Articles from the April 8, 2015 edition

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 By Scott Hunter    News

Rufus Woods get a little lower this weekend

Lake Rufus Woods, behind Chief Joseph Dam, will be lowered a little this weekend in preparation for an upcoming bank stabilization project downstream from the Seaton's Grove boat... — Updated 4/10/2015

 
 By Scott Hunter    News

Robbery suspect from Coulee Dam dead after tasering

A 28-year-old Coulee Dam man died Saturday as he fled from authorities chasing him as a suspect in an armed robbery near Tonasket, the county sheriff said. Okanogan County Sheriff Frank T. Rogers said in a statement Monday that Wil... — Updated 4/10/2015 Full story

 

Run The Dam set for May 9

The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing its "Run The Dam" race for its second year, working hard to make it an annual event that participants can't pass up,... — Updated 4/9/2015 Full story

 

Sixty-five Years Ago

This photograph, taken from the intersection of First Street and Ickes Avenue, looks to the northeast, a part of the area to be developed as an extension to the Right 230-kv... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 
 By John McNeil II    Sports

Raiders defeat Warriors

The Lake Roosevelt Raiders defeated the Warriors of Almira/Coulee-Hartline twice on March 31 at Greene Field in Coulee Dam. In the first game, the Raiders 10-runned the Warriors to win early by the mercy rule. But in the second... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 

Lady Raiders hit rough stretch

Last week was rough for the Lady Raiders, who took on the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors March 31 and the Brewster Bears on Saturday. Both very successful teams proved to be a... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 

It's a boy for the Carsons

Donita and John Carson of Grand Coulee are proud to announce the birth of their son Corby Lee Carson, born Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 9.49 lbs., and was 21 inches in length at... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 

Senior Menu

Wed.,April 8 – Dinner Hamburger Steak with Onions, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Pea Salad, Fruit Salad, Cookies Thurs., April 9 – Dinner Chicken & Dumplings, Mixed Vegetables, Green Salad, Fruited Jello, Cook’s Choice Dessert.... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 

Pakootas has a girl

Jamie L. Pakootas of Nespelem, is proud to announce the birth of her daughter Mary Ernestine George on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz., and was 21-1/2 inches in length... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 

Martha A Jackson

Martha A Jackson, who was born April 20,1926, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. She was living at Rockwood Retirement Community in Spokane Washington. Services were held at Rockwood on Sunday March 29. She is survived by her... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 

Meetings and Notices

Chamber To Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Melody Restaurant in Coulee Dam on Thursday, April 9, at noon. Guest speakers will be Teresa Boyer and Deb Dzuck from the WSU Foundation. They will be... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 

They're all winners

The prize winners from the Grand Coulee Dam Lions Club's 79th annual Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday at Ludolph Field, from left, are Elisha Sharr, Vernon George, Maci Greer, Paris... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 

Rural Pathways to Prosperity Conference: Small business is everybody's business

[Nespelem, WA] – On April 17 a day will be held of inspiration, learning and regional networking to create jobs, improve the economy, add value toexisting rural businesses, encourage new entrepreneurs and engage with a national... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 

Ethel Jean Hale

Passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015, at Hospice of Spokane Hospice House. She was born on September 29, 1930, in Aberdeen, Wash., to Nick and Reatha Ruotsala. Ethel graduated... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 
 By Jesse Utz    Opinion

Easter Revelations

This past weekend and the week leading up to Easter was a revealing week for me. My wife and I took part in some long lasting traditions that have been around for thousands of years. All were eye opening and shined a spotlight on... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 
 By Dan Johnson    Opinion

Re: "They're de-populating Eastern Washington humans" (Letters from Our Readers, 3/25/15)

Please Star Newspaper...do some fact checking. Wolves have never been re introduced to our state, and Grizzly Bears won’t stay in the Columbia Basin for too long before they head for the Rocky Mountains. (ps...wolves have... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 
 By Don Brunell    Opinion

New rail safety regulations welcome

North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple has announced new rules that reduce the vapor pressure in oil tanker cars leaving his state’s booming oil patch. The goal is to reduce the risk of fiery explosions like the one that killed 47... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 
 By Scott Hunter    Opinion

Time to appreciate our parks

Last week, the National Park Service launched a new public relations campaign aimed raising public awareness of the treasures it keeps available for all. The campaign urges folks to “Find Your Park” and is premised on the idea... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 

Be Bear aware this time of year

The Colville Tribes’ Fish and Wildlife (CTFW) Dept. would like to inform the public that bears are coming out of hibernation early this year due to warmer weather and they are hungry, real hungry. Bears have lost much of their... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 
 By Roger S Lucas    News

Police interviewing for new sergeant

Sometime in the next couple weeks Grand Coulee will have a new police sergeant. Oral examinations for the sergeant position are scheduled for this Saturday at city hall for three prospective candidates for the job, all current... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 
 By Roger S Lucas    News

Architectural firm will produce study of school district

Design West, the architectural firm that designed the new schools here, has been hired to do the school district’s “study and survey.” The school study and survey is done every six years and is financed out of a grant from... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 

New deputy power manager announced for Grand Coulee Dam

The Bureau of Reclamation’s Pacific Northwest Region announced that Tim Koczur has been selected as the new deputy power manager at Grand Coulee Dam. Koczur will serve as a member of the management team, providing leadership and... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 
 By Roger S Lucas    News

Car theft suspect won't talk about missing gold coins

Grand Coulee police had a very short conversation last week with the suspect in a case of missing gold coins. Police Chief John Tufts said he went to Ephrata last Thursday to talk with Steven Kiona, 37, who is being held in Grant... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 
 By Roger S Lucas    News

Electric co-ops to study merger idea

Nespelem Valley Electric and Inland Power & Light Company have started discussions and a study for a possible merger, Ralph Rise, president of NVE’s board of trustees announced in a press release last week. If discussions and... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 

Eggcitation station

Kids race through the Grand Coulee Dam Lions Club's 79th annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at Ludolph Field, which was cleared in under 10 minutes of 2,000 plastic eggs. A photo of... — Updated 4/8/2015 Full story

 

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