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Army First Sergeant Anthony (Tony) Wilson returned from Afghanistan in November, 2012. He spent 13 months in Afghanistan as the First Sergeant of the 737th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company. Fort...

Michelle M. Prince, daughter of Sergeant First Class Sara Zlateff and Lieutenant Colonel Pat Zlateff both U.S. Army retired, has been promoted to Petty Officer First Class or PO1. She is currently...

Bob and Sandy Hendrickson of Coulee Dam celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary last Saturday. The couple were married in Spokane, Wash., on Oct. 27, 1972. They have enjoyed living in the Nespelem...

Samantha Leigh Keck and Todd Robert Branco were married Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, at the Bellingham Courthouse.  Superior Court Commissioner Leon Henley officiated.   Plans for a vow renewal will...

Kati Goodall and Marisha Hobrecht stop for a photo with Goodall's dog, Addy, after winning first place in the Coulee Fall Festival pet show at the North Dam Park skatepark Saturday. A total of 15...

The Ephrata Raceway Park Motocross Series Schedule ran from March through Sept 2012. Dakota Seylor(nickname Kodman) raced 2 divisions: 1st class 7-11 year old, bike size 85cc to 150cc (Suzuki);...

Ron and Bonnie Rinker of Electric City are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with an anniversary party at Banks Lake Golf and Country Club in Electric City. The event is being planned by their son and daughter-in-law Dale and Lynne Rinker...

Navy Seaman Recruit Scott D. Rosco, son of Candi M. and Gary V. Rosco of Electric City, Wash., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Rosco completed a variety of...

Long-time Coulee Dam residents, L. Kent and Linda Peterson, have received a mission call from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their service will be for a duration of 18 months at the...

Jared and Rebecca Avey of Sherwood, Ore., are delighted to announce the birth of their son Jesse Andrew Avey. He was born Saturday, August 11, 2012, on his mother’s birthday, weighing 8 lbs., 5 oz., and was 20 inches in length. Brother Gabe, Timmy...

Allison Rice and Alexia Ryan competed in the International Girl National Pageant in Branson Missouri July 31 through August 4 according to Grandmother Carol Schoning. Allison, state beauty winner,...

Ryan Tracy and Linsey McLennan were married on Friday, July 27, 2012, in San Diego, Calif.  The wedding was an elegant ceremony in front of family and friends at the Women’s Club at Mission Beach....

Wade Roberts, son of Merle and Linda Roberts of Grand Coulee, graduated from Whitworth University in May with honors. A 2007 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School, Wade received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Sculpture....

Gayle Rayoum, of Coulee Dam, was crowned Washington State Queen at the TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) State Convention in Ocean Shores in May. Rayoum lost a total of 118 pounds to reach her goal and...

Madisyn and Wyatt Toulou would like to announce the engagement of their parents along with Malcom Carson Jr. who would like to announce the engagement of his mother Kisha Marie Aldrich and Ronald...

Tasheena Friedlander and James Ogle of Nespelem are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Larryssa Leslie Lynn Friedlander born on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz., and was 20...

Cody Proctor, of Grand Coulee, has been awarded a $6,000 Montana Broadcasters Association/Joe Durso Jr. Memorial Scholarship from The University of Montana. Proctor is a UM senior majoring in broadcast journalism. She is a 2008 graduate of Lake...

Three local girls competed in the PNW International Girl 2012 pageant in Tacoma May 24-26 where crowns, trophies, tiaras and titles were brought home. Jaylyn Kensler, first time in a pageant, took...

Ida and Bruce Gamboa of Electric City are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter Paige Elizabeth Gamboa from the University of Washington, Class of 2012. Paige graduated as an honor...

The Grand Coulee Dam Federal Employees Association awarded scholarships to seven recipients this year. The people receiving their $500 scholarships this year are Paige Webley, of Spokane; Carrie Crosbey, of Cheney; Kayla Barger, of Ellensburg;...

Scott Rosco and Bailey Ankney would like to announce their engagement. They are both 2010 graduates of Lake Roosevelt High School. Bailey is currently attending Spokane Community College Culinary...

Tanya Ang, left, and Areielle White will present an eighth grade piano recital Sunday, June 10, at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 348 Mead, Grand Coulee. The pianists are long-time pupils of Bonnie...

Mr. William Sieg (Chief) of Everett, Wash., and Ms. Teresa Sieg of Coulee City, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Keelysandra Marie Sieg to Beau Daniel Jorgensen, son of Keith...

Gabe, Timmy and Emma happily announce the marriage of their mother Rebecca Dawn Shull to Jared Andrew Avey. On Saturday, March 23, 2012, the couple’s wedding reception was held at their home in...

So many veterans feel confused about benefits and services they’ve earned. There’s so much to know...and so many changes from one year to the next. That’s why the nonprofit Disabled American Veterans (D-A-V) offers help. The DAV Mobile Service...

Anyone in the community experiencing the loss of a loved one is invited to come and share support! The group meets on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., at Coulee Dam Community Church and will meet every week after.  Call 633-1790 for more...

Jennika Hill has turned a page in her book and is anxious to get on to the next. Hill placed fourth in Women’s Physique bodybuilding competition last Saturday at the Northern Quest theater in Airway...

Landon Avery is pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of his parents Amber L. Francis and Branden D. Jorgensen. Amber is the daughter of Brenda Francis of Grand Coulee and is employed at the...

Carey L. Reyes and Rodney J. Picking were united in marriage on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Hitching Post in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Andrean Reyes of Elk...

Charles Bond, of Coulee Dam, will leave for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mission Training Center in Provo, Utah, April 18 to prepare for a two-year mission to Lisbon, Portugal. He is the son of Robert and Helen...

Nespelem Junior Rodeo royalty, Queen Mogan Allen, bottom, and princesses Bekah Thomasen, left and Amanda Palmer will host the rodeo April 27-29. Their auction and Indian Taco Feed will be held this...

Katie Emerson, of Grand Coulee, will exhibit Angus cattle at the 2012 Western Regional Junior Angus Show in Reno, Nev., April 21-23, reports Robin Ruff, director of junior programs of the American Angus Association. Emerson, a junior member of the...

Dave McClure, left, and Andrew McClure, father and son, accept the adulation of the throng at Lake Roosevelt High School’s dual pageants for Mr. GCD and Mr. LR March 13. — Emily Williams...

Several local girls took part in a “natural” pageant Feb. 11, that organizers say will be planned again for next year. The Queen of Hearts Natural Pageant was designed for children and young women...

The Department of the Air Force awarded Staff Sergeant Nathan A. Harrell the Air Force Achievement Medal for Outstanding Achievement from Feb. 25, 2011, to July 1, 2011. Harrell distinguished himself...

Melissa Anne Tong of Bozeman, Mont., and Timothy Edward Heizer of Grand Coulee have announced their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Melissa is the daughter of Jeff Tong of Livingston, Mont., and...

On Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, Richard N. Gors passed away, surrounded by daughter Brenda, niece Glenda and his most precious love Sally. Richard, or Rick to most, fought a valiant battle with cancer,...

Beloved Ruth (Long) Jasper, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in New Orleans La. Family and friends will be gathering 3...

Laurena H. “Rene’” Anderson, 68, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012, at her home in Electric City, surrounded by her loving family, after a battle with cancer. Rena was one of...

Earl and Kathie Bise recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a get-together at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille in Grand Coulee. The couple were wed January 20, 1962. Children include...

Frank and Elaine Sanford will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary with their family next month. The couple were united in marriage January 22, 1942. They both were born and raised in the...

Victor R. Pickett, 91, born August 27, 1920 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Howard Le Roy and Emma Pickett, passed away at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee on January 21, 2012. Victor graduated from...

Melissa J. Green, 37, passed on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in Spokane surrounded by her loving family.  Melissa was born on September 11, 1974, in Spokane. She attended school in the Coulee area and...

Francesca Rowe and Eric Ferguson of Grand Coulee are pleased to announce the birth of their son Clayton Gabriel Ferguson on Dec. 28, 2011, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz., and was 19-1/2 inches in length at birth....

Ayleana Caldwell and Martin Scranton of Grand Coulee are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Nevaeh Patricia Kay-Ann Scranton on December 28, 2011, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz., and was 19.5 inches in...

Featherae Iukes and Franklin Jefferson of Nespelem are pleased to announce the birth of their son Mason LaVein Jefferson on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz., and was 20 inches in length at...

Kelly Gleason and Dellion Lewis of Coulee Dam are proud to announce the birth of their son Javon Shon Lewis on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012,at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth. Siblings...

Matt and Jodi Pakootas of Nespelem are proud to announce the birth of their son, Blue Ray Cid Pakootas on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 9 lbs., 4 oz., and was 22 inches in length. Siblings include proud...

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 Barrows. She was the first...

David C. Doppler son of Alice and the late Edward Doppler, Coulee Dam, died December 23, 2011, in the Maldive Islands where he was an underwater welder. He had resided there most of his adult life. A private memorial service will be held in the...