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The town of Coulee Dam is terminating its lease of the Village Cinema to the proprietor who has spent over a year coming up with new ways to breathe life into the shell that had been vacant for over a decade. Larry Hernandez posted on the theater’s Facebook last week that he’s been ignored since August when he proposed mediation to come to an agreement about his rent going forward and that he waited for 10 months for the city to propose new language in the lease after the town council wanted to have the city attorney clarify it. “This build... Full story

An enterprise seeking to convert the old Center School into the "Center Senior Living" assisted living project has made significant progress. In fact, they now own the building. The project, driven by a dedicated board including local professionals and community members, aims to address the lack of local assisted living facilities, which forces seniors to move far away. The project has secured a $1 million federal grant for hazmat abatement and demolition, and they've raised $291,000 in local...
Mayor Ruth Dalton pulled ahead in the race to keep her office in Grand Coulee. Dalton switched the advantage since last week, when challenger Chantel Crowe, the deputy city clerk was ahead by a few votes. Dalton now leads with 56% of the vote, 120-104. Likewise, for Grand Coulee’s council member 2 seat, Andrew Dobson pulled ahead of Cameron Whitney 88- 79. Cheryl Hoffman gained a 54% lead over Jeremiah Seekins in the race for Electric City’s Council Member 1 seat, 154-129. Bradley Oliver holds an insurmountable 185-97 lead over Robbin Boy...

Local scouts and volunteers sort through items brought into the Care and Share Food Bank Saturday in the Scout's annual drive in which they pick up donations at your doorstep to deliver to the food bank. The effort netted over 2,600 pounds of food that will "really make a difference," Director Dave Noggles (top left in jeans) wrote in a letter to the editor on page 2. STCU also brought in a $5,000 contribution. - Scott Hunter photo...

Josh and Bobcat Flowers, of Flowers and Sons Construction, put up Christmas lights in Grand Coulee Saturday. - submitted photo...
Dear Mayor Poch and City Clerk Bowden, Please share this email with Council Member Black, Council Member Schmidt, Council Member Adkins, Council Member Hall, and Council Member St. Jeor, since I can’t seem to locate their email addresses on the Town of Coulee Dam website. I understand the challenges our communities face, especially rural towns, when balancing pinched budgets during these difficult times. I have spent the last year participating in these discussions across the state, and I’ve seen how difficult these decisions can be and how...
On behalf of all of us at the Grand Coulee Care & Share Food Bank, I just wanted to take the time to give out a BIG THANK YOU to all of the Boy Scouts and their leaders! You are all amazing and appreciated very much for your outstanding work this past Saturday. You brought to us over 2,600 pounds of food! This will really make a difference in helping those in need. Thanks also to all of you that contributed by leaving bags of food on your front porch! We truly live in a wonderful very Blessed community! God Bless all of you! Dave Noggles...
In appreciation, I wanted to mention someone we lost recently that was a true angel on earth. Judy Kuiper was a one-in-a-million human. She was a simple, humble, wonderful, loving, optimistic individual who was unwavering in her faith. Judy was such an amazing person, woman, wife, mom, grandma and community member. She always saw the best in everyone, was comforting and could put anyone at ease. Judy was a tremendous role model and will be greatly missed. I was fortunate to have known her for decades and she made me a better person. I enjoy...
I’m gonna need Democrats to stop cosplaying as conservatives. It’s not funny anymore. It’s not useful anymore (if it ever was). Conservatives play a real and vital role in American society. They’re the ones who hold onto the past, who grip the edges of our traditions and say, “This is who we are. Don’t forget where we came from.” That instinct isn’t always right, but it’s valuable. It keeps us connected to our roots; to the stories, lessons, and boundaries that give us identity. But progressives, often Democrats, are supposed to do the opposite...
November 14, 1851, Herman Melville’s classic American novel, Moby-Dick, was first published in the United States. The novel captures Melville’s real-life experiences aboard a whaling ship. Melville was a crew member aboard the whaling ship Acushnet, and departed from New Bedford, Massachusetts on January 3, 1841. Melville was 21 years old when he signed on in December 1840, he never completed the journey with the ship. They sailed around Cape Horn and across the Pacific Ocean. Melville and another crew member deserted in July 1842 when the shi...

Myra Phyllis Clark passed away suddenly early Sunday morning November 9, at her home in Coulee Dam, Wash. She was born to Christine Covington and Jack Clark June 11, 1947, the oldest of nine siblings, Pauline (born sleeping) Jacqueline Tynan, her sons Joe and Greg. John Christopher (deceased) his children John Jr, Brian, Sarah, & Ashley. Margaret Ann and her Children Dani and Ray. David Alexander his wife Hannah and children David Jr, Daphne, Benjamin,(deceased) and Olivia. Michael Edwin... Full story

Chet Baer, a long-time resident of Grand Coulee, WA passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 68. He is survived by his son Nick Baer; his brothers: Jeff and Randy Baer; grandchildren: Cheylynn, Cienna, Clara, and Tiera,; his niece Donnitia Hart, and many other extended family members whom he loved dearly. Chet was born April 16th, 1957 to Chet Baer Jr. and Ellen Hart. He later married Suzette Ann Harn and they had two sons Ben Baer and Nick Baer. Chet was an experienced mechanic with an... Full story
• November 4 – November 15: Children’s names may be submitted on ‘need/wish’ slips and placed in decorated collection boxes at Safeway Pharmacy, Coulee Medical Center, or Harvest Foods....
The beloved characters of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Little Women return again in this charming portrait of two holiday seasons, Christmas with Little Women by PhyllisMcCallum. The initial holiday is marred by the receipt of a telegram from the War Department. Father, while serving as a chaplain in the Union Army, lies ill in Washington. Mrs. March (Jessica Stredwick) must leave to care for him. However, a year later, it is a joyous occasion for the Little Women indeed. Jo (Mary Hale) sells her first story to a newspaper. Meg (Finley W...

On Oct 18, at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo First Interstate Center in Richmond, Oregon 4 PRCA rodeos from the Columbia River Circuit were recognized and awarded for their outstanding work in the sport of rodeo plaques for the following: 2025 Small Rodeo of the Year – Colorama Rodeo, 2025 Medium Rodeo of the Year – Chief Joseph Days Rodeo, 2025 Large Rodeo of the Year – St. Paul Rodeo and 2025 overall Best Rodeo of the Year – the Pendleton Roundup. The Columbia River Circuit encompa...
Grand Coulee Police 11/3 - Multiple reports were filed without additional details, including reports related to: an animal problem on Batchelor Square, a hit-and-run traffic accident on Midway Avenue, and a citizen assist on Grand Coulee Avenue. 11/5 - A Midway Avenue building owner reported that a woman let her dog defecate on the entry area outside his building. He showed police a picture of the woman and her dog and wanted her told to pick up after her dog and that it is not to happen on that property again. 11/9 - Somewhere in the area of...

Seven Lake Roosevelt Raiders traveled to Pasco to compete in the WIAA State XC Championships last week, which has not occurred with a Raider team since this one's oldest athlete was in first grade, Coach Matthew Timentwa said. At a school assembly the day before they got on the bus for Sun Willows Golf Course outside Pasco, Timentwa praised the team. "They worked so hard this year," the coach said. "They all ... put in their best effort, every single one of them, and every single day." Timentwa...