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A garage fire in Grand Coulee was extinguished before it spread on Monday afternoon, causing mostly smoke damage, with no one suffering any injuries. “It could have been way worse,” Marjie Gallagher said about the fire that she said was caused by a wood stove. Her husband, Don, has power tools in the garage at their home on Roosevelt Drive, she said, among lots of other stuff, but she wasn’t sure of the extent of the damage yet. “It’s just a big mess, really,” she said, adding that they are still able to stay in their house and aren’t in n...
Lake Roosevelt's Raiders won the day in their first round of the state football playoffs Saturday in Coulee Dam, besting Friday Harbor 19-14, but losing a key player in the process. They'll play next week on the west side of the state at a time and place to be determined. The Lady Raiders volleyball team competed against two teams at the state tournament in Yakima Thursday, losing to each in four sets after winning the first set in each contest. Their season is done, but it included being the... Full story
Alan David “Davi” Smith, 57, of Nespelem, Washington, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. Davi was born to Johnnie B. and Norine Louise Circle-Smith on Monday, December 11, 1961, in Omak, Washington. Davi graduated in 1980 from Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah, where he was a member of the Eagles tennis team and a star player for the basketball team. Davi enlisted in the US Army on February 4, 1981, training as an Armor Crewman on M-48 – M60 Battle Tanks. Davi was a member of... Full story
Two local towns will directly lose transportation funds because of the passage of a state initiative. Electric City and Elmer City will lose a bit of revenue from the recent passage of a statewide initiative that, among other things, limits how cities can collect money for their transportation benefit districts. Electric City and Elmer City each have charged a $20 fee per vehicle registered to their residents, which brought in about $17,000 for Electric City’s TBD and $6,000 for Elmer City’s, according to their city clerks. Grand Cou...
The little local rodeo that almost stopped happening nearly a decade ago is poised to join the ranks of the larger professional rodeo world. The Ridge Riders Saddle Club’s annual Colorama Rodeo each May will likely join the Professional Cowboys Rodeo Association, following a vote of the Ridge Riders board of directors Nov. 6. President George Kohout announced the coming change at the chamber of commerce luncheon the next day. “This is by far the biggest chance we’ve ever taken,” Kohout said. The move was instigated by the group’s stock con...
Elmer Rinard gets a standing ovation at a ceremony to recognize veterans at the Lake Roosevelt Junior/Senior High School gym Friday. The World War II veteran also got a smile from a pleased compatriot seated in background, also a WWII vet, Fred Long. The annual event recognizes veterans, young and old, who registered for it with the school. — Scott Hunter photo...
Three Colville tribal members won a Native American Music Award for Best Rap Hip Hop Music Video at the awards ceremony Nov. 2 in Niagara Falls, New York. James Pakootas, Daniel Nanamkin, and Tony Louie won the "Nammy" award for the video for the song "Break These Chains," which is available to view on Youtube and will be linked to in the online edition of this article at grandcoulee.com. Louie performs under his own name, while Pakootas performs under the name Just Jamez, and Daniel Nanamkin...
As seen from the south on Western Avenue, construction crews work Monday on Electric City's street project, involving Western, Grand Avenue, Stevens Avenue and West Coulee Boulevard. - Scott Hunter photo...
First of all, thanks to everyone who has supported me the past years as Electric City Council member. Congratulations to the Electric City Council and mayor elect. I wish them the best in their journey the next few years. I only hope that the community will support them in this journey at public meetings and at monthly council meetings. Birdie Hensley...
Earlier this week the nation took pause to honor our veterans. The debt we owe to veterans goes well beyond Nov. 11. I didn’t come from a military family; however, my father and three of my brothers were in the military: my father in World War I, and my brothers in World War ll. I am sorry now that I know so little of their service times and experiences. They, like so many, didn’t talk a lot about their experiences, it brought back unpleasant memories. My father didn’t serve overseas, but my three brothers did, in the thick of it. My brothers,...
Just before Veterans Day, the last known survivor of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor died at age 98. With the passing of George Hursey of Massachusetts, it closed that chapter of World War II — the world’s most deadly conflict in which over 60 million people perished. President Franklin D. Roosevelt called Dec. 7, 1941, “the date which will live in infamy.” During the surprise attack, 350 Japanese aircraft descended on Pearl Harbor and nearby Hawaiian military installations in two waves. Mor...
When this paper comes out there will be 35 shopping days until Christmas, and eight days till Thanksgiving. (Pause to let that sink in) OK, breathe. In the past at our house, we would be making lists consisting of ammo, kitchen tools and automotive tools. We could even dig a little deeper on the depth chart of possible gifts and say stuff like, Kanye West album, a recliner or a new pair of boots. But things have changed this year. We recently bought a luxury kitchen. No, not for our home. Well,...
Trees of Sharing 2019 begins its thirty-something season this week. Begun in the early 1980's, the Trees of Sharing program is a special way for Grand Coulee Dam area residents to get in the giving spirit and anonymously bless local needy children up to age 18 living in the Grand Coulee Dam area, as far north as Belvedere, who might not otherwise receive a gift at Christmastime. If you know eligible children, please take time to fill out Trees of Sharing slips for them. The slips and collection...
Chamber Meetings at Pepper Jacks Chamber will be meeting at noon, this Thursday, Nov. 14, at Pepper Jacks Bar & Grille. Dr. Adam McConnell is the guest speaker. Grant County Mosquito District 2 to Meet The Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its monthly meeting at 5 p.m., Thursday, November 14, at 210 W. Coulee Blvd., in Electric City. Food Bank Hours Normal operating hours are every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the Church of Nazarene, Hwy 174, Grand Coulee. Thanksgiving food will be handed out on Friday, Nov 22 from 1-4...
Vitalant, along with the Grand Coulee community blood drive volunteers led by coordinator Donia Black, is planning a blood drive for Monday, November 18. Donation hours will be from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the community room at Coulee Medical Center. Vitalant is the sole blood provider to more than 35 hospitals across the Inland Northwest and needs an average of 200 blood donors every day. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people. For more information contact Stefanie Dunn at 425-314-3799....
Selected as students of the month for September at Lake Roosevelt Elementary School included: Emmalee Rasmussen, Cody Horton, Macy Paslay, Erik Valenzuela, Skyla Flores-Thomas, Nayeli Beltran, Cadence Holt, Kailey Quill, Aaron Andrews, Jaci Clark, Kinsey Seyler, Izabella Lauseng, Emmett Steffler, Riley Adams, Presley Steffens, Pazel Miller, Emmanuel Seekins, Malayla Piturachsatit, Colton Wallace, Kalea Edwards-Marchand, Payton Christman, Chyna Casey, Charlize Barton, Lilliana Dick, Karlyn...
The Lake Roosevelt Raiders football team is going to state, hosting a first-round game on Saturday, following a solid victory in the district crossover game. In Coulee Dam on Nov. 8, the Raiders annihilated Liberty Christian, 61-14. Liberty Christian started the game off looking good, leading 14-0 at the end of the first quarter. But those were the only points Liberty Christian would score. LR put 27 points up on the board in the second quarter to lead 27-14 at the half. The Raiders then scored...
The Lady Raiders volleyball team is Yakima bound, having qualified for state for the first time since 1991 with a 3-0 victory over Mabton last week. The Lady Raiders had lost to Lady Bears Nov. 5 in Brewster, 3-1, winning the first set 25-21, then dropping the next three 25-8, 25-30, and 25-11. But Lake Roosevelt then went to Wenatchee for district play Nov. 7, when the ladies faced off against Mabton, winning in three sets 25-23, 26-24. and 25-16. That win solidified their going to the state...
Raider Kyle Edmo ran at the 1B/2B state cross country meet at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Saturday. Edmo placed 110th out of 154 runners with a time of 18 minutes, 40.1 seconds. Daniel Quintana of Ilwaco won the event in 15:55.8. "State went great!" Head Coach Ann Green said. "The early morning was pretty cold but warmed up just before his race. Kyle definitely gave it his best and that's all you can hope in an athlete." "This season has not only been great, it's been a huge learning...
The Lady Raiders soccer team's fourth season ended in the playoffs last week, the first time the team made it to the playoffs. Lake Roosevelt lost a soccer playoff game 6-3 in Tonasket against the Lady Tigers on Nov. 5. Bryn Chaffee scored a goal and had an assist. Jasilynn Schilling and Madisyn Toulou each scored a goal. Kyona Edmo made seven saves at goalie for LR. "Thursday's game with Tonasket was hard to swallow," Consultant/Trainer Randy Semanko said. "We thought we had prepared well and w...
Grand Coulee Police 11/2 - A man on a bicycle ignored signs saying the top of the Grand Coulee Dam was closed. A guard said the bicyclist went around concrete barriers and the guard house before being stopped by the guard. The man said he thought the signs meant only the road across the dam was closed. He was released after an ID check. 11/4 - A woman on Burdin Boulevard requested that police check on the welfare of a neighbor whose car was there, but she was not. An officer found everything in good order at the neighbors’ house. 11/6 - A daugh...
Lincoln County Fire District 9 NOTICE OF BUDGET MEETING Lincoln County Fire District 9 will hold its budget meeting at 6:00 pm, Thursday, November 14, at Nazarene Church, outside of Grand Coulee. (Publish Nov. 6 and 13, 2019) Notice of Public Budget Hearing and Change of Regular Meeting Time Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, & Okanogan Counties, Washington Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan Counties, Washington; which operates Coulee Medical Center and Coulee City Clinic, will conduct a... Full story
Locals support idea of “ditching the switch” and adopting “permanent Daylight Savings Time” State legislation passed earlier this year would put a stop to changing clocks. Locals do not like switching their clocks twice a year between Daylight Savings and Standard Time, if an online Star poll is an indication. Daylight Savings ended on Nov. 3 when we rolled our clocks back an hour for what could be the last time we “fall back.” Daylight Savings Time moves an hour of daylight in the sunnier seasons, spring and summer, when the sun is out long...