We're all in this together
We're all in this together
At Lake Roosevelt Elementary, students start many mornings not by quietly filing into classrooms, but by moving, reading and thinking all at once in a program staff say is helping focus and literacy: LitFit. Principal Lisa Lakin said the key to LitFit's success is that the school has committed real time to it, treating it as an essential part of the day rather than an add‑on. "We put dedicated time into our schedule for it, and it's like, non‑negotiable - we do it every day that we can,"...
Young students/actors fill the stage at the Lake Roosevelt Jr/Sr High School gym for a bow after their first performance Saturday of the Missoula Children's Theatre production of The Tortoise and the Hare. MCT comes to town on Monday, selects the cast after auditions that night, holds rehearsals all week, then puts on two shows on Saturday. - Scott Hunter...
Big fish like this one were caught repeatedly at the Funday Friday event last week before Reel Recreation's Triple Fish Challenge fishing tournament at Coulee Playland Resort. The group set up a net between docks that served to hold a horde of fish hauled in by Pacific Seafood, all for kids to catch for free. - Scott Hunter...
It’s no secret that this managing editor turned Army girl has found herself in a bit of an unexpected chapter – boots on the ground in Washington, D.C. And let me tell you, this concrete jungle is a far cry from the rolling wheat fields of Eastern Washington, let alone the dusty, wide-open cowboy country I call home. I like to joke that I told people I was heading to Washington and somehow boarded the wrong plane. Next thing I knew, I was living out a real-life “Home Alone 2” moment, full Kevin McCallister energy, just with less room...
I was surprised that they were charging $90 a ticket. I had never paid that much for a concert. My doctor, Dr. Jim, got tickets for different events and then I would pay him for my wife’s and my tickets. We had gone to a number of plays and a couple of concerts with Dr. Jim. He bought three tickets and gave us he two closest to the stage. We had almost the best tickets in the house, slightly elevated and only about 30 feet from the stage. Pavarotti was performing in the round. That is, he had people all around him. If at first I thought the...
Farmers across rural America are facing an affordability crisis. As a third-generation farmer in the Yakima Valley, I know firsthand the challenges facing farm country and the importance of passing the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, otherwise known as the farm bill. This legislation is an investment in our producers, our families and the rural economy across Washington’s Fourth District. This Congress, I have worked as a member of both the House Agriculture Committee and the Agriculture Subcommittee on Appropriations to help...
John and Marissa Everhart of Nespelem, Wash., are proud to announce the birth of their son Wesley John Everhart born Feb. 24, 2026 at 7:12am at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Couler, Wash. He weighed 9 lbs., 5 oz.,and was 32 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Abriell, Marlee and John. Grandparents are John LaFountaine and the late Carly Desautel of Nespelem; John P.Everhart I and Nikki Finkbonner of Bellingham; Mervala Zumwell of Anadarko, Okla. Great Grandparents: John B....
April 27, 1951, the United States and the Government of the Kingdom of Denmark, both parties to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), agreed to the Defense of Greenland. The agreement was to promote stability and well-being in the North Atlantic Treaty area by uniting their efforts for collective defense and the preservation of peace and security. Addendum: June 11, 2025, The Danish parliament passed a new defense agreement granting the United States extended access to military bases in three Danish cities. It allows the U.S....
James (93) and Doris Cobb (90), formerly of Coulee Dam and now residing in Utah, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on February 11, 2026. The couple were married in Ogden, Utah, at the home of Doris's parents, beginning a lifetime of love, service, and dedication to family and community. Throughout his career, James worked as a power plant operator at numerous locations across the western United States. Let's take a look at his incredible journey. First, we start at Wanship Dam. Next...
Jay Philip Weber was born to Harold James and Betsy Ann Weber of Libby Creek Ranch at Carlton Washington, January 28, 1951. He joined an older brother John Fredrick (1948) an older sister, Amy Jo (1949) and the quartet of siblings was completed with the birth of his younger sister, Ada Jill (1952). The family moved to Grand Coulee, Washington in 1953 where Jay began his schooling at Center Elementary in 1956 and graduated Grand Coulee High School in 1969. From 1969 until 1974 he continued his... Full story
Julie Ann Jones passed away at her home in Almira WA on Sunday, 4/12/2026. She was born 4/6/1942 in Kirkland, WA to Larry and Mary Gunderson. Her early years were spent in Kirkland, Garrison ND, and finally Almira where she spent the rest of her life. She married Nick Campbell on 1/16/1960. Julie and Nick lived north of Almira and farmed until Nick's death in 1971. Julie moved to town in the spring of 1972. She married Karl Jones on 2/22/1975 and resided in Almira until her death. Over the... Full story
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sadly passed away on April 6, 2026. Born April 11, 1930, she lived a long substantial life. Born to John and Meyrtle Bluher (Filson) in Meadowbrook, Wash. She was the youngest of 12 children. At 19 she met the one and only love of her life Alvin V Walker and on June 18, 1949 she married Alvin. They lived happily together untu Akvin's death in January 1998. A son Dale was born in 1952 and another son Calvin was born in 1958. The family... Full story
I was born in the Ferry County Hospital in Republic Washington to Tommie and Joyce Nee on October 8th, 1952. A few days later my Daddy and Mom took me on the most amazing car drive of my life. I couldn't see very well, but I remember the feelings filling the car ...beautiful. The car was full of hope, dreams, laughter, smiles, pride, happiness and so much love. The blend of emotions was comforting and safe. We drove down the beautiful San Poil Valley to the south end of Ferry County, to a small... Full story
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Lake Roosevelt’s boys golf team took top honors in a three-team home match April 15 at Coyote Ridge Golf Course. The Raiders posted a team score of 352, finishing ahead of Manson at 439 and Cascade Christian Academy (Wenatchee) at 497. Lake Roosevelt was led by co-medalists Sylas Johnson and Collin Christman, who each fired rounds of 80 over 18 holes. Kaden Christman added a 95 and Gavin Marris rounded out the scoring four with a 97. Manson’s Joel Christenson led his team with a 90, followed by Colby Schoenwald at 95. Cascade...
The Lake Roosevelt Raiders used patience at the plate and aggressive baserunning to roll past Okanogan 24–4 in a league game Tuesday. The Raiders finished with nine hits but did most of their damage by drawing 16 walks and striking out just once, constantly putting runners on base in a three-inning, run-rule shortened contest. Ashlyn Sam and Ayamae Batten-Bob each scored four runs to lead Lake Roosevelt, while Cambry Brown set the tone at the top of the lineup with three runs, three walks and four stolen bases. Shae Crollard went 2-for-3...
The Raider track and field athletes brought home medals from Kittitas, Friday, where they came in 10th as a team out of 19. “We had a small crew at this meet but they brought home big results!” said Head Coach Lori Adkins. Terrell Bush took first place in the long jump with a season-best jump of 20-8. Bush also took third in the 100 with a time of 11.75 seconds. Medals went to first through third placers. Caden Portch took second in the 3200 in 10:51.98, and he took fourth in the 1600 in 4:58.81. “Caden Portch’s 3200 time was a season...
The Raiders lost 24-0 to Okanogan at the Bulldog’s home field Tuesday night. They’ll host Tonasket for a doubleheader on Friday, starting at 3:30...
Lake Roosevelt’s boys’ tennis team is “looking strong,” Coach Emily Tillman said following a win over Tonasket April 15 at home. The Raider boys defeated the Tigers 5-0. The Raider girls lost 0-3. “We are looking forward to our final home match against 1A Cascade High School Tuesday, April 28, which will also be Senior Night — a chance for us to honor our six seniors on the team,” Tillman said. Home Match vs. Tonasket (League) April 15 Boys’ Results: Lake Roosevelt 5, Tonasket 0 • #1 Singles: Tor Chaffee (LR) defeated Cobi...
Nespelem School District No. 14 Okanogan County, Washington NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2025-26 BUDGET EXTENSION AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Nespelem School District No. 14, Grant County, Washington (the “District”) will hold their regular meeting on April 27, 2026, commencing at 12:00 PM at 229 School House Loop Road, Nespelem, Washington. The public hearing is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the general... Full story
