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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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An electric utility has created a new rate class that could dramatically affect the local development of an “evolving industry” with an Electric City participant. Grant County Public Utility District commissioners voted last week to increase electricity rates for high-power cryptocurrency miners to protect “Grant PUD and its customers from risk,” a PUD press release stated Aug. 28. “Starting April 1, 2019, cryptocurrency miners and other ‘evolving-industry’ firms will pay the first of a three-year, graduated increase to a new, above-cost el...
Any land owners, ranchers or farmers impacted by last month’s wildfires in Douglas County, including the Grass Valley Fire that threatened Grand Coulee and Coulee Dam, can attend a meeting next week to discuss “post-fire needs and priorities,” the Foster Creek Conservation District says. The district will hold the meeting next Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 4-6 p.m. at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille on Midway Avenue in Grand Coulee. For more information, contact district Manager Amanda Ward at 509-888-6373 or 509-449-2158.... Full story
Coulee Dam is in talks with Charter Communications, a nationwide cable television company that wants to serve the town. The town council reviewed a proposed contract last month that would grant a franchise agreement and allow the company to operate within the town. The company already operates in other local towns, but Coulee Dam has been served by a small company called Country Cable, which council members said had been the subject of many complaints. “One of the things that bothered them most was they called up this complaint line and they g...
Congressman Dan Newhouse, who represents Washington's 4th District, visited Coulee Medical Center Aug. 29 to discuss issues with rural hospitals, particularly in relation to obstetrical services. Newhouse, joined by staff member Liz Daniels, sat down to lunch from the Fusion Café with CMC staff at the hospital and watched a presentation by Beth Goetz, the obstetrical nurse manager at CMC. Goetz presented statistics related to rural area infant mortality compared to urban, maternal mortality,...
The body of a Colville tribal member who went missing late last month was recovered from the waters of Soap Lake on Friday evening, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday morning. Kayakers found the body of Michael Edwin Clark, 60, and notified authorities. Deputies recovered the body and Coroner Craig Morrison’s staff confirmed the body’s identity, a Sept. 2 release for GCSO said. An autopsy conducted Saturday was inconclusive due to the condition of the remains, but no obvious signs of trauma were found. Clark’s remains have be...
When Marcy Horne took over as principal at Nespelem Elementary School last March, she felt she had at least part of her orientation already accomplished. Horne had been the principal at Paschal Sherman Indian School from 2015 to 2017, a position that familiarized her with not only local issues, but some of the same families served by Nespelem. It has been helpful, she said, "just knowing the system and knowing the area. ... When you come in from outside the area, it does take a while to...
Free fire safety stuff available at market In addition to fruit, crafts, and kids’ activities at the Wednesday Market this week, Molina Healthcare of Washington is hosting a wildfire preparedness event, tonight, Sept. 5, at North Dam Park from 4-7 p.m. Attendees will receive free fire safety educational materials, Molina bags, hand sanitizer bottles, bandage dispensers, face masks for kids and adults, and additional fire safety resources from Coulee Medical Center and the local chapter of the Red Cross. Tonight, the kids’ activity, sponsored by...
Workers on Main Street and Spokane Way, curving up the hill in the background, in Grand Coulee patch up portions of the streets that will see more work yet. Construction could be done by the end of this week "but I can't make any promises," said City Clerk Lorna Pearce about the $183,163 project that involves patching and double chip sealing of the streets. The work is being done by Tommer Construction out of Ephrata. - Jacob Wagner photo...
Earth movers reshape the hillside above Peter Dan Road Thursday. Peter Dan Road is open to traffic now, but with delays during construction. A small fire on the downhill side of the road reportedly started when a bulldozer struck a rock and created a spark. The fire was nipped in the bud by the crew, which used their machines to move dirt onto it before it could spread. Construction is expected to take about another month, according to Okanogan County Public Works. - Jacob Wagner...
There’s nothing like some good views, brews and tunes to ring in the autumn season. At the Harvest Festival this year, helicopter rides will be available from Inland Helicopters from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16. Those who go along for the ride will receive a scenic bird’s-eye-view of the coulee’s unique landscape, a great opportunity to take photos for the photographer in all of us. And when you need to calm down from the adrenaline rush of flying in a helicopter, the Harvest Festi...
Morgan Spurlock, a documentary filmmaker, went on a 30-day McDonald’s fast-food diet and he ended up with health problems. He documented his feast in his film “Super-Size Me.” When we satisfy our daily news diet, it can be analogous to fast food. Add some social media and a boatload of websites that many feed themselves and we have an even bigger diet of “news.” It all boils down to our personal choice and acceptance. We all live in a self-created bubble of some sort. We surround ourselves with...
About three months ago, I ended up in the hospital due to a medical condition similar to the one that killed my mother 10 years ago. Faced with the unknown, I looked back, and questioned whether I lived a good life or not. During this self examination I confessed to God that so much was left undone, and not a single aspect of my life felt complete. Foremost, before everything, I am a Christian. My vision of this lifelong walk has been to shine a light on the love of God through his son, Jesus Christ. I hope that no matter who came into my...
Someone I know recently came home from a trip to Spokane and declared, “You have to watch this movie.” He was pumped and said that the flick had even moved him to tears. Well that got me thinking: What inspirational movies would I recommend to others? So, I decided to only go with movies that moved me in a dramatic way. This is not a list of action-packed thrillers but of soul-searching, sometimes tear-jerking movies. The first movie that comes to mind is “The Lion King.” It is a good movie,...
With today’s tension and rancor, we need a dose of Yogi Berra’s wit and wisdom to put things into perspective. Let’s start with “You can observe a lot by just watching,” because seeing what is happening now is very disconcerting. We need less sarcasm and to alleviate the vilification of one another that we constantly witness in the news and on social media. To quote Yogi: “It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.” Yogi’s humorous way of sizing up a sit...
The person who called it “the last great race on earth” was probably right. The Iditarod is run each year the first weekend in March, with the next one is kicking off March 2, 2019. It’s the sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska, a distance of nearly 1,000 miles. There are actually two routes they use, one for even numbered years and another for odd numbered years, each just shy of the 1,000 miles. The race tests the endurance of man, beast, and equipment, with the elements usually taking their toll. It was in 1993 that I met Stan Smith...
A column on needed forest management reforms last week by Rep. Dan Newhouse, the 4th District’s congressman, was mistakenly attributed to Lee Hamilton, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. We regret the error....
Benjamin "Ben" G. Trefry, 70, passed away after a short bout with cancer at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington, on Sunday, August 26, 2018. He was born in Mason City, Washington, on March 17, 1948. Predeceased by his father and mother, Elmer and Nellie Alling Trefry, he is survived by his wife, Jill, at the home. Sons: Dan of Grand Coulee, Monty of Moses Lake, Washington, and Del of Colorado; seven grandchildren; sister, Marjorie (Dennis) Hellie; nephews, nieces and many cousins.... Full story
Richard "Dick" Riehl, 86, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Burlington, Washington. He was born in Tacoma, Washington, to Lock and Bernice Riehl, where he spent his summers on Vashon Island at the family's summer home. Dick graduated from Stadium High School and married his wife of 67 years, Barbara Bemis. They lived in Tacoma, where Dick owned and operated a Richfield Gas Station, until which time they moved to Bellingham, Washington, where he finished his teaching degree at Western.... Full story
George M. Davis passed in peace in his favorite chair, heating pad in place, and watching Red Sox highlights on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Suzanne, and by his second wife and companion, Maryann Hatchett. George was the last in a generation, preceded in death by his sisters: Gale, Betty, Lucille, and Priscilla. He was the proud father of Stephen, George II, Tom Davis, Patricia Makozak, and their spouses who patiently love them. Loving... Full story
Jenna and Marion Ross, of Keller, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lena Aurora Ross, born Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lb., 6 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Joshua 14, Julian 10, and Marion Jr. 4. Maternal grandparents are Diana and Donald Aiken. Paternal grandparents are Wade Ross and Yvonne Aubertin.... Full story
Tanisha Amaro and Charlie Craig, of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Victor Craig, Sunday, August 26, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Andi Craig 2, and Soaren 1. Maternal grandparents are Cheryl Paul and Gregory Amaro. Paternal grandparents are Anita Frank and John Craig. Great-grandparents include Marcella Wapato and Stanley Paul.... Full story
The Lake Roosevelt Raiders football team defeated the Okanogan JV team in the first game of the 2018-19 season with a final score of 44-0. With Bridgeport and Waterville not having football teams this year due to lack of qualifying players, LR took on the Okanogan JV team in a non-league game to help fill out the season, and will later play Kettle Falls, not a usual opponent. Towering over most of their opponents, LR controlled the entire game, leading 30-0 at the half before adding another 14...
Town of Coulee Dam Cable Franchise To the Citizens of the Town of Coulee Dam, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Coulee Dam will present Ordinance No. 763, approval of Cable Franchise Agreement, during the regularly scheduled council meeting on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at 6 p.m., Town Hall, 300 Lincoln Ave, Coulee Dam, WA Stefani Bowden, Clerk/Treasurer (Publish September 5, 2018) Town of Elmer City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on September 13, 2018 at 6:45 p.m., the Town of Elmer City... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 8/28 - Coulee Medical Center requested police assistance with a combative patient being brought in by Colville Tribal Corrections. The patient was cooperative upon arrival in an ambulance, and police assistance was not needed. - Grand Coulee Avenue dogs had food and water when an officer checked on them at a neighbor’s request. No barking was heard by the officer, as had been reported by the neighbor. - A purse found at Coulee Creamery was returned to its owner. - Checking on a report of a burglary on Cardinal Road, p...