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Put off by bids all higher than expected, Electric City leaders May 14 tabled awarding a construction contract for a new entrance sign to the city until asking for the public’s opinion. The city is now taking a poll to gauge public opinion....

With the filing period now closed, we can see which Coulee citizens have thrown their hats into the ring for positions on local councils and commissions, and which incumbents either filed to keep their spot, or chose not to file. In Electric City,...

County-wide burn ban reminder Grant County commissioners and the fire marshal on Monday reminded residents that an ordinance passed in September 2018 bans outdoor burning anywhere in the county from June 1 to September 30. “Agricultural and...

The Isle of Flags Memorial Day ceremony is set for 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, at Spring Canyon Cemetery, when a dozen new flags will be dedicated to fallen veterans. Those will join more than 500 that have been dedicated over the years and make for a...

A few months ago, we decided to revive a decade old entrance sign idea. Our fabulous citizens, council and planning team held a contest for a motto/slogan to be placed on our entrance sign. The winning slogan was “Re-Energize Your...

Police will be on the lookout for people not wearing their seatbelt so they can ticket them as part of an effort to increase safety on the roads. Colville Tribal Traffic Safety is taking part in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National...

Grand Coulee Police 5/13 - A woman drove her car into the ditch near the carwash at Jack’s 4-Corners Gas Station, and couldn’t back out because of the sandy conditions of the ditch. The woman said she misjudged the turn into the gas station. A...

The votes are in for the primary election for seven of the 14 positions on the Colville Business Council, the main governing body of the Colville Tribes, with 13 candidates seeking office in the Nespelem District alone. All the incumbents survived...

Coming into Electric City from the south, there is a big sign that says, “Welcome to Grand Coulee Dam Area.” It was put up decades ago by the local Rotary Club. Another one just like it welcomes travelers coming into the area on the highway to...

It is no secret that prescription drug costs are high. When we hear about medications being sold for outrageous prices, it is important to remember that they aren’t necessarily special drugs for specific treatments or rare diseases. These are...

LaToya Carson and Nathan Cawston of Elmer City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Kayda JoRaye Cawston, on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 6 lbs., 10.9 oz., and...

Sharayne and Gary Lesser of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Syler Bear Lesser, born Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 5 lbs., 14 oz., and was 19.5 inches in...

Krystal and Cory Christman of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Piper Ann-Dennece Christman on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz., and was...

Masquers wishes to announce its cast list for “Arsenic and Old Lace,” directed by director Adam Zaleski. The cast and directors come from all parts of Grant County and beyond. From Coulee Dam to Vantage, Quincy to Moses Lake, and the rest from...

Chamber this Week The next chamber meeting will be held at Voltage Coffee House on Thursday, May 23, at noon. Jerry Jones, general manager at Sunbanks Resort, will be the guest speaker. AA Meetings for GCD and Nespelem Area Confused in the Coulee...

Memorial services for James A. Stansfield will be held Saturday, June 15, at Faith Community Church, 1005 10th Ave. SW, Quincy, Washington. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Quincy Moose Lodge, 109 E St. SE. Mr. Stansfield passed away...

James H. “Jim” Short, 89, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Predeceased by sisters: Edith Short & Bette Morris; Jim is survived by his wife: Cathy Short; children: Christina Short & Charles Short; granddaughter:...

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Raider athletes received “All League” honors this week, as voted on by coaches from the Central Washington 2B league. In baseball, Raiders receiving the honors were Hunter Whitelaw, who made the all-league first team; and Brit Egbert and Tyson...

Five Raiders qualify for state for track & field following Friday’s District 5-6 qualifier in Quincy. At the qualifier, the top five boys and top four girls in each event qualified for the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association 2019...