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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Sylvia Smith, center, was recently selected as the Moose Lodge #504 Moose of the Year. Smith was honored for all her contributions to the lodge over the years. Presenting her with the award was member Herb Sherburne and lodge president Lonna Bussert. - Gwen Hilson photo...
Next month, Washington State Parks will launch a new, refreshed parks.wa.gov website with a modern, inclusive and accessible design. This refresh comes after many years of feedback from our visitors that they’ve struggled to find information on our website, especially when using a mobile device. Nearly 400 current and potential Washington Parks visitors provided feedback on the design of the new website. Visit the blog to read about the changes that are coming to our website this Fall....
Grand Coulee Police 9/18 - A woman had yelled because the radio was tuned to another station before she left a Divi-sion Street residence. Someone had reported the yelling. Police spoke to a man who explained the situation and that no violence had occurred. 9/20 - A man in a wheelchair was reported as having assaulted two hospital employees. He was charged with the assaults and with interfering with a health care facility. The intoxicated man was taken to Grant County Jail. Because of his being in a wheelchair, he was taken in an ambulance. He...
Retirees’ Association to Meet Okanogan County School Retirees’ Association will hold a $5 Soup and Sandwich lunch and general meeting on Friday, September 29 at Community Presbyterian Church of Omak, 9 Birch St. S, Omak at 11 AM. Carol Payne, Omak, will demonstrate an Art Docent lesson. Information: Carol: 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 mor...
NCW Libraries has hired a new branch librarian in Grand Coulee. Sage Hachey began her new job in August, replacing Joanne Percy. Hachey grew up in Eastern Washington and developed an early love of reading and libraries. "I have so many early library memories just because that's where I always was," she said. "I read anything I could get my hands on just as soon as I could read. My school librarian had a huge impact on me growing up. She showed me how much of a difference librarians make." Hachey...
From dinosaur fossils to 19th century multi-tools, our state parks are home to many natural and cultural treasures. Most are housed in our Collections department or interpretive centers. They may be used for research or become part of kits that visit schools, libraries and museums. It can be ridiculously cool to find such objects but, handled improperly, they can crumble or rot (like this mammoth tooth, pictured above left when found, and above right after months of improper care, before it was turned in to State Parks). We are responsible for...
Families can still use the current system of proof until June 1, 2024. After that, they will need to apply for the new Foster Family Pass to participate. OLYMPIA — Aug. 31, 2023 — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) has implemented changes to its Foster Family Program to provide more families with the opportunity to camp and enjoy parks. The changes include a new streamlined application process, an official discount pass card for families to carry and an expansion of the program to include more qualifying families. The...
Grand Coulee Police 9/11 - A squatter in a Main Street apartment was allowed to leave without any incident. The owner didn’t wish to press charges as long as she left. 9/12 - A license plate was found at the hardware store and returned to the registered owner. - Someone reported that a dog inside a car at a gas station at Four Corners was gasping for air. The vehicle was gone once police arrived. Police noted the temperature as being 78 degrees at the time. 9/14 - A generator, VCR, and airsoft gun were reported missing from a camper on Roosevel...
Blithe Spirit, a three act farce written by Noel Coward, will be presented at Masquers Theatre beginning Sept 15 and Running thru Oct 1. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 and Sunday 2:00 matinees. Go to Masquers.com to reserve seats. Richard & Ruth hold a seance in their home as research for Richard›s new book. they invite Madam Macardie to preside over the evening. During the proceedings, the ghost of Richard’s first wife, Elvyra appears. She decides to stay and creates mischief between Ruth and Richard since he is the only one who can see and tal...
Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 4:00pm at 210 W. Coulee Blvd in Electric City....
Grand Coulee Police 9/5 - A citizen told police that an intoxicated man was walking in the road near Pole Park on SR-155. Police saw the man walking just off of the roadway on the other side of the fog line. He didn’t want to talk to police, and police told him to stay off the road. The man continued to walk and was near a restricted area owned by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. He insulted security personnel. Police told him to get off bureau property, he continued to walk. He also said that he had called for a ride. Police were relieved w...
Grant County Fire District #14 to Meet Grant County Fire District #14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at 6:00pm at the Electric City Fire Station. 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....
The Coulee Dam Class of 1968 will be celebrating its 55th Class Reunion on the weekend of September 8th, 9th and 10th. For more information call Linda Zlateff 509.647. 5853 or Candi Poch 509.633.1010. Go Beavers!!...
Living Out Our Mission In 2022, NCW Libraries loaned more than 1.2 million books, movies and other physical and digital materials to people who live, work and play in North Central Washington. More than 600,000 people visited our library locations. And more than 11,000 people signed up for a new library card! Take a quick look back at 2022 in our Annual Report to see how we worked to connect the people of NCW to vital resources and opportunities that foster individual growth and strengthen communities. Celebrate Community! From Sept. 15 to...
Grand Coulee Police 8/28 - A semi-truck had somehow “dropped a load” of apples on the road and sidewalk near the gas station in Coulee Dam. An officer removed some of the apples from the sidewalk, didn’t see them as a traffic hazard, and reasoned that local wildlife would eat the apples soon enough. 8/29 - An Alcan Road property owner was cited for a code violation and for public nuisance after an officer observed two motorhomes, accumulating tires, and other garbage on the property. The owner said an occupant was being evicted. 8/30 - An of...
NCW Libraries is offering a lineup of fall programming for adults that includes an author talk, hiking recommendations, and mindful poetry. The programs are all open to the public, free, and include both in-person and virtual opportunities. “We have an exciting lineup of fall programming! These programs offer opportunities to learn about regional history, highlight new places to explore with the Washington Trails Association, and an inspiring bilingual writing workshop that connects mindfulness and poetry!” said NCW Libraries’ Adult Servi...
The Coulee Dam Class of 1968 will be celebrating its 55th Class Reunion on the weekend of September 8th, 9th and 10th. For more information call Linda Zlateff 509.647. 5853 or Candi Poch 509.633.1010. Go Beavers!!...
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 for more information. Food Bank Open Care & Share Food Bank regular hours are Fridays 1-3 p.m. Questions call Pastor Shawn at...
Grand Coulee Dam area residents may dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Friday, September 8 from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Delano Regional Transfer Station. This event is for waste generated by households only. Containers will not be returned. Hazardous products have labels with words such as danger, caustic, flammable, and poison. Examples include oil-based paint, used automotive oil, paint thinner, rechargeable batteries, solvents, brake fluid, aerosols, spot removers, drain openers, insecticides, herbicides, pesticides, mercury...
Grand Coulee Police 8/20 - A woman told police that while driving toward the Four Corners intersection, her ex-boyfriend was driving in front of her. She realized her brakes didn’t work and was unable to stop at the stop sign. She said that her ex swerved in an attempt to cause a collision. Police spoke to the boyfriend who explained he had swerved to avoid a collision, and that he had been aware there was an issue with the brakes on the woman’s car. Police determined that there was insufficient evidence a crime had occurred. The woman was tol...
You can probably look for a new bank sign near the Four Corners in the next few months. After the deal closes, North Cascades Bank will merge into Wheatland Bank to form Glacier Bancorp's new Wheatland Bank division, Glacier said earlier this month. That depends on the agreement of the shareholders of their respective holding companies and banking regulators. Community Financial Group, Inc., the Spokane-based holding company of Wheatland Bank, has entered into an agreement to join the Glacier...
There will be a Joint Board Meeting with Nespelem School District on Wednesday, August 30, 6:00 p.m. at Siam Palace, Grand Coulee...
SOAP LAKE, Wash. — The Masquers Theater, a distinguished cultural institution renowned for over four decades of captivating performances, today announced its highly anticipated Annual Membership Gala, scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 26th, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The gala will be hosted at Masquers Theater, inviting the entire community to partake in an exquisite celebration of the local arts. The gala promises an immersive experience for attendees, encouraging them to participate dressed as their favorite “CLUE” characters, with the o...
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 n Nespelem, the group Bound and Determined holds its meetings Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Church. Contact Myrna at 634-4921 for more information. Food Bank Open Care & Share Food Bank regular hours are Fridays 1-3 p.m. Questions call Pastor Shawn at...
Navy ‘83 Ride Across America will be in Grand Coulee staying at the Grand Coulee Center Lodge on the 26th of August, and departing on the 27th of August. The group is riding cross country to raise funds and awareness of Veteran issues - at the same time having fun. We will be doing 22 pushups that morning in front of the lodge as we depart to recognize the 22 Vets lost to suicide every day. Would love to have people join us. Hope to see you there!...