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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Hundreds turned out for the Fish Fest at Spring Canyon last Saturday for what Emilee Franklin hopes will become an annual event. Franklin, and education specialist at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, said the event drew over 500 people into the park. Five of them actually caught fish, but 175 caught free fishing poles at the event that was put on to help kids learn to fish. "I think for the first year of the park ever doing anything like this in the community, it was a pretty big...
Commissioners of Grant County Port District 7 have been in negotiations with the Colville Tribes for a possible sale of Banks Lake Golf Course. Commissioners met in a special meeting Sept. 6 to consider the sale and its details in a closed session, then reconvened to vote on giving President Jim Keene authority to continue to negotiate. The purpose of the special meeting stated on the agenda was to discuss a “Purchase and Sales agreement — Real Property.” The only action to be taken: “Motion to accept, reject, or ‘accept-with-changes’ the CCT P...
The city of Coulee Dam has agreed to pay over $70,000 to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failure to file paperwork on time regarding its new wastewater treatment plant. A “Consent Agreement” and “Final Order” detail the town’s alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and its operating permit. They include not submitting a notice to both EPA and the Colville Tribes on time that the new plant was up and running or that the old plant had been taken offline. EPA said the city was years late in giving written notice that it had develop...
It's not just a dam run anymore. Run the Dam has morphed into more than a 5K, 10K, or half-marathon race on Saturday, Sept. 16. Now a festival, RTD will offer vendors and food from 4-10 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday. It also features a Kids Korner with at least 15 activities. A beer garden will host six music acts Friday (1 - 11 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. – 11 p.m.) And a motorcycle poker run will culminate at the beer garden in North Dam Park after riders make five stops t... Full story
Merle Roberts, of Grand Coulee, earned a blue ribbon in photography last week at the state fair in Puyallup. Roberts named his photo, in dramatic dark gray shades of a local tree growing right out of rock, "Its A Tough Life." It took Best of Scenic for black and white photography. He entered it in the International Photography Exhibit at the fair, which he said meant he would go up against entries from New York and California, or even Hong Kong. "Yeah, you have to butt heads with the biggest...
I want to commend the Lake Roosevelt students who petitioned the school board to change the dress code to something more reasonable and less discriminatory. Often when people notice a problem we either stay silent or simply complain online and then go about our lives. That’s why it was so encouraging to see an example of people working together to set a goal, determine strategy, and present their case to decision makers. I hope this is not the last time these students use their voice and organizing skills. It’s cliche to say, but: You are our...
It is with great gratitude, humbleness and excitement that I submit this letter of thanks to the vendors who donated and made our first Grand Coulee Dam School District Superintendent’s Back to School Kick Off a huge success. We could not have done it without them. On the behalf of the GCDSD Board of Directors and our administrative team, we would like to thank the Tee Pee for donating all of the food, which included 250 hamburgers, hotdogs and buns. We would also like to thank Harvest Foods for donating all of the water and soda for the e...
There is an axiom: Don’t let the perfect get in the way of the good! That is important to remember when it comes to improving our air quality. While climate activists want to banish all fossil fuels to control greenhouse gas (GHG), it is not possible today without epic disruption to our economy, supply chains, jobs, and quality of life. Simply, getting to “zero emission” cannot happen by government edicts. It takes innovation driven by the private sector. For example, the California Air Resou...
The bloodshed was everywhere. It was all over my house, my parent’s house, my neighbors’ houses and splattered at any location in which anyone dared to pet my 9-week-old bundle of joy, Thurber the yellow Labrador. I was desperate to stop Thurber’s reign of puppy-toothed terror, but how? Why Are a Puppy’s Teeth So Sharp? Puppies, like humans, are born without teeth, but by the time they are 2- to 4-weeks old, they start growing “deciduous teeth” — the sharpest blades known to mankind. In the wild, razor-sharp teeth are needed to help puppies...
Patsy Lynn Kelly Bates passed away at home with her dogs and family by her side on August 31, 2023, after a long battle with health issues. She was born on April 26, 1953, in Walla Walla, Washington to Lee and Beverly Dodson. She moved to Grand Coulee, WA in 1971 where she met her first husband Joseph Patrick Kelly. They welcomed 3 children, Josie, John and Jennifer. She was married to Joe for 32 until his passing from cancer in 2004. Patsy moved to Moses Lake, WA in 2007 to be closer to family... Full story
Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Janice Arlene Hesse Krebs has gone to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born 10-22-1946 in Nampa, Idaho and entered Heaven's gate Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 in Grand Coulee, Washington at age of 76. She is survived by her husband and love of her life, David Krebs and her children Janette (Rex) Hyatt, Kris (Ted) Piccolo; grandchildren: Desiree, Cody, Kendall and Madeline and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in His presence by father... Full story
Blithe Spirit, a three act farce written by Noel Coward, will be presented at Masquers Theatre beginning Sept 15 and Running thru Oct 1. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 and Sunday 2:00 matinees. Go to Masquers.com to reserve seats. Richard & Ruth hold a seance in their home as research for Richard›s new book. they invite Madam Macardie to preside over the evening. During the proceedings, the ghost of Richard’s first wife, Elvyra appears. She decides to stay and creates mischief between Ruth and Richard since he is the only one who can see and tal...
Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 4:00pm at 210 W. Coulee Blvd in Electric City....
Grand Coulee Police 9/5 - A citizen told police that an intoxicated man was walking in the road near Pole Park on SR-155. Police saw the man walking just off of the roadway on the other side of the fog line. He didn’t want to talk to police, and police told him to stay off the road. The man continued to walk and was near a restricted area owned by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. He insulted security personnel. Police told him to get off bureau property, he continued to walk. He also said that he had called for a ride. Police were relieved w...
• The Lake Roosevelt Lady Raiders varsity volleyball team beat Liberty Bell Sept. 5 at home 25-21, 25-18, 25-21. Liberty Bell won the JV match in three games 25-18, 25-22, 25-12. LR plays Bridgeport at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at home, then heads to Ephrata for a varsity tournament Saturday. • The Raiders rolled over the Highland Scotties in Cowiche Sept. 8 for the football win, 56-24. They’ll meet Mabton in Coulee Dam Friday, Sept. 15, one of only three home games scheduled....
The Raider girls' soccer team forged a strong start to the season, Sept. 7, beating Bridgeport 5-3 at home and with grit, playing all 80 minutes while a player down and with no subs. Senior Sawyer Steffens scored two outstanding one-touch goals, junior Captain Nautika Brown added another goal, and junior Taylor Thomas lobbed in two back-to-back goals from outside the box that sailed in over the goalie's outstretched hands. Three players made strong Raider soccer debuts - sophomores Ava Sam and...
Request for Proposal from a qualified Energy Services Performance Contracting Providers The Keller School District School Board of Keller Washington requests qualifications and proposals from energy services providers licensed in the State of Washington. A qualified provider will be selected for the purpose of implementing energy efficiency projects and will develop and prepare a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract pursuant to the guidelines set forth in Washington Code RCW 39.35A.030. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is due on September 28th,...