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  • Keller Students Launch into 4-H with a Blast

    Submitted by Linda McLean|Oct 15, 2014

    October 8 marked 4-H National Youth Science Day (4-HNYSD). Keller Elementary students celebrated by participating in the hands-on science experiment, Rockets to the Rescue, designed to help them learn about rockets and aerospace engineering. The rockets were launched using air; no flammable components were used. During the seventh annual 4-H National Youth Science Day, young people across the nation became scientists for the day. This is the premier national rallying event for 4-H Science... Full story

  • Ladies snap losing streak

    John McNeil II|Oct 15, 2014

    Lady Raider Volleyball split its matches last week. At home Oct. 7, Lake Roosevelt faced a Liberty Bell team they had defeated back in September, but the rematch turned into a Mt. Lion victory 3 games to 1. “It was disappointing to lose to LB in three games,” Head Coach Nate Piturachsatit said. “We beat them in four our prior match, and then to lose so convincingly is difficult to take.” Kammi Rosenbaum served up six aces against the Mt. Lions. Sean Garvin served two aces of her own and served with 79 percent success. Jocelyn Moore chipped... Full story

  • CC boys take second at Omak

    John McNeil II|Oct 15, 2014

    Raider boys' cross country had a successful day at Omak Oct. 7, taking second out of seven teams. "The boys team ran very strong, placing second to Cascade while defeating four other schools," Head Coach Gary Darnold said. "This was a total team effort as each runner on the team makes an equal contribution to our team's success." Cascade, a 1A Leavenworth high school, finished first with five runners finishing in the top 10. Coach Darnold explains the scoring system: "Cross Country is a sport wh... Full story

  • Vikings spoil Raider homecoming

    John McNeil II|Oct 15, 2014

    In the first meeting between the Raiders and the Mabton Vikings, the Vikings came out the victors. Mabton defeated LR 32-0. “Mabton was clearly the more physical team tonight,” Head Coach Steve Files said. “We are capable of playing better, and we’ll have to if we want to be competitive in our division.” In the first quarter both teams’ defenses held, firm with Jacob Palmer recording two sacks for the Raiders. The Mabton defensive line was able to disrupt the Raider offense with their penetration of the Raider offensive line. The score was tied... Full story

  • This week in sports

    Oct 15, 2014

    This week in sports Wed., Oct. 15 4 p.m., JHS Volleyball at Oroville. Thurs., Oct. 16 5:30 p.m., HS Volleyball at Manson. 5:30 p.m., JHS Football here with Oroville. Fri., Oct. 17 7 p.m., HS Football at White Swan. Sat., Oct. 18 Noon, HS Cross Country at Oroville. Mon., Oct. 20 5:30 p.m., HS JV Football here with Quincy. 5:30 p.m., JHS Volleyball here with Tonasket. Tues., Oct. 21 5:30 p.m., HS Volleyball here with Tonasket. 5:30 p.m., JHS Football at Tonasket. Thurs., Oct. 23 5:30 p.m., HS Volleyball at Brewster. Fri., Oct. 24 7 p.m., HS... Full story

  • Two honored on WSU President's Honor Roll

    Oct 15, 2014

    Two local students have been recognized as standing above the rest with excellent academic performance at Washington State University during the 2014 summer semester, the school said last week. Taima Nichole Carden, of Coulee Dam; and Nicole Ashley Cleveland, of Elmer City, were named to the President’s Honor Roll for the semester. To be eligible, undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of nine graded hours in a single term and earn a grade point average of 3.75, or earn a 3.50 cumulative GPA based on 15 cumulative hours of g... Full story

  • Bowling Scores

    Oct 15, 2014

    BOWLING TUESDAY HI LO’S 09.30.14 TEAM W L Pepsi 17.5 6.5 Riverview Lanes 15.5 8.5 Coulee Int. Serv. 15 9 Sunflowr Graphics 12 12 Fullers 12 12 Team 6 0 24 High Game: Pepsi 463; Amber Olson 180 High Series: Pepsi 1273; Sheila A. 434 Splits: Sheila A. 3-7... Full story

  • Coulee Cops

    Oct 15, 2014

    Grand Coulee Police 10/6 - An officer in pursuit of a vehicle that failed to stop at an intersection reported that his patrol car struck a small animal, thought to be a cat. Later, after dealing with the stop sign violator he returned to the area and looked all over for the animal but couldn’t find it. An hour later a member of the city staff received a call from the veterinary clinic that an elderly lady had dropped off an injured cat and was told the police would pay the bill on the cat. The officer stated that he didn’t agree to pay a veteri... Full story

  • Homecoming Royalty crowned for 2014 at Lake Roosevelt High School

    Oct 15, 2014

    The votes were in and the crowns went on Friday night at Greene Field in Coulee Dam, as Lake Roosevelt High School's homecoming royalty took the field at halftime of the football game against Mabton. The Homecoming Royalty Court included: 9th Grade: Casey Cleveland and Rylee Pitner 10 Grade: Tyler Olberg and Hannah Williams 11th Grade: Chance Garvin and Eren Moon 12th Grade: Trey Nicholson and Ciarra Cowin....