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This would be a good weekend to stay in the Coulee and take advantage of the many facets of the fifth annual Harvest Festival. Gather the kids, the grandkids, and be at North Dam Park for a celebration designed for all ages. The Gr... — Updated 9/14/2016

There will be free food at the Zion Lutheran Church Thursday, September 22. That’s right, free food. It’s made possible through Second Harvest of the Inland Northwest, and co-sponsored by Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union and Mic... — Updated 9/14/2016

No Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will not be meeting this Thursday due to setting up for this weekend’s Harvest Festival. Come enjoy the festivities. (See our ad on page 10 of this week’s Sta... — Updated 9/14/2016

The Inland Northwest Blood Center along with the Grand Coulee Community Blood Drive volunteers will be hold a community blood drive Monday. September 26, from 11:30 am. – 5 p.m. at the community room at Coulee Medical Center in G... — Updated 9/14/2016

Scott and Bailey Rosco, of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Leo Douglas Rosco, born Friday, August 26, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 7 lbs., and was 19... — Updated 9/14/2016

Cassandra Rice-Trueba and Josiah Moses, of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Adrienne Moses, born Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 8 lbs., 5... — Updated 9/14/2016

It’s a girl for Moreno/Boyd Brittany Moreno and Jerald Boyd Sr., of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Alvina Mae Boyd, born Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand C... — Updated 9/14/2016

Angel Obendorf and Josh Maher, of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Veronika Annmarie Jasmyne Maher-Obendorf, born Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee.... — Updated 9/14/2016

I am still not used to being on the other side of an emergency. For years I was the one running to the fire or person in need, instead of sitting and watching. But Sunday, ironically on 9-11, I watched as firefighters, medics and... — Updated 9/14/2016

First, I would like to thank all the volunteers and businesses who helped with the Electric City “Pig For the Park” fund raiser held this past Saturday at Electric City. This year’s support and attendance was down consi... — Updated 9/14/2016

Well, America, if I remember my history, we have two opposing ideas: Roosevelt and Reagan. Roosevelt took the Hoover ideas (the “roaring 20’s” and its side effects) and converted America into the greatest nation. Reagan thoug... — Updated 9/14/2016

I believe the Coulee Dam Police officers are doing their best to improve the situation and are to be commended for their efforts. Even so, petty crime seems to be on the rise in the area patrolled by the short-staffed Coulee Dam po... — Updated 9/14/2016

At a recent meeting of the Coulee Dam Town Council, crime was a topic of major concern by its citizens. WHY? Crime is not just a concern of the town of Coulee Dam; it is a growing problem for all of the people of the Grand Coulee... — Updated 9/14/2016

The Redthunder families, Soy, Sharey and Lyle would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all the firefighters that responded to a fire North of Elmer City on September 11th afternoon. The prompt responses and expertise was a relief... — Updated 9/14/2016

Hats off to all of the firefighters for their work in getting all of the fires out, especially the fire that was located behind the Columbia River Inn in Coulee Dam. We had some anxious moments as we watched the flames getting... — Updated 9/14/2016

The Regional Board of Mayors heard Monday of plans for public meetings to further explore the idea of consolidating local towns. Presenting for the chamber of commerce’s Economic Development Council was Bob Valen, a member of t... — Updated 9/14/2016

Candidates forum set for Coulee Dam Okanogan County voters can hear their candidates for county commission seats address the issues at a special forum in October in Coulee Dam being arranged by the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of... — Updated 9/14/2016

Elmer City hired its own lawyer in response to a threatened lawsuit from the town of Coulee Dam. The Elmer City Council was unanimous in its decision last Thursday night to oppose a lawsuit by Coulee Dam, which claims it is owed... — Updated 9/14/2016

So you’ve always wanted to run across Grand Coulee Dam. Now is your opportunity! Join the third annual Run the Dam crowd, at 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, and take part in one of the scheduled distance runs - 5K, 10K, or half m... — Updated 9/14/2016