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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Christmas is eight weeks away! Trees of Sharing 2024 is beginning now so we’ll be ready to give a hand up to families by providing a Christmas gift for their children. Since the early 1980’s, the Trees of Sharing program has been a pathway for Grand Coulee Dam Area residents to be a blessing to needy local children. If you are a parent or guardian in a family or know a family with children under age 18 living in the Coulee as far north as Belvedere that could use the encouragement of having Christmas gifts provided, please fill out Trees of Sha...
All-Community Meeting Nov. 6 There will be an all-community meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Coulee Dam Town Hall Ballroom to discuss forming an Emergency Medical Services District for the area. The meeting will start at 6:00pm. This topic affects all of our local municipalities and will be very informative about the medical transportation needs of our communities. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District #14 will hold its Budget meeting before the regular monthly meeting Monday, November 11, 2024, at 6:00pm at...
As of Friday, Oct. 25, Okanogan County’s burn restriction was lifted, the county emergency management agency said. Natural vegetation may now be burned within unincorporated areas of Okanogan County, but they “strongly encouraged” people to call Okanogan County Sheriff Dispatch at 509-422-7232, option 4, before burning. The county also said to be sure to check on current burning rules/restrictions with your city, town, and the state Dept. of Natural Resources (www.DNR.wa.gov). That site lists current fire danger level and outdoor burning restr...
Coulee Dam Police 10/21 - A report was filed for burglary/home invasion on Western Avenue in Electric City but further details were not in the report. 10/23 - A GMC Sierra towing a boat struck a deer near the entrance to SunBanks Lake Resort on SR-155. The driver estimated his speed upon impact to have been about 40 miles per hour. Police took photos of damage to the front of the truck and noted coolant leaking from the radiator area. The deer was shot by police as it was clear it wasn’t going to live through the night. - While heading north on...
You can explore the stars, planets, and the Milky Way Galaxy, all from Spring Canyon next week, when park rangers will offer a "constellation tour" followed by telescope viewing, the NPS announced recently. Pending good weather conditions on Oct. 25, plan to meet at the Upper Boat Launch Parking Lot at Spring Canyon, five minutes outside of Grand Coulee. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. to allow for maximum darkness. Keep in mind, it will be late at night, so use caution getting to and from...
Okanogan County School Retirees’ Association Meets Okanogan County School Retirees’ Association (OCSRA) will meet at 11 AM, Tuesday, October 29 at the Community Presbyterian Church of Omak, 9 S. Birch St, Omak. Fall Grant winners will be selected. Information: Carol Payne: 509.322.5788 Area AA Meetings In Electric City, the New Hope group holds its meetings Monday through Friday evenings at 6pm at the Vets Center. There is also a noon meeting every Wednesday. These meetings are open and non-smoking. For more information, contact Paul 631...
Masquers Theater is excited to announce auditions for our holiday show, “A Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas.” We invite aspiring actors and actresses, ages 11 through adult, to audition for all roles available. Auditions will be held on October 26 at 10:00 am, and October 28 & 29 at 6:30 pm at Masquers Theater. This holiday comedy by Pat Cook follows the misadventures of a family unwillingly coming together for a Christmas party. Christmas isn’t complete without a little family drama! Join Judith and Hayden Stewart as they prepare to ho...
Coulee Dam Police 10/13 - Police spoke to an Electric City man who showed footage of a dirt bike being driven recklessly in the alley behind his Williams Avenue home. Police then went to a Kelso Avenue residence, knowing that’s where the bike was from. People there said the person who was riding it was not there and had already been told he wasn’t to drive it. Police warned them about the dangers of driving the dirt bike on public roads. 10/14 - Police used lights and sirens to respond from Coulee Dam to Electric City where an alarm had been ac...
You can explore the stars, planets, and the Milky Way Galaxy, all from Spring Canyon next week, when park rangers will offer a "constellation tour" followed by telescope viewing, the NPS announced recently. Pending good weather conditions on Oct. 25, plan to meet at the Upper Boat Launch Parking Lot at Spring Canyon, five minutes outside of Grand Coulee. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. to allow for maximum darkness. Keep in mind, it will be late at night, so use caution getting to and from...
Effective 12:01 am Friday, Oct. 18, campfires throughout Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area will be allowed again in established fire rings in campgrounds and day-use areas and on lakeshores below the high-water mark, the National Park Service announced Tuesday. Charcoal grills will also be allowed. Regulations require that beach campfires be less than 3 feet in diameter and at least 10 feet from the nearest beach logs, structure, or vegetation. “In addition, do not use or create rock rings for beach fires or dig pits for fires,” a rel...
Coulee Dam Police 10/6 - A state parks ranger requested an officer respond to SR-155 in the Electric City area where a woman in a disabled vehicle had claimed to have escaped from someone holding her against her will. She didn’t wish to provide any further details. Police stood by while she put gas in her vehicle and was able to drive off. - Police collected evidence of a man violating a no-contact court order with a woman. The evidence included letters left on the doorstep of a contact of the woman and a social media message. The letters ackno...
The Colville Tribes this week recognized and honored the Colville Reservation WSU Extension 4-H Positive Youth Development program. The 4-H Positive Youth Development program educates young people with hands-on experiences, such as distributing seed bombs on burned sites and organizing Family Nite Out events, the Tribes stated in a press release Monday for National 4-H Week, October 7 – 11. In 2023, the program received awards for excellence in natural resource and environmental education. Youth who participate in 4-H gain valuable life s...
Grant County Fire District #14 Meets Grant County Fire District #14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, October 14, 2024, at 6:00pm at the Electric City Fire Station. Okanogan Co. Fire District 2 Meets Okanogan Co. Fire District 2 will hold its budget meeting at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 16th, at the Elmer City fire barn. Wastewater Treatment Facility Meets The Joint Board of Operations for the Wastewater Treatment Facility meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at Electric City City Hall. Park Committee Meets...
The Liberty Quartet will be in concert in Saturday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. at the Grand Coulee Nazarene Church, 45925 SR 174 N....
Grand Coulee Police 10/1 - Nothing appeared amiss at CR Lumber on Alcan Road where an alarm had been activated. The business is in the Grant County Sheriff’s Office’s jurisdiction, and a county deputy responded as well. A cat was seen in the building which may have activated the alarm. - An employee of the Catholic church told police that an unknown culprit had thrown trash bags into their dumpster, and the church didn’t want to be charged for having an overfilled dumpster. An officer took photos of the overfilled dumpster and looked for evide...
The Liberty Quartet will be hold a concert on Saturday, October 12 at the Grand Coulee Nazarene Church, 45925 State Rt. 174 N. It will begin at 6 p.m. A Love offering is suggested....
Area AA Meetings In Electric City, the New Hope group holds its meetings Monday through Friday evenings at 6pm at the Vets Center. There is also a noon meeting every Wednesday. These meetings are open and non-smoking. For more information, contact Paul 631-4551 or Phyllis 631-1187.I In Nespelem, the group Bound and Determined holds its meetings Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Church. Contact Myrna at 634-4921. Food Bank Open Care & Share Food Bank regular hours are Fridays 1-3 p.m. Questions call Pastor Shawn at 633-2566. Attention...
Nespelem, WA) Garlic enthusiasts from the surrounding area gathered at a site located on Columbia River Road, Nespelem, WA, to learn about Inchelium Red Garlic. This variety is the oldest strain of garlic grown in North America. It originated in the small community of Inchelium, WA, for which it is named, and is believed to have been growing on the Colville Reservation before European Settlers arrived. This event was hosted by the Inchelium Red Garlic Revitalization Coalition (IRGRC). This...
Alice Miller, Ellis Desjardins, Milo Desjardins and Brandon Hachey show off their cardboard robots at the Grand Coulee Library's first ATLAS event ("At The Library After School") recently. Branch librarian Sage Hachey created the new weekly event to give kids an opportunity to take part in STEAM activities in a casual environment, Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. during the school year. "STEAM" stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. - Renata Rollins photo...
Grand Coulee Police 9/23 - A complaint was filed on a Fortuyn Road property that is licensed as a “junk yard” but not for accumulating general trash and refuse. Police spoke with the property owner who was cooperative, had already been told about the complaint, and was working on the issue by ordering a dumpster through the city that would be arriving in the coming weeks. 9/26 - Police went to the Delano Regional Transfer Station where someone had damaged the fence and trespassed into the yard, an employee said. Two batteries were stolen from a...
Join NCW Libraries for a virtual conversation with bestselling author Erika L. Sánchez on Oct. 10 from 6-7PM. Spanish translation will be available. In a virtual program, Sánchez will talk about her book I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, soon to be adapted into an Amazon film directed by America Ferrera. The novel was a National Book Award finalist and reached No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Time magazine recognized it as one of the best young adult novels of all time. The p...
Grand Coulee Police 9/16 - The Grand Coulee and Coulee Dam police departments assisted tribal police at the casino in Coulee Dam where an intoxicated man with blood on his face had been irate towards security. He was found lying on a nearby lawn. He explained that he had recently gotten out of prison but didn’t explain what happened to his face. Being wanted on a tribal arrest warrant, he was put in wrist restraints and tribal police took him away once they arrived on scene. 9/17 - Grand Coulee Dam security personnel told police about a d...
Coulee Dam Police 9/8 - An officer went to an SR-174 address in Douglas County and stood by while a Douglas County deputy investigated a burglary report. 9/10 - While parked near River Drive and 11th Street in Coulee Dam, an officer clocked a vehicle going 35 miles per hour in the 20 miles per hour school zone. The speed limit outside of the school zone is 30 miles per hour. The vehicle was pulled over. The driver said he normally goes 30-35 mph in that area. He told the officer that he doesn’t drink but the officer smelled alcohol and noted b...
Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its monthly meeting this Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 4:00pm at 210 W. Coulee BLVD in Electric City...
Coulee Dam Police 9/2 - An officer spoke to an Electric City woman about an argument she had with her boyfriend that included him throwing some stuff near her phone causing it to fall and crack, and him leaving with their baby. The officer contacted the man by phone, but the man had not given a statement on the situation before the officer had checked out of service. Otherwise, he could have gone to jail for causing the damage to the phone, the officer explained to the woman. - Police went to Camas Street where a woman explained a situation...