Articles from the May 10, 2017 edition
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Bureau road work will include traffic delays
The Bureau of Reclamation has a number of construction projects going on lately, and drivers will notice some delays, starting this week. ACCU Construction Inc., based in Santa Ana, California, got the $4 million contract, which... — Updated 5/16/2017
School district exploring options for cuts
School Superintendent Paul Turner is doing his budget for next year, quite possibly the most difficult he will ever prepare. The Grand Coulee Dam School District is facing what he described to the board as a potential $745,000... — Updated 5/16/2017
Expect delays on highway
The Bureau of Reclamation says that, weather pending, Highway 155 will be chip sealed from just south of Pole Park to just below the Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center. Chip sealing, a common maintenance procedure, will take place... — Updated 5/11/2017
Updated: Lady Raiders softball humble Waterville, get ready for playoffs
The Lake Roosevelt Lady Raiders girls' softball team defeated the Waterville Lady Shockers last week to finish their regular season, then lost to the Liberty Bell Lady Mountain Lions 13-2 on May 9 in the first round of districts. T... — Updated 5/10/2017
Meetings and Notices
No Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will not meet this Thursday due to the upcoming Colorama festivities this weekend. Enjoy the weekend. Lincoln County Fire Dist. 9 to Meet Lincoln County Fire... — Updated 5/10/2017
Arbor Day Foundation offers tree-care booklet with $3 donation
The Arbor Day Foundation is offering a handy tree-care booklet designed to help people plant and care for trees. Anyone can receive Conservation Trees, a user-friendly booklet featuring illustrations, colorful photos, and easily... — Updated 5/10/2017
Alumni Association to meet
Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association will meet at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, May 17, at Grand Coulee Community Church, 405 Center Street, one block south of the old GCHS building. The purpose of the meeting is to select... — Updated 5/10/2017
60-year reunion set for Tigers
The Grand Coulee High School class of 1957 will be holding a 60th year class reunion dinner at Pepper Jack’s on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner will be ordered from the menu beginning around 6:30 or so. For a... — Updated 5/10/2017
Kris Hare retires from credit union
Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union wished a fond farewell to Kris Hare, who retired on April 30 after 22 years of service. Hare began her career with the Credit Union on May 1, 1995... — Updated 5/10/2017
Free hearing tests during CMC health week
As part of Health Week at Coulee Medical Center May 15-19, Laura Strasser of Columbia Hearing Centers will provide FREE hearing screenings on Thursday, May 18, 7:00-10:00 a.m. For questions, call Laura at 866-36... — Updated 5/10/2017
Janet M. Whittington
Janet M. Whittington, 62, passed away the morning of Monday, May 1, 2017, in Grand Coulee, Washington. A native of Toppenish, Washington, Janet was born Friday, February 4, 1955,... — Updated 5/10/2017
John Whalawitsa
John Whalawitsa, 63, of Elmer City, Washington, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017. His wake will be begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2017, in the Catholic Long House in Nespelem, Washington, with Funeral Services to be held at... — Updated 5/10/2017
Over sixty-two years ago
An old round up of horses in the coulee before these grounds were flooded to form Banks Lake - Cleatis Lacy photo... — Updated 5/10/2017
The experience of Colorama
I have vivid memories of our local festival. The week-long wait as a child drove all the kids crazy. Watching day by day as carnival rides showed up and slowly erected themselves into something magical and astounding. Seeing... — Updated 5/10/2017
Remembering Mike Lowry
There was nothing pretentious about Mike Lowry. What you saw is what you got! Lowry was one of Washington’s most colorful governors. He served one term from 1993 to 1997. He died on May 1 at age 78. There was nothing subtle a... — Updated 5/10/2017
Okanogan PUD leading us down the river to ruin
In spite of all the economic factors pointing in the opposite direction, our Okanogan PUD is pushing ahead with the electrification of Enloe Dam. This decision has no basis in reality and defies common sense. The estimated construc... — Updated 5/10/2017
Here's hoping you're too busy to read this right now
This coming weekend is typically one that is packed full for many local folks, in a good way. This year it promises much the same, weather holding. With Mother’s Day, the Colorama festivities, the big rodeo, and the old-home w... — Updated 5/10/2017
Big instant replays coming to bull ride
The Cleatis Lacy Memorial Bull Ride, happening June 16, will move into the big time this year with a giant replay screen, rodeo officials said this week. George Kohout, president of the Ridge Riders, said last week that an... — Updated 5/10/2017
City now accepting credit cards
The city of Grand Coulee now accepts payment for utility bills and traffic fines by credit or debit card, City Clerk Carol Boyce said last week. The city will accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover Cards through a... — Updated 5/10/2017
Dozens of elective offices set for elections this year
The period for filing candidates intentions to seek elective offices is set for May 15-19, with the primary election scheduled for August 1 and the general election set for Nov. 7. The area’s two school districts, Grand Coulee D... — Updated 5/10/2017
Newsbriefs
Lions to offer eye screening at CMC Grand Coulee Lions Club is joining forces with Coulee Medical Center for a free eye screening during Health Week May 15-19. The screenings will be made from 7-10 a.m. at the hospital. For more... — Updated 5/10/2017
Local educators honored
Several local educators in two districts were honored last month, chosen for accolades in front of their counterparts from district all over this part of the state. Their own union... — Updated 5/10/2017
Special Colorama section inside
The 61st Colorama Festival begins Thursday this week. Highlights of this year's Colorama Festival include the Ridge Rider Rodeo on Friday and Saturday and the new Rainier... — Updated 5/10/2017
Some incumbents trail in tribal primary
Tribal members went to the polls Saturday in the primary election to determine who will run in the general election June 24. Six positions will be open this year, two that currently do not have incumbents. The vote totals are from... — Updated 5/10/2017
Future fire station design shown
This architectural rendering depicts what the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's new fire station off Highway 155 will look like in the evening about a year from now as construction is... — Updated 5/10/2017
