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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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The Grand Coulee branch of North Cascades Bank (NCB) is collecting new or gently used coats for local children in need. Cash donations will be used to purchase new coats. All items will be distributed to schools in the Grand Coulee Dam School District. Donations will be accepted at NCB through the end of October. Please help keep our local kids warm this winter! If you have any questions about the coat drive, please call 633-1700. NCB, Member FDIC... Full story
NCW Libraries will reopen libraries throughout Grant, Ferry and Okanogan County on Nov. 2. Customers will be able to browse the shelves, access computer stations, read the newspaper, or pick up a DVD. Several safety measures will be in place. Customers will be required to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and limit their visit to around thirty minutes. In accordance with state mandated guidelines, libraries in Grant and Okanogan county will have a 25% occupancy limit and libraries in Ferry County will operate at 50% of regular...
GCHS Alumni Association to meet The fall meeting of the Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 1:00 PM, at the Senior Center on Main Street in Grand Coulee. We will be social distancing and masks are required. On the agenda will be election of officers for the upcoming year. Cancer Support Group Forming 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...
OLYMPIA – Sept. 29, 2020 – The Washington State Parks 2021 wall calendar makes a great holiday gift and is now available for purchase. The 2021 State Parks calendar features brilliant color photos representing some of the park system’s premier and unique features. Many photographs capture spectacular park views, including: A gorgeous view of Canoe and Deception Pass bridges. An unusual wintry scene from Ocean City State Park. The grandeur of Palouse Falls State Park. A view of Hope Island (Skagit County) from Kukutali Preserve. Mist risin...
The Grand Coulee branch of North Cascades Bank (NCB) is collecting new or gently used coats for local children in need. Cash donations will be used to purchase new coats. All items will be distributed to schools in the Grand Coulee Dam School District. Donations will be accepted at NCB through the end of October. Please help keep our local kids warm this winter! If you have any questions about the coat drive, please call 633-1700. NCB, Member FDIC... Full story
Grant County Mosquito Dist. 2 Meeting via Phone Conference As the result of the COVID-19 and in accordance with the Governors social distancing, Grant County Mosquito District No. 2 will be holding the monthly meeting Thursday, October 8, 2020 via phone conference at 4:45 pm. To join the meeting, call 1-425-436-6260, then enter the access code 4096451, and then press the # sign. Two Meetings Set for Electric City Via Phone Conference Two meetings are scheduled via zoom through the City of Electric City. The first meeting is the Regional Board... Full story
The Lake Roosevelt High School Class of 2021 will host a drive-through Indian taco dinner Oct. 1 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the school. A donation of $10 will get you fry bread, chili, toppings, a drink and desert. ASB advisor Sheila Darnold said diners will just drive up to the school to be met by students who will hand them their dinner. She said with students limited on fundraising options due to the COVID-19 health rules, such an event might even become a monthly event, if successful....
In 1933, people of all denominations were flocking to the area and it was soon realized that the people, especially the children, needed Christian guidance. A worship center was set up in the school in 1933, but the people knew a church building would soon be needed. The Washington Council of Churches was notified, and a collection taken from several Council of Churches denominations who thought it a worthy endeavor, although after the construction project was ended, it was thought, "the town...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and while the topic of suicide is sensitive, it’s important that we talk about it openly to remove the stigma, learn how we can support those who are vulnerable, and help prevent it. According to the University of Washington School of Social Work, suicide is the eighth leading cause of death in our state. Nationwide, more than 48,000 people in the United States died by their own hands in 2018 — that’s 5,000 more than the entire population of Okanogan County. Those of us who haven’t seen or expe... Full story
Grant County Fire Dist. 14 Meeting As the result of the Covid-19 and in accordance with the Governor's Social Distancing, Grant County Fire District #14 will be holding the monthly meeting Monday, September 28, 2020 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) Winter season registration now open for the Energy assistance Program of OIC The Energy Assistance Program of OIC of Washington will open this winter season registration on... Full story
NCW Libraries is expanding hours and locations for its curbside pickup service starting Sept. 14. All libraries in Chelan and Douglas counties will begin curbside service and all libraries in North Central Washington will start offering a mix of morning and late afternoon hours each week to accommodate the needs of its patrons. The new updated hours and expanded locations will start the same day that the popular Mail Order Library service will resume. To find the new hours for curbside pickup at your local library visit www....
Grand Coulee Dam area residents may dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Friday, September 25 from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Delano Regional Transfer Station. Only hazardous waste generated by households will be accepted. To minimize the risk of transmitting Covid-19, additional requirements are in place. Do not attend if you are exhibiting any of the following symptoms: shortness of breath, fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, or loss of smell or taste. To implement social distancing, all waste must be located in the car...
Grant County Mosquito District 2 Meeting via Conference As the result of the COVID-19 and in accordance with the Governors social distancing, Grant County Mosquito District No. 2 will be holding the monthly meeting Thursday, September 10, 2020 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. Lincoln County Fire District 9 to Meet Lincoln County Fire District 9 will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m., this Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Nazarene Church, just...
Roxanne Best, Okanogan, teaches Valerie and Stacy Jess paddleboard yoga on Banks Lake just offshore at Coulee Playland Aug. 21. Best has been holding classes there and intends to put on three more on Fridays at 10 a.m. She said she is looking for an indoor space to continue teaching yoga locally and trying to figure out how that would work during the COVID-19 emergency. - Scott Hunter photo...
NCW Libraries is excited to announce the return of several services throughout the five-county library district. Starting September 14th, residents across Okanogan, Ferry, Grant, Chelan and Douglas counties will be able to checkout any item from our physical library collections and receive those items either through curbside pickup or by mail. In addition, the Chelan and Douglas County library branches will begin accepting returns at their book drops on Tuesday, Sept. 8th. Libraries in Grant, Okanogan and Ferry counties — all in Phase 2 or 3 o...
Grant County Fire Dist. 14 Meeting via Conference As the result of the Covid-19 and in accordance with the Governor’s Social Distancing, Grant County Fire District #14 will be holding the monthly meeting Mon., Aug. 31, 2020 via 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). NCB School Supply Drive Continues North Cascades Bank is now accepting school supply donations for Lake Roosevelt Schools! Although the decision was recently announced for c...
This name change is an important part of our ongoing efforts to best serve the communities of North Central Washington. We believe our new name more accurately reflects the geographic area we serve and conveys that we operate many libraries throughout that region. We are proud to call North Central Washington home, and NCW Libraries embraces this unique place that we all have in common. While our name and logo are changing, our services are not! You can still access our online services in the same way. Curbside Pickup has started in Okanogan,...
North Central Regional Library (NCRL) will host bestselling author Ijeoma Oluo on Tuesday, August 18 at 7 p.m. as part of their NCRL Virtual Reads summer series. This event is cosponsored by Confluence Health, the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, and the Icicle Fund. Partners include the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center and Wenatchee Valley College. Ijeoma Oluo is the bestselling author of So You Want to Talk about Race, a hard hitting, user friendly examination of ra...
As summer heats up, the Washington State Parks Boating Programurges boaters and paddlers to take important steps to safely and responsibly recreate on the water, including wearing a life jacket at all times. In the last 30 days, 25 recreational boating accidents and five fatalities have occurred across the state. “We are asking all boat and paddlecraft owners and operators to help reduce fatalities and injuries on the water,” said Rob Sendak. “Boaters need to take personal responsibility for their own safety as well as the safety of their... Full story
We are now accepting school supply donations for Lake Roosevelt Schools! Although the decision was recently announced for classes to resume via a virtual school year, many students still need help getting their supplies. You can drop off supplies at our Grand Coulee Branch before September 8th or if it is easier, we will do the shopping for you with your cash donation. Thank you for helping our local students! Modified virtual learning supply list: K-6: Headphones, pencils, small pencil sharpener, scissors, glue sticks, 2 spiral notebooks or... Full story
OLYMPIA – Aug. 18, 2020 – In recognition of the National Park System’s 104th birthday, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering free entrance to state parks on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass to visit state parks by vehicle. While Washington State Parks and the National Park Service are different entities, the two agencies share a rich tradition of stewarding the lands they manage. Many state parks are located within an hour’s drive of Washington’s national parks, monuments and historica...
With the current emphasis on staying at or close to home with the new normal conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, gardening has become a more popular activity for individuals and families. The WSU Master Gardeners are eager to help. There are lots of publications and services available. Master Gardeners have been providing public outreach in Washington state for almost 50 years! Washington State University Cooperative Extension started the first Master Gardener program in 1973 in...
North Central Regional Library (NCRL) will host bestselling author Ijeoma Oluo on Tuesday, August 18 at 7 p.m. as part of their NCRL Virtual Reads summer series. This event is cosponsored by Confluence Health, the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, and the Icicle Fund. Partners include the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center and Wenatchee Valley College....
The Grant County Mosquito District #2 regular monthly meeting set for Thursday, August 13 has been canceled due to the Coronavirus outbreak....
Grand Coulee Police 7/27 - Police checked on a report of a boy dangling his feet over the water on the bridge over the canal on SR-174. He was gone on arrival at 1:20 p.m. 7/28 - An officer checked on a report of two dogs overheating in a vehicle on Snyder Hill Road at 11:15 a.m. The vehicle was gone on arrival. - Police spoke with an apartment renter on Hill Avenue, who wanted police intervention with a neighbor who was parking a car near his in the common parking lot. Police advised him to take it up with the landlord. - At the request of...