Articles from the May 8, 2019 edition
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Full speed ahead
From left, Vernon George, Aaron Andrews, Zane Bjorson, Macy Paslay, Tanner Lauseng, Jamie Dobson, Harper Wahpat, Tony Cantrell, Javon Lewis-Torres, Roamen Picard, Dy Mnd... — Updated 5/10/2019
By Bureau releases draft regarding possible Geezer Beach restriction
Locals overwhelmingly oppose a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation proposal to ban cars from driving on “Geezer Beach,” a beach named after the elderly who frequent the spot because of its easy accessibility. The issue is a hot topic amo... — Updated 5/8/2019
Legals for May 8, 2019
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE In Re the Interest of: LUKE MICHAEL CANO AKA INFANT STRASBURG, (DOB: 04/24/2019) A Person under the age of 18. NO. 19-5-00216-32 SUMMONS AND NOTICE... — Updated 5/8/2019 Full story
Deadline for Isle of Flags
It’s just about time for the Isle of Flags dedication The deadline for ordering flags for the dedication is May 18. If you want to have a flag dedicated and in place to honor your deceased veteran or this year’s event, call Ben... — Updated 5/8/2019
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee Police 4/12 - An employee at the Hi-Co station on SR-174 reported a counterfeit $20 bill, checked with a special pen. The customers were an identified man and unknown woman. The woman was said to have tried to get the... — Updated 5/8/2019
Tennis moves on to postseason
Raider tennis players are competing in the league tournament in Omak following matches in Chelan and Creston. In Chelan April 30, the Raider girls lost 5-0, and the Raider boys lost 4-1. “We were pretty much dominated by the b... — Updated 5/8/2019
Raiders do well at track and field meets
The Raider track and field team competed in Bridgeport and Royal City last week, where several Raiders placed or set personal records. “The Raiders are finishing a tough series of two-meet weeks,” Head Coach Lori Adkins said. “Al... — Updated 5/8/2019
Young Raider baseball team season ends with losses and wins
The Raiders baseball team suffered a couple of close losses at the hands of the Manson Trojans last week, but defeated Bridgeport twice in a doubleheader to close the season. A... — Updated 5/8/2019
Lady Raiders at top of league with 16-1 record
The Lady Raiders are continuing to dominate their opponents, winning all five of their games and leaving all opponents behind with combined scoring of 76-10. The Lady Raiders... — Updated 5/8/2019
Meetings & Notices
No Chamber This Week Due to the upcoming Colorama festivities this weekend, there will be no chamber meeting this week. Lincoln County Fire Dist. 9 to Meet Lincoln County Fire District 9 will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m.,... — Updated 5/8/2019
FBLA students place at state
Lake Roosevelt Jr/Sr High School sent eight students to the Future Business Leaders of America state competition in Bellevue April 10-13, when six of the students placed. FBLA... — Updated 5/8/2019
Mary Ellen Combs
Mary Ellen Combs was born in Avon, South Dakota, December 22, 1934, to Emanuel and Lydia Hinzman. She passed away April 15, 2019, on her late husband Everett's birthday. Mary Ellen... — Updated 5/8/2019 Full story
Jerry Michael (Mike) Sharr
Jerry Michael (Mike) Sharr, 65, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, from an aggressive cancer. Mike was born Sunday, December 6, 1953, in Eugene,... — Updated 5/8/2019 Full story
William "Bill" Larry McLean
William "Bill" Larry McLean left us very suddenly on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Bill was born September 28, 1941, in Wenatchee, Washington, to William "Harold" and Winifred McLean.... — Updated 5/8/2019 Full story
Terry Michael Warnecke
Terry Warnecke, 67, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019. Terry was a very outgoing person who was also one of the craftiest mechanics and the most passionate coaches to grace Eastern Washington for over six decades. He was born in Spo... — Updated 5/8/2019 Full story
Test election candidates for competence
In every stage of life we go through, there seems to be some type of test. We all faced the required tests that 12 years in school presented. There was a variety of tests for those... — Updated 5/8/2019
Small businesses got shut out from tax reform benefits
With Tax Day behind us and National Small Business Week upon us, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on what helps small businesses prosper. Encouraging people to “Shop Local” definitely helps. Each year, Small Business Week gives m... — Updated 5/8/2019
Renewable energy and agriculture reduce carbon footprint in Central Washington
Last week, the House voted on legislation that would force the President to participate in the Paris Climate Agreement to reduce carbon emissions in the United States and the world. On the surface, this bill paints a pretty... — Updated 5/8/2019
Time to replace city officials
What is happening to Electric City? When I found out about Western Avenue being closed off, I asked the city clerk whose numb-nutted idea this was, and he said it was his. It seems apparent that the mayor and city council will go... — Updated 5/8/2019
Solving climate change may not be fair, but it's urgent anyway
Those who assert that action on climate change should only happen if it’s fair, just don’t understand the problem. It may be true that other countries are egregious polluters, adding as much carbon and other warming agents to the... — Updated 5/8/2019
Park commissioners meet … at the park
Commissioners from the Coulee Area Park & Recreation District met at North Dam Park April 30 to walk around the park and discuss aspects of it, future plans, and talking points for... — Updated 5/8/2019
PUD officials come to listen
They came to listen and understand what has some Grand Coulee and Electric City customers upset enough to start a petition. Grant County PUD officials held a listening session and dialogue with people at last Thursday’s Grand C... — Updated 5/8/2019
Large crowd shows up for fire chief disciplinary meeting
A peaceful, but angry, group of about 40-50 people gathered outside of city hall in Electric City Wednesday afternoon in support of Mark Payne, the city's fire chief, who is facing... — Updated 5/8/2019
Feral horse team assembled to address issue on reservation
The Colville Tribes have formed a horse management team to help manage the feral horses on the reservation. The tribes have, in recent years, paid money to remove portions of the feral horse population via controversial roundups... — Updated 5/8/2019
