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In front of a sparse home crowd on Sept. 26, the Raiders won their first game of the season, holding off the Bridgeport Mustangs, 21-20. “Great team win for the Raiders,” Raider Head Coach Steve Files said. “We were tough, resilient, and opportunistic out there.” The Raiders saw a great improvement in the play up front with the return of senior Octavio Alejandre to the offensive line. The improved line play helped Jesse Louie and Oscar Pakootas to solid runs on the first offensive drive that was capped with a Josiah Desautel 17-yard touchdo... Full story
Wed., Oct. 1 5 p.m., JRHS Volleyball here with Oroville. Thurs., Oct. 2 5:30 p.m., HS Volleyball at Okanogan. 5:30 p.m., JRHS Football at Omak. Fri., Oct. 3 7 p.m., HS Football at Warden Sat., Oct. 4 10:30 a.m., HS Cross Country, Can-Am Meet, Kettle Falls. Mon., Oct. 6 5 p.m., JRHS Volleyball at Liberty Bell. 5:30 p.m., JV ootball here with Warden. Tues., Oct. 7 5:30 p.m., HS Volleyball here with Liberty Bell. Wed., Oct. 8 5 p.m., JRHS Volleyball at Okanogan. Thurs., Oct. 9 5:30 p.m., HS Volleyball at Oroville. Fri., Oct. 10 7 p.m., HS... Full story
TUESDAY HI LO’S 09.23.14 TEAM W L Pepsi 10.5 5.5 Sunflower Graphics 10 6 Fullers 10 6 Coulee Int. Ser. 9 7 Riverview Lanes 8.5 7.5 Team 6 0 16 High Game: Pepsi 460; Sherry 199 High Series: Pepsi 1289; Sherry 570... Full story
The Lady Raiders lost both their volleyball matches last week to Manson and Tonasket. Both losses were in four games, 3-1. The loss to Bridgeport Sept. 18 put the Lady Raiders on a three-match losing streak. “It’s time for us to regroup and evaluate what is working and what isn’t and make some changes,” Head Coach Nate Piturachsatit said, still confident the team can pull out of the slump. “I’m excited to see how the girls overcome our current situation and move ahead to the level of volleyba... Full story
City of Electric City Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City of Electric City will hold a public hearing to consider revenue sources for the 2015 budget, including consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at 5:45 p.m. at the Electric City Hall, 10 Western Avenue, Electric City, Washington. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to provide both written and oral comments on revenue sources for the 2015 budget at said public hearing. City Hall is handicapped... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 9/21 - Two suspects, one from Monroe and the other from Yakima, were arrested after allegedly taking three pounds of bacon, 6 ounces of pork seasoning and two half-gallon containers of orange juice from Safeway without paying for the items. Both are being charged with third-degree theft. The man from Monroe was also being charged with possession of a controlled substance. He was taken to Grant County Jail. The man from Yakima was charged and released. 9/22 - A W. Cardinal Road man was arrested and taken to Grant County Jail... Full story
Everyone from Washington who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in October will receive 10 free trees as part of the Foundation’s Trees for America program. Through Trees for America, everyone is encouraged to plant trees that will benefit the environment and improve the quality-of-life. With one million members, the Arbor Day Foundation is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees. Everyone joining this month will receive an eastern redbud, white pine, sugar maple, white flowering dogwood, pin oak, red maple, riv... Full story
Living up to a promise she made during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the opening of the Lake Roosevelt School, Sen. Linda Evans Parlette sports a new Raider T-shirt Sept. 15 at the opening of school in Stehekin. Given the shirt as a token of appreciation in Coulee Dam, Parlette, who grew up as a Chelan "goat," said she would be proud to wear the LR shirt. - submitted photo... Full story
The Keller Ferry was put back into service early Monday morning, Oct. 6, after a weekend of repairs, the DOT said. Weekend drivers who planned on using the Keller Ferry to cross the Columbia River via State Route 21 will need to find another route. The Keller Ferry will be out of service starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, for hull repairs. Service is anticipated to resume on Monday, Oct. 6, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Over the weekend, vessel builder Foss Maritime of Seattle will make permanent repairs to a 1 ¾ inch-long hairline crac...