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Teachers in the Grand Coulee Dam School District will get a 15.2-percent across-the-board increase in salary this year, following an agreement reached between the local teachers union and the district that some have called “life changing.” Superintendent Paul Turner told the school board Monday night that the increase is covered by the new salary allocation coming from the state, but just barely, with the district getting about $2.6 million for teacher salaries. He said the average of teacher salaries in the district is now at $65,614. The new...
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Meet the candidates planned American Legion Post 97, in Brewster, will host a Fall Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. Okanogan County candidates vying for auditor, commissioner for District 3, sheriff and prosecutor positions have all been invited to speak and answer questions. Refreshments will be provided. Meet & greet planned to discuss idea of consolidating towns The topic of consolidation of local area towns will be discussed at a meet and greet to be held at The Wine Bar in Grand Coulee on Sept. 27, starting at 5:30 p.m....
An assembly held at Lake Roosevelt in May included stories of how drugs and alcohol can affect someone, as well as rap music, and the students reacted strongly to it all. A survey of the students following the survey has helped enlighten staff to issues the student body is facing, and has propelled them toward helping deal with these issues. At the assembly in May, James Pakootas spoke about the dark path of drugs and alcohol he went down, how it negatively affected him, how he got into it, and...
The number of vendors planning to offer wares at the Harvest Festival this weekend in North Dam Park has grown substantially from the event several years ago when a community yard sale was its most significant offering. In fact, the list of vendors has grown by at least half just since last year, with some 37 vendors coming to sell their wares, plus 11 food vendors. Many of those will hail from the local area, with many from the popular Wednesday market attending. In addition to the vendors, the event hosts the final competition of the Pacific...
Imagine kayaking 1,250 miles down the Columbia River from Columbia Lake, in British Columbia, down to Astoria, Oregon. That's exactly what John Kuntz, of Fort Gamble, Washington, is doing. "It's beautiful," Kuntz said. "Lots of beaches, dramatic landscapes," adding that he's seen a variety of wildlife, including bear, elk, moose, river otter, turkey, coyotes, and at least the prints of cougars. Kuntz, who is paddling the river in part as a way of "teaching youth the art of adventure," left the...
CJ Saxon wins a heat in the junior relay race Sept. 8 at the Okanogan County Fair. In the fifth of the day’s races, Saxon was riding for the Marchand Relay team. — Scott Hunter photo...
As the nation’s students head back to classes after the summer break, choosing whether and where to attend college is a major focus for many high schoolers. In 2017, 44 million Americans had student-loan debt, and with rising tuition costs, it is more important than ever to empower families with the facts so that financial literacy keeps them from pitfalls of a cycle of education-related debt. Knowing which questions to ask can be as important as finding the answers. Just ask any student or parent if they feel well equipped to make informed dec...
Can you feel it? That seasonal change is coming — tree leaves are starting to turn color, temperatures are dropping a little. The official day for Autumn Equinox is Sept. 22 this year. Cool, crisp air and clear skies, if we don’t get any more wildfire smoke — fingers crossed! We’ve been blanketed again this season with much smoke and fine particulate matter. We’ve seen an active wildfire season and smoke has filtered into our region from considerable distances. Early in August, we got hit with...
Sandra June (Debar) King, 77, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. She was born June 1, 1941, to Erma (Holm) and James Debar in Wenatchee, Washington. She grew up in Manson, Washington. She married Dennis J. King December 20, 1961. They moved to Coulee Dam, Wash., in 1970. Sandra was very creative and enjoyed many hobbies, which included painting, sewing, quilting, crocheting, cooking, gardening, canning and many others. She worked for the Bureau of Reclamation and took an early retirement in... Full story
David Thomas "Scotty" Scallan died on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at the age of 87. He was a resident at the Colville Tribal Convalescent Center, Nespelem, Washington, and was born on February 14, 1931, in Great Falls, Montana, to the late Thomas Francis Joseph Scallan and Margaret Hood (Mills) Scallan. The family moved to Coulee Dam, Washington, in 1941, where his father gained employment as a machinist at Grand Coulee Dam. Prior to graduating from Mason City High School with the Class of 1949,... Full story
Dorothy Marilyn Sheely Drain, 83, of Port Angeles, Washington, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. She was a Peninsula College professor emeritus and former Port Angeles High School history teacher. Born in Wilbur, Washington, Dorothy was the daughter of H. Floyd and Jennie (Thulon) Sheely. Dorothy grew up in Grand Coulee, Washington, and the Sheely family was one of the early residents there. The family moved to Grand Coulee so her father could work on the construction of the Grand Coulee... Full story
A wake will be held for Michael E. Clark, 60, of Nespelem, Washington, at 7 p.m. Friday, September 14, 2018, in the Nespelem Community Center. His Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018, also in the Nespelem Community Center. Inurnment will follow at Hall Creek Cemetery in Inchelium, Washington. A full obituary will be printed in an upcoming edition. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com for the family. Strate Funeral Ho of Grand Coulee, Washington, is serving... Full story
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 August 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. Services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sep... Full story
Lightning struck, and the Raider football team demolished the Tonasket Tigers in a game that took two days to complete. The Raiders were winning 12-0 in Tonasket on Friday, Sept. 7, when the game was called due to weather after a two-hour lightning delay. With about nine minutes left in the second quarter, the game started back up on Monday, Sept. 10. The Raiders racked up an additional 36 points on Monday, making for a final score of 48-0. "We had great defense and special-teams play," said...
Adults twenty-one years old and older who need to complete the Washington state requirements for a high school diploma are offered an opportunity in the Grand Coulee Dam area this fall through Big Bend Community College. Credits on previous high school transcripts, knowledge gained from life experiences, previous and current employment, specialized certifications, and any required coursework may be incorporated into a plan to fulfill the requirements. For enrollment information and completion options, please leave a message, including a...
The Lady Raiders lost their soccer season opener Sept. 6 to the Bridgeport Fillies, on the Fillies’ home field, 5-1. Head Coach Casey Moore said it was a “tough loss.” “Overall, the entire team played very well,” Moore said. “Key improvements included communication, passing, and defense.” Sophomore Bryn Chaffee scored the only goal for Lake Roosevelt off an assist from Ravina Pakootas, who “brought the ball to mid-field from the defensive line and passed it to Bryn, who dribbled through three defenders to score a perfectly placed shot,” a...
The Lady Raiders lost against Manson but won against Wilbur/Creston in their first week of the volleyball season. At home on Sept. 6, the Lady Raiders lost 3-1 against the Manson Lady Trojans. "We struggled with serving, missing 16, and had nine 'in the net' calls," said Head Coach Teri Sue Reed. "That's just giving away too many points!" But the Lady Raiders had their highlights. Megan Abel made a whopping 17 assists, Ellie Hansen led the Lady Raiders with eight kills, Addison Hansen made a...
Wed., Sept. 12 5 p.m ., Jr. High Volleyball at Omak Thurs., Sept. 13 4:30 p.m., Soccer at Brewster 5:30 p.m., Raider Volleyball here with Waterville-Mansfield 6 p.m., Jr. High Football at Tonasket Fri., Sept. 14 7 p.m., Raider Football at here with Liberty Bell Mon., Sept. 17 5 p.m., Jr. High Volleyball here with Liberty Bell Tues., Sept. 18 4 p.m., Raider Cross Country at Okanogan Invitational, Omak G.C. 5 p.m., Raider Volleyball at Tonasket Wed., Sept. 19 5 p.m., Jr. High Volleyball at Brewster Thurs., Sept. 20 5 p.m., Raider Volleyball here...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING SERVICES FOR THE CITIES OF COULEE DAM, ELECTRIC CITY, GRAND COULEE AND THE TOWN OF ELMER CITY Introduction and Instructions The Regional Board of Mayors (R.B.O.M.) on behalf of the four municipalities intends to award a contract for municipal solid waste collection, disposal and recycling services. The R.B.O.M. is requesting proposals for the collection, removal and disposal of municipal solid waste for residential and commercial services and to divert suitable... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 9/3 - A chainsaw, valued at $1,500, was stolen out of a man’s truck on Good St. in Electric City. 9/5 - A Grand Coulee man said another man had threatened to punch him in the face a few days earlier. - A driver pulled over on Kent St. in Electric City was charged with driving with faulty brake lights. His passenger was charged with openly smoking marijuana in public after the passenger blew a cloud of smoke out the rear window during the traffic stop. 9/6 - A driver pulled over on Hillcrest was cited with driving without a...
Jeremy Hansen, of Grand Coulee, and Allison Pheasant, Ephrata, sing a duet from the upcoming musical "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" at the Soap Lake Masquers Theater's annual Membership Gala at the end of August. The play opens Oct. 19. The two have the lead parts in the production. - submitted photo...
In the evening of Friday, August 17, 2018, Vivian Davis Moore passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes at Fairwood Retirement Village in Spokane, Washington. Vivian was 78 years old. Vivian was born in Cheroke, Oklahoma. She was the second child and only daughter of Wilma H. and Roy A. Davis. She grew up in the small Texas town of Darrouzett. Her father worked for the railroad and mother enjoyed singing in a trio. After graduating from Abilene Christian University she worked as a... Full story
Over the weekend, our God showed me he is still present and listening, but more than that, he is moving among his children in awesome and powerful ways. I know some of you read the title and turned to Coulee Cops, but those of you whose attention was caught by the title of this column and are still reading, well, let me explain my weekend the best I can. It starts in 1992. Yep, that long ago. Right after I gave my life to Christ, a couple of ladies took me to a youth camp for the weekend. I slept most of the way and really had no idea where thi...
When one approaches the Tri-Cities, it is impossible to ignore Lampson International’s monstrous cranes in its Pasco assembly yard. Those gantries stand out like the Space Needle in Seattle and reach over 560 feet into the sky. Like the Space Needle, Lampson is built on a solid footing. Last month, Construction Review Online (CRO) ranked Lampson as the world’s third-largest crane company. “Lampson International has been a world leader in the Heavy Lift and Transport industry for over 65 years. Initially started as a small drayage company, they...
