News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
Sorted by date Results 1 - 19 of 19
An agreement, new this year, allows state firefighting helicopters to park at the Grand Coulee Dam Airport and that's helping put out local fires sooner than later. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has an emergency-use agreement with Grant County Port District 7 to pay $1,500 a month to keep two helicopters parked at the airport, plus $750 for each additional one that may go there, based on available space. "It looked like a strategic place for us," said Russ Lane, assistant...
An outdoor music festival in Grant County spread Covid-19 across the state, perhaps underscoring the new realization that the most common variant of the virus that causes it spreads far more easily, even outdoors. The Watershed Musical Festival held outdoors at The Gorge July 30-Aug. 1 is associated with over 230 new cases of COVID-19, Grant County Health District reported Friday. Those cases were spread across the state, identified among Washington residents of King, Grant, Pierce, Skagit, Kitsap, Whatcom, Kittitas, Okanogan, San Juan,... Full story
Covid cases have been active in the community again after a month-long lull, with an additional 21 local cases reported in the past two weeks, a third of all local cases since the start of the pandemic. Since The Star’s last covid update Aug. 4, headlined “Covid cases at a minimum locally,” which reported low numbers of new cases, Grand Coulee and Electric City have seen an additional 17 cases. The Grant County Health District, in updates from Aug. 4, 9, 11, 16, and 17, said new cases have come from all areas of the county, including the Grand... Full story
The business development arm of the Colville Tribes has announced it is looking at a site between Pateros and Chelan for its latest economic development efforts, saying spot has the hallmarks of a new “flagship” resort for the tribes. The Colville Tribal Federal Corporation (“CTFC”) said in a press release that it has completed a “preliminary review” of the site, “colloquially known as MA-18, [which] consists of over 640 acres located across the highway from Azwell, Washington, between Pateros and Chelan. The site features views of the Columb...
A new semi-truck to haul the trailers of trash that come out of the Delano Regional Transfer Station to a landfill in Ephrata will cost a pretty penny in the ballpark of $180,000-$200,000. The Regional Board of Mayors, which includes mayors from Electric City, Grand Coulee, Coulee Dam, and Elmer City, discussed with transfer station manager Randy Gumm Aug. 9 the need for a new truck. City Clerk Peggy Nevsimal of Electric City said possible funding options for the truck included a grant/loan package from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Am...
The lack of animal control locally has been an ongoing issue since time immemorial, but gears are turning in Electric City minds to find a solution for all the local towns. It’s an issue that rears its head at least a couple times a decade, but at the Regional Board of Mayors meeting Aug. 9, Electric City employee Mike Shear and City Clerk Peggy Nevsimal spoke to the board concerning details on how to set up an animal control program. Shear, who currently does code enforcement work for the city and works for the Delano Regional Transfer S...
Strong winds Sunday night and early Monday pushed the Summit Trail Fire west of Inchelium to the northeast, south and southeast, igniting large spot fires on Brush and Tungsten Mountains. The blaze has torched 40,608 acres and is 35% contained. Along with the 376-acre Upper Lime Creek Fire, 421 personnel were engaged in the fight to quell it. Colville Tribal Police issued more Level 2 and 3 evacuations while fire crews and heavy equipment protected structures in the new areas, along with air support. Priorities Tuesday included protecting... Full story
It’s time to play the blame game. Who exactly is at fault for the rapid collapse of Afghanistan? There are those who can’t see the similarities between this collapse and the one we saw in South Vietnam. I think it is a carbon copy! I know of a local serviceman who was on one of the last helicopters out. The French failed in Vietnam So we went in, and with 55,000 dead later, we barely got our people out before the full collapse. On my three trips to Vietnam I was shocked to see the streets full of fighting-age men and women who were content to...
Each year Americans throw away more than three billion batteries constituting 180,000 tons of hazardous material, and the situation is likely to get much worse as the world shifts to electric vehicles. Everyday-green.com reports more than 86,000 tons of single-use alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C and D) are thrown away. They power electronic toys and games, portable audio equipment and flashlights and make up 20 percent of the household hazardous materials in our garbage dumps. Unlike composted waste, batteries are hazardous and contaminate our...
For the past 20 years, our men and women have served heroically in Afghanistan to protect both global security and the shared interests of our allies across the world. Now, President Biden risks making their sacrifices all for naught with his most recent display of failed leadership. Today, during an address from the White House, President Biden doubled down on his questionable approach and emphasized that he has no remorse for the human calamity we are seeing unfold. President Biden has failed the American people, the men and women in...
Edward James Powell was born in Coulee Dam, Washington on December 28, 1950, and passed away at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, on Thursday, January 7, 2021, due to the devastating effects of Covid-19. Ed's parents Claude Laverne Powell and Lucy Wiona Fackenthall Powell were from Coulee City, Washington. Ed's family later moved to Coulee Dam where he attended the Coulee Dam schools and graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1969 as a 12-year veteran. He then attended... Full story
The Coulee Dam High School All-Class Reunion was held the weekend of August 6-8, 2021. Those in attendance that participated in the picture, from left, are, in the front row: D'Arcy Tatshama, Jacquie Corsmo, Bev Steed, Joan Carley, James Bickford, Connie Babler, Adella Romero; in the second row:Kathy Renteria, Karen Morley, Linda Zlateff, Danny Zlateff, Bob Drake, Brenda Lewis, Margaret Busenbark, Aleta Rice, Darlene Wilder, Ian Wilder; in the third row: Bill Lenney, Olive Gray, Ellen Ayers,...
NCB Collecting Supplies for Back to School The Grand Coulee branch of North Cascades Bank is collecting school supplies for local children in need. Cash donations are also welcome and will be used to purchase additional supplies. All items will be distributed to schools in the Grand Coulee Dam School District. Donations will be accepted at North Cascades Bank during the month of August. Questions call Jerri Smith at 633-1700. Food Bank to be Closed Care & Share Food Bank will be closed Sept. 3 for Labor Day weekend. Regular hours will be...
Cassandra Nanamkin and Christopher Peoples Jr., of Keller, Washington are proud to announce the birth of their son, Dredyn Shane Peoples, born Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 8 lbs. and was 21 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Gabriel Cloud Ray Peoples. Maternal grandparents are Jai Lynn Clark and Brian Shane Nanamkin. Paternal grandparents are Christopher Peoples Sr. and Sheila Peoples.... Full story
Jessica White and Andrew Reichlin of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kamille Dahlia Lucille Reichlin, born Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz., and was 19.5 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Connor Norton, Isis Reichlin, Kadyn White, Khouri Smith, Madi Jo Reichlin and Kharma Reichlin. Maternal grandparents are John White of Electric City, Washington, April White (deceased but always present). Paternal grandparents are Tammy and... Full story
Douglas County Fire District #3 FOR SALE BY BID Douglas County FPD #3 has 2 vehicles for sale by bid. They will be sold as is with the fire commissioners making final decision on accepting the bid. Any questions call Fire Chief, Cory at 509-683-3062. Bids are to be mailed to DCFPD#3 at 1333 State Rte 174, Grand Coulee, WA 99133. Bds must be received by August 21, 2021. Vehicle #1: 1995 4x4 Chevrolet Suburban. Used as incite command vehicle Vehicle #2: 1983 Ford 4x4 set up as a brush truck, needs work. Has ot be in service for a couple of... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 8/10 - Fuel was reportedly siphoned out of a city vehicle parked at the city shop on Grand Avenue, as well as fuel siphoned out of a fuel pump. - A 2001 Ford F150 rear ended a 2017 Ford F150 near the intersection of SR-155 and the SunBank Resort turnoff. The information was turned over to a state patrolman who took over the situation. - A one legged, unlicensed man was allowed to move his vehicle which was partially blocking the roadway of Continental Heights. - A woman was advised by police to get a no contact order from...
OLYMPIA - In recognition of the National Park Service system’s 105th birthday, Washington State Parks, Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will offer free entrance to state lands on Wednesday, Aug. 25. On this day, visitors to Washington state lands will not need a Discover Pass to park. Discover Pass free days apply to all visitor parking on DNR and WDFW lands and in day-use areas at Washington state parks. Washington state lands agencies encourage visitors to enjoy this f...
David Allen Louie Sr. (73) known to all simply as "Dave Louie"; passed away Friday afternoon, August 13, 2021, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington. Dave's family dressing was held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee, WA. Dave's wake will be held this evening at 7:00pm in the Catholic Longhouse in Nespelem, WA, where his funeral will be held at 9:00am Thursday morning, August 19, 2021. Dave's graveside services will be held at Nespelem... Full story