A meeting called by three of four hospital district commissioners, cancelled by the commission president on Friday, will take place anyway, a commissioner said. President Greg Behrens cancelled the meeting on the advice of the... — Updated 11/18/2013

by Roger S. Lucas Although the final count won’t take place until Nov. 26, the official certification date, several local elections seem likely to withstand any late mail-in ballot arrivals. Winning a seat on the Electric City c... — Updated 11/15/2013

An accident two miles north of Keller has resulted in a death, the Washington State Patrol stated this afternoon. A WSP press release indicates the single-car collision took place on SR21 at milepost 119 in Ferry County at 3:50... — Updated 11/14/2013

With just over 300 ballots in Okanogan County left to count, the mayoral race in Elmer City is the closest local race in last week’s election, hanging by one vote. If the current count holds, there will be a turnover in the m... — Updated 11/14/2013

The Pioneer Museum is now open Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on highway 155 in Electric City. Currently the museum is featuring the Kennedy era with dolls, magazines, board games and paper dolls. Where were you 50... — Updated 11/13/2013

It’s a boy James and Pimonpat Stair of Wilbur are proud to announce the birth of their son Jayden Patrick Watcharaphon Stair on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at Coulee Medical Center in Grad Coulee. He weighed 6 lbs., 12oz., and was 2... — Updated 11/13/2013

Ten Years Ago Workers from Basin Paving Co. finished planting the last juniper tree at the intersection of highway 155 and Kent Street in Electric City. Approximately 196 trees were planted in town as part of a beautification... — Updated 11/13/2013

Chamber to Meet at Noon The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its noon meeting at Siam Palace in Grand Coulee on Thursday, Nov. 14. The program will be presented by Jenn Tate and April Wertz of Earth and Sky... — Updated 11/13/2013

Thank you to my friends and neighbors for your overwhelming support in my bid for Town Council. I plan to work to improve communication between town leadership and everyone in our town, so let me hear from you both with your ideas... — Updated 11/13/2013

I am honored and humbled that the Coulee Dam electorate decided to put their faith in me as their new mayor. THANK YOU! As well, Duane Johnson and Gayle Swagerty were equally honored. Now the work (and fun) begins, crafting a more... — Updated 11/13/2013

• The Missoula Children’s Theater, which the local PTA paid to put on an impressive musical with local kids in less than a week, is a happy symptom of a depressing malady in society. We need more resources to go toward such hum... — Updated 11/13/2013

Randy and Lila Watson were named as managers of Sunbanks Lake Resort last week. Managing partner Pat Welton said that “the pair bring a history of resort management” to the Electric City resort on Banks Lake. The Watsons have had... — Updated 11/13/2013

The Colorama Rodeo was named “Rodeo of the Year” for the second time in a row at a meeting of the Pro-West Rodeo Association last Saturday night. The award was announced at the association’s annual awards banquet in the Tri-C... — Updated 11/13/2013

Colville Tribal police received a possible bomb threat Friday at 3:30 p.m., at Tribal Trails gas station at Barney’s Junction near Kettle Falls, also known as “Noisy Waters.” Tribal officers were dispatched, along with Ferry Count... — Updated 11/13/2013

A subcontractor advised police that someone had gained access to a tool trailer at the new school construction site and made off with a number of tools. David Hall, foreman for Icon Corporation, said that two padlocks on the tool... — Updated 11/13/2013

Commission to hire police will meet Grand Coulee’s Civil Service Commission meets Friday, Nov. 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers, where members will work on the details of how to proceed in the hiring of a new police o... — Updated 11/13/2013

A Grand Coulee man cited for operating a business in a residential district without a license may get his day in court soon. Donovan Picard, of 431 Grand Coulee Avenue, could argue his case before municipal court judge Richard... — Updated 11/13/2013

The public hospital district that runs Coulee Medical Center is aiming for zero next year. That is, a net gain of nothing on its bottom line, which would be an improvement over this year and last. Commissioners for Douglas, Grant,... — Updated 11/13/2013

There will be a new mayor and two new council members in Coulee Dam, all defeating incumbents, vote totals as of last Friday show. The new mayor will be Gregory Wilder, who defeated longtime Mayor Quincy Snow, 231-107. New council... — Updated 11/13/2013