News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Grand Coulee 5/7 - An officer picked up a Hickory Farms box with tobacco, rolling papers, and an odor of marijuana from the alternative school after the principal reported finding it in one of the “community rooms.” The box and its contents were destroyed. - An officer told a woman over the phone how to file a complaint against another officer who handled a case a week prior in a way the woman was not happy about. 5/8 - A driver on Spokane Way was pulled over for having a vehicle registration that expired in March. The young man was cited for...
Rosa Ibarra and Sean Luna, of Electric City Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Roman Natalio Luna, on February 21, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 5 lbs., 5 oz., and was 18 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Noah Luna and Naya Luna. Maternal grandparents are Rosa Lina Lara and Jose Ibarra. Paternal grandparents are Brenda Nault and Raul Luna.... Full story
Robert and Tiffany Seyler, of Electric City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Daniel Owen Seyler, on Monday, April 15, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Alli and Kinsey; maternal grandparents are Douglas and Shannon Pickel, of Davenport, Washington, and Linda Pickel, of North Pole, Alaska. Paternal grandparents are Wesley and Christine Seyler, of Wilbur, Washington. Great-grandmother is Shirley Pickel of... Full story
Grand Coulee 4/12 - A driver received a speeding ticket after being pulled over along SR-174 and F Street for going 49 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone. 4/13 - A woman pulled over near the overlook area just above Grand Coulee Dam for having expired tabs was cited for driving without a license. 4/14 - A woman on 3rd Street in Electric City reported intoxicated men fighting in the street. Turns out a man was housesitting a nearby house, and two of his friends came over, eventually fighting in the street. Officers spoke with one of the friends,...
Cars and coffee are two things beloved around the world, and a way to celebrate cars while drinking coffee on a monthly basis may soon find its way to the community. Sam Hsieh, surgeon and chief medical officer at Coulee Medical Center, is also a car enthusiast. He recently bought a lot at the intersection of Main Street and Spokane Way, where he envisions people could congregate with their cars, drink coffee, and talk with their fellow community members. "The idea is to promote how we bring the...
Chamber This Week Chamber will be meeting at noon this Thursday, April 18, at Siam Palace. Dr. Hsieh, Chief of Staff at Coulee Medical Center, will be the guest speaker. GCD School Board Meeting The Grand Coulee Dam School District will be holding its board meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, April 22, at the LRHS library. Food Bank Distributing Easter Meal Items This Friday The Care and Share Food Bank will be giving out Easter meal items this Friday, April 19. It will be open 1 hour earlier from 1-4 p.m. The food bank normal operating hours are every...
Matthew and Rachael Barton, of Almira, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Addison Mae Barton, born Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz., and was 18 inches in length at birth. Sibling includes Kaden Barton. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Julie Nelson of Great Falls, Montana. Paternal grandparents are Stephen and Karen Barton, also of Great Falls. Great-grandmother is Bonnie Cooper of Billings, Montana.... Full story
Ashley Spencer and Michael BearCub are proud to announce the birth of their son, Sage, born Monday, April 8, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Rainee, Traysen and Skyla. Maternal grandparents are Carrie Spencer and Mickey Spencer, both of Spokane, Washington. Paternal grandparents are Roberta and Adam BearCub of Coulee Dam, Washington. Great-grandfather is Mike Spencer of Wellpinit, Washington... Full story
Local organizations are promoting healthy eating habits to kids during their out-of-school time. Members of Coulee Medical Center and the local Lions Club have been making donations of healthy snacks to local youth who might otherwise eat junk food on the weekends. The effort promotes healthy eating habits while also helping prevent childhood obesity and diabetes. Melissa Stanley is a registered nurse who works for Coulee Medical Center and is also the school nurse at Lake Roosevelt Schools. She observed a need for students to have healthy snac...
Benjamin and Ashley Garza of Coulee City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Obelio Iroc Garza, Friday March 29, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 9 lbs., 7.5 oz., and was 21.5 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Kaiden, 9, Kyanna, 7, Kalaya, 5, and Isabella, 3.... Full story
Lisa Seymour and Jered Picard of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Reign Jered Picard, Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 7 lbs., 3.7 oz., and was 20.5 inches in length at birth. Siblings include JazLynn Innes, Roamen Picard and Xander Ostenberg. Maternal grandparents are Doug Seymour of Inchelium, Washington, and Diana Allen of Omak, Washington. Paternal grandparents are Levi Picard of Nespelem, and Grace Ferguson of Coulee Dam, Washington.... Full story
Lisa Seymour and Jered Picard of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Reign Jered Picard, Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 7 lbs., 3.7 oz., and was 20.5 inches in length at birth. Siblings include JazLynn Innes, Roamen Picard and Xander Ostenberg. Maternal grandparents are Doug Seymour of Inchelium, Washington, and Diana Allen of Omak, Washington. Paternal grandparents are Levi Picard of Nespelem, and Grace Ferguson of Coulee Dam, Washington.... Full story
Twenty Years Ago The Electric City Town Council last night turned down a request from Rose and Andy Bise to operate a car detailing business out of their soon-to-be home. Grand Coulee Dam Area Junior Miss Brita Montes heads to Pullman Jan. 17 where she will participate in the state Junior Miss competition. The GCD Area Chamber of Commerce will conduct its annual installation banquet on Jan. 15. Five eighth graders came to the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce meeting last Thursday to present their design ideas for flood-proof housing....
Notice of Change of Regular Meeting Date Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, & Okanogan Counties, Washington Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan Counties, Washington; which operates Coulee Medical Center and Coulee City Medical Clinic, will be changing the regular board meeting date for the month of March. The next Board meeting will be held Monday, April 1, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Coulee Medical Center training room. (Publish March 20 and 27, 2019) NOTICE OF STATE’S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASE... Full story
One has devoted her career to the success of a local institution, the other just started a new business last year to fill a local need and fulfill a longtime ambition. Solveig Chaffee's Voltage Coffee House was named business of the year, and hospital CEO Ramona Hicks was honored as achiever of the year at the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet Thursday at Pepper Jack's Bar and Grille. "Thank you for bringing a new business to the community ... putting in your own...
Jack Arthur Grier, 67, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019, in Spokane at Sacred Heart Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Coulee Dam, Washington, October 2, 1951, to Tommie C and Margaret A Grier. In 1971, Jack graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Kathy Wickman, of Electric City, Washington. He is survived by Sandy (Eugene) Ritter, Selingsgrove, PA; Thomas (Sherry) Grier, Electric City; Jill (David) Jurgensen, Bonners Ferry, ID; Alan (Reneé) Grier,... Full story
Rich and Jillian Coffey of Electric City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Wyatt Reed Coffee, born Friday, March 15, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Cody age 13 and Caleb age 2. Maternal grandparents are Gene Fields and the late Melinda Fields. Paternal grandparents are Laurie Coffey ad the late Todd Coffey. Great-grandparents are Sheila Coffey and Carol DeFranco.... Full story
Notice of Change of Regular Meeting Date Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, & Okanogan Counties, Washington Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan Counties, Washington; which operates Coulee Medical Center and Coulee City Medical Clinic, will be changing the regular board meeting date for the month of March. The next Board meeting will be held Monday, April 1, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Coulee Medical Center training room. (Publish March 20 and 27, 2019)... Full story
Dale Lee Green, 74, of Grand Coulee, Washington passed away Sunday morning, January 27, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. Born Saturday, December 30, 1944, in Boise, Idaho, Dale was a loving, kind and giving man and will be truly be missed by all who knew him. A member of "Plumbers and Pipefitters U.A. Local 26," Dale began his career in 1964, proudly working alongside his Union Brothers and Sisters as a Worker and Supervisor. Upon his retirement, Dale left behind many coworkers... Full story
Marie Kateri Grant, 95, beloved and respected Elder, left us Wednesday morning, February 27, 2019, from Nespelem, Washington. Marie was born Wednesday, January 16, 1924, to Moses and Alice Francis Sherwood-Paine, into one of three Native families living in the Chewelah Valley of Washington state at that time. As a child, Marie remembered her mother made buckskin gloves for Doc Carson, who served the medical needs of the valley families from his horse and buggy. Doc Carson was Marie's... Full story
Chad and Emily Hertenstein of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kinsley Faye Hertenstein born Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Ronnie and Chris Williams. Paternal grandparents are Gena and Bill Hertenstein. Great-grandparents are Kay Hagerman, Margaret Wilde, Alice Jimeson and Dave Ralston.... Full story
Bailey and Scott Rosco of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Bearyn D. Rosco, born Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 7 lbs., 8.5 oz., and was 19.5 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Colten Doran, 4, and Leo Douglas, 2. Maternal grandparents are Stephanie “Pete” Palmer and Doran “Tony” Ankney. Paternal grandparents are Gary Rosco and Candi Rosco. Great-grandmothers are Colleen Leskinen and Joy Bise.... Full story
Grand Coulee 3/4 - A man said he had been kicked out of his grandmother’s Dill Avenue house, and that his girlfriend was still there, felt unsafe, and wasn’t allowed to leave. The man also said he was told his uncles would kill him on the grandmother’s order if he returned to the place. An officer spoke to the girlfriend, who said she did feel unsafe and wanted to leave. The grandmother told the officer that the man had threatened to burn the house down, and that the girlfriend was under her foster care, for which she had no paperwork. The g...
Are you interested in helping make a difference in the local cities, parks, schools, hospital, or elsewhere? There are 28 local offices up for election this fall, including positions on city councils, school boards, and various districts in the area. Those interested in running need to file their candidacy with their county elections office between May 13 and 17. Cities Electric City has four city council positions, as well as the mayor’s office, up for election this fall. Three of the four council positions are for four-year terms; the fourth...
Kendra Saulque and Anthony Robinson of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Luka Alexander James Robinson, born Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 6 lbs., 10 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandmother is Jennie Saulque. Paternal grandparents are the late James Allen Robinson, Ron Smith, and Jessica Rizzonelli. Great-grandparents are Juliann Saulque, Roger Jack, Alan Rizzonelli and Lori and Jim Robinson.... Full story