Articles from the February 15, 2017 edition
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Updated: Boy dead after stabbing in Coulee City
COULEE CITY, Wash. (19FEB2017) -- A 17-year-old boy is dead and his twin brother is in custody after an early morning stabbing in Coulee City. Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison Monday morning released the identity of the as... — Updated 2/20/2017
Kettle Falls marina closure could indicate a larger issue for congresswoman
After National Park Service officials announced last week that a marina that serves the north end of Lake Roosevelt would close, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers fired off a quick request for the NPS to reconsider and extend the... — Updated 2/19/2017 Full story
Area phone outage affecting dam, hospital and about 340 others
The phone service outage in the Grand Coulee Dam area still has no end in sight. Crews will be working through the night on the cable damage. From a power outage and from excessive water. Here's the latest full press release from t... — Updated 2/19/2017
Democrats seek to shield Washingtonians from President's executive orders
OLYMPIA, Feb. 16 — Washington State Democrats have introduced legislation they say will protect residents from recent presidential executive orders. At a news conference Wednesday called by House Democrats, Sen. Guy Palumbo... — Updated 2/17/2017
Survey tabulated, Pathway and Revitalization plan ready for council
Electric City's Pathway and Revitalization project has been through a public input process and will soon go before the city council for adoption. The project had three community... — Updated 2/16/2017 Full story
Grant will help Elmer City access trail
Residents of Elmer City could develop a healthier lifestyle as a result of a $250,000 grant the town received last week for a plan that calls for a trail along the Lower River Road that will link some town streets to the Down River... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
LR alternative school offers a different way to learn
Traditional school isn't for everybody. For a variety of reasons, some students can benefit from a different model of education, and the Grand Coulee Dam School District offers an... — Updated 2/15/2017
Students shine at LR Elementary
Lake Roosevelt students of the month for January.... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Honor Roll for first semester at LR Junior/Senior High
HIGH HONORS SENIORS Brandon A. Jordan, Grace E. Engeseth, Robin K. Matt, Hannah L. Williams, Matthew T. Tillman, Damian L. George, Mariah L. Boyd, Olivia G. Arnold, Jazmine N. Reed, Devan E. Medel, Roxanne Belgarde, Brooklyn R.... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
WSU list includes three from LR
Washington State University’s President’s Honor Roll for the 2016 Fall semester included three students from Coulee Dam. Listed were Scott Abrahamson, Devan Black and Kayley Duclos. The honor roll recognizes students who stand... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Meetings and Notices
No Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will not meet this Thursday, February 16, due to the installation banquet 6 p.m. that night at the Melody Restaurant in Coulee Dam. Community Blood Drive Feb. 27... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Senior Menu
Wed., Feb 15 – Dinner Nick's Clam Chowder, Mixed Vegetables, Homemade Bread, Fruited Jell-O, Cookies Thurs., Feb. 16 – Dinner Tater Tot Casserole, Lemon Pepper Broccoli, Cinnamon Pears, Brownies Fri., Feb. 17 – Breakfast... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Helen Marie Brose
Helen Marie Brose, born September 7, 1930, to Walter and Marie Gallinger, in Cumberland, Wisconsin, passed peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2017. She is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Val; son, Dale, of Santa Maria,... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Mikel Porter Cunningham
Mikel Porter Cunningham, 64, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, in Yakima, Washington. He was born October 26, 1952, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Loren and Imogene Cunningham, and moved to Grand Coulee... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Clara L Horton
Clara L Horton, 92, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017. She was born on February 15, 1924, in Tekoa, Washington, to Sara and Everett Harper. Her early years were spent in the... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Alvin "Papa" Gus Toulou
Alvin "Papa" Gus Toulou, born January 27, 1925, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the age of 92. Alvin was born to parents Clarence Toulou and Alice... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Frank Sanford, Jr.
Frank (Bud) Sanford Jr., 96, was born on February 28, 1920, in Almira, Washington, to Frank and Mabel (Adair) Sanford. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2017.... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Seventy-two years ago
Eight-sided foundation of new field office under construction on the Ryan dump site. - Jan. 29, 1946... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Senior Profile: Will Friedlander
I recently sat down with a young man I have known for a long time. Will “The Thrill” Friedlander is a man of few words, as many of you know, but I was able to extract a few things from the current senior at Lake Roosevelt High... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Rule reversal protects due process and Second Amendment rights
In December, at the very end of the Obama administration, federal officials finalized a rule that could limit the ability of some seniors who receive Social Security benefits to exercise their Second Amendment rights. The federal... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Why is Rep. Newhouse in favor of giving our property away?
Here is an open letter to Congressman Newhouse. Please print it in letters to the editor section. Dear Congressman Newhouse: I am a believer in property rights, though my version of them extends beyond my front lawn. My property... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Big loss seen as temporary for CMC
Coulee Medical Center turned in postive financial results for the often-gloomy month of December, a high spot on what has been a bumpy landscape for the hospital this year, and a consulting finance expert sees a smoother road... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Local recycling options detailed
There are a number of places within the Grand Coulee area where people can recycle or dispose of items. The idea of recycling has often come up at the Regional Board of Mayors, but not acted on because some of the towns involved... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
Newsbriefs
Grant PUD’s offices will close early Thursday Grant PUD’s offices will close early for training on Thursday, Feb. 16. The Grand Coulee office will close at 11 a.m., and the Royal City office at 11:30 a.m. The Moses Lake,... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story
No new recycling or trailer for transfer station
The Regional Board of Mayors discussed adding a new trailer at the Delano Transfer Station, and recycling, but didn’t act on either issue Monday. Randy Gumm, manager of the transfer station, had asked that the mayors consider... — Updated 2/15/2017 Full story