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Grant County Mosquito District 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District No. 2 will be holding the monthly meeting Thursday, February 11, 2021 via phone conference at 5:00 pm. To join the meeting, call 1-425-436-6260, then enter the access code 4096451, and then press the # sign. New Cancer Support Group Cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors have been gathering semiweekly to talk, in a safe environment with honesty about the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of cancer. The group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6...
Whether planning your first, second or tenth vegetable garden it can be overwhelming. There are so many tasty vegetables and never enough space and time to grow them all. Start with a plan. Locate your garden in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. Save those partially sunny areas for greens like lettuce, chard and kale as well as root crops like radishes and beets. These prefer full sun but will tolerate more shade than tomatoes, peppers, squash, broccoli and other plants we eat the...
NCW Libraries is seeking applicants for a new Teen Library Council that will help develop programs and resources for teens across North Central Washington. Youth in grades 8-12 who live in Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Grant and Ferry counties are eligible to apply for the volunteer advisory board. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 28. The council will meet once a month via Zoom during the school year. Members will be expected to participate in meetings, brainstorm and share ideas on how the library can better serve teens, help promote the li...
New Cancer Support Group Cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors have been gathering semiweekly to talk, in a safe environment with honesty about the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of cancer. The group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6 p.m. in the multipurpose area of the Nazarene Church. Face masks and social distancing are maintained. New AA Group in the Area A new Alcoholics Anonymous group is meeting each Saturday at noon at the Grand Coulee Community Church, 405 Center St. Meetings are open. More...
NCW Libraries has closed its 30 libraries for in-person visits starting at 1 p.m. January 20, 2021) in accordance with updated state guidelines for public libraries. While its libraries are closed, NCW Libraries will continue to offer and expand Curbside Pickup hours at all libraries, continue operating its Mail Order Library, and continue all virtual services and programs. “Keeping our communities safe and healthy is vitally important,” said Executive Director, Barbara Walters. “While I am disappointed at this closure, I am thankful that...
Siblings Levi and Olivia Skinner, age 3 and 18 months, at North Dam Park's skatepark facility Friday morning, find a use different than the original intent for skateboard ramps - just rolling down them. - Gwen Hilson photo... Full story
Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District #14 will be holding the monthly meeting Monday, January 25, 2021 via phone conference call at 6:45 pm. To join meeting, call 1-717-275-8940 then enter access code 713 2121#. (Remember to enter # sign after the number) March for Life Jan. 22 There will be a March for Life for the defense of the unborn on Friday, January 22, at noon at the city park in Omak. Everyone is invited. This date is anniversary o the Roe vs Wade decision legalizing abortion in ths country. Because of the Coron...
New officers selected the Ridge Riders Club for the 2021 year are: President, George Kohout; Vice President, Wayne Fowler; Traeasurer, Bonnie Brakebill; Secretary, Cindy Fowler; Trustees: 3 Year, Sandi Smith; 2 year, Janet Doughyy; and one year, Monty Fields. The Junior Rodeo is set for July 24 and 25. Colorama Queen is Dally Angstrom who was the 2020 queen, but due to th VOID she committed to another year. Thank you Dally....
Grant County Mosquito Dist. 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District No. 2 will be holding the monthly meeting Thursday, January 14, 2021 via phone conference at 5:00 pm. To join the meeting, call 1-425-436-6260, then enter the access code 4096451, and then press the # sign. March for Life Jan. 22 There will be a March for Life for the defense of the unborn on Friday, January 22, at noon at the city park in Omak. Everyone is invited. This date is anniversary o the Roe vs Wade decision legalizing abortion in ths country. Because of the Corona...
A group of six kayakers paddle at Spring Canyon Jan. 1 at noon as part of an annual polar plunge event when swimmers said the water was colder this year than in the past. Half a dozen came for the even in kayaks, but as Rod Hardin, who put out the call for kayakers, noted, "I try not to get wet." - Scott Hunter photo...
John Combs gets in the city truck after loading holiday street decorations on their trailer in front of Coulee Dam’s town hall Monday. — Scott Hunter photo...
OLYMPIA – Dec. 31, 2020 – The Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Program and regional park staff are reporting record visits at Sno-Parks across the state. As COVID-19 restrictions continue to limit indoor entertainment and gatherings, people are flocking to the outdoors, despite dropping temperatures. This has caused parking lots in high snow areas to fill up early, and cars have become stuck. The uptick in new winter visitors has also caused confusion over right-of-way on mixed-use trails. State Parks urges winter recreationists to plan...
Food Bank Closed Grand Coulee Dam Care and Share Food Bank will be closed Friday, January 1, New Year's Day. It will reopen to regular hours on Friday, January 8, 2-4 p.m. Demos to Meet Local Democratic Party leadership will meet in early January to elect officers for the 12th Legislative District who will serve for the 2021-2022 biennium. The virtual meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Officers elected will include chair, vice-chair, state committee members, secretary, and treasurer. Any Democrat who lives within the 12th...
Food Bank Closed Grand Coulee Dam Care and Share Food Bank will be closed Friday, January 1, New Year's Day. It will reopen to regular hours on Friday, January 8, 2-4 p.m. Demos to Meet Local Democratic Party leadership will meet in early January to elect officers for the 12th Legislative District who will serve for the 2021-2022 biennium. The virtual meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Officers elected will include chair, vice-chair, state committee members, secretary, and treasurer. Any Democrat who lives within the 12th...
NCW Libraries has received another grant to aid in the district’s response to COVID-19. The $3,000 is funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and was distributed through the Washington State Library (WSL). The grant is being used to enhance the library district’s digital offerings and bring informative and entertaining virtual programming to communities at a time when in-person programs are not possible. NCW Libraries is currently providing digital storytimes, STEM activities, Meet the Employer eve...
OLYMPIA – Dec. 17, 2020 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer two free days in January, when visitors to state parks will not need a Discover Pass for day-use visits. The first free day is Friday, Jan. 1, which gives visitors the opportunity to take part in a First Day Hike, a nationwide initiative that aims to get people outdoors New Year’s Day. To discourage the spread of COVID-19, rangers will not guide First Day Hikes this New Year’s Day. State Parks’ blog Adventure Awaits suggests several ideas for self-led...
The Western States Traffic Safety Coalition (WSTSC) wants everyone to know that dangerous driving has no place on the roadways during the New Year’s holiday and that drunk or high drivers have nowhere to hide from the thousands of troopers and officers that will be on the roads in the 11-state association. “We all agree that 2020 has been a tough year, and we are all hopeful that 2021will be a new year worthy of celebration, Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste stated. “But we can’t start that New Year with bad decisions on the roadway... Full story
Santa Claus has been getting courtesy rides from local firefighters this week, doing goodwill tours through Coulee Dam Monday night, Grand Coulee Tuesday and tonight (Wednesday) in Electric City. The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce is posting schedules that start at 6 p.m. on its Facebook page. - Scott Hunter photo...
Local kayaker Ron Hardin was the lone paddler Jan. 1 this year attending the polar plunge event at Spring Canyon; he’s hoping for more this coming New Year’s Day to join him. Hardin plans to once again join those who, without the benefit of a kayak or warm clothing, will brave the frigid conditions in a “polar plunge” on New Year’s Day at Spring Canyon. The fourth annual informal Coulee Polar Plunge is planned for noon that Friday with a splash likely to wake you up for the weekend.... Full story
Grand Coulee Dam Care and Share Food Bank will be closed Friday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day and Friday, January 1, New Year's Day. It will reopen to regular hours on Friday, January 8, 2-4 p.m.... Full story
Three bears are depicted in holiday lights originally purchased by local businesses in the 1990s gleam along SR-155 near Coulee Playland. Now dispersed across the community, the holiday lighting scenes once adorned local parks and businesses after private investments in the project led by the late Gary Reit, then owner of the Coulee House Motel. The accordion player on the left and the fiddle player on the right were part of a band with several instrument players. The bear baring gifts in the...
Trees of Sharing volunteers will be delivering Christmas gifts Saturday morning, December 19, to children in Belvedere, Elmer City, Coulee Dam, Grand Coulee, Delano and Electric City. Gifts will be delivered between 10 a.m. and noon to 115 children in 49 local families. If you have an ornament tag, please return your wrapped gift to any ‘tree’ location not later than Monday, December 14. If you were unable to purchase a gift to go with the tag you took from a tree, or if you have a gift that you cannot return to a tree by the 14th, please cal... Full story
New Cancer Support Group Cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors have been gathering semiweekly to talk, in a safe environment with honesty about the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of cancer. The group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6 p.m. in the multipurpose area of the Nazarene Church. Face masks and social distancing are maintained. New AA Group in the Area A new Alcoholics Anonymous group is meeting each Saturday at noon at the Grand Coulee Community Church, 405 Center St. Meetings are open. More...
Dress up your holiday meals with a centerpiece crafted from greens, colorful stems and seed heads collected from your garden. Or purchase fresh materials you need from your favorite garden center or florist. Most gardeners spend some time gathering a few blossoms and creating a bouquet or arrangement for their summer gatherings. Don't let winter stop you from crafting a festive centerpiece from materials collected from your gardens this time of year. Start by gathering some greens. The fan-like...
The 4th annual Coulee Polar Plunge will be happening at noon on Friday, January 1, at Spring Canyon. Come start the new year off with a splash!... Full story