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Government shutdown impacts local agencies
The latest failure of Congress to compromise has shuttered two local branches of federal agencies but not affected operations at Grand Coulee Dam. The federal government went into... — Updated 10/2/2013 Full story
Just the way it flows
Just as the nation was about to celebrate its most patriotic holiday, one of its greatest symbols of achievement literally closed the gates on what would have been a welcoming spectacle. The Bonneville Power Administration makes... — Updated 7/17/2013 Full story
I had a dream … We are one
I had a dream. In this dream Coulee Country was one. One town, in four counties. One mayor, with one council, one police department with one chief. One water company, one power company. We were one. The time has come for this... — Updated 3/27/2013 Full story
Sequestration in the coulee means uncertainty
In this community, whose economy is based overwhelmingly on a federal payroll and outsourced contracts, not a lot is yet certain about how the latest fiscal political drama emanating from the other Washington will play out.... — Updated 3/6/2013 Full story
BPA plans to rebuild transmission line
The Bonneville Power Administration is inviting members of the public to comment on a proposed transmission line rebuild between Coulee Dam in Grant County and Creston in Lincoln County. Public comments can help identify issues... — Updated 1/9/2013 Full story
Newsbriefs
Primary ballots out this week Ballots for the Aug. 7 primary, will be mailed to voters today, Wednesday, in Grant County and Thursday in Okanogan County, their respective elections departments noted. If you don’t get a ballot by J... — Updated 7/18/2012 Full story
Osprey couple get a new home
Two lucky ospreys in Coulee Dam moved up to a new high rise apartment last Friday. Now you will see them, about two flaps of the wing north, sitting atop a 115-foot pole... — Updated 4/18/2012 Full story
School board approves energy project schedule
An energy savings project for Grand Coulee Dam schools got a little momentum Monday night when the board of directors approved a production schedule submitted by the firm of McKinstry. Superintendent Dennis Carlson said the... — Updated 3/28/2012 Full story
Town will put $30,000 to school upgrade
The town council of Coulee Dam has voted $30,000 worth of energy credits to help the school district upgrade Lake Roosevelt High School’s gymnasium. The council heard of a request by school district Superintendent Dennis Carlson a... — Updated 3/21/2012 Full story
Re: “Town to hire records manager”
Given the recent decisions of the Coulee Dam Town Council, I must admit that I’m feeling empowered! That I could almost single handedly force the Town of Coulee Dam to create a new position to deal with their legal and ethical r... — Updated 3/7/2012 Full story
Energy-saving project proposed for schools
Local schools could see a boost in energy efficiency under a proposed project. Grand Coulee Dam School District Superintendent Dennis Carlson was instructed by the board at its late February meeting to work with McKinstry, an... — Updated 3/7/2012 Full story
BPA bumping up Coulee Dam compensation
Payments by Bonneville Power Administration to the town of Coulee Dam related to its power line project are inching upward. The town council learned last Wednesday that BPA has agreed to pay the town $5 a cubic yard for dirt it... — Updated 2/29/2012 Full story
Newsbriefs
School help winding through Congress Language encouraged by 4th Dist. Congressman Doc Hastings is included in two bills that passed out of committee Tuesday and could help local schools. HR 3990 would support the inclusion of... — Updated 2/29/2012 Full story
Town to hire a records manager
A recent increase in requests for public documents will lead to an extra employee at town hall. Coulee Dam’s town council approved the hiring of a “records management” person at its meeting last Wednesday night. Town Clerk Carol... — Updated 2/29/2012 Full story
Powerline meeting is Thursday
Bonneville Power Administration, Bureau of Reclamation and contractor representatives from Wilson Construction company will hold a public meeting, Thursday, Feb. 16, from 4-7 p.m. to inform the public on construction details for th... — Updated 2/16/2012 Full story
Town is right to be cautious
Although officials with the Bonneville Power Administration are no doubt dealing straightforwardly with the town of Coulee Dam, local officials are right to insist on taking a closer look at BPA’s plans to occupy town property f... — Updated 2/10/2012 Full story
BPA, town have issues
The Bonneville Power Administration and the town of Coulee Dam still have issues to work out on the project to stretch power lines from the Third Powerhouse to the switch yards. That became apparent last Wednesday night when Mayor... — Updated 2/10/2012 Full story
BPA schedules public meeting on line project
The start of a Bonneville Power Administration project to replace power lines from the Third Powerhouse to the switchyards above the town of Coulee Dam has hit a delay. BPA had announced that it would begin the project the second... — Updated 2/9/2012 Full story
BPA, town to meet tonight on powerline project
Town officials will have another opportunity tonight (Wednesday) to offer input on the Bonneville Power Administration’s Third Powerhouse powerline project. BPA’s senior pro... — Updated 1/25/2012 Full story
Gretchen V. (Lindbergh) Stinson
Gretchen Stinson, age 97, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Kennewick, Wash. She was born in Halliday, N.D., on September 12, 1914, to Dorothea and Clifford... — Updated 1/13/2012 Full story
