Articles from the August 19, 2015 edition
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Smoky skies from above
In this annotated image from NASA's Earth Observatory site, several sources of the smoke choking the area become clear. The satellite image was taken Sunday. As of Tuesday morning,... — Updated 8/25/2015
Nearly 40,000 fires have burned 7.1 million acres
Wildfire activity has escalated recently after thunderstorms, many with little or no moisture, moved across parts of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana, sparking hundreds of new fires. The situation results in... — Updated 8/24/2015
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[UPDATED12:23 p.m. 8/19/15] North Star Fire threatens Nespelem
UPDATE 12:23 p.m. 8/19/15: New evacuation orders were just issued for Nespelem from the Mount Tolman Fire Center. Their information release follows: A LEVEL 1 EVACUATION: The LEVEL... — Updated 8/20/2015
Legal Notices for August 19, 2015
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE PASSED OF THE CITY OF ELECTRIC CITY, WA On the 11th day of August, 2015, the City Council of Electric City passed the following ordinance. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title,... — Updated 8/19/2015
School sports about to start
With football and cheerleading practices starting today, and the rest of fall sports starting Monday, a parent/coaches meeting is scheduled for next Monday, Aug. 24, in the Lake Roosevelt Junior/Senior High School lunchroom at 6 p.... — Updated 8/19/2015
Tennis, Anyone?
Calling all LRHS alumni, current LRHS players, and community members come help celebrate our beautiful new high school tennis courts! Mark your calendars with these three dates: Saturday, September 12 at 9 a.m. show up with your... — Updated 8/19/2015
Report: big marijuana grow busted near Keller
A combination of law enforcement agencies reportedly seized a marijuana grow near Keller with an $8.5 million street value August 12. A story in the Tribal Tribune stated that tribal police, the Northwest Drug Task Force, U.S.... — Updated 8/19/2015
Saturday jammin'
The Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center enjoyed a good turnout for a fund raiser Saturday, where a crowd of 50 or so bought ice cream sundaes or nachos and listened to a group of... — Updated 8/19/2015
Man jailed on charge of false 911 calls
A veteran living in a Housing Authority of Grant County apartment in Continental Heights was arrested last Tuesday and taken to county jail for abusing the 911 line. Tommy Hawkins had dialed 911, a police report states, to... — Updated 8/19/2015
It's a boy for Baker/Guthrie
Darlene Baker and Daniel Guthrie of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Riley Joel Guthrie, born Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 7 lbs., 10... — Updated 8/19/2015
Meetings and Notices
Chamber Meets at Siam Palace for August The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting this Thursday, August 20, at noon, at Siam Palace, Main St., Grand Coulee. Bob Valen will be speaking about El Niño. Local AA... — Updated 8/19/2015
Cates have a girl
Jarae and Josh Cate, of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Brylee Kamay Cate, born Monday, August 10, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz., and was 21... — Updated 8/19/2015
Cucumber salad, anyone?
Jerry Beierman shows off his 33.5-inch long Armenian cucumber, grown at his home on Roosevelt Avenue. Beierman had a second cucumber that was only one inch shorter. He regularly... — Updated 8/19/2015
LRHS Class of '85 reunion this weekend
The LRHS class of 1985 will be celebrating their 30th year class reunion the weekend of August 21 and 22. Friday night, please meet at the Electric City Tavern for mingling and drinks. Saturday, a picnic for family and friends at... — Updated 8/19/2015
Final gala at the library this Friday
The final event for the summer reading program will be the SRP Gala at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, August 21, at the Grand Coulee Public Library. Check it out at www.ncrl.org/summerreading.... — Updated 8/19/2015
Kenneth Reed "Kenny" Hearne
Kenneth Reed "Kenny" Hearne passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, Washington, after complications from surgery. He was born... — Updated 8/19/2015
Senior Menu
Wed., Aug. 19 - Dinner Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Mixed Salad, Fruit Cup, Rice Krispies Treats with a Twist Thurs., Aug 20 - Dinner Chicken and Dumplings, Green Vegetables, Sunrise Salad, Fruit Parfait Dessert Fri., Aug. 21 - Breakfast... — Updated 8/19/2015
Coulee Recollections
Twenty Years Ago Colville Pump and Supply Company will attempt to revive an old, unused water well on Palmer Avenue in Electric City. Heater problems at the Coulee Dam pool may... — Updated 8/19/2015
Pseudo-science, misguided civil rights laws, and agencies block mental health care reform
The bipartisan Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, HR2646, introduced in June by Rep. Tim Murphy and Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, has come under attack. The purpose of the legislation is to resolve a number of problems... — Updated 8/19/2015
Bob Morton represented his people unconditionally
Imagine rolling into Olympia in your travel trailer each year for the start of the legislative session knowing your district has the highest unemployment in the state and the lowest average annual wage. Folks in your sprawling... — Updated 8/19/2015
City plans BBQ to raise park funds
Electric City will hold a “Pig for the Park” barbecue on Sept. 12. The barbecue will get Electric City residents familiar with the city’s new neighborhood park on land purchased from the Banks Lake Bible Church. Councilmember Lonna... — Updated 8/19/2015
A day for remembering
As I write this today, my mind is wandering. You see, I just finished burying a neighbor’s pet, and my heart is broken for the Hearne family at the same time. Also, all day long we were going through boxes that have been in s... — Updated 8/19/2015
Coulee Dam to hire code enforcer
The town of Coulee Dam is going to hire a code enforcer. The council gave its approval last Tuesday night, at least to try out the idea for the rest of this calendar year. The council approved a plan by the mayor to hire a code enf... — Updated 8/19/2015
Chamber reports on festival
Fireworks for next year’s Festival of America have already been assured, Coulee Dam’s town council learned last Wednesday night. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Peggy Nevsimal told council members that a corporate spo... — Updated 8/19/2015
Delano fire started intentionally
Investigators have talked with "people of interest" in regard to two fires set by humans Thursday on Alcan Road between the Delano Transfer Station and SR-155. Grand Coulee,... — Updated 8/19/2015
