Articles from the April 10, 2019 edition
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Legals for April 10, 2019
CITY OF GRAND COULEE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Grand Coulee in the Council Chambers, 306 Midway Avenue, Grand Coulee, Washington, on April... — Updated 4/10/2019 Full story
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee 4/2 - A driver known to have a suspended license was pulled over along Midway Avenue and given a citation for that. He arranged for a licensed driver to take control of his vehicle. - An officer responded to a report... — Updated 4/10/2019
This week in sports
Thurs., April 11 2:30 p.m., Raider Golf here with Wilbur-Creston 3:30 p.m., Jr. High Track, All School Jamboree, at Liberty Bell 4 p.m., Raider Tennis here with Pateros Friday, April 12 4 p.m., Raider Tennis at Omak 6 p.m., HS... — Updated 4/10/2019
Bowling Scores
THURSDAY MIXUPS FINAL STANDINGS TEAM W L San Poil Valley 69 43 Only Nine! 63.5 44.5 The Star 47.5 64.5 High Game Scratch - Chance Epperson 277; Mae Stensgar 223 High Game Handicap - John Stensgar 294; Gwen Hilson 274 High Series... — Updated 4/10/2019
UW and Nespelem students work on books
During the University of Washington's spring break, a group of five UW students volunteered on a literacy arts project at Nespelem School, working with third-, fourth-, seventh-... — Updated 4/10/2019
Scholarship deadline nears
Time is running out to submit applications for Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association scholarships. The applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2019. The awards are open to high school graduating seniors and college... — Updated 4/10/2019
Meetings & Notices
Chamber This Week Chamber will be meeting at noon this Thursday, April 11, at Siam Place. Brian Larsen from Rural Website Design will be here speaking about how small businesses in rural areas can benefit from having a website... — Updated 4/10/2019
It's a boy for Seymour/Picard
Lisa Seymour and Jered Picard of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Reign Jered Picard, Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 7 lbs., 3.7 oz., and was 20.5... — Updated 4/10/2019 Full story
Helen Morgan Greiner - Mom's story,
As you may have heard before, it's the "dash" between the day we are born and the day we die that matters! For those who called her mom, grandma, and great-grandma, it's her "dash"... — Updated 4/10/2019 Full story
Garzas have a boy
Benjamin and Ashley Garza of Coulee City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Obelio Iroc Garza, Friday March 29, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 9 lbs., 7.5 oz., and was 21.5... — Updated 4/10/2019 Full story
Marvin Lewis Farver
Marvin Lewis Farver passed peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2019, at the Colville Tribal Convalescent Center in Nespelem, Washington. He was born in Tonasket, Washington, on June... — Updated 4/10/2019 Full story
A heart condition
I love cats! There, I said it and I am not ashamed. If I am being honest, I did not always feel that way. I used to have a negative spot in my heart for cats. Why, I am not sure.... — Updated 4/10/2019
Let's hear it for evapotranspiration!
We just witnessed an event that is part of the Water Cycle on our home planet — snow melt. Though the quick disappearance of snow is not fully attributed to melt-off. There are o... — Updated 4/10/2019
Re: "Complaint: school is not a rec center"
Cathy LaPlace’s criticism of having half days of school for the state tourney was a bit miscalculated. I find it hard to believe that she or anyone else would think that a sport affects only the participants. Lake Roosevelt’s tea... — Updated 4/10/2019
Lawmakers need to re-examine budget before adjourning
Before lawmakers wrap up their work in Olympia, they should re-examine their hefty new state spending plan. The budget may not be sustainable, even with a substantial increase in ta... — Updated 4/10/2019
On opening morning
Two young hunters, Carson Daniels, 13, left, and Cole Sigler, 14, got both these birds on opening morning of youth turkey season. The turkeys had 10-inch beards and 1.25-inch... — Updated 4/10/2019
Colville Tribes to sell marijuana
The Colville Tribes have entered into an agreement with the state of Washington to sell marijuana, according to an April 8 press release from the tribes. “We are pleased to sign this agreement and look forward to the economic d... — Updated 4/10/2019
Power outage affects 800 local customers
A power outage Friday affected about 800 Grant PUD customers in the Grand Coulee Dam area for over seven hours. “The issue that has caused the outage in the area is located on a transmission pole that is within an isolated area w... — Updated 4/10/2019
Earth Day coming later this month
The Colville Tribes will hold their 10th annual Earth Day celebration at the Nespelem powwow grounds on April 19 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will include over 50 interactive and informational booths concerning things like... — Updated 4/10/2019
Grand Coulee envisions ideas for its downtown
The city of Grand Coulee is looking at a vision for the future of the city that includes more pedestrian-friendly features, aesthetic upgrades, and relocating city hall at the forme... — Updated 4/10/2019
CAPRD discusses bureau contract
What would happen to North Dam Park if a local group didn’t take care of it? Commissioners for the Coulee Area Park & Recreation District discussed renewal of their contract with the United States Bureau of Reclamation at their A... — Updated 4/10/2019
Organizations team up to provide healthy snacks for after school
Local organizations are promoting healthy eating habits to kids during their out-of-school time. Members of Coulee Medical Center and the local Lions Club have been making donations of healthy snacks to local youth who might otherw... — Updated 4/10/2019
You know Easter is on its way when ...
Hippity hoppity, Easter is on its way, and that means Easter baskets and Easter egg hunts. Volunteers at the Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center assembled 450 Easter baskets through... — Updated 4/10/2019