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Northwest Native Development Fund REQUEST FOR BID Item 1. Remove approximately 3,200 square feet of Roofing, Roofing components (tar paper, sheathing, existing trusses) from a section of the roof identified by engineered drawings provided by owner. Item 2. Install new truss package provided by owner within the section of the roof that is identified by engineered drawings provided by owner. Item 3. Install new roofing, roofing components (tar paper, sheathing, etc.). All roofing and components shall be provided by the owner. Item 4. Install roof... Full story
Local organizations received accolades Tuesday night as the chamber of commerce announced the winners of three awards voted on by chamber members at a dinner for that purpose at MPH Hi-Dam. Addressing a fairly young crowd, Nancy Zimmerman-Boord, executive director of the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce, noted that young people are starting new businesses or taking over established ones. "What I love to see about this community ... is that our kids are stepping up into owning...
The annual Spring Clean-up dates have been set for the weeks of April 8th and 15th. Self-hauled yard waste (bagged or unbagged) will be accepted both weeks at Delano Transfer Station during the dump’s regular hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no charge, but residents still need to weigh their loads in and out so staff can track the weight. Three of the local towns will go house to house for limb chipping, with varying schedules. Electric City’s chipping dates are April 8-12. City staff wil...
The Grand Coulee Dam Lions Club will be holding its 85th annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 30, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Grand Coulee Dam old middle schook athletic field. The hunt is for ages 9-10....
Coulee Dam Police 3/18 - Two vehicles with expired tabs on Holly Street were tagged with warnings that they needed to be moved as they had been parked on the city street for a week or longer and were in violation of city codes. The cars were gone when police checked back two days later. 3/19 - At about 3:20 a.m., a man and woman on Birch Street had an argument about taking a dog to the vet. The man said the woman could take the dog but wanted her banned from his residence. Police told her this and she understood. - A driver known to have a...
Maria Guzman and Anthony Traxler of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Emma Sofia Traxler-Guzman born Friday, March 22 2024, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Alexander Guzman. Paternal grandparent is Shawn P. Traxler of Coulee Dam. Great-grandparents are Nancy Merrill and Michael Merrill of Eugene, Oregon.... Full story
Tashina Iukes and Edward Mitchell Sr. of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Hope Wetalu Mitchell born Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 6 lbs., 1.4 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Edward Mitchell Jr. Maternal grandparents are Laura McCraigie, of Coulee Dam Washington and Steven Iukes Jr. of Nespelem, Washington. Paternal grandparents are Angela Mitchell of Nespelem and Lawrance Mitchell Jr. of Auburn, Washington.... Full story
Children line up for their bows at the conclusion of Saturday's matinée performance of The Secret Garden, produced by the Missoula Children's Theatre at the Lake Roosevelt High School gym. They had just auditioned on Monday, with parts going to all the kids who tried out, from fireflies to a red-breasted robin. The effort was sponsored by the Grand Coulee Dam PTA. - Scott Hunter photo...
After days of creating hundreds of Easter baskets at the Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center, (from left) Carlene Worsham, Diana Canady, Kerry Noggles, Evelyn Alling, Judy Behrens, Bev Bruno, Debby Clark, Edna Hauser and Debbie Nelson gather for a photo with a few of their creations in the background at right. They created 350 new baskets that are on sale now at the center. - Gwen Hilson photo...
Coulee Dam Police 3/11 - A Grand Avenue man was cited for failure to register a potentially dangerous dog. Back in December 2023, the dog had bitten a police officer at the residence to collect paperwork related to a separate incident. 3/12 - An Electric City woman reported her deceased ex-husband’s vehicle as stolen. The vehicle was first marked as stolen, then unmarked as she had no legal right to the vehicle. The bank that owns the vehicle has a repo company actively looking for it. - Coulee Dam and Grand Coulee police searched the Washingto...
In the decision between three finalists for Grand Coulee police chief, Mayor Mike Eylar has chosen option D: None of the Above. “I’m not offering the position to any of the three that I interviewed,” Eylar said in a phone call Tuesday. “I’ll tell you exactly what I told them: I don’t doubt the heart and the desire and willingness to do the job, whatsoever. It’s just that we’re in what I think is kind of a critical stage, where I need somebody that has the knowledge, skill and abilities that the job requires, in order for us to be able to be a...
Residents of the local towns will have the opportunity next month to hear from–and address–all four mayors and most council members at one joint public meeting dedicated to area-wide issues, the Regional Board of Mayors decided at their March 6 meeting. The all-community town hall will take place Saturday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the Coulee Dam Town Hall Ballroom. The Star editor and publisher Scott Hunter will moderate the event. The idea has been out there since Grand Coulee Mayor Mike Eylar floated it at the February mayors meeting. Ove...
Local firefighters fought a stubborn fire in a Delano home early Monday, with one person being taken from the scene by ambulance for treatment. At approximately 1:47 a.m. Grand Coulee and Electric City fire departments were dispatched for the fire at 57928 Yakima Street NE in Delano. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation also responded for assistance and led fire ground operations, the Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department, stated on its Facebook Monday. The Grand Coulee Ambulance took one patient from the scene to Coulee Medical Center for...
Twenty Years Ago Concerned about the effect a new sidewalk would have on the parking and safety of his building, a Grand Coulee businessman disputed the cities plan to repair Burdin Boulevard. Milt Snyder does not want a sidewalk placed in front of the alley that runs beside and behind the west end of his building. The council said they would give it another look. A proposed curriculum plan at Grand Coulee Dam School District may affect athletic eligibility. Unless some kids raise their reading and math levels in the next couple of years they...
David "Dude" Chapman was a husband, father, and friend. He died after a very short battle with cancer at the age of 67. Dude's wife Christine was by his side till the end promising to love him forever. Dude leaves behind his wife Christine, daughter Amber, son Corey and grandson Gage, as well as his four fur babies. He was born January 30, 1957, to Robert and Ragna Chapman fondly known as Bob and Bobbee. Dude was born and raised in Coulee Dam where he lived his entire life. He knew the land lake...
Ron Tracy, age 77, of Coulee Dam, Washington, passed away on February 21, 2024 surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Portland, Oregon to his loving parents Bernie and Betty. Ron married his wife Charlene and they were married for 54 years. They were fortunate to add to their family three children who they loved seeing them grow up, watching their Sporting events, taking family vacations, and being proud of the adults they became. All three children married wonderful spouses and they blessed... Full story
David "Dude" Chapman was a husband, father, and friend. He died after a very short battle with cancer at the age of 67. Dude's wife Christine was by his side till the end promising to love him forever. Dude leaves behind his wife Christine, daughter Amber, son Corey and grandson Gage, as well as his four fur babies. He was born January 30, 1957, to Robert and RagnarChapman finally known as Bob and Bobbee. Dude was born and raised in Coulee Dam where he lived his entire life. He knew the land... Full story
Coulee Dam Police 2/27- A threats complaint originating from Kelso Avenue Electric City was filed. The police report didn’t include additional details. 2/28 - While at Safeway in Grand Coulee, a Coulee Dam officer was approached by a worker who pointed out two people shoplifting. The officer requested that the dispatch center have Grand Coulee Police respond as it is in their jurisdiction. The Coulee Dam officer kept eyes on the suspects and pointed them out to the Grand Coulee officer once he arrived, then left the store when he was no l...
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of THE SECRET GARDEN March 11, 2024 at 3:30 pm in Lake Roosevelt High School Gym in Coulee Dam. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 pm and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are Mary Lennox, Martha Sowerby, Dickon Sowerby, Susan Sowerby, Colin Craven, Archibald Craven, Ayah, Mrs. Medlock, Doctor Craven, Ben Weatherstaff, Robin R...
Kids in the Grand Coulee area can now receive a free book in the mail every month until their 6th birthday, courtesy of a partnership between the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and Friends of the Grand Coulee Area Library. It's one of several ways the local Friends group supports the community and local library branch, according to board President Nancy Carlson, who made a presentation on behalf of the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization at the Grand Coulee City Council meeting Feb. 20. "The...
Thaddeus George Moore of Electric City, Washington passed away on Sunday, February 4th, 2024. He was 62 years old. Our beloved Thad was born in Spokane,Washington to Thaddeus (Pete) Moore and Lola Moore on September 2, 1961. He graduated from Wilbur High School in 1980. Thad enjoyed many hobbies including, hunting, fishing, and collecting. Above all...he most enjoyed people! He is survived by his mother Lola Moore of Wilbur, Washington, brothers Rich Moore of Grand Coulee and Damian Moore of Che... Full story
Notice is hereby given that the Grand Coulee Dam School District Board of Directors will be holding a Special Joint School Board Meeting with Nespelem School District Board of Directors, Tuesday, March 5th 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Siam Palace, Main Street, Grand Coulee....
Grand Coulee Police 2/21 - Police received a report of two males yelling at each other and a female crying on Wenatchee Avenue. Police spoke to a nearby resident who said there hadn’t been a disturbance at her place, and they were otherwise unable to locate the people involved in the reported disturbance. - A man called police to report an overdose and then waved police down saying he was the one who called. He said the overdose was occurring in a Subaru driving down Alcan Road. Police pulled the vehicle over and the occupants were fine. H...
CALL FOR BIDS CITY OF GRAND COULEE JAMES SAUNDERS STREET AND FORTUYN ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE $675,000 Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Grand Coulee, 306 Midway Avenue, Grand Coulee, Washington 99133, up to 11:00 a.m.; local time on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct James Saunders Street and Fortuyn Road Improvements. This Contract provides for the reconstruction of approximately 1,000 LF of Fortuyn Road a... Full story
It may be next fall, or perhaps in February 2025, but local voters will be asked to decide on forming a new taxing district to support local ambulance service. Fire Chief Ryan Fish told the city council Tuesday night that a lot of work needs to be done between now and then, but demand for services is only growing, and at a rate that can’t be supported long-term doing business the way it has been done for decades. In 2015, Grand Coulee’s ambulance service went on 391 calls. In 2023, the number was 628, including only 240 within the city, accordi...