Articles from the April 20, 2016 edition
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Chamber fish challenge set for this weekend
They will be churning up the water on Banks Lake this weekend, looking for big rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and walleye. It's all part of the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
On the dean's list at EWU
Seven local students were honored on the dean’s list at Eastern Washington University for the winter quarter. Earning at least 12 quarter hours with a grade point average of 3.5 or better were Drew Desautel, Karah Duclos, R... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
This week in sports
Wed., April 20 2:30 p.m., HS Golf here with Warden/Okanogan/Oroville 3:30 p.m., HS Track at NE League Meet, Lakeside HS 3:30 p.m., JHS Track at Okanogan Invitational Thurs., April 21 4 p.m., HS Tennis at Oroville Fri., April 22 3... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Whiteman medals at OK Valley
Darin Whiteman led the Raiders Thursday when they took on the Okanogan Bulldogs at Okanogan Valley Golf Course, medaling for the boys with an 83 on the 18-hole round on a par 72. “It was a great round of golf by Darin,” Head Coa... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Raider tennis shuffles dates
Tonasket defeated both the Raider boys’ and girls’ tennis squads Thursday, after shuffling schedules to accomodate the weather. A White Swan match that had been scheduled for April 15 has been moved to the 29th, so that LR cou... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Lady Raiders lose two to Okanogan Bulldogs
Lady Raider Softball took on the Okanogan Bulldogs in Grand Coulee on the 16th. The Lady Raiders struggled in the first game. The Bulldogs jumped out and stayed ahead. The final sco... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Okanogan Bulldogs use big innings to beat LR Raiders
The Raiders traveled north to Okanogan Saturday to take on the number-one Bulldogs. In the first game the Raiders kept it close until the fifth inning when the Bulldogs scored 8 run... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
LR track keeps moving forward
Raider Track competed in two meets last week. They traveled to Bridgeport April 12 for the Brewster Co-Ed Relays. Then on Saturday, the Raiders went to Cheney High School for the Big Red Invite. “The Brewster Relay meet was a t... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Margy Pfaffle Stoddard 3/24/1940 – 12/30/2015
Margy Pfaffle Stoddard died peacefully with Faith and Grace by her side on December 30, 2015, at the age of 75. She grew up in Keller Ferry and lived much of her adult life in... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Ready to rodeo
Queen Claire Ives, center, and princesses Joy Abrahamson, left, and Jayda Taylor, right, will preside over the Nespelem Junior Rodeo this Saturday and Sunday, starting at 10 a.m.... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
What's cookin' at the seniors
Wed., April 20 – Dinner Taco Salad, Fruit & Salad Bar, Cook’s Choice Dessert Thurs., April 21 – Dinner Ham Slices, Grilled Cheese “Slab”wiches, Veggies & Fruit Plate, Lemon Lush Dessert Bars Fri., April 22 – Breakfast Biscuit & S... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Meetings and Notices
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon this Thursday, April 21, at the Moose Lodge in Grand Coulee. Amy Glover, Grand Coulee USPS Postmaster, will be speaking about their upcoming food... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Eighty-one years ago
One of the two dining rooms in the contractor's mess hall. - January 1935... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
No rate regulation of broadband Internet
We live in an astounding time of technological progress, during the “Information Age.” Since the 1990s, the Internet has flourished and created a digital marketplace, revolutionizing the world economy and the way commerce is con... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
President Obama's proliferation of new regulations
Even though President Barack Obama has less than a year remaining in office, his administration is cranking out new government regulations at a record pace. The rush reflects the President’s plan to use his final months to c... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
What is the root cause?
A lot of stuff has been happening across Coulee Country, and the entire nation, for that matter. Theft, drugs, abuse and neglect are just a few of the plagues that are ravaging our... — Updated 4/20/2016
School contest results to show at tribal Earth Day event
by Roger S. Lucas Students at a number of area schools will see this Friday, Earth Day, how well they did in a recycling contest as results of a Colville Tribes challenge are unveiled during Earth Day celebrations at the powwow gro... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Retain Judge Estudillo
There is one type of election where we, as voters, have a right to expect accuracy — elections for our judges. These are the facts about the judicial elections this year in Grant County: Judge David Estudillo was appointed last yea... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Newsbriefs
City OKs beer tent The Grand Coulee City Council approved Mayor Paul Townsend sending a letter of support for the chamber of commerce’s plan to have a beer tent at North Dam Park during the Colorama Festival celebration. The t... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Sidewalk work underway in Elmer City
Elmer City residents will soon be able to walk to the post office on new sidewalks. They will also be able to cross SR-155 on a new lighted crosswalk. It’s all part of a Washington State Transportation Improvement Board grant t... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Officials announce funding package for new wastewater treatment plant
Engineers and officials from government agencies gathered at Coulee Dam's town hall Tuesday to announce the financing package for the town's new wastewater treatment plant. Mayor... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Dinner planned to bring Justin Arnold home
Justin Arnold, a chef behind many of the recipes at the Fusion Café in Electric City, was pursuing his passion in New York at the Culinary Institute of America when he was hit by a car in February. Arnold suffered traumatic brain... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Dog declared dangerous in city
A pit bull that attacked and bit an Electric City woman who was walking her dog has been declared “dangerous” by the Grand Coulee City Council. The dog, named Rocky, described as “huge” by the victim, was finally subdued by police... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Helping hands
Addison Picard, Valerie Jury, and LeeAnn Couvillier assemble napkins, forks and knives in the kitchen at the Rotary Club's spaghetti dinner Saturday night at Coulee Dam Town Hall.... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
Man jailed after tussle with police
by Roger S. Lucas & Scott Hunter It took three officers to finally subdue a man originally pulled over on a traffic stop who now faces a handful of charges, including third-degree assault of the officers and resisting arrest.... — Updated 4/20/2016 Full story
