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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Taking a brief survey can help pay for 2022’s Coulee area spring cleanup, fall cleanup, and another spring cleanup in 2023. During the cleanups, residents of Electric City, Grand Coulee, Coulee Dam, and Elmer City are allowed to dump yard waste for free at the Delano Regional Transfer Station, and cities sometimes pick up yard waste for you from your street. Electric City Mayor Diane Kohout, on behalf of the Regional Board of Mayors, is applying for a roughly $30,000 air quality grant with the state Department of Ecology to pay for costs associ... Full story
Following the death of a city employee, Coulee Dam is considering requiring all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Councilmember Dale Rey raised the question during a council meeting last Wednesday. Rey remarked on the recent death of one employee and a positive coronavirus test of another, although he said he was speculating on the cause of death. “Our town employees not only interact with each other and with us, but they also interact with and communicate with and are around members of the community,” Rey said, so requiring vaccinat...
Having received several complaints about loud fans at the cryptocurrency mining building owned by Canada-based Atlas Blockchain Group, Electric City is going to use a decibel meter to measure just how loud the fans really are. Electric City Mayor Diane Kohout said the fans on top of the building, formerly the Young’s Welding building on Coulee Boulevard, are loud and running 24 hours a day. She said people have reported having difficulty sleeping because of them, leading the city to look at their noise ordinance. Kohout explained that the c...
Two local counties last week reported 28 new COVID-19 related deaths. Grant County Health District reported nine deaths on Oct. 11, and nine more on Oct. 13 with the deaths occurring in the months of September and October. Of the 18 deaths in Grant County, 11 were men and seven were women; ages ranged from their 40s to 80s; 16 had underlying health conditions; three were fully vaccinated, and 15 were unvaccinated. Of those who died, nine were from Moses Lake, five were from Soap Lake, two were from Quincy, one was from Mattawa, and one from... Full story
Shaeden Capshaw grabs a gob of roasted marshmallow off a stick of the goo held by Gaven White at the first spirit week bonfire held in several years at Lake Roosevelt Jr/Sr High School Thursday night after a homecoming volleyball game. - Scott Hunter photo...
Attorney General Bob Ferguson led a bipartisan coalition of 15 attorneys general Thursday calling on Congress to pass legislation supporting local journalism. “High-quality, independent journalism is critical to our democracy,” Ferguson said. “Local outlets have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic — ironically, just when their role as distributors of reliable information has rarely been more crucial. We must do all we can to save local journalism.” The letter calls on key leaders to support and pass the Local Journalis...
Tribal police inspect a car flipped early Monday at the edge of Coulee Dam. The silver car destroyed a longstanding sign in the process but the driver, seen talking with police, apparently escaped serious injury. From Davenport, he initially told police he'd swerved to avoid a deer but later admitted he'd fallen asleep. A redacted police report wasn't clear on whether the driver was a juvenile but omitted his full name. The crash happened at about 7 a.m. A sign advertising the community...
Covid-19 cases have risen again over recent weeks to numbers not seen since early this year. This is largely preventable thanks to the vaccines discovered and developed in record time. All of us can do our part by getting vaccinated, and our nation’s employers have a unique role to play in this effort. Many of America’s largest companies, including Tyson Foods, Google, and Walmart, are taking critical steps by requiring that their employees get the vaccine. The White House is mandating vaccines for all federal employees and millions of fed...
I am now to a point where I welcome new leadership at the highest levels in my hometown school district. This is because there is a proven pattern of not listening to valid concerns with responsive progressive changes and people are treated poorly or ignored. As a community member for 40 years, a taxpayer and someone who loves our local school district, I will clearly focus on just 2 major areas of concern for now. Sound human dynamics I feel that quality relationships and a high level of collaborative thinking with a growth mindset must...
This month, gas prices nationwide are the highest they’ve been since October 2014, and President Biden’s failed energy policies are directly responsible. Since assuming office in January, President Biden has worked with congressional Democrats to put forth Executive Orders and other policies designed to reduce access to our country’s oil and gas resources, which not only diminishes the global competitiveness of American companies and workers but has strained our ability to access the energy we need to live and work. This Administration seems...
My brother David turned Texan on me. Of my three brothers, I was closest to Dave. He and I were both red headed when young and seemed to be more like our Norwegian mother than like our father. Shortly after he returned from serving in the air force in World War II, he moved to Texas. I visited him in Houston a number of times, but not just recently. He passed on a number of years ago. When I visited Texas it was always a relief when I left the state and entered into New Mexico. New Mexico never looked so good. I’ve heard it said that the U...
Sen. George McGovern of South Dakota was never a darling of conservatives; however, in his later years he shocked fellow Democrats by his outspoken backing for streamlining government regulations and eliminating frivolous lawsuits — positions championed mostly by Republicans. McGovern, a decorated World War II B-24 pilot who flew 35 combat missions over North Africa and Europe, was an unabashed self-professed liberal. He won the Democrat presidential nomination in 1972 but lost the election i...
John Combs, Jr. of Grand Coulee passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, surrounded by his family. John and his wife, Elaine, moved to the Grand Coulee area in 1988 where together they raised their three daughters. John is preceded in death by his in-laws and parents. He is survived by his wife Elaine, their daughters, son-in-laws, and five grandchildren. He also has one brother in Omak and many nieces and nephews. Respecting his wishes, there will not be any services.... Full story
Candace Murphy and Dallas Rowe of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Corbin Charles Rowe, born Monday, October 4, 2021, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz., and was 21-1/2 inches in length at birth. Siblings include RyLynn Rowe 12, Paisley Rowe 4 and Emma Rowe 3. Maternal grandfather is Todd Murphy of Lynnwood, Washington. Paternal grandparents are Rick Rowe and Sally Odegaard. Great-grandparents are Diane and Scott Brokaw of Tonasket, Washington.... Full story
Two top officers in the American Legion will visit the local post of that organization of veterans next month. National Commander Paul E. Dillard and Washington State Department Commander Rick Sucee will meet with veterans at their Grand Coulee Dam Post 157 in Electric City for lunch Nov. 1 at 11:30 a.m. post Adjutant Shawn Neider said in an email Monday. All veterans are welcome to join them for lunch and to visit. Lunch will be provided by the local post....
Grand Coulee police are holding bicycles that have been turned in at their station. If you’re missing one, police ask that you call their office for more information at 509-633-1412....
NCW Libraries is partnering with Humanities Washington to offer the live, virtual program Diamonds in the Rough: The Gentrification of Rural Washington. The free program will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 and held on the Zoom platform. Jennifer Sherman, professor of sociology at Washington State University, will discuss the glaring and hidden effects of rapid change in Washington's rural communities. Formerly reliant on working-class industries like mining, oil and agriculture, an influx of wealthy...
I want to remind our Grant County taxpayers that real, mobile home, personal property 2nd half taxes are due by November 1st. Since October 31 is on the weekend, the due date is extended to the next business day. If you are sending your payment by mail, please make sure your envelope is postmarked on or before November 1st to avoid being considered delinquent. Please verify that all parcels that you intend to pay were included on your statements. Please send the bottom right side coupon of your statements if you are paying by mail for proper...
Port District #7 Grant County PUBLIC NOTICE OF A CHANGE OF MEETING DATE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER Notice is hereby given that Port District #7 of Grant County, Washington will be changing their Regular Meeting for the month of October from 10/28/21 to 10/21/21, at 3:45 pm due to a lack of quorum. The meeting will be held by telephone conference calling. Anyone wishing to join the conference call can contact the District Secretary at portdistrict7@gmail.com for connection instructions. This notice is given by order of Jim Keene, Chair, Port... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 10/12 - A man and woman on Alcan Road and Yakima Street were arrested and taken to jail for burglary. The man was known to stay at a residence there, but the owner said he was not allowed in a storage shed where both had stored items without permission. The two had allegedly picked a lock to enter the shed and retrieve their own items. They were found there and arrested. Drug paraphernalia was also found. The man was adamant that the shed was unlocked, and that he didn’t break in. 10/14 - A man was cited for driving under t...
The king and queen of homecoming at Lake Roosevelt High School, crowned at halftime during Friday night's football game, were seniors Tyson Nicholson and Kaylee Landeros. The princes and princesses of the royal set were: juniors Bosten Hevener and Autumn Nichols, sophomores Branden Pino and McKenna Miley, and freshmen Wyatt Egbert and Madeleine Harris....
After a week of competitions between classes designed to show who has the most school spirit, this year's sophomore class at Lake Roosevelt Jr/Sr High School took the top honors, with 1,320 points. Scores were announced at Friday night's homecoming football game. The senior class came in second, with 1,000 points; juniors earned 900; and freshmen ended up with 850....
Raider football dominates Tigers The Raiders celebrated homecoming week with a solid win against the Tonasket Tigers in Coulee Dam Friday with a final score of 41-16. The win, which came after Lake Roosevelt dominated each quarter, sets LR with a 3-3 win-loss record so far in the season. The Raiders led 28-0 at the end of the first quarter and 34-0 at the half. Tonasket hoped to capitalize on a Raider fumble at the Tigers' 49-yard line early in the second quarter. But the Raider defense held...
Grand Coulee PTA will be hosting our 2nd Trunk or Treat event, Thursday, October 28th from 5-7pm. Services, businesses and community will be passing out treats to kids in cars as they drive around the school on the bus loading route. No walkers please. At the end in the elementary parking lot there will be a contest for the best decorated car trunk. Winner will be decided by donation and a trophy will be given to the winning car.... Full story