The city of Grand Coulee received a scathing audit finding from the State Auditor’s Office for the calendar years 2009 and 2010. The SAO reported in audit findings released Monday that the city had overspent its budget by more than... — Updated 4/27/2012

Disabled American Veterans mobile service van will be here from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, at North Cascades National Bank, 608 Midway Ave., Grand Coulee. This is a free service not just for those members of the DAV. B... — Updated 4/25/2012

Tanisha Smiskin and Alan Stanger Sr., of Nespelem, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Myalove Jean Stanger on Saturday, Apr. 14, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz., and was 21... — Updated 4/25/2012

Seth and Jessie Harding of Wilbur, are proud to announce the birth of their son Ethan Hunter Harding on Friday, Apr. 13, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz., and was 20 inches in length at... — Updated 4/25/2012

Shyanna Lanni and Mark Stanger of Omak, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Tanaeya Alexus Stanger on Monday, Apr. 9, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. and was 20 inches in... — Updated 4/25/2012

Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Coulee recently purchased and installed a new organ with some memorial gifts. It will be dedicated Sunday, April 29, at the regular worship. The members look forward to the improved sound as the... — Updated 4/25/2012

Cassie Krus and Ricard Tupling are proud to announce the birth of their son Westley Lucas Tupling on Friday, Apr. 6, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 8 lbs., 15 oz. and was 21 inches in length at... — Updated 4/25/2012

Ten Years Ago The sun begins to set and a chilly wind cuts the air. Suddenly a small gate springs open and out sprints a small brown and white calf. Shane Proctor thunders out after the calf on a large horse with a lasso raised abo... — Updated 4/25/2012

As I drove around the area recently, I started reminiscing of growing up in the area, and looking at some of the empty buildings kicked up some old memories. Why have there been businesses come and go and so many empty buildings... — Updated 4/25/2012

Is it right that we should be told how we use our land? Don’t we have a constitutional right to personal property? Is it really necessary for them to force these new ordinances on us? Why are they disrupting our friendly little tow... — Updated 4/25/2012

As budget chair for the House of Representatives, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) is “The Man.” President Obama presented his budget, and Ryan has announced his. Dueling budgets. Under the Ryan budget, even if you’re part of the infam... — Updated 4/25/2012

It’s tough to know when to give up. As a society, we’ve recognized that every young person who fails to make it through our school system is much more likely to cause more problems for us all later on. On the other hand, kids who... — Updated 4/25/2012

There’s going to be a little bit for everyone at Electric City’s second annual Earth Day this Saturday. While the program is geared for kids, there’s a little bit of kid in all of us, so you better show up and have a little fun.... — Updated 4/25/2012

An anonymous donor is pledging to match donations up to $250 to help raise money for the Grand Coulee and Coulee City Meals Programs. The match means your $1 contribution could become $2. Donations should be made payable to: Grand... — Updated 4/25/2012

The cause of a 42-year-old Grand Coulee woman’s death in February was an overdose of methamphetamine, the Grant County coroner said this week. Jamie Breckenridge was found dead along SR-174 near Spokane Way on Feb.12. Grant C... — Updated 4/25/2012

Paul Gauron owns a document shredding business, United Data Security, out of Spokane. His firm will be set up Saturday, April 28, at Strate Funeral Home, from 9-1 p.m., to shred your documents, courtesy of the Grand Coulee Dam Rota... — Updated 4/25/2012

Meeting on new school The Grand Coulee Dam School District will hold a meeting to update patrons on the new K-12 facility project on Thursday, April 26 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Coulee Dam Community Church. Phone lines cut Police fou... — Updated 4/25/2012

Comments from residents of Burdin Boulevard turned personal as a number of people addressed the Grand Coulee City Council April 17. Mel Toulou Sr., took issue with Becky Billups, who had attended two previous council meetings to... — Updated 4/25/2012

A man who has had a running battle with the town of Coulee Dam over water charges, appeared at Elmer City’s last town council meeting, charging that the town there is being overcharged by Coulee Dam for its sewer service. Greg W... — Updated 4/25/2012