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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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OLYMPIA – June 29, 2023 – Washington's state parks are some of the most iconic in the country. Now, more families will be able to experience the beauty in their backyard thanks to the expanded Check Out Washington program. This year, Check Out Washington will provide 500 Adventure Packs with Discover passes – up from 400 in 2022 – to local libraries around the state. The program has also expanded into new regions, including Bellingham Public Library, Ellensburg Public Library, Fort Vancouv...
Grand Coulee Police 6/25 - A Grand Coulee resident reported a burglary that likely occurred last winter at a boarded-up building near Martin Road belonging to her family. Boards were missing from windows, wheels were missing from vehicles, and locks were damaged. Extra patrols in the area were requested. - A man living in a camper on A Street agreed to turn off his generator at night to not disturb a neighbor. He told police he’d just gotten an address for the property and would soon have electric service installed. 6/26 - A resident of B...
Democrats Picnic Set Okanogan County Democrats Family and Friends Picnic Meet other Democrats from all around the county, July 16, from 1-4 p.m. at the Omak Eastside Park Dance Pavillion. The event will feature Washignton State Democratic chair Shasti Conrad and candidate for State attorney general Manka Dhingra. www.okanogandemocrats.org AA Meetings in the Area AA meetings are held Monday through Saturday at the Vets Center in Electric City. Call Paul at 631-4551. New Hope Group meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center. These...
Grand Coulee Police 6/19 - A man and his girlfriend watched the Laser Light Show at the Grand Coulee Dam and locked themselves out of their car. A police officer helped orchestrate getting the couple in touch with a service who got them back into their car. The couple paid for the service. - An officer scaled onto the roof of a building on Midway Avenue in a tactical manner that his fellow officer could only describe in his police report as being like Spiderman. The officer had scaled the building following a report received at 3:33 a.m. that...
Award-winning music producer Brent Daniels will lead a high-energy, interactive, virtual program that shows how everyday devices are used by professionals to create the music and sounds that people love. Participants will create an original track. The virtual workshop is scheduled for June 28 at 1 p.m....
Our Summer Library Program officially begins today! Sign up at one our 30 branch libraries or two bookmobiles to get started on a summer of fun! We have a full lineup of free programs and activities for all ages. So pick up an activity pack for teens and kids or a Book Bingo Card for adults and let the adventure begin! Enjoy a high-energy, interactive virtual workshop with a music producer and learn how everyday devices are used by professionals to create the music and sounds that you love! Then create your own original track! Wed., June 28,...
Grand Coulee Police 6/5 - Police spoke to multiple teenage boys who had been involved or present with vandalism spray painted around Electric City. One of their mothers said she would have her son offer to mow lawns of the owners of the vandalized property to help make up for the vandalism. 6/11 - Police spoke to a man and woman who had fought while driving during an argument that started over the radio. The man explained he was driving during the argument, and the woman began scratching him, causing him to bleed on his face and arm, and bit...
AA Meetings in the Area AA meetings are held Monday through Saturday at the Vets Center in Electric City. Call Paul at 631-4551. New Hope Group meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center. These are open and non-smoking. 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. We will go to indoor service in May. Join our Facebook Group. Questions call...
Grand Coulee Police 6/3 - Police received a report of a man taking $400 and a debit card off a woman’s bed before leaving an apartment. However, police were unable to contact the woman or the man. - A woman reported being harassed while at the ATM machine at The Star building on Midway Avenue. She reported a woman pulled up behind her vehicle, yelled at her, and she thought she was going to be hit. Police escorted her home as she feared for her safety and police told her how to get an anti-harassment order. Police then spoke to the woman d...
NCW Libraries kicked off its annual Summer Library Program this week, offering a lineup of free programs and activities for all ages at its 30 libraries in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan and Ferry counties and two community bookmobiles. The Summer Library Program is designed to encourage community connections through fun, community-centered activities all summer long. Sign up in person at a library branch or community bookmobile. Fun activity packs are available for kids and teens. There will also be Book Bingo for adults that will encourage...
Grant County Mosquito District #2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its monthly meeting, Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 4:00 pm at 210 W. Coulee Blvd in Electric City. Grant County Fire District #14 to Meet Grant County Fire District #14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, June 12th, 2023, at 6:00 at the Electric City Fire Station. AA Meetings in the Area AA meetings are held Monday through Saturday at the Vets Center in Electric City. Call Paul at 631-4551. New Hope Group meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the...
Join NCW Libraries, the Library of Congress, the American Library Association, and libraries across the nation to celebrate LGTBQ Pride Month and Rainbow Book Month. Explore our website for reading recommendations, reading challenges, and more! June Teenth Freedom Day June 19 Explore the history, legacy, and lasting impact of Juneteenth through NCW Libraries! Updates Having issues accessing Hoopla or Libby? Check out our blog for some problem solving tips and tricks! Virtual Writing Workshop Join award-winning journalist, essayist, and teacher...
Now is a great time to learn how to compost yard and garden waste. Grant County Solid Waste will offer a free composting class on Thursday, June 22 at 6:00 pm. at the Grant County Public Works office at 124 Enterprise St., Ephrata WA. For more information, call 754-6082 ext. 3508. Composting is a beneficial way of turning yard and garden waste into a resource that helps plants grow healthier and faster by keeping the soil loose and well drained. While it is not a substitute for fertilizer, it does contain beneficial nutrients. Composting may...
Grand Coulee Police 5/23 - Police observed a loose chihuahua-type dog in front of a home on Roosevelt Drive. Police knew the dog to belong to the house. The dog snarled and barked at the officer, who drew his baton, causing the dog to retreat into its home. The owner didn’t appear to be home. The dog is said to frequently get loose. - A resident of a Federal Avenue apartment was upset when another resident’s young children shot the screen to his window with a Nerf dart, made of foam, causing him to become upset and tell the other residents to...
The Klins family will be hosting a concert at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 4th at the Grand Coulee Nazarene Church. Join us for Christian songs and family fun....
NCW Libraries will kick off its annual Summer Library Program on June 12, offering a lineup of free programs and activities for all ages at its 30 libraries in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan and Ferry counties and two community bookmobiles. The Summer Library Program is designed to encourage community connections through fun, community-centered activities all summer long. Sign up in person at a library branch or community bookmobile starting June 12. Fun activity packs are available for kids and teens. There will also be Book Bingo for...
AA Meetings in the Area AA meetings are held Monday through Saturday at the Vets Center in Electric City. Call Paul at 631-4551. New Hope Group meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center. These are open and non-smoking. 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. We will go to indoor service in May. Join our Facebook Group. Questions call...
The Masquers Theater, a pillar of cultural excellence with a legacy of over four decades of captivating performances, is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of “The White Liars” and “The Black Comedy.” This highly anticipated theatrical double feature promises to deliver an unforgettable experience filled with intrigue, humor, and extraordinary talent. Audiences are invited to join the excitement from June 2nd to June 18th at the renowned Soap Lake venue. Written by the esteemed playwright Peter Schaffer and presented under a special...
Flags will be going up at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 27, at Spring Canyon. Come out and join the community members setting up. The Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday, May 29, beginning at 11 a.m. Flags being dedicated include: Josephine B. Ayers, Fred R. Long, Elmer O. Rinard, Gerald “Jerry ” Beierman, Theodore J. Dittmer Jr., Lester Byron Harper, BMCM Larry F. Haydon, Victor C. Heuvel Sr., Thomas Hoffman, Robert F. Lehto, William (Bill) Myers, Sid Roberson, John E. Townsend and Thomas L .Walters. For those wishing to place flowers on gra...
Grand Coulee Police 5/15 - A man was banned from the Rural Resources office on Midway Avenue after being rude to staff there. - Police spoke to a Butler Square woman who told police that her ex-husband had taken important documents from a folder, including a Social Security card, a passport, and more. Police were unable to contact him. Police told the woman about her options in the situation. 5/16 - Police checked on a car blocking Martin Road. The driver’s side window was down and police looked inside and saw various tools and smelled a f...
OLYMPIA – May 16, 2023 – Recreational boating is a popular pastime in Washington. In fact, nearly 225,000 vessels were registered in 2023. When you include Washington residents who own at least one canoe, kayak, rowboat, or stand-up paddle board, boats and boaters are everywhere! That’s why every May, the Washington State Parks Recreational Boating Safety Programpromotes the National Safe Boating Week campaign to remind people about the importance of safe boating. Boating is not without risk. The chilly waters of the Pacific Northwest can b...
Grand Coulee Police 5/8 - A citizen reported that a semi-truck had been parked along Grand Coulee Avenue near the city park overnight and that a vehicle parked by the truck at one point from which a woman got into the semi. She suspected it could have been a prostitute. An officer agreed that parking restrictions could be a reasonable idea outside of the park. He also found out the vehicle parked near the semi had an invalid registration and license plate, so he requested the vehicle be towed. - After first going to the wrong apartment with a...
Electric City has canceled its Tuesday, May 9 city council meeting for lack of a quorum. City Clerk Peggy Nevsimal also said the city, which normally offers online access to its meetings, also has no internet service at the moment. The agenda for the meeting included several topics that would have required a vote of the council, plus several others that would have included discussion but likely would have been tabled for later research anyway, so the lack of council members able to attend would have made the meeting less than...