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The community was thrown into grief Thursday night as word spread of the death of a mother and her young son in what law enforcement authorities are calling murder. Tribal police found Laura Dick and her 17-year-old son Anthony Vieira, dead in the family home after Damien Martinez Jr. called them and confessed, reported sources, including KXLY, which reported obtaining court records Saturday. Okanogan County Prosecuting Attorney Albert H. Lin issued a statement Monday saying Martinez was being held on two counts of first-degree murder, with...
A dozen basketball games got played Saturday afternoon in the Lake Roosevelt gym, but each of them included only 10 minutes of play. The Raider teams - both junior varsity and varsity teams for both girls and boys, hosted the six-school Basketball Jamboree event with Soap Lake, Omak, Inchelium, Nespelem, and Moses Lake Christian. Each team played two short games with three referees packing in a lot of play in just 10 minutes, but not much attention was paid to stats or even scores for long. It...
by Scott Hunter The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (Colville Tribes) and Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI) announced a landmark collaboration last week to “advance tribal energy sovereignty and resilience through the design and deployment of multiple microgrids across the reservation.” The Tribes’ 1.4 million acre reservation, which includes parts of two counties is served by five different electric utilities, and power outages are getting worse, said the Tribes’ Business Council chair, Jarred-Michael Erickso...
An enterprise seeking to convert the old Center School into the "Center Senior Living" assisted living project has made significant progress. In fact, they now own the building. The project, driven by a dedicated board including local professionals and community members, aims to address the lack of local assisted living facilities, which forces seniors to move far away. The project has secured a $1 million federal grant for hazmat abatement and demolition, and they've raised $291,000 in local...
Mayor Ruth Dalton pulled ahead in the race to keep her office in Grand Coulee. Dalton switched the advantage since last week, when challenger Chantel Crowe, the deputy city clerk was ahead by a few votes. Dalton now leads with 56% of the vote, 120-104. Likewise, for Grand Coulee’s council member 2 seat, Andrew Dobson pulled ahead of Cameron Whitney 88- 79. Cheryl Hoffman gained a 54% lead over Jeremiah Seekins in the race for Electric City’s Council Member 1 seat, 154-129. Bradley Oliver holds an insurmountable 185-97 lead over Robbin Boy...
Even in an election year when most races were for often uncontested local offices, several were too close to call last night when county election offices stopped counting ballots after 8 p.m. In Grand Coulee, Mayor Ruth Dalton wasn’t getting too nervous yet about barely trailing by 52-48, Chantel Crowe, the city’s deputy clerk who decided to run for the mayor’s office. Neither was Crowe, reached on her way back from a leadership class in Ephrata. She also said it was too close to call. “As of now, I’m excited and I’m certainly honored,” she sai...
Luncheon to Feature Grant Winner, Interactive Art Okanogan County School Retirees’ Association will hold a general luncheon meeting 11 AM, Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Community Presbyterian Church of Omak, 9 Birch St. S. Fall Grant winners will be chosen. T Lewis, newspaper comic artist of Over the Hedge and educational storybook illustrator, will lead attendees in an interactive artistic program. Information: (509)-945-3401. Food Bank Hours The food bank regular hours are Fridays from, 1-3 p.m. Questions call Pastor Shawn at 633-2566. Area A...
(10/8/2025) WSU Colville Reservation Extension collaborated with Colville Confederated Tribes (CCT) Headstart program and CCT Diabetes program to celebrate National 4-H Week and Taste Washington Day. This group collaboratively hosted Story Walks to provide educational and fun hands-on activities for Nespelem & Inchelium Headstart students and families. A Story Walk combines reading with physical movement so that students can have fun and learn in an outdoor setting, The books used were Planting...
by Scott Hunter Nespelem School District ceremonially broke ground on construction of their new CTE building Monday morning as the whole school looked on. Nespelem's high school closed in 1956 as the state consolidated schools, sending local students to high school in Coulee Dam. The district's board of directors has long expressed their current dissatisfaction with the arrangement, thinking some of their students were not thriving in the neighboring system. Board President Jolene Marchand said...
I tip my hat to a job well done by Kelly and her entourage who make the Run the Dam so successful each year. They make a complex task seem simple. Our local prep talent Caden Portch won the 5K race with family members in tow. I’m not sure how Randy Spotts and Rick King passed through security. Locals tell me they see me running. I appreciate their kind words, but let’s get real, at best it is not even a jog. It is an old-man trot. I’ve had people walk past me — embarrassing! Recently, a girl and her little brother with training wheels on his bi...
Retirees to Meet Okanogan County School Retirees’ Association will hold a general meeting and luncheon at 11am Tuesday, September 30, 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. Area AA Meetings In Electric City, the New Hope group holds its meetings Tuesday and Friday evenings at 6pm at the Vets Center. These meetings are open and non-smoking. For more information, contact Phyllis 6...
Kids playing Monday night in the Grand Coulee Dam Youth Soccer league took up the last rays of sunlight at dusk with enthusiasm, even if it was for somersaults during the game instead of what their coaches are trying to instill in them. Makeup games, canceled earlier due to smoke, were underway at the former middle school in Grand Coulee. Ruth Randolph, of the league, said she has 168 kids signed up for the sport this year. Coach Trent Turner said he is surprised at how far many of the...
Rod Broadnax has goals for Lake Roosevelt Schools. He wants Lake Roosevelt students safe and learning, in a school that is recognized for its academic rigor, as well as its athletics programs, and is fiscally solid, while increasing student enrollment and parental engagement. That's a lot. And big changes have been made to address the challenges ahead. The Grand Coulee Dam School District superintendent took time to speak with the Rotary Club Thursday, the same day he was explaining new...
Margaret Anne (Mull) Stewart October 19th, 1935 - August 15th, 2025 Margaret "Maggie" Stewart was born in Rudd, Iowa. She was raised a farm kid, and as she told it, from the time she was a tiny girl loved nothing better than to be dad's helper as he did the farm chores. As a young woman, she chose to study nursing at a South Dakota college. There she met the love of her life, Howard "Doodle" Stewart. They were married right after their graduation (for which Maggie served as the class... Full story
Daniel Eugene "Dan" Cox Passed away peacefully Wednesday night August 27, 2025, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, WA. Dan was born on August 1, 1960, in Spokane, to Ira Jay and Bertha Ann (Mustard) Cox. He was raised on a ranch in Owhi Flats, Nespelem, during that time he attended schools in Nespelem, Coulee Dam and Grand Coulee. Dan graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School as a 12-year vet in 1978. Upon graduating Dan began his employment career working for various construction... Full story
Nespelem School District Tuesday awarded the job of constructing its new CTE building to Lakes General for $1.38 million. The project may look more like a shop than a typical school builading, and the budget currently allows for not much more than an outer shell and a few rooms, including a bathroom. Add-ons could include specialized rooms for special purposes to fit the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The district exceeded its $1 million budget for the CTE building project, a part of the district’s expansion plan that has result...
The local Wayfinder group’s backpack and school supply drive has come to a close with gratitude overflowing for the support in donations and contributions received throughout the communities of Electric City, Grand Coulee, Coulee Dam, Elmer City and Nespelem. Thank you to Electric City Council, Grand Coulee City Council, Jess Ford, Grand Coulee Police Department, Coulee Dam Police Department, Elmer City Council, Coulee Wall Variety Store, Wayfinder members, and residents who supported our quick efforts to assist teachers, families and s...
Joint Meetings of Schools Aug. 19 There will be a joint board meeting with the GCD School District and Nespelem School District at 6pm on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. Area AA Meetings In Electric City, the New Hope group holds its meetings Monday through Friday evenings at 6pm at the Vets Center. There is also a noon meeting every Wednesday. These meetings are open and non-smoking. For more information, contact Paul 631-4551 or Phyllis 631-1187. In Nespelem, the group Bound and Determined holds its meetings Monday...
A group of people that recently adopted the name The Wayfinders meets at Voltage Coffee House Saturday discussing their effort to raise awareness and support for school supplies this year in the face of extra challenges for school budgets. They're putting flyers out listing desired supplies for Lake Roosevelt and Nespelem schools, and solicited support from local cities to help with the cost of clear backpacks for school and public events, a safety item. The group is the same one that has been...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: NSD CTE Building Project No.: 250101 Bids will be received by: Nespelem School District #014 (NSD) Submit to: Email: cameron@studioplusarchitects.com Date / Time: No later than 11:30 A.M. local time on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 Virtual Public Bid Opening: Microsoft Teams at 11:45 A.M. local time on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 The scope of work: Includes the construction of a pre-engineered metal building (PEMB), providing new shops, restrooms and offices to support the career and technical education (CTE)... Full story
Two local school districts passed budgets for the next school year on Monday after a Friday when the Trump Administration relented on withholding billions that were supposed to have been transferred to states by July 1. In Coulee Dam, school district directors OK’d a budget that plans to spend $416,000 less than in the 2024-25 year just ended, but still will end up next summer with less than a quarter of what it will start the 2025-26 year with amid declining student enrollment. The district will start with just under $2.5 million next month, a...
Superintendent Rod Broadnax said student from Nespelem who want to attend Grand Coulee Dam schools must again “choice in,” that is, formally choose to come to the district, by Aug. 21. The process changed last year as the two districts bumped into regulations on teaching students from other districts. Now, students wanting to transfer to a district not serviing the place where they live must complete some paperwork, either at the school they will attend or online at https://eds.ospi.k12. wa.us/choicetransferrequest. Broadnax told the sch...
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCES PASSESD OF THE CITY OF ELECTRIC CITY, WA. Full and complete copies of the above ordinances are available at City Hall, 10 Western Avenue, Electric City, WA during normal working hours. On the 19th day of December 2024, the City Council of Electric City passed the following ordinance. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the titles, provides as follows: Ordinance #: 609-2024 “An ordinance of the City of Electric City amending Section 18.45.080 of the Electric City Municipal Code regarding fences.” On... Full story
Larry Lee Hall 76, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center due to complications of a hip fracture, and unresolved blood issues. Larry was born on Friday August 13, 1948, in Richland, WA to Charles L. Hall, and Leta J. (Johnson) where they lived until they moved to Coulee Dam, Quincy, E. Wenatchee, and Elmer City, WA. He graduated in 1966 from Quincy High School, after which he joined the United States Army, graduating from Fort Lewis in 1968, and serving... Full story
Town of Nespelem Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Town of Nespelem will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 9th at 5:15 p.m. to consider the Six Year Comprehensive Street Program for 2026 – 2031. All interested persons will be given opportunity to provide written or oral comments at said meeting. City Hall is located at 330 9th Street and is accessible to the handicapped. To join the meeting via Zoom, call City Hall for instructions. Kelly Ross Clerk/Treasurer 509-634-4691 (Publish July 9, 2025) NESPELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT N... Full story
