Articles from the September 5, 2018 edition
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New principal in familiar territory
When Marcy Horne took over as principal at Nespelem Elementary School last March, she felt she had at least part of her orientation already accomplished. Horne had been the... — Updated 9/6/2018
Fire impact meeting called
Any land owners, ranchers or farmers impacted by last month’s wildfires in Douglas County, including the Grass Valley Fire that threatened Grand Coulee and Coulee Dam, can attend a meeting next week to discuss “post-fire needs and... — Updated 9/6/2018
Benjamin "Ben" G. Trefry
Benjamin "Ben" G. Trefry, 70, passed away after a short bout with cancer at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington, on Sunday, August 26, 2018. He was born in Mason... — Updated 9/6/2018
PUD ups costs for Bitcoin miners
An electric utility has created a new rate class that could dramatically affect the local development of an “evolving industry” with an Electric City participant. Grant County Public Utility District commissioners voted last wee... — Updated 9/5/2018
Legals for September 5, 2018
Town of Coulee Dam Cable Franchise To the Citizens of the Town of Coulee Dam, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Coulee Dam will present Ordinance No. 763, approval of Cable Franchise Agreement, during the... — Updated 9/5/2018
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee Police 8/28 - Coulee Medical Center requested police assistance with a combative patient being brought in by Colville Tribal Corrections. The patient was cooperative upon arrival in an ambulance, and police assistance... — Updated 9/5/2018
Raiders rub Bulldogs' noses in it
The Lake Roosevelt Raiders football team defeated the Okanogan JV team in the first game of the 2018-19 season with a final score of 44-0. With Bridgeport and Waterville not having... — Updated 9/5/2018
New cable company seeks to do business in Coulee Dam
Coulee Dam is in talks with Charter Communications, a nationwide cable television company that wants to serve the town. The town council reviewed a proposed contract last month that would grant a franchise agreement and allow the... — Updated 9/5/2018
Amaro/Craig have a boy
Tanisha Amaro and Charlie Craig, of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Victor Craig, Sunday, August 26, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz.,... — Updated 9/5/2018
It's a girl for the Rosses
Jenna and Marion Ross, of Keller, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lena Aurora Ross, born Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lb., 6 oz., and... — Updated 9/5/2018
George M. Davis
George M. Davis passed in peace in his favorite chair, heating pad in place, and watching Red Sox highlights on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his loving... — Updated 9/5/2018
Richard "Dick" Riehl
Richard "Dick" Riehl, 86, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Burlington, Washington. He was born in Tacoma, Washington, to Lock and Bernice Riehl, where he spent his summers... — Updated 9/5/2018
Correction
A column on needed forest management reforms last week by Rep. Dan Newhouse, the 4th District’s congressman, was mistakenly attributed to Lee Hamilton, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. We regret the e... — Updated 9/5/2018
Musher practice only hinted at the big race
The person who called it “the last great race on earth” was probably right. The Iditarod is run each year the first weekend in March, with the next one is kicking off March 2, 2019. It’s the sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome,... — Updated 9/5/2018
Movie night
Someone I know recently came home from a trip to Spokane and declared, “You have to watch this movie.” He was pumped and said that the flick had even moved him to tears. Well tha... — Updated 9/5/2018
A much-needed dose of Yogi Berra's wit and wisdom
With today’s tension and rancor, we need a dose of Yogi Berra’s wit and wisdom to put things into perspective. Let’s start with “You can observe a lot by just watching,” because s... — Updated 9/5/2018
Grateful for the support
About three months ago, I ended up in the hospital due to a medical condition similar to the one that killed my mother 10 years ago. Faced with the unknown, I looked back, and questioned whether I lived a good life or not. During... — Updated 9/5/2018
News is like food – nutritious or junky
Morgan Spurlock, a documentary filmmaker, went on a 30-day McDonald’s fast-food diet and he ended up with health problems. He documented his feast in his film “Super-Size Me.” When... — Updated 9/5/2018
Brews, views and more on tap for Harvest Festival
There’s nothing like some good views, brews and tunes to ring in the autumn season. At the Harvest Festival this year, helicopter rides will be available from Inland Helicopters from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, and f... — Updated 9/5/2018
Getting into shape
Earth movers reshape the hillside above Peter Dan Road Thursday. Peter Dan Road is open to traffic now, but with delays during construction. A small fire on the downhill side of... — Updated 9/5/2018
Streets getting a fix
Workers on Main Street and Spokane Way, curving up the hill in the background, in Grand Coulee patch up portions of the streets that will see more work yet. Construction could be... — Updated 9/5/2018
Newsbriefs
Free fire safety stuff available at market In addition to fruit, crafts, and kids’ activities at the Wednesday Market this week, Molina Healthcare of Washington is hosting a wildfire preparedness event, tonight, Sept. 5, at North D... — Updated 9/5/2018
Hospital educates congressman
Congressman Dan Newhouse, who represents Washington's 4th District, visited Coulee Medical Center Aug. 29 to discuss issues with rural hospitals, particularly in relation to... — Updated 9/5/2018
Missing man's body found in Soap Lake
The body of a Colville tribal member who went missing late last month was recovered from the waters of Soap Lake on Friday evening, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday morning. Kayakers found the body of Michael E... — Updated 9/5/2018
