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An opportunity to make community a little better
At least three areas in the surrounding countryside are used locally as shooting ranges, possibly all illegally. That may offer an opportunity to improve. Last week, a firefighter friend in Ephrata noted he and his fellow... — Updated 6/16/2021
Running for public office?
Candidate Filing Week is May 17-21, and the Office of the Secretary of State is joining county election offices across Washington to accept applications for public office, including about 30 local positions in the Grand Coulee Dam... — Updated 5/12/2021
Community basketball court discussed
The need for a community basketball court was discussed at a parks district meeting last week. Commissioners for the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District met on March 10 via Zoom for the first time since December.... — Updated 3/17/2021
Survey: Playground equipment top priority for park improvements
Locals have a lot of ideas for their North Dam Park, a Star survey reveals, including lights, updated playground equipment, a dog park, outdoor movies, and more. Last week, The... — Updated 12/23/2020
Potential North Dam Park improvements discussed
Would you like it if North Dam Park had new tennis courts, lighted ball fields, new playground equipment, and more flowers? We want to know. Commissioners for The Coulee Area Parks and Recreation District last week discussed... — Updated 12/16/2020 Full story
North Dam Park bathrooms closed, park open
The bathrooms at North Dam Park are closed, but the park itself is open. Commissioners for the Coulee Area Parks and Recreation District voted to close the bathrooms at North Dam Park during an April 8 meeting held via Zoom, the... — Updated 4/15/2020 Full story
Public meetings being held electronically
Local boards and councils have been holding telephonic and internet-based meetings, on orders from the governor, so that business can still get done while social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. But there’s a limit on w... — Updated 4/15/2020 Full story
Legals for February 12, 2020
Coulee Area Park and Recreation District (CAPRD) SEEKING VENDOR Coulee Area Park and Recreation District (CAPRD) is seeking a vendor for grounds maintenance at North Dam Park, Grand Coulee, WA The time frame for 2020 contract runs... — Updated 2/12/2020 Full story
Legals for February 5, 2020
Grant County Conservation District PUBLIC NOTICE The Grant County Conservation District Board of Supervisors hereby informs the voting public that the incumbent has been re-elected to the currently open seat by reason of being the... — Updated 2/5/2020 Full story
Newsbriefs
Lincoln County jail stats noted Lincoln County Sheriff Wade Magers reported Friday that the county jail held 755 inmates in 2019, which, classified by crime, included: • Dept. of Corrections Detainer — 45% • Pre-Sentence Felon... — Updated 2/5/2020
Rasmussen joins park commission
The man in charge of sports in the local school district took on an extra volunteer role Monday night. Tim Rasmussen stepped into a vacant commissioner spot for the Coulee Area... — Updated 1/22/2020
Legals for Dec. 31, 2019
Notice of Change of Regular Meeting Date Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, & Okanogan Counties, WA Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan Counties, Washington; which operates... — Updated 12/31/2019 Full story
Legals for December 25, 2019
Grant County Mosquito Control District #2 Surplus Sale The Board of Trustees for Grant County Mosquito Control District #2 has authorized the sale of the following “as is” items by sealed bid: 2000 Ford Ranger 4x4 with 57,000 mil... — Updated 12/24/2019 Full story
Legals for November 27, 2019
Town of Nespelem Notice of Public Hearings Notice is hereby given that the Town of Nespelem will hold a Preliminary Budget Hearing on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 5:00 PM at Town Hall. Copies of the 2020 Preliminary Budget are... — Updated 11/27/2019 Full story
Grand Coulee funds requests
The Grand Coulee City Council voted Nov. 19 to partially fund several requests from other organizations. From the city’s “stadium tax fund,” also known as lodging or hotel/motel tax fund, the city agreed to donate $8,000 to the G... — Updated 11/27/2019
Legal Notices for November 20, 2019
Notice of Public Budget Hearing and Change of Regular Meeting Time Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, & Okanogan Counties, Washington Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan... — Updated 11/20/2019 Full story
Dam breaks for Electric City lodging tax funds
The Electric City Council Tuesday voted to spend $338,550 of funds collected for improving tourism, most of it on a city park, departing from years of what some saw as an overly stingy practice. The new Ice Age Park, for which city... — Updated 10/9/2019
Why water infrastructure investment matters
In North Central Washington, the Columbia River is the cornerstone of life. But even more important is the infrastructure that makes up the Columbia Basin Project. Grand Coulee dam provides electricity, flood control, and... — Updated 9/11/2019
New effort would bring swim lessons to Coulee next year
Wouldn’t it be nice if a kid could take swim lessons in the Coulee area? Swimming and boating are a big part of our recreatio,n after all. Local woman Lonna Bussert is looking into the logistics of the effort after parents in the a... — Updated 9/4/2019
Warnecke appointed to commissioner spot
Brian Warnecke has been appointed as a new commissioner for the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District following the resignation of longtime member Bob Valen. Valen still intends to be available to consult with other members of... — Updated 8/21/2019
Legals for August 14, 2019
Okanogan County Notice of Special Filing Period There will be a special 3 day filing period for offices that no one filed for during the regular filing period for offices with vacancies. Special Filing Period: August 21-23, 2019... — Updated 8/14/2019 Full story
Special filing period set for unfilled public offices
Several local offices up for election with no one running have necessitated a special filing period. The special filing period has been set in Okanogan and Grant counties for Aug. 21-23. A four-year position for a Coulee Dam Town... — Updated 8/14/2019
Legals for August 7, 2019
Coulee Hartline School District CALL FOR BIDS Construction of Pole Storage Building and removal of existing container The Coulee Hartline School Board of Directors are requesting bids for the construction of a two level pole... — Updated 8/7/2019 Full story
Consolidation committee discusses next steps
So what's going on with the effort to consolidate local towns into one? A group of local business owners and residents who have that goal met Thursday at the Grand Coulee Dam Area... — Updated 6/14/2019
Filing period over, choices of candidates listed
With the filing period now closed, we can see which Coulee citizens have thrown their hats into the ring for positions on local councils and commissions, and which incumbents either filed to keep their spot, or chose not to file.... — Updated 5/22/2019