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The school board is being pushed to make decisions on overcrowding at the new school. Could a portable classroom be in the district’s future? It’s a possibility, says Grand Coulee Dam School District Superintendent Paul Tur... — Updated 9/9/2016

The Lake Roosevelt Lady Raiders volleyball team beat the Bridgeport Mustangs 3 games to 1 at home on Tuesday in their first match of the season. One highlight came in the second game when Aiyanna Picard served six aces in a row.... — Updated 9/7/2016

Friday, Sept. 2 7 p.m., HS Football at Waterville Thursday, Sept. 8 4:30 p.m., HS Soccer at Bridgeport (L) 5 p.m., HS Volleyball at Manson (NL) Friday, Sept. 9 7 p.m., HS Football here with Manson (L) Sat., Sept. 10 11 a.m., HS... — Updated 9/7/2016

The Lake Roosevelt Raiders opened their season with a victory against Waterville, defeating the Shockers on their home field 41-7. “Overall it was a successful night,” Raider Head Coach Loren Endsley said. “We had a lot of playe... — Updated 9/7/2016

Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting at noon this Thursday, Sept. 8, at La Presa Restaurant, SR-174 in Grand Coulee. Linette Gahringer, Community Outreach Coordinator for Life Flight,... — Updated 9/7/2016

Grand Coulee Dam Area residents may dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Friday, September 9, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Delano Regional Transfer Station. Only hazardous waste generated by households will be... — Updated 9/7/2016

I was getting up to go to work, headed to the shower and decided to click on the TV. What I saw happening in New York City would change not only me but an entire nation. I watched as terrorists took down planes on American soil.... — Updated 9/7/2016

Two letters attacking our Superior Court judges and commissioner candidate Chris Branch appeared in the Omak Chronicle recently. Citizens county-wide, including Districts 2 and 3, will be choosing between Branch and Sheilah... — Updated 9/7/2016

I have known Sheilah Kennedy since 1994 when I worked under her at the Okanogan County Noxious Weed department. I had great respect for her back then and still do to this day. I supported her first campaign and continue to stand... — Updated 9/7/2016

We support Ashley Thasher for (Okanogan) county commissioner, District 2. Ashley has demonstrated her willingness to work hard to understand the needs of constituents and county government. She has already invested significant... — Updated 9/7/2016

Once again we come to the community to thank everyone for a fantastic summer season at the Vets Center. Whether you know us as the Vet Center, VFW or the American Legion (which is who we are), we appreciate everybody who came by an... — Updated 9/7/2016

Scott, we read your editorial with interest. We moved here 10 years ago. We chose this area for many reasons, safety of the community being one. That feeling of safety has slowly eroded. The statistics the Mayor quoted are fine... — Updated 9/7/2016

The rehearsals begin early in September for both the Orchestra and the Chorus sponsored by Okanogan Valley Orchestra & Chorus. This volunteer group gathers once a week for practice and performs in four concerts throughout the year.... — Updated 9/7/2016

There’s truly something to do for everyone at this year’s Harvest Festival, Sept. 17-18 at North Dam Park. Some things you need to get registered for and are unique, to say the least. Get a team of six together and register for... — Updated 9/7/2016

Fire mostly out In its final day of reporting on the Cayuse Mountain fire, the Spokane Indian Tribe stated the fire was 95 percent contained and had burned 14 houses and nine other structures. The fire consumed grass and trees on... — Updated 9/7/2016

It’s “Pig for the Park” time again in Electric City. The community picnic to benefit a park will happen Saturday, Sept. 10, the second year running. City Councilmember Lonna Bussert is spearheading the picnic again this year.... — Updated 9/7/2016

Car thefts and prowls have been on the increase in the area for the past few months, according to law enforcement officials. Grand Coulee police Chief John Tufts said last week that there are a number of factors in the rise of... — Updated 9/7/2016