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Police arrested and jailed a 41-year-old Grand Coulee man after he was identified by separate people as the person entering a house at 208 Banks Avenue after another local house had been broken into and guns taken. Jonathan J. Anderson was booked into Grant County jail by police Sunday evening after he allegedly had kicked in a door to enter a residence at 100 Banks Avenue in Grand Coulee, then left with three rifles and a handgun. Witnesses told police that a man had been chased away from another person’s property and that he was seen entering...
The following is an update on behalf of the Okanogan Department of Emergency Management & Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team on the flooding in Okanogan County and a current flash flood warning: OKANOGAN FLOODING 2018 Incident Update – May 17, 2018 12 P.M. Okanogan County – The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch due to severe thunderstorms that are predicted for later today. These storms will produce the potential for flash floods especially over recent burn scars, as well as the possibility of rap...
The children's wrestling group Coulee Crushers travels on their float in the Colorama Parade Saturday. Results of the festival's events are on page 8. - Scott Hunter photo...
Christine Brown, Democratic candidate for Washington's 4th Congressional District, spoke to a small crowd in Coulee Dam on May 9 about her views, and listened to views of those attending. Brown is traveling to towns in Central Washington as part of her "Big Table Tour." "The whole idea is to bring people to the table," Brown said. "I want to make sure all people have a seat at the table so that all points of view can be heard, listened to, and taken into account. A lot of people feel that if...
Congressman Dan Newhouse, R – Sunnyside, officially filed for reelection at the Newhouse Campaign Headquarters Monday in Yakima. Newhouse is a third generation Yakima Valley farmer and conservative businessman. He has represented Washington’s 4th Congressional District since 2015 and is seeking his third two-year term. “Over the past year and a half, with a unified Republican government, we have made tremendous progress for conservatism in the House of Representatives,” Newhouse said. “We still have much more work ahead of us, and I would be...
Students at Lake Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School intend to petition the state Legislature to reject the state’s official folk song because its original lyrics contain references they consider racist. Seventh-grade students studying state symbols in Washington state history were upset when they recently heard lyrics in Woody Guthrie’s seminal “Roll on, Columbia,” which are not listed in the Secretary of State’s web page about the song. Written just after Guthrie had seen Bonneville Dam on his month-long commission from the Bonnevill...
Ballot boxes to be set Grant County will be installing a new ballot box near the bus stop across from Electric City City Hall to follow a state law passed in 2017 that requires a drop box in every city, town, and census-designated place with a post office. Similar drop boxes were set in front of Coulee Dam Town Hall last year for Douglas and Okanogan Counties. It’s Candidate Filing Week For Washingtonians across the state, this week marks another step toward public service. Candidate Filing Week begins Monday, May 14, for hundreds of offices f...
A new art gallery in Grand Coulee will be showing and selling art by established artists as well as by up-and-comers. Located on Spokane Way, Titwáatit Native American Art Gallery will be holding its grand opening on Saturday, May 26, when they will be sharing some finger food, hosting live music, having an elder bless the space, and displaying and selling art to the public. "I've always thought it'd be cool if we had an arts vibe in this town," said Ted Piccolo, executive director for the...
An alarm that drew six fire engines, an ambulance, 22 firefighters and emergency medical personnel, plus three police officers tested their response plan but revealed only smoke at the high school gym Thursday about 3:45 p.m. The problem was apparently an old electrical breaker in an electrical room in the basement of the old gym, according to a press release from area fire chiefs. Damage was limited to the electrical equipment and the related smoke damage. When firefighters arrived, the room was filled with smoke, but no flame. The cause is st...
After letters exchanged between lawyers, Electric City resident Wayne Snyder will have to submit a new short plat application concerning the details of his 17-acre, four-lot subdivision on Snyder Hill Road. The city denied Snyder a waiver that would allow him to not improve streets adjacent to lots that were or are being subdivided, including curbs, sidewalks and gutters necessary to bring the area up to code. Snyder has the option of applying for a deferment for the work to be done, which would mean he wouldn’t have to do it until, if the d...
Officials returns for the May 5 Colville Business Council primary election show major shifts between the poll votes and absentee ballots, ensuring a race for the current chairman and clearly defining the top two candidates in each of four districts. Jarrend-Michael Erickson, with 173 total votes, will face Janet (Wak Wak) Nicholson, who garnered 222 for Nespelem Position 1 on the council. Nicholson had led by one vote 51-50 in the polling, with absentees making the difference. Charlene Bearcub got 168 votes, followed by Anna Vargas with 102...
In the state of Washington, there are more than 110,000 people living with Alzheimer’s dementia. As an elder law attorney I see many, many cases of families dealing with a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. A good friend of mine was recently diagnosed with early-onset dementia at age 61. Anyone affected by this deadly disease knows the sense of loss, vulnerability, and stress this puts on a family. As a concerned citizen I joined the Alzheimer’s Association in advocating for more attention to th...
In 1878, John Wesley Powell, solider, geologist, explore and professor, placed an imaginary longitudinal line on a map based on his exploration observations. That line, he explained, represented the separation of the dry and arid west and the humid east of the United States. That line goes through all of North America and is the 100th Meridian. Powell was best known for his exploration of the Grand Canyon as well as other parts of the great west. Powell, who explored many areas of the west,...
We have all had that one person who has spoken so directly into our heart that it changed us forever. It might have been a parent, a grandparent, an uncle or an aunt. It may have been a boss, a pastor, a friend or a boss. Or it could have been a complete stranger, a guest speaker at school, at a conference or just someone you saw on television or online. The fact of the matter is that the words they spoke so impacted you that a change occurred right there in the moment. Tears may have flowed,...
Working families are, as usual, getting the short end of the stick from the new Trump-GOP tax law. Huge tax cuts that mostly go to the wealthy and corporations are exploding the national debt, and threaten deep cuts to essential public services like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and education. Not only are the tax cuts unwise, they’re unfair. Corporations saw their tax rate slashed from 35 percent to 21 percent — a cut of 40 percent. Their wealthy CEOs, who are members of the top 1 percent, are getting a tax cut that averages more than $5...
Robert “Bob” Clarence Mattson, of Electric City, Washington, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018, at the age of 69. A celebration of life will be held May 19, 2018, 3 p.m. at the Electric City Bar and Grill. The family is grateful for your condolences and support. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society....
Donna M Atchison left her earthly body Sunday, April 8, 2018. She is now rejoicing with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 19, at the Grand Coulee Church of the Nazarene at 1 p.m....
Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our beloved mother, wife and best friend, Patty Lyn (Lacy) Schmidt. Patty left us on May 9, 2018, in Grand Coulee, Washington, at the age of 78, surrounded by family. Patty was born in Denison, Texas, on July 12, 1939, to Pat and Ruth Lacy. After a brief stint in Georgia, Pat and Ruth moved to Kennewick, Washington, in 1955, where Patty met the love of her life, Mervin Schmidt. Patty and Merv were married on September 14, 1957. They lived in the Tri-...
Randall Ray Holt, of Elmer City, Washington, passed away at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. He was born on June 12, 1963, at Newport, Oregon, to Leonard and Beatrice Holt. He attended school at St. Helens, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. He was a musician, singer and enjoyed writing music. He is survived by his ex-wife, Ann Beleau, of Elmer City, and sons: Danny Holt, who is currently in the U.S. Marines and stationed in Okinawa,...
4A couple girls enjoy the rides at Colorama Saturday under a bright blue sky that drew large crowds to the events all day. More photos are available of the weekend and other events online at grandcoulee.com. - Scott Hunter photo...
OLYMPIA – May 14, 2018 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to enjoy three free days at state parks in June. On free days, visitors don’t need a Discover Pass for day-use visits by vehicle. The first free day is Saturday, June 2, in recognition of National Trails Day. The next free day is Saturday, June 9, to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day. The third free day is Sunday, June 10, which is the second day of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) Free Fishing Weekend. The free days ar...
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet this Thursday, May 17, at La Presa Mexican Restaurant at noon. The public is welcome. Coulee Creators Meet on Tuesdays Coulee Creators meet at 412 Federal Ave. Room 207, Grand Coulee. Contact Marlene Oddie at KISSed Quilts or 509-386-5715 for further details. Hours are normally Tuesdays 1-4 p.m. School Retirees’ Association to Meet Okanogan County School Retirees’ Association will meet at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, for a general meeting and no-host luncheon at Koala Str...
Change is in the air in the Grand Coulee Dam School District, including the resignation of the Lake Roosevelt Junior/Senior High School principal. Principal Mark Herndon will resign from that position and take on a new position as the Career Technical Education/Career/Alternative Learning Environment director and teacher. The CTE will be opening this fall as an institution whose goal is training students in skills they can use toward professions as they enter adulthood, starting with a certified nursing assistant training program in fall of 201...
Darin Whiteman made a point at Columbia Point Golf Club in Richland on Monday, the point being that he’ll be going to state next week at Hangman Valley in Spokane. In Richland May 14 for the district tournament, Whiteman finished the course in only 91 strokes, finishing 11th overall for the day, and qualifying for state. “A great deal of mental toughness and resilience is required to score well in these high stakes tournaments, but that is just the type of competitive environment Darin needs to take his game to the next level,” said Head Coach...
Competing at the 2B Sub-District 6 track and field event in Manson last week, Raiders qualified for seven events at the upcoming Districts 5 and 6 Championship in Kittitas. “LR competed well at sub-district,” said Head Coach Lori Adkins. “We still have a lot of athletes in the mix.” Steven Flowers became sub-district champion in the shot put event, throwing for a distance of 46 feet, 10 inches. Athletes who have qualified to compete at district are, in the 3200-meter race, Soarin’ Marchand; in the 100-meter hurdles, Addison Hansen; in the 11...