Articles from the July 23, 2014 edition
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A coulee legend of Sammy the salmon: part one
Did Sammy leave his park site? Not so long ago in the summer of 2012, possibly 100 or more trees, many planted when the town was in its infancy, were toppled or uprooted in that wei... — Updated 8/1/2014
Mansfield evacuates for fire
State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Road C Fire, in Douglas County. Washington State Patrol Chief... — Updated 7/28/2014 Full story
Civil service chair asserts role in chief selection
The chairman of Grand Coulees Civil Service Commission said last week that his agency and Grand Coulee’s city council should play a role in selecting a new police chief. It’s a bad idea for one person to have that kind of pow... — Updated 7/28/2014 Full story
Latest count: 300 homes destroyed in Carlton Complex fire
The massive Carlton Complex fire has destroyed 300 homes, and regional and nationwide response has been in some ways "overwhelming," says Okanogan County Frank Rogers. Here's is his latest update, including what vicitims currently... — Updated 7/25/2014
Thunderstorms cause Internet outage in many eastern Washington communities
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. Due to severe thunderstorms in the Spokane area, a fiber cable located near Fish Lake in eastern Washington was severed by a fallen tree. As a result, customers in the following communities and surrounding... — Updated 7/24/2014 Full story
Tour previews character of new school building
The hallways are polished and colorful. The elementary gym is ready for play, and all marked out for basketball and volleyball. Hoops are up. Racks are in the library and both... — Updated 7/24/2014 Full story
Region responds to firestorm
When a storm system moved across the region July 14, lightning started multiple fires just as temperatures would reach into the 100s for days, feeding what would become the largest... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Leadingham graduates from basic training
Army Spc. Jacob Leadingham has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Upcoming reunions
Class of ’64 Tigers’ reunion The 1964 class of Grand Coulee Tigers will be holding its 50th class reunion the weekend of August 1st. Friday night will be check in, Saturday a 1 p.m., backyard BBQ at Susan Fahr Miller’s home. Also... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
WSU Master Gardeners of Okanogan County start Plant Problem Diagnostic Clinics
Plant Problem Diagnostic Clinics have started at the WSU Extension Office located in the Okanogan County Courthouse, room 101. These clinics are a part of the public service that the Okanogan Master Gardener volunteers contribute... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Coulee Recollections
1 Years Ago Two more Grand Coulee Dam School District jobs became vacant last week with the buyout and settlement of former Superintendent Dennis Chambers and the resignation of... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Meetings and Notices
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, July 23, at noon, at Pepper Jackís Bar and Grille in Grand Coulee. Birdie Hensley will be speaking about “Coulee Area Genealogy.” Grant Coun... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Heartbreak: Here and around the world
The smoke is the sign. Our neighbors to the north have been devastated by the fires burning in their area. Hopefully by the time the paper hits our hands the flames will be extinguished and this raging beast we call a wildland... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Thoughts and concerns for the CMC board, and community
I had originally intended to present this at the board meeting but not knowing if I would be able to, and the thought of being misquoted, I thought it best to publish this as an opinion. I want to preface my concerns here with the... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Beltran qualified for 4th District in Congress
Estakio Beltran, candidate for the 4th Congressional District Congressman, is endorsed by the Grant County Democrats (GCD). Estakio Betran’s qualifications include: • Having grow up in the Yakima Valley, he’s a “product of the dis... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Plan to enhance employees lives in the works
Coulee Dam employees could be on the road to wellness. Town clerk Stefani Bowmen is working on a plan that will enhance the lives of town employees in several ways. The plan also, if enough participate, would enable the town to... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Clarification of story
A clarification on a brief report about Steve Salstrom commenting before the Electric City council at its last meeting follows: Salstrom says loud music at Electric City Tavern does not keep him awake at night (Salstrom lives a... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Separation of powers a matter of degree
The degree to which the people and their elected representatives get involved in the day-to-day details of governance depends on how keenly the results are felt and on the relative opportunity for corruption. Our Constitution sets... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Local nurse helps at fire shelter
A local registered nurse worked with the Red Cross shelter at Omak over the weekend. Nurse Alan Cain, of Grand Coulee, who went to Omak Thursday, returned home Monday night when the shelter was closed, but expects to return where n... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Newsbriefs
Outdoor burning is banned The Grant County Board of Commissioners issued a temporary ban on outdoor burning effective, Wednesday, July 16. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning until further notice and will be lifted when... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Reservation fires quelled
Mt. Tolman Fire Center personnel are concerned about weather reports of a storm and possible lightning strikes that is going to pass through the area this Thursday. Kathy Moses said Tuesday that firefighters have welcomed the... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Some inter-town disputes resolved
Differences regarding wastewater treatment billings between Coulee Dam and Elmer City are slowly getting resolved. The two council committees met July 17, and agreed to two adjustments between the two towns. Representing Coulee... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Plan to enhance employees lives in the works
Coulee Dam employees could be on the road to wellness. Town clerk Stefani Bowmen is working on a plan that will enhance the lives of town employees in several ways. The plan also, if enough participate, would enable the town to... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
Mayor asks to put chief replacement on agenda
The selection of Grand Coulee’s police chief will be on the Civil Service Commission agenda when it meets Aug. 4. The request that it be placed on the agenda was made by Mayor Chris Christopherson Monday. The Civil Service C... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
People discuss police protection in meeting
Electric City residents had their opportunity to share their feelings about police protection in the city last night during a community meeting in the fire hall. The city and Grand Coulee came together recently and agreed to a... — Updated 7/23/2014 Full story
