a...
Rural small businesses and agricultural producers looking to save money by reducing energy costs may be eligible for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). With a boost in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, the program is offering $1 billion in grants and guaranteed loans to assist with investments in renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. This may include the installation of hydropower, geothermal, wind, or solar energy systems, updating heating and cooling systems, or switching from a diesel to an electric...
Theodore John "Ted" Dittmer, Jr., 80, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, in Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake following years with Alzheimer's. He was born Sept. 15, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. His first few years were spent with his mom and grandmother while his father was away in the Pacific serving as a Seabee during WWII. He grew up in Necedah, Wisconsin and Chicago and Elmhurst, Illinois and after graduation from Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, Illinois in 1960, he joined the U.S.... Full story
Robert Elijah "Rob" Phillips, 45, of Nespelem, Washington; who ministered to others through his life and music was gently received into the arms of his Lord and Savior – Jesus Christ during the early morning hours of Saturday, April 7, 2023 from Grand Coulee, Washington. Born Tuesday, November 1, 1977 to Pastor Bob & Charlene Drywater-Phillips in Claremore, Oklahoma, Rob graduated high school in 1996 from "Way of The Cross Christian Academy", in Elmer City, Washington. On Sunday April 1, 2012 R... Full story
Raymond Thompson, 62, born May 25, 1960 in Grand Coulee, Washington passed away at his Electric City, Washington home Friday, March 31, 2023. Private Family Burial took place at Thompson – Schrock Cemetery, Hanson, Washington. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneral.com for Raymond’s family. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, WA is caring for his family.... Full story
Winners of the Grand Coulee Dam Lions Club 84th annual Easter Egg Hunt include: age 1-3: 1st, Brydon Martin, Grand Coulee, 2nd, Colettle Turner, Grand Coulee, 3rd Boone Carden, Nespelem; 4-5 years: 1st, Daxton Rhodes, Grand Coulee, 2nd Evelyn Hetinger, Grand Coulee, 3rd, Isabella Lopez, Grand Coulee; 6-7 years: 1st, Lilly Babler, Utopia, Neytiri DeWinkler, Grand Coulee, 3rd, Millie Womer, Nespelem; 8-10 years, Madelynn Babler, Utopia, 2nd, Lily Demetervk, Quincy, 3rd, Lucy Fuller, Electric...
Okanogan County School Retirees to meet Okanogan County School Retirees' Association will hold a general meeting Friday, April 28, 10am, at Community Presbyterian Church of Omak, 9 Birch St., S, Omak. Refreshments at 9:45. The program will be presented by Dr. Sue Kane, Director of STEM Initiatives and Strategic Partnerships at North Central ESD. She will speak on STEM activities in Okanogan County. For more information call Penny Garrison: 509-429-0292 AA Meetings in the Area AA meetings are held Monday through Saturday at the Vets Center in...
Grant County will offer two FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection events in April. The first is scheduled for Friday, April 28 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at 13766 Rd E SW, Royal City. The second will be held on Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 pm at the Grant County Road District Shop at 12171-Wheeler Rd, Moses Lake. Grant County households may bring paint, stain, adhesives, pesticides, corrosives, antifreeze, brake fluid, and 10 mercury-containing lights per person. For more information, call Grant County Solid Waste at 754-6082 ext....
The Brewster, Bridgeport and Pateros branches of NCW Libraries will jointly celebrate the importance of children’s literacy with fun activities and mariachi music on April 29. El dia de los ninos/el dia de los libros will be from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Brewster Boys and Girls Club, 601 West Cliff Ave. This event is free and open to the public. Día is a nationally recognized initiative that is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages and cultures. Michelle Orozco, branch librarian for the Bridgeport Pu...
Running in with a movie script-like ending, Sawyer Steffens crossed home plate after her hit over the fence for the Lake Roosevelt Lady Raiders' second win in Saturday's doubleheader against Omak in Grand Coulee. Lake Roosevelt edged out the Omak Pioneers 6-5 in the first game, 5-4 in the second. "What Sawyer did in that second game was what most kids dream of," Coach Jaci Gross said. "Bottom of the seventh, two outs, and a walk-off homerun. It was something I will never forget." Aspen Smith...
Lake Roosevelt’s track and field athelets traveled to Davenport and Kittitas last week, placing well in both events. Davenport’s April 11 event was fast and fun, coach Lori Adkins said, where points were only given to first, second and third place finishes. “It was a great way to begin our two-meets-a-week section of the season.” Carly Neddo took second place in the shot put and in the javelin with her season’s best throw. Raeley Portch placed third in the 300-meter hurdles. Logan Marconi took three third places: in the long jump, the 800-m...
Grand Coulee Police 4/12 - A man was cited for having an expired registration, driving without insurance, and driving without a license after being pulled over near Midway Avenue and Federal Way for having expired tabs. He said he would walk home and have a licensed driver come get the car as he was not allowed to drive it following the stop. 4/13 - A suspicious man tried to sell a large hammer and drill bits to an employee at Coulee Hardware. Police were able to identify the man and told him he was banned from the hardware store after locating...
City of Electric City CALL FOR BIDS FOR COMMERCIAL GRADE WOOD CHIPPER The City of Electric City is accepting bids, on behalf of the Regional Board of Mayors (RBOM), for a Commercial Grade Wood Chipper. Instructions and specifications for the Wood Chipper, as well as the official bid form, can be obtained at Electric City City Hall, or online at https://electriccity.us/documents/177/Electric_City_Chipper_Bid.v2.pdf. Sealed bids must be received at City Hall (10 Stevens Ave, PO Box 130, Electric City, WA 99123 ATTN: Peggy Nevsimal) by NOON on...
