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The topic of local area towns consolidating into one will be discussed at the Wine Bar on Main Street in Grand Coulee on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend the informal meeting, described as a social event. The open discussion will be attended by representatives from SCJ Alliance, a company that was involved in the consolidation of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a combination of Army and Air Force bases south of Tacoma, and who will be able to answer questions concerning the logistics of such an ambitious idea. A survey on...
If you're thinking of driving to Elmer City to take a look at the fire, don't. The road is blocked. High winds threw the fire across the highway 155 tonight after a fire started in the trailer court below the highway. Details are sketchy now, but one person with a radio said at least three mobile homes had burned, and from a vantage point a couple miles away the fire apparently had burned up a ravine that skirts the town to its south, threatening houses on the hillside. A fire truck drove up to... Full story
The Grand Coulee city council voted to extend the closure of B Street through October 2019 while the United States Bureau of Reclamation continues to build their fire station off of Highway 155. "We would like to think that they're going to bring the road to a better condition than it was," said Mayor Paul Townsend. Construction on the building began in April 2017, and the council laughed about the length of time construction seems to be taking. The bureau awarded the $13.6 million construction...
A literal power struggle is going on in Grant County, and an electric utility commissioner explained Grant PUD's policies to chamber of commerce members last week. Commissioner Terry Brewer said the county's irrigators don't like the path the PUD commissioners set when they decided that the utility's core customers, including irrigators, would always get cheaper power made at the PUD's Priest Rapids Dam. That policy also puts the utility on a course to lessen the subsidy that keeps rates for...
When his head isn't buried in an engineering textbook, Scott Abrahamson spends his time jumping from one bareback horse to another in races. The 2016 Lake Roosevelt salutatorian, Abrahamson continues to excel at academics, pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at Eastern Washington University, where he recently pulled a 3.8 grade-point average. "All through school, he was pulling 4.0s," his mother, Gina Palmer said. "He's always been super smart. He was in the advanced classes."...
The Bureau of Reclamation was fined $115,500 by the Environmental Protection Agency for hazardous waste handling violations at the Grand Coulee Dam. The EPA said in a press release Tuesday that the action was taken at the request of the state of Washington’s Department of Ecology. “We conducted this inspection at the Dam at the Department of Ecology’s request and found some areas of non-compliance,” said Chris Hladick, EPA Regional Administrator in Seattle. “Proper handling and management of hazardous waste is a serious responsibility that prot...
Grand Coulee is still considering an ordinance addressing the problem of drug houses. Councilmember Tom Poplawski updated the council on the endeavor the city started looking at earlier this year. A nuisance or drug house, with a history of crimes occuring there, or of people being charged with crimes while staying there, could be boarded up for a year. In such an instance, the city would report the house, and a Grant County Superior Court judge would look at the case to approve or deny the seizure of the property. Poplawski said he has...
A Nespelem man was airlifted to Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane Friday night after a police chase ended in a wreck in a ravine. At 9:53 p.m. Sept. 21, Jeremiah Wippel, 41, was allegedly attempting to elude Coulee Dam police officer Michael Sullivan when high speeds led Wippel to strike a guardrail on a turn near milepost 31, north of Elmer City. The car Wippel was driving came to a rest on its top in a ravine near the rock cut. Officer Sullivan had attempted to pull Wippel over after seeing Wippel speeding 39 miles per hour in a 20 mph zone...
A private water association that provides water services to residents in the Delano area is maxed out in its ability to provide water to people and expressed interest in Grand Coulee taking it over. The New Columbia Water Association buys water from Grand Coulee, then provides it to their clients. Wayne Fowler, who has developed property within the association’s boundary lines, has requested water service, which the association approved. But their equipment — pipes, pumps, and meters — are is essentially at their limits as far as provi...
I would like to make it clear: I didn’t do it! It wasn’t me who wrote that op-ed piece in the New York Times telling of the disarray at the White House. This is for the record. I do not know anyone that works for the Times, I have never been in their building, and I have not met with anyone from the Times at an alternate location. Now, I must admit that I do receive the Times’ Sunday edition, courtesy of my daughter, Kathy Beck. I receive it on Monday, but I do not have contact with a member of their staff. It comes in the mail. For insta...
Recent large funerals for icons of music and democracy were cause to reflect on what it means to be American. We weighed heavy words: honor, respect, teamwork, service, greatness; this reminds us that our country is based on liberty and equality for all with a free press. Let these words not only be whispers, but a roar! Our country needs “lions” in Congress, those strong enough to reach across the aisle for the good of the people. In November, I will be voting for Christine Brown, a candidate with the strength to cross the aisle. Go to Chr...
My occupation as a tree fruit consultant for the past 23 years has afforded me the opportunity to work with Cindy Carter, not only as a consultant, but as a concerned citizen. Grant County currently possesses roughly 55,000 acres of tree fruit. The present acreage in the county boasts almost 40 million trees, making Grant County the highest apple-producing county in Washington as well as the U.S. Apples generate $4.7 billion (yes with a B) and potatoes create $686 million in annual sales to the state every year. Grant County captures the...
Terry Brewer and Patti Paris think residential and irrigators’ power rates are subsidized. By whom … the data centers? The residents and farmers of this county built Wanapum and Priest Rapids dams 60 years ago at the cost of $100 million each and put in all the infrastructure to run power to everybody in the county. Who is subsidizing whom? The data centers came in and gobbled up a lot of our cheap power. They have only been here maybe 10 years and they think they’re subsidizing us ... come on. The data centers have negotiated with the current...
Sometimes a subject, a number or an object comes up over and over again in a person’s life. This object or phrase seems to keep showing itself in conversation, dreams, stories or testimonies, and it makes one think to themselves, “God, what are you trying to tell me?” I have a good friend who is always seeing the numbers 18 or 19. On the clock, in scripture or in normal conversation, when she hears or sees these numbers, she takes notice because God seems to be telling her something and she h...
Marcus Gene Jake, 43, passed away Thursday morning, September 13, 2018, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Born Monday, December 9, 1974, in Toppenish, Washington to Thomas Jake and Anita Frank. Marcus attended Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam, Washington. On Saturday, April 10, 1999, Marcus married Louise George on the shores of Owhi Lake in Nespelem, Washington. A proud member of Electrical Union #191, Marcus liked spending his off time in the out-of-doors - hunting, fishing, camping and... Full story
Chamber This Week Jesse Utz from Lake Roosevelt Jr./Sr. High School will be speaking about the Natural Helpers Program at chamber this Thursday, September 27. The group will be meeting at La Presa in Grand Coulee at noon. Free Food Distribution Thursday There will be a free food distribution on Thursday, Sept. 27, noon – 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, 348 Mead Ave., Grand Coulee. Free produce and nutritious perishable products available for all families in need of food assistance. No appointment or documentation needed. Please bring y...
Chelsea Dudley, of Belvedere, displays her grand champion market steer in the senior livestock division at the Ferry County Fair, along with some of her winning ribbons. She also won grand champion in digital photography, grand champion in drawings, best of show in educational exhibits, and reserve champion in senior poultry showmanship. Chelsea has won grand champion market steer three years in a row. - Misty Dudley photo...
Castina Jordan and Philip Hall of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Teagan Rose Hall, born Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 9 lbs., 3 oz., and was 22.5 inches in length at birth. Siblings include: Kailah Nanamkin, Ernest Nanamkin, Patricia Tatshama and Aiden Meckler. Maternal grandparents are Sharron Clark, Keller, Washington, and Jack Jordan, Spokane, Washington. Paternal grandparents are Althea Thomas of Nespelem, and John Hall of Omak,... Full story
The Lady Raiders lost at home against the Tonasket Lady Tigers, but not without a fight, then traveled to Oroville, where they beat the Hornets last week. On Sept. 18 at home in Grand Coulee, the Lady Raiders lost 7-3 to Tonasket. Maddie Toulou scored all three goals for LR, with Bryn Chaffee providing an assist. "The first five minutes of the game, LR played beautifully," said Head Coach Casey Moore. "I think the team struggled with communication and aggression, but they were able to regroup...
The Lady Raiders defeated Tonasket then Soap Lake this past week, winning both volleyball matches 3-0. In Tonasket Sept. 18, the Lady Raiders won in three sets, 25-22, 25-18 and 25-16 to defeat the Lady Tigers. "I was finally able to get my swing players in a game," said Head Coach Teri Sue Reed, adding that there was "very consistent serving by Gloria Michel." At home against Soap Lake Thursday, the Lady Raiders continued to dominate, winning in three sets again, 25-17, 25-21, and 25-16 to...
The Lake Roosevelt Raider cross country team ran at Omak Golf Course and at Wenatchee’s Walla Walla Point Park this past week. At Omak on Sept. 18 for the Okanogan Invite, the Raiders hit the ground running on grass, gravel, and pavement throughout the course. “Okanogan went great,” said Coach Ann Green. “We have lots of improvements, we have personal bests, our runners are looking great.” The junior high runners ran 1.5 miles, while the high schoolers doubled their pleasure by running three. “The Okanogan/Omak golf course meet was a better ex...
The Grand Coulee Dam School District is considering policies related to transgender students, as well as substitute teacher qualifications. School board members were presented with the proposed policies at the Sept. 24 board meeting. The transgender policy addresses concerns such as communicating with a student on what their gender identification is and how they wish to be addressed, and addresses related consideration regarding the dress code, preventing bullying or discrimination of students, and not forcing students to use a restroom that...
Megan Abel was shown returning a volley to Waterville in a story about LR volleyball last week. She was misidentified in the caption....
Wed., Sept. 26 5 p.m., LRJH Volleyball here with Oroville. Thurs.. Sept. 27 4 p.m., Raider Cross Country at Tonasket 4:30 p.m., Raider Soccer here with Liberty Bell 5 p.m., Raider Volleyball at Bridgeport 5:30 p.m., LRJH Football here with Okanogan Fri., Sept. 28 7 p.m., Raider Football here with Kettle Falls Mon., Oct. 1 5 p.m., LRJH Volleyball at Liberty Bell Tues., Oct. 2 4:30 p.m., Raider Soccer here with Bridgeport Wed., Oct. 3 4 p.m., Raider Cross Country at Omak Invitational, East Side Park 5 p.m., LRJH Volleyball at...
Thursday Mixups TEAM W L Team 1 9 3 Team 2 7 5 Team 3 1 8 High Game: Chance Epperson 257; Mae Stensgar 178 High Series: Chance Epperson 568; Mae Stensgar 464 Splits: John Stensgar 9-10; Soy Red-thunder 3-10 Previous - High Game: Chance Epperson 203; Mae Stensgar 189 High Series: Chance Epperson 541; Mae Stensgar 541 High Game: John Stensgar Jr. 201; Gwen Hilson 213 High Series: John Stensgar Jr. 539; Gwen Hilson 461 DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L Team 1 37.5 22.5 Team 4 35 25 Team 5 33.5 26.5 Team 3 26 34 Team 6 25.5 34.5 High Game: Kevin Rosenbaum 243;...