News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 28
The Electric City Council Tuesday voted to spend $338,550 of funds collected for improving tourism, most of it on a city park, departing from years of what some saw as an overly stingy practice. The new Ice Age Park, for which city officials turned ceremonial shovels of dirt at a ground-breaking event last week, will include features such as a mammoth head in the playground, a fossil digging area, and more, designed to cater to local kids and tourists alike. Including the park, the city will spend 85 percent of the funds on its own tourism init...
The Lake Roosevelt Raider football team pours back into Greene Field from the top of the bleachers Friday night after halftime for their homecoming game. The team is on a roll with four wins and no losses. Football teams normally come back after halftime down a dirt path from locker rooms in the school above the field, but a White Swan athlete fell on the path and lay injured, blocking it at the gate, forcing the detour. He later walked back, with help, to his sideline. Stories about the Raider...
The grandmother of a 14-year-old boy is asking anyone who sees him to report it to Colville Tribal Police. Cathy Covington says she's been raising Javante Picard since he was 3 years old and that he's had minor problems at school, but plans are already put in place to help him. But on Sept. 26, she says, someone picked him up at the bus stop, and he didn't make it to Lake Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School. She hasn't seen him since, but believes he's near Nespelem. Covington has contacted...
The Grant County Tourism Commission is currently seeking grant applications for qualifying tourism-promotion campaigns, events and projects for 2020. All grant applications must be received or postmarked no later than 5 p.m. Nov. 29. For more information, guidelines and application forms go to tourgrantcounty.com, click on Downloads and download the Lodging Tax Grant Funds Application & Guidelines. A grant application workshop will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The application is available only to non-profit organizations applying for lodging...
Workers on the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation fire station being built along SR-155 is anticipated to be completed in April of 2020, according to Public Affairs Specialist Lynne Brougher. "The weather is not a factor in completing the project," she said. "The construction crew will continue to work on the facility until it is finished." Northcon Construction resumed work on the $13.6 million project after a previous company's contract was terminated following numerous delays. - Jacob Wagner...
Grand Coulee will get a little help from a state agency to assess its options regarding its once state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant that is now reaching old age. The Washington State Dept. of Commerce announced last week that it awarded the city $24,000 for a facility plan, one of many awards to rural communities around the state that will total $10.5 million in Community Development Block Grants. Twenty-seven projects were selected from 41 grant applications requesting over $20 million, a press release from Commerce said Oct. 3....
Not a day goes by that we don’t see them — if we’re looking. In the trees, on the ground and, of course, in the sky. They are at their most majestic when in flight. Soaring through the lower atmosphere with a blue sky as background, a wonderful sight. The bigger ones catch our attention most it seems. We try to identify them — hawk, vulture, falcon or the bald eagle. Some of us feed them at our feeding stations. Some of us hunt certain types of birds and look forward to the bounty of our hun...
There has been a lot of buzz around the Snake River dams. In the decades-old argument, anti-dam advocates consistently point out that if the people of the Northwest love salmon, the dams have got to go. The communities I represent have grave concerns over the removal of the Snake River dams, which provide reliable and affordable energy that is vital to our region. These communities are also concerned about salmon survival, which is why I am proud to support our dams while also supporting research to improve fish passage. In light of what seems...
Recently, we have heard a lot about different people taking a stand. These people from different backgrounds, different educations, different financial statuses and different beliefs have drawn a line in the sand and are fighting for freedom, political views, multiple causes and basic human rights. How they do this has been different and socially inspiring to some but also irritating and offensive to others. When you take a stand for whatever you choose to fight for, it is important to be...
Too often, elected officials overlook the cumulative costs of regulations, taxes and fees on taxpayers; however, it comes back to bite them hard when people move or take matters into their own hands by initiative. Consider what is happening in high-tax and -cost-of-living states, such as California, New York and Connecticut. Florida recorded the highest level of net domestic migration in 2018 and added 1.2 million people from other states since 2010. “Many Florida transplants are retirees and t...
Seaton's Grove, seven miles downstream from Grand Coulee Dam, was named for my grandfather, Sam Seaton, who had a small farm here after construction of the dam forced him to move from his homestead at the dam site. There were several ferries on the upper Columbia, including the Keller ferry; Tom (later Elmer) Seaton's ferry near Plum; the Grant County ferry, better known as Sam Seaton's ferry, at what would be the site of the big dam; after construction began the Tuttle or Government ferry...
Betty Brueske passed away September 26, 2019 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. A memorial service will be held in her honor at the Grand Coulee Senior Center on Saturday, October 12, at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the charity of one's choice. A complete obituary was in last week's star.... Full story
Alice Ann Walter was the second child born of Herbert and Verna Mae Walter. She grew up on "the ranch," playing with kittens, puppies, and horses. Riding was a favored pastime. Her Rainbow pins show that she earned every color. She looked forward to summertime visits with her cousin and lifelong friend Roseanne. After graduating from Odessa High, Alice moved to Ellensburg and entered studies to be a veterinarian. Due to the requirement of euthanizing a cat to complete this course of study, she... Full story
With sad and heavy hearts we would like everyone to know that unexpectedly Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Boutain passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was 74 years old. He was born on May 10th, 1945, to Emil and Ruby Boutain of Toppenish, Washington. Gerald was the third of six children. Older siblings included: Curtis Boutain and Deanna Rogers, younger siblings, Barbara Boutain, Greg Boutain, and Bonnie Bloxham. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and... Full story
Donald Daniel Dembiczak was born on January 26, 1931, in Greenbush, Minnesota, to Paul and Mary. After several years, Paul decided to move the family west to Grand Coulee to work on the historic Dam. Some of Don's happiest memories are from his childhood there. He enjoyed swimming, fishing, basketball and many adventures with his siblings. Don, the oldest of seven: Gene, Wally, Dennis, Jan, Glen and Judy - enjoyed his role as big brother. As a young man, Don worked on the Dam alongside his fathe... Full story
With her daughter and son-in-law at her side, Daveline Easterly passed peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, September 24, 2019, in Grand Coulee, Washington from kidney failure. She was under hospice care. She was born January 22, 1936, in Illnois. She went to Herrin High School in Herrin, Illnois. She was married to Norm Easterly for 50 years. Davy loved painting - it was her passion and she also loved her dogs. She had hoped to move to Henderson, Nevada with her daughter, but, unfortunately,... Full story
The Grand Coulee branch of North Cascades Bank (NCB) is collecting new or gently used coats for local children in need. Gloves, scarves, hats and other warm outerwear for children are also welcome. Cash donations will be used to purchase new coats. All items will be distributed to schools in the Grand Coulee Dam School District. Donations will be accepted at NCB through the end of October. Please help keep our local kids warm this winter! If you have any questions about the coat drive, please call 633-1700. NCB, Member FDIC...
The fall meeting of the Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 1:00 PM, at the Senior Center on Main Street in Grand Coulee. After dealing with regular items of business, plans will be discussed for the All-Class Reunion to be held August 7th and 8th, 2020....
October Chamber Meetings at La Presa Chamber will be meeting this Thursday, Oct. 10, at La Presa. Guest speaker will be Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones. Meeting will begin at noon. Grant County Mosquito District 2 to Meet The Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its monthly meeting at 5 p.m., Thursday, October 10, at 210 W. Coulee Blvd., in Electric City. AA Meetings for GCD and Nespelem Area Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center in Electric City. Call Paul at 633-3377 days or...
The Raiders are still undefeated in football this season after turning White Swan into an ugly duckling Friday. At Lake Roosevelt's homecoming game, LR and White Swan both walked onto Greene Field with 3-0 win-loss records, but the Raiders defeated White Swan 42-8 to stay undefeated at 4-0 while White Swan left with a loss. "It was homecoming, so it was a great atmosphere, a lot of fun," said Head Coach Tim Rasmussen. "Our team had a good week of preparation. We felt that we could dominate the...
The Raiders ran well at Tonasket Oct. 3, when Kyle Edmo placed first out of 27 runners for high school boys, and Chase Marchand finished first in the middle school race out of 29 runners. Edmo finished the 2.8-mile high school race in 16 minutes, eight seconds, 12 seconds ahead of second placer Korbin Forsman of Republic. "The course is shorter than usual; however, it did not lack in challenges," said Coach Ann Green. "The course is mostly hills and dirt trails. We had a beautiful day with littl...
The Lady Raiders volleyball squad lost a close game against Liberty Bell but then won solidly against Bridgeport last week. On the road against Liberty Bell, Oct. 1, the Lady Raiders lost three sets to two. Hosting the Bridgeport Fillies Oct. 3, the Lady Raiders won in three sets by 25-9, 25-11, and 25-15. They are scheduled to play in Oroville Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. and in Wilbur on Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m. The next home game is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. when the Lady Raiders will...
The Lady Raiders soccer team broke even with Omak and lost to Liberty Bell last week, both games played with nine players per team. Lake Roosevelt hosted the Omak Pioneers Oct. 1, ending in a 3-3 tie. Maddie Toulou scored two for the Lady Raiders and Bryn Chaffee scored one in the game. "Kyona Edmo played a great game in the goal; she had 10 saves," said Consultant/Trainer Randy Semanko. The Lady Raiders hosted the Liberty Bell Lady Mountain Lions Oct. 3, losing with a 4-1 final score. Chaffee...
Town of Elmer City Budget Workshop Meeting The Town of Elmer City will hold a meeting on Thursday October 10, 2019 at 6:00 PM at City Hall for the purpose of working on the 2020 Elmer City Budget. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to provide written or oral comments at said meeting. Elmer City Town Hall is located at 505 Seaton Avenue, and is accessible to the handicapped. Gary Benton Clerk/Treasurer (Publish October 2 and 9, 2019) City of Grand Coulee NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Grand Coulee City Council will hold a public... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 9/30 - A man on King Street said he had to use a shop vacuum while repairing a toilet, and once done, rinsed the vacuum and dumped it across the street in some bushes. An officer, responding to a report from a neighbor, told him that that wasn’t the proper way to dispose of that kind of waste. The man said he wouldn’t do it again. - A man told police that three days earlier he had been approached by two “locals” at the Electric City Bar & Grill who said he could purchase some time with a 14-year-old girl. Asked why he didn...