Articles from the September 6, 2017 edition
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Report: In DUI stop, cop car rammed
A 29-year-old man found himself in Grant County jail last Wednesday after he allegedly rammed a patrol car after being stopped by police for driving under the influence. In jail is Wade G. Rainbolt, 29, who is known in the area,... — Updated 9/7/2017
Singer-songwriter to perform in Grand Coulee
Singer-songwriter Bradford Loomis will be performing at the Grand Coulee Library Sept. 12 and will also be talking about the tradition of narrative and storytelling. "Stories have... — Updated 9/7/2017
Is drought development likely?
It’s looking like we may be starting a long dance with drought — maybe. It’s still a bit too early to call it a long-term drought. As we enter into fall and then early winter we should have a better understanding. Looking at the N... — Updated 9/6/2017
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee Police 8/28 - A Coulee Dam driver was issued a speeding ticket after being clocked at 68 mph in a 30-mph zone on SR-155. He told the officer he was hurrying to get to the emergency room before it was after hours so he... — Updated 9/6/2017
Legals for September 6, 2017
Notice of Public Hearing Town of Elmer City The Town of Elmer City will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the Assumption of the Elmer City Transportation Benefit District. The Public Hearing will be held at Elmer City Town... — Updated 9/6/2017 Full story
Harvest Festival offers fun and chance to help out
The upcoming Harvest Festival will offer lots of fun for both local residents and tourists, but it’s also offers an easy way to get involved in a community activity. Putting on such an event takes a lot of coordination and a lot v... — Updated 9/6/2017
Receive 10 Free Trees
Everyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free trees as part of the Foundation’s Trees for America program. Trees include one of the following packages based on their location: 10 Arizona Cypress, 1... — Updated 9/6/2017 Full story
Bowling leagues begin
League season at Riverview Lanes Bowling Alley starts on the Tuesday following Labor Day and runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Openings for individuals and teams are available. For more info call the bowling alley at... — Updated 9/6/2017
This week in sports
Note: Schedules are tentative due to weather Thursday, September 7 4:30 p.m., Raider Soccer, here with Brewster 5:30 p.m., Raider Volleyball, here with Manson (NL) Friday, September 8 3 p.m., Raider Volleyball, Jamboree at... — Updated 9/6/2017
Now is the time to become a WSU Master Gardener
Have you always wanted to learn more about gardening, meet new people and make a difference in the community? Then the WSU Master Gardener program may be just what you’re looking for. When volunteers who have been with the p... — Updated 9/6/2017
Despite loss on the field, football wins in the books
With one win by forfeit and one non-league loss, the Raiders split their season-opening week of football. On Friday in Coulee Dam, the Lake Roosevelt Raiders football team lost... — Updated 9/6/2017
Fields/Bailey united in marriage
Robert and Nina Fields of Grand Coulee, Washington, and Annie Bailey of Fairbanks, Alaska, are pleased to announce the marriage of Stormy Fields and Isaac Bailey. The couple... — Updated 9/6/2017 Full story
Senior meals
Wed., Sept. 6 - Dinner Chicken Caesar Wrap, 3-Bean Salad, Mixed Fruit, Cookies Thurs., Sept. 7 - Dinner Baked Salmon, Baked Potato, Mixed Veggies, Applesauce, Pudding Parfait Fri., Sept. 8 - Breakfast Biscuits and Sausage Gravy,... — Updated 9/6/2017 Full story
Meetings and Notices
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting at noon this Thursday at Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. Roy Hamilton will be speaking on his trip to Oregon to watch the eclipse. Coulee Creators Meet... — Updated 9/6/2017 Full story
Pat Gross
Memorial services for Pat Gross will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, at Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee, Washington. Pat passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, in Electric City, Washington. A complete obituary will be in... — Updated 9/6/2017 Full story
Sixty-seven years ago
The 12 rectangular outlet portals of the pump discharge pipes open into a depressed and enlarged entrance to the concrete-lined feeder canal which is 50 feet wide on the bottom,... — Updated 9/6/2017
Productive August in Central Washington
In the Fourth Congressional District, the August district work period has been a busy time for me traveling up and down Central Washington to meet with constituents and hear their concerns firsthand. Many communities in our area ar... — Updated 9/6/2017
That stirring in your heart
I got a funny feeling. We have all had it, and sometimes ignored it. Sometimes we have changed plans just because of it. A gut feeling, a premonition, women’s intuition or whatever else you want to call it. The fact is that we some... — Updated 9/6/2017
People coming together is silver lining to Hurricane Harvey
All of the things that went wrong in New Orleans with Hurricane Katrina in 2005 appear to have been corrected with Houston’s recent Hurricane Harvey. Chalk it up to a series of important lessons learned. By now everyone knows t... — Updated 9/6/2017
Hospital receives a new teepee
It's not made of concrete and steel, but a new wing, of sorts, was added to Coulee Medical Center last week - a teepee. The effort was paid for with a grant and is an extension of... — Updated 9/6/2017
Smoky air expected to last days
Smoke is thick in the air again, originating from fires burning in Montana and Idaho. An air-quality warning from the National Weather Service in Spokane extends through Friday at... — Updated 9/6/2017
Newsbriefs
Retreat to the library The Grand Coulee Dam School District board will hold its retreat from 5-9 p.m., Monday, Sept. 11, at the high school library. The board plans to discuss and set goals for the current school year. The retreat... — Updated 9/6/2017 Full story
Beer garden to include football TV
Want a place to have a refreshment and possibly watch a little football during the upcoming Harvest Festival, Sept. 15-17? The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce is providing such a place in its “Beer Garden” at North Dam... — Updated 9/6/2017
Bureau of Reclamation awards $1.6 million contract for grounds maintenance and landscaping
The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $1.6 million contract Thursday to Taylor Enterprises of Grand Coulee for grounds maintenance and landscaping, the USBR said in a press release Tuesday. The contract calls for providing... — Updated 9/6/2017
Artist chosen for first place
First-place winner Stefanie Marchand Reuben, Spokane, works on a new painting during the third annual Plateau Native American Art Show at North Dam Park, sponsored by the Northwest... — Updated 9/6/2017 Full story