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Young Grand Coulee man sentenced to five years for assaults
Spokane, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that Xander Lee Ostenberg, 18, of Grand Coulee, Washington was sentenced after having pleaded guilty to Assault R... — Updated 11/1/2023
Red Flag Warning issued for fire weather through Monday
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of this region for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 2 p.m. Sunday to 11 p.m.... — Updated 7/15/2023
Colville Tribal Police assist in another major drug arrest
(Nespelem, WA) - The Colville Tribal Police assisted in the execution of a search warrant on May 9, 2023 and seized more than 1,000 fentanyl-laced pills. The seizure included 20... — Updated 5/17/2023
Tribal elder Pauline Stensgar passes; ceremonies this Friday-Saturday
(Nespelem, WA) - The Colville Tribes is saddened to announce the passing of Colville Tribal member Pauline Stensgar. She was 96 years old. Pauline Stensgar was the last fully... — Updated 5/4/2023
Wildfire smoke will likely linger across Washington into the weekend
OLYMPIA – Wildfire smoke is sticking around several parts of Washington and forecasts show smoke will likely get worse before it gets better. Breathing in smoke is not good for anyone. Days of consistent smoke exposure can take a t... — Updated 10/12/2022
COVID-19 outbreaks traced to high school wrestling tournaments
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with several local public health jurisdictions, is investigating multiple outbreaks of COVID-19 among vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, connected t... — Updated 12/15/2021
Ivermectin should not be used to prevent or treat COVID-19
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) warns people should not take ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19, following today’s Health Alert Network advisory rel... — Updated 8/26/2021
Whitmore Fire update issued
The Whitmore Fire is located on the Colville Reservation south of Omak Lake and west of Nespelem, WA. The Incident Command Post at Nespelem Community Center is closed to all but... — Updated 8/9/2021
Updates given on Summit Trail, Upper Lime Creek, and Chuweah Creek Fires
Inchelium, Wa. – The cold front that moved into the area yesterday brought measurable rain to the Summit Trail Fire, Upper Lime Creek Fire, and Chuweah Creek Fire. This moisture gives firefighters the opportunity to build direct f... — Updated 8/9/2021
Power outage scheduled by Nespelem Valley Electric
Nespelem Valley Electric will have a 30 minute scheduled power outage Tomorrow Morning, Friday, July 16, 2021 from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM to allow Bonneville Power Administration to conduct a switch-over. The following areas will be... — Updated 7/15/2021
Keller Ferry is out of service until further notice
KELLER – Keller Ferry users who travel across the Columbia River on State Route 21 will need to find alternate routes. The Keller Ferry, M/V Sanpoil, was removed from service earlier today due to issues with the rudder. C... — Updated 6/17/2021
Colvilles lift COVID-related public safety measures
(Nespelem, WA) — The Colville Tribes announced today that it is immediately lifting all public safety measures previously instituted to protect the community from COVID-19. A Resolution first passed on March 25, 2020, which i... — Updated 5/26/2021
Eligibility expands to everyone 16 and older in Washington state
OLYMPIA – Starting today everyone 16 and older who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can receive one in Washington. The eligibility expansion marks the four-month anniversary of vaccine rollout in our state. Since mid-December, nearly 4... — Updated 4/15/2021
Eleven additional Grant County resident deaths associated with COVID-19
Grant County Health District is reporting 11 additional confirmed COVID-19 associated deaths of Grant County residents. Ten deaths were associated with Long Term Care Facilities (LTC) outbreaks first reported on Nov. 20. All those... — Updated 12/10/2020
COVID-19 outbreak reported in Grant County Long-Term Care facility
SOAP LAKE, WA – Grant County is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak in one long-term care facility (LTC), McKay Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Soap Lake, WA, with over 30 c... — Updated 11/10/2020
Senator on daylight saving time: Why is this still a thing?
SUNNYSIDE—At 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, daylight saving time for 2020 will come to an end, clocks will turn back an hour, and State Sen. Jim Honeyford, R-Sunnyside, will once again lament that this annual ritual is even still a t... — Updated 10/30/2020
Businesses face fines for coronavirus mask violations, but most are complying
TUMWATER — A handful of businesses are facing fines for violations related to lack of mask use by customers and staff. Yet thousands of others that were the subject of complaints are following the governor’s order after num... — Updated 10/8/2020
Interior secretary renames Third Powerhouse at Grand Coulee for father and son hydropower advocates
Grand Coulee Dam’s Third Powerhouse will be renamed, the secretary of Interior announced, according to the following press release from the office of Rep. Dan Newhouse, who r... — Updated 8/13/2020
NPS seeks public help preventing wildfires at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
According to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, 85% of all wildfires in Washington State are caused by humans. Already this summer the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area has had five wildfires started on... — Updated 8/5/2020
Chelan waterpark ordered to close immediately for violating Safe Start order
CHELAN COUNTY — A Chelan waterpark has been ordered to close immediately to prevent workers from being exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19). This action comes after a similar order from the state Department of Health last week. T... — Updated 7/16/2020
Grant PUD partners with Columbia Basin Foundation to support local food banks
EPHRATA – Grant PUD, in conjunction with Columbia Basin Foundation, has contributed to eight food banks throughout Grant County this spring with Pay-It-Forward grants totaling $11,000. The services of these food banks are g... — Updated 6/5/2020
Studded tire removal deadline extended to April 30
OLYMPIA – The arrival of spring typically means drivers in Washington have until March 31 to remove studded tires. However, this year the Washington State Department of Transportation is extending the deadline to Thursday, April 3... — Updated 3/20/2020
19-day closure of Keller Ferry run to begin early December
KELLER – Keller Ferry users who travel across the Columbia River on State Route 21 will need to find alternate routes. The M/V Sanpoil will be removed from service starting Wednesday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 22, in order for c... — Updated 11/22/2019
Grant PUD investigating exciter fires at Priest Rapids Dam
EPHRATA – Priest Rapids Dam operators extinguished a small fire in equipment called an exciter, which provides energy to start up one of the generating units, shortly after 1 a... — Updated 10/21/2019
16-day-closure dates for Keller Ferry finalized
KELLER – Keller Ferry users will need to plan additional travel time during an upcoming closure. Material procurement delays and curing of paint have pushed back the 16-day closure, initially scheduled to begin by Friday, Sept. 13.... — Updated 9/12/2019
