News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Several local businesses came together to arrange for weekend snacks and meals for certain local kids who might otherwise go hungrier over the weekend. A Second Harvest van rolled up to Lake Roosevelt Elementary School Thursday with about a month's worth of supplies for feeding 55 kids who can use a little extra help on the weekends. The delivery was the start of Second Harvest's Bite2Go program that partners up local donors with school staff who know which students would seem to benefit from...
The annual Run the Dam races start at 9 a.m. in staggered times Saturday as runners and walkers of all abilities head up hill to North Dam and along Banks Lake. The 5k ends at the finish line in Banks Lake Park. The 10k and Half Marathon runners keep going along Highway 155 to designated distances. A challenging and scenic race, Run the Dam is still "fun for the entire family and for all running and walking enthusiasts and abilities," its promoters say. All races finish in Banks Lake Park "in...
The city council in Grand Coulee voted Tuesday to get started adopting a new ordinance intended to encourage commercial property owners to use their property, clean it up or sell it. Councilmember Tom Poplawski said he’s had no contacts from the owners of what he estimated were 10-15 local properties that are deteriorating instead of housing some business. Poplawski in July had brought to council examples of similar programs in other cities, including an actual ordinance from Medical Lake. A study undertaken in Blaine, Washington was also inclu...
Stewart Williams prepares to cut down the pole Friday that held up the Wildlife Restaurant's parking lot sign (on the trailer in the background) decades after the Midway Avenue restaurant closed and the building housed other successive restaurants, most recently remembered as Pepper Jack's. Williams said he plans to open a Wildlife Tavern in Belfair, Washington, southwest of Bremerton. - Scott Hunter photo...
A volunteer staffs a voter registration table on Midway Saturday during the Wayfinders' weekly demonstration march. The group will also be available to register voters during the Run The Dam event this Saturday at the Run the Dam Festival vendor fair at North Dam Park from 9-5. - Scott Hunter photo...
The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a tragedy and part of a horrifying wave of political violence in America. Kirk was a husband and father of two small children. He was revered by numerous conservative college students. One could be hard pressed to name many conservative political personalities in America who were more well-known or popular on the right, especially among younger people. When I first heard the news, I was shocked. This is a person who was not a family member, relative, close, personal friend, or anyone whom I knew personally....
With the passing of Robert Redford, the world has lost a gifted artist and a staunch defender of animals and the environment. When he learned from PETA that rabbits on angora farms suffer immensely as their fur is torn from their skin while they’re still alive, his Sundance Holdings Group removed all angora from its broad selection of chic cardigans and sweaters online. Long an advocate for horses, Redford joined forces with the former governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson, to form the Foundation to Protect New Mexico Wildlife, a group whose...
We are just one month away from the start of hot commissioning at the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) at Hanford, a milestone in the cleanup effort more than 20 years in the making. Throughout my time in Congress, I have supported the Hanford mission and helped deliver resources to the project through my role on the House Appropriations Committee. While federal spending levels and policies change over the years, one thing remains true: Hanford will make history with the vitrification of radioactive waste this fall. Last week, reporting on the U.S....
I was in the Palouse Days parade last Saturday where I was invited to be in it by Janet, who was a St. John when I first knew her. Her dad, Don St. John, was one of my best friends while growing up in Palouse. He and I started in the first grade. Janet and her sister and brother stopped in to see me in Electric City a couple of weeks ago. I was able to tell them things about their parents that they didn’t know. Don invited me out to the farm many times during our early grades. His mom and dad always treated me in a kind way, so it was fun v...
There will be a celebration of Ed Ethringtons life at the Grand Coulee City Park (419E Grand Coulee Ave) at 11AM This Saturday Sept 20. Please come share your fond memories of Ed.... Full story
A celebration of life for Steven Carlson will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 20, at the Grand Coulee Community Church. A luncheon will follow. Everyone is welcome.... Full story
Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities. From free programs and job resources to homework help, streaming media, and cultural events, all 30 of NCW Libraries locations connect communities to information, inspiration, and each other. Whether you’re diving into a new hobby, searching for your next great read, brushing up on tech skills, or helping your child succeed in school, it all starts with a library card....
Retirees to Meet Okanogan County School Retirees’ Association will hold a general meeting and luncheon at 11am Tuesday, September 30, 2 at the Community Presbyterian Church of Omak, 9 Birch St S, Omak. Jeff Chambers, Outreach Teacher for Omak Highlands Alternative School, will speak. For more information: Evon LaGrou: 509-945-3401....
Grand Coulee Police 8/29 - 9/5 - Reports filed without further details were related to: a stalled vehicle at the parking area just above the Grand Coulee Dam; vandalism/damaged property at Continental Heights; theft at the Spring Canyon Apartments; theft on Midway Avenue; suspicious or wanted on Dill Avenue; disorderly conduct on Section Place. 9/1 - Two people on Section Place agreed to separate for the evening after exchanging words. No threats were made and neither wanted the other to speak to them. 9/2 - A woman reported her daughter left...
Lake Roosevelt Raider sports seasons are underway, despite smoke problems that canceled some home and away outside games. Volleyball The LR girls opened their season Sept. 9 with a 3-0 win against Wilson Creek at home, then lost 3-0 to Wilbur-Creston-Keller the next night. Reardan won with the same result Sept. 11, as did Liberty Bell last night on their home court. The Raiders play Manson in Coulee Dam Thursday night at 6:30, then head to Wilson Creek Monday for a 6 p.m. game. Football After...