Articles from the February 21, 2018 edition
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Old school to be purchased by local builder
Terms have been reached for the sale of Center School. An agreement to sell the old school building and property in Grand Coulee was reached at a special school board meeting Tuesday. The sale price was $155,000 — $5,000 more... — Updated 2/23/2018
Legislators try to ram through a bill to restrict public access to their records
State lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing a bill devised in secret, in the final days of the session, to exempt themselves from public records requests. The move comes on the heels of a court ruling that the... — Updated 2/22/2018
With year-round commitment, Horn family produces state champs
The Horn family has an interesting family tradition: producing state champions in wrestling. There have been four state champions from the Horn family so far: Jason, Jake, Kodie,... — Updated 2/22/2018
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee Police 2/13 - A resident of Kelso Avenue in Electric City reported that sometime during the night, it appeared that someone had used pliers to gain entry into his truck. He said a document in his truck was torn, but... — Updated 2/21/2018
Legals for February 21, 2018
Grant County Mosquito Control District No. 2 NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE The Grant County Mosquito Control District No. 2 will change the date of its March meeting from Thursday, March 8, to Friday, March 9. The meeting will be held... — Updated 2/21/2018
Raiders finish season at district tournament
The Lake Roosevelt Raiders basketball team finished their season with a win and a loss at districts last weekend in the District 5-6 2B tournament. Playing in Granger on Feb. 16,... — Updated 2/21/2018
Horn, Nichols win state wrestling championships
In a grand finale for Lake Roosevelt's wrestling season, two Raiders took state championships, the first time in school history for two top wins at the Mat Classic in Tacoma in the... — Updated 2/21/2018
Lady Raiders finish districts with a pair of close losses, prepare for regionals
The Lady Raiders, competing at the Central Washington 2B District 5-6 Tournament, suffered two close losses over the weekend, first to White Swan and then to Tri-Cities Prep. Now th... — Updated 2/21/2018
Senior Meals
Wed., Feb. 21 – Dinner Pot Roast with Gravy, Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Fruit Salad, B-day Cake, Birthday Dinner Thurs., Feb. 22 – Dinner Italian Sausage Casserole, Mixed Veggies, Mandarin Oranges, Apple, Peanut Butter Cookie... — Updated 2/21/2018
Meetings and Notices
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at La Presa Mexican Restaurant in Grand Coulee at noon this Thursday, February 22, for its weekly membership meeting. On Monday, February 26, the annual... — Updated 2/21/2018
Dedicated fans
Raider fans cheer on their team at the District 5-6 Tournament in Granger Saturday. Many fans made the three-plus-hour drive and cheered both the girls' and boys' Lake Roosevelt... — Updated 2/21/2018
William C. Miller Jr.
William C. Miller Jr. passed away February 8, 2018, in Almira, WA. He was born July 21, 1932, in Oakland, CA to Angelan Ann and William Charles Miller. "Toby" was the eldest of six... — Updated 2/21/2018
James Trygve Oliver
On Friday, February 2, 2018, James Trygve Oliver joined his beloved wife and best friend, Vicki. Jim was born on May 31, 1939, to Charles and Mildred Oliver in East Palestine,... — Updated 2/21/2018
Wanna wrassle!
The tradition continues. Two Raider wrestlers answered the question that has been hanging over the team all year: “Who’s next?” The Raider wrestling team has put on a streak... — Updated 2/21/2018
Coulee Recollections
60 years ago Water Flows Over Gr. Coulee Spillway: Springtime spilling began again at Grand Coulee Dam Monday afternoon, with a variable number of drum gates open, depending on power load demands and inflow, as water release at the... — Updated 2/21/2018
Path forward needed for water infrastructure
Last week, the Trump administration released its proposal to modernize our nation’s infrastructure, a blueprint that gives hope for federal support and a positive path forward on projects across the country that are stalled due... — Updated 2/21/2018
They take NRA money
According to the Washington Post, Feb. 15, 2018, the following Washington lawmakers have accepted National Rifle Association donations: Rep. Dan Newhouse, Republican congressman, 4th District $4,000, including 2018. Rep. Cathy... — Updated 2/21/2018
Questions and answers on upcoming Missoula Children's Theatre
Auditions for “The Snow Queen,” brought to our community by MCT (Missoula Children’s Theater) and the Grand Coulee Dam PTA (Parent Teacher Association), will be held March 5, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. in the High School Gym. I... — Updated 2/21/2018
Spring yard cleanup dates set
With an early warm spell, some local residents may already be up for a little spring yard cleaning, but the traditional community cleanup dates were set this week for April, when local schools take the first week off and older stud... — Updated 2/21/2018
Enraptured with raptors
Craig Moran, of Kent, Washington-based Raptor Life, shows Lake Roosevelt students his 28-year-old ferruginous hawk named August, caught in Wyoming in 1990. "She's beautiful!"... — Updated 2/21/2018
Young man stricken by leukemia
A young family man has been suddenly struck by a serious disease, without insurance, leading to an effort by friends and family to raise funds to help pay the bills. George Davis... — Updated 2/21/2018
Colville Tribal members vote against changing name
Colville tribal members have voted 1630-296 in a recent referendum to keep the name “The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation,” a Feb. 8 press release stated. The referendum vote is advisory, meaning the council coul... — Updated 2/21/2018
Mayor pleased with vote to help streets
Grand Coulee’s city streets will benefit from last week’s voter approval for a “Transportation Benefit District,” and the mayor is pleased. The issue on the ballot gained “yes” votes from 122 Grand Coulee residents.... — Updated 2/21/2018
Woman dies in early-morning crash
A Nespelem woman died Feb. 15 in an early-morning crash on SR-155, a mile south of Nespelem. Bridget Boyd, 38, was driving a 2005 Buick Rendezvous southbound at 6:43 a.m. when it crossed into the northbound lane and onto the... — Updated 2/21/2018
Newsbriefs
Blood drive next Monday There will be a community Blood Drive Monday, Feb. 26, from 12:15 p.m to 4:30 p.m., at the Community Room in Coulee Medical Center. The drive is sponsored jointly by the Inland Northwest Blood Center and the... — Updated 2/21/2018