Articles from the April 12, 2017 edition
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Emergency declared and flood warnings issued in Okanogan Co.
Okanogan County commissioners declared a state of emergency Monday, due to threat of flooding and debris problems on county roads. Commissioners passed the resolution after county roads suffered damage from heavy precipitation... — Updated 4/13/2017
Bowling Scores
COLUMBIA LEAGUE TEAM W L Team 6 32 28 Strike or Spare 26 34 Solid T Const. 25 35 High Game: Jesse Vieira 236 High Series: Jesse Vieira 634 Splits: Don Richer 4-9/2-7-8/2-7-8; Soy Redthunder 3-10 SENIORS 4-5-17 Karen Musser... — Updated 4/12/2017
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee Police 4/4 - King’s Court RV Park reported that someone had ripped off a soap dispenser from the wall. The loss was estimated at $100. 4/5 - A woman told police that she left her purse at the bar at the Electric... — Updated 4/12/2017
Starting early
Walter Owhi of Nespelem tries to turn Miro Parrcoffin of Post Falls, Idaho, in a 7-8 age division match at the 30th annual Jason Crawford Memorial Wrestling Tournament at the... — Updated 4/12/2017
Legals for April 12, 2017
Colville Tribal Correctional Facility (CTFC) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP #1 - Contractor for Medical Room Improvements The Colville Tribal Correctional Facility (CTCF) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP); seeking a contractor... — Updated 4/12/2017
Raiders defeat Pioneers in non-league game
The Lake Roosevelt baseball team traveled to Omak on Saturday, where the Raiders defeated the Pioneers in a decisive, 19-4 victory in the non-league game. With four runs in the... — Updated 4/12/2017
This week in sports
Wed., April 12 2:30 p.m., Raider Golf at Pateros/Alta Lakes Thurs.,April 13 3 p.m., Raider Softball at Okanogan (DH) 4 p.m., Raider Tennis at Pateros Fri., April 14 3:30 p.m., Raider Softball and Baseball here with Brewster (L)... — Updated 4/12/2017
Elijah Harris - young athlete on the rise
Football season is a long ways away, but it's never far from Elijah Harris' mind. The 6-5, 230-pound junior at Lake Roosevelt High School is looking to move up to the college level... — Updated 4/12/2017
Nespelem Students of the Month
Students of the Month for March at Nespelem Elementary include, from left, top row: Eddy Frank, Harlen Dick, Cyila St. Pierre; front row: Mason Salque, Lilliana Dick, Cadence... — Updated 4/12/2017
Beginner and world champ
World champion bull rider and Grand Coulee Dam area native Shane Proctor helps a young cowboy learn the proper way to ride a horse during his eighth rodeo school April 5 at the... — Updated 4/12/2017
Meetings and Notices
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon, this Thursday, April 13, at Siam Palace, Grand Coulee. General business is on the agenda. Coulee Creators Meet Coulee Creators meet every Tuesday 1-... — Updated 4/12/2017
What a memorable week!
I had the honor and privilege of attending two events this week that moved me in such a way that I will always remember. I attended the Northwest Indian Youth Conference as a chaperone and our son’s wedding, as, well, me. Both... — Updated 4/12/2017
Seventy-one years ago
Dry Falls and Falls Lake near Coulee City, Washington. Taken on infrared film. - April 21, 1946 photo... — Updated 4/12/2017
A good and faithful judge
Fourteen months ago, the sudden passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia left a void on the nation’s highest court. Not only did the court lose an esteemed colleague, but the nation lost an eloquent advocate for... — Updated 4/12/2017
Entrepreneurs remain key to America's success
American entrepreneurs’ ability to invent, create and bring products and services to market makes our nation great. Their success generates the tax revenue that fund our schools and puts people to work. Many “big businesses... — Updated 4/12/2017
Re: "Charges dismissed on former LR teacher"
I just wanted to congratulate you on the Guzman story. At a time like this, stories about immigration have political ramifications, and it is courageous of you to publish this story, which approaches the process with compassion... — Updated 4/12/2017
Don't keep the home fires burning
At one point it seemed that for several years, the local community slipped by without a home burning down. That was unusual, a local fire chief and I agreed, hoping the trend would continue. It didn’t. Although home fires are rep... — Updated 4/12/2017
Triple fish challenge coming April 22 and 23
It might sound a little fishy — that’s because it is. Here’s your opportunity to win an Achilles four-person inflatable boat and Yamaha outboard motor. All you have to do is place first in the 5th Annual Triple Fish Challenge... — Updated 4/12/2017
Parade set for May 13
Parade forms went out this week to those wanting to en ter the Colorama Parade, May 13. You can enter by filling out parade forms found online at grandcouleedam.o y a cr/parade. Peggy Nevsimal, executive director of the Grand Coule... — Updated 4/12/2017
Blaylock to retire, but will keep on hugging
There will soon be new management at the Care and Share Food Bank. Fern Blaylock is retiring from that position after taking care of people's food and other needs for decades.... — Updated 4/12/2017
Two egg hunts planned for Easter weekend
Two community Easter egg hunts are planned for the area this year. The Lions Club will hold its 80th community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 15, at the former middle school field in Grand Coulee. It is scheduled to begin at... — Updated 4/12/2017
County investigating turberculosis case
Grant County Health District reported this week that officials there are investigating what might be a single case of tuberculosis. The person in question was treated in several health care facilities in Grant County during the cou... — Updated 4/12/2017
Controlling the flow
As some 203,000 cubic feet of water per second flows downstream of Grand Coulee Dam Sunday evening, about 58,000 cfs comes down the spillway through seven outlet tubes while the... — Updated 4/12/2017
Local hunter acquitted of hunting charges
A landmark court ruling in Nelson, British Columbia. states that members of the Arrow Lakes (Sinixt) tribe are now allowed to hunt on their traditional lands, where their ancestors had hunted for thousands of years prior to Europea... — Updated 4/12/2017
Fire destroys home in Grand Coulee
Fire destroyed a home at 323 Roosevelt Drive in Grand Coulee late Saturday evening. A family of four were away at the time of the fire; however, two dogs died in the blaze. The... — Updated 4/12/2017