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Lake Roosevelt High School graduates took deep breaths of fresh air at their graduation ceremony Saturday after two school years boxed in by a global pandemic. The class of 2021, 56 in all, took their seats on the bleachers above the football field, facing a throng of families strategically distanced from each other in groups on the field below. Unlike last year, the weather cooperated on a beautiful day. Speeches from the valedictorian, salutatorian and two class speakers tried to summarize...
The Raider boys' basketball games scheduled for the home court tonight (June 18), and tomorrow are canceled due to a team member testing positive for COVID-19, a statement posted on the LRRaiders website says. The LR girls' game for Friday is still on, but Saturday's girls' game is also now canceled due to a lack of officials for the game, AD Tim Rasmussen said. Friday afternoon....
With a recent wildfire started by a ricocheted bullet adding to safety and noise issues, target shooting at Osborn Bay is a concern for some, and the federal agency that owns the area says it is illegal to target shoot on their lands. In response to the June 5 fire at Osborn Bay, Electric City resident Jerry Kennedy submitted a public comment in an email that was read at Electric City’s June 8 city council meeting. The area lies within city boundaries. Kennedy lives less than a mile north of a common, unofficial shooting range there where a s...
In its 80th year, Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union is in the process of merging with a larger credit union, a process that has been repeated across the country many times over the last couple years. A special members’ meeting is set for next Monday evening at CDFCU’s Coulee Dam headquarters. Members are already voting online and by mail — 955 times as of Monday, CEO Colleen Manley said. Voting for CDFCU’s 11,788 eligible members has been open since the end of April. The boards of directors of both CDFCU and Spokane Teachers Credit Union already...
Being a father of three, I understand how important fathers are to their kids. My three amazing children - Emmaline (10), Malyala (8), and Callaway (6) are a tribute to my parents. I wish I could take full credit for the way they are, but I can't. Growing up, my dad wasn't around the house much; he was busy running a restaurant to provide financially for his family. He worked six days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 at night. I have heard him share several times that all he did was "wake up, go...
At least three areas in the surrounding countryside are used locally as shooting ranges, possibly all illegally. That may offer an opportunity to improve. Last week, a firefighter friend in Ephrata noted he and his fellow firefighters had been listening to their scanners expecting to be called by Electric City to help fight the Osborn Bay fire. He was surprised to learn it had started from the spark of a ricochet in an outdoor, unofficial, make-do shooting area. “Around here, we shoot at the (real) shooting range,” he said. Washington Fla...
A person, years ago, asked me if I had a favorite relative. I had two aunts that would qualify, but I couldn’t say which one was my favorite. I would just call a tie and move on. Aunt Lorena was my dad’s youngest sister and actually delivered me. We lived on a farm about four miles out of Palouse and my mother was ready to have me. So my father drove to town to get Dr. Dart. My aunt Lorena was visiting us at the time and had the duty to help in the delivery. When my dad returned with the doctor, I was already there. Of course, I didn’t know...
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: An income tax in Washington state is unconstitutional. Democrats in our state legislature recently passed Engrossed Senate Substitute Bill (ESSB) 5096, a bill that would impose a new 7% tax on capital gains in Washington state. However, according to the Washington State Constitution, property cannot be taxed at a rate greater than one percent, and taxes must be uniformly applied to all residents. The Washington State Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that a person’s “income” is considered property,...
In our zest to quickly switch from gas-powered to battery-operated vehicles and to convert our power grid to wind- and solar-generated electricity, the impacts of CO2 released from rivers, lakes and streams has been ignored. President Biden wants to transition America to renewable electricity by 2035 and have every car CO2 emission free by 2050. In the world of nature, carbon gases release from forest and rangeland fires. In California last year, wildfires released about half the typical annual...
Richard "Dick" Beery age 86, of Coulee Dam, Washington, passed away peacefully on May 23 2021, at Coulee Medical Center. Dick was born April 29, 1935, at Mason City Hospital (Coulee Dam) to Carlisle "Bill" and Elizabeth Beery. He married Jeanie Rauch on July 21 1962, in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was proceeded in death by his wife Jeanie of 43 years. Together they raised two children. He is survived by his daughter Lisa Ray (Todd) and their daughter Sierra Ray; son Mark Beery (Denise) and...
Ronald passed away June 9, 2021. He was 92. Ron was born, a fraternal twin, Oct 24, 1928 in Okanogan, WA to Alexander (Joe) Joseph Schreiber and Lydia (Dahlke) Schreiber. At that time the family, which included 1 yr old brother Jerry, resided at the logging camp at Disautel, WA. Imagine life with 3 boys under 2 yrs old, living at the logging camp going into the winter of 1928; amazing. Ronald was 4 years old when the family moved to Electric City, WA. The family house built in 1932 still stands...
Vincent Vargas Sr., 69, proud member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville, loving dad, grandpa and faithful friend passed away surrounded by his family early Wednesday morning, June 9, 2021, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Vincent was born Sunday, July 15, 1951 in Nespelem, Washington, to Julian A. Sr. and Clara E. Edmonds-Vargas. He worked as a laborer for the Tribal Government in various capacities. Always active, Vincent enjoyed going to Pow-Wows "they have the best food", Native Rodeo &...
Betty McNeil, 98, passed away Saturday, June 12 2021. There will be a graveside service Tuesday, June 22, at 12:30 p.m., at Greenwood Memorial Terrace Spokane, Wash....
Grand Coulee Police 6/6 - A man reported things stolen from his unattended campsite at Osborn Bay. The man had observed some shady looking men in an orange/yellow work truck near his campsite looking around his vehicle. They left when he approached them. The missing items include a battery, LED lights, and more, and are valued at a total of about $250. 6/8 - A woman was banned from the Continental Heights apartments and left without incident. She was alleged to have smoked meth at the apartments at one point. - A loose puppy was reported on...
Town of Nespelem Public Notice Notice of Intent to File Application The Town of Nespelem will hold a public hearing on June 23, 2021 at 5:00 pm at the Town Hall located at 330 9th St Nespelem, WA to discuss the Town intent to file an application for federal financial assistance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. The Projects include separate submittals for the purchase of a used backhoe for the Public Works Department. An outline of this proposed project is available at the Town Hall. Any comments regarding this...
The Lady Raiders lost their first game of the season Monday in Coulee Dam where they hosted Royal High School's Knights. The game was a close one with LR leading 25-23 at the half. Tied at 31-31 with five minutes left in the third quarter, Royal went on a run, leading 39-31 at the end of the third, and 42-31 at the start of the fourth before LR finally scored again. The Lady Raiders kept fighting, getting within five points of Royal with the score being 45-40 with about three minutes left in...
The Raider basketball team lost a home game to Royal on Monday. The game was off to a rough start for the Raiders who trailed Royal 24-2 at the end of the first quarter. The Raiders found a rhythm in the second quarter, scoring 22 points to Royal's 16 for a halftime score of 40-24. In the second half, Royal scored 25 more points to LR's 22 for a 65-46 final. The Raiders are scheduled to host Manson on Friday at 7:30 p.m., and to play Ephrata on the road Saturday at 5:30 p.m....
The Raider wrestlers hosted an event June 9 in Coulee Dam, hosting five competing teams from Ephrata, Oroville, Cascade (Leavenworth), Liberty Bell, and Manson and dominating in 18 of their 26 matches. A North Central Region qualifier was scheduled in Omak yesterday. The North Central Region event is scheduled for tomorrow, June 17, at 1 p.m. LR wrestling in Coulee Dam June 9 Sergio Galacia v. Matthew Keyser, Ephrata (Win, pin) Matt Hevener v. Bo Fox, Oroville (Loss, pin) Colton Jackson v....
KELLER – Keller Ferry users who travel across the Columbia River on State Route 21 will need to find alternate routes. The Keller Ferry, M/V Sanpoil, was removed from service earlier today due to issues with the rudder. Currently, there is no estimated time for the vessel to return to service. Traveler’s planning a trip across the Columbia River on SR 21 should choose an alternate route during the closure via SR 25 or SR 155 and SR 174. Plan additional time for travel as it can take up to an hour to complete the detour....