News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Chinook salmon have successfully spawned in the San Poil River for the first time in decades after Chief Joseph Dam and Grand Coulee Dam have "prevented the migration of salmon into the northern reaches of the Columbia River and its tributaries for nearly seven decades," The Tribal Tribune reported Oct. 29. In August, Colville Tribal Fish and Wildlife trapped and hauled 100 adult chinook salmon from Wells Fish Hatchery and released them into the San Poil River, a tributary of the Columbia, at...
Grant County Port District No. 7 NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE We are changing the November Meeting Date from Thursday, November 26th to Thursday, November 19th due Thanksgiving Day falling on the 26th. Prior to the regular meeting we will be holding our 2021 Budget Hearing. The Budget Hearing will begin at 3:45pm and the Regular Meeting will be held immediately following the Budget Hearing. Both will be held by a Telephone Conference Call. Anyone wishing to join the meeting may contact the Port Secretary at portdistrict7@gmail.com prior to the... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 11/5 - A woman reported that kids may be throwing rocks at her Spring Canyon Apartments window. An officer didn’t locate any kids but noted strong winds at the time. - A wallet found near Safeway was turned into police, who drove to the Elmer City address on the driver’s license but found no one home. Another officer recognized the driver as an employee from Coulee Gas. An employee there contacted him and he retrieved his wallet from the police. - A woman on Miller Avenue reported that she thought someone stole her cat. Pol...
A Main Street property owner is working to change Grand Coulee’s mind toward letting him advertise with signs on his lot, a practice the city says goes against code but which is gaining supporters online. Sam Hsieh, who owns Coulee Plaza on Main Street, was told by the city following a complaint that signs advertising businesses on his property are against City Code Chapter 17.60. That code states that only one freestanding sign is allowed for single-occupancy buildings, as well as for multiple offices or businesses within a structure or planne...
A minimal garbage rate increase for local residents could result from landfill rates going up in Ephrata. The landfill in Ephrata, to where the garbage from the Delano Regional Transfer Station currently ships, hasn’t raised its rates in 12 years. In March of 2021, those rates could go up nearly 69 percent, from $28.31 per ton to $46.76 per ton, or $49.93 after tax. That would result in about $72,000 more in annual fees for the Delano station, as was discussed at an Oct. 12 Regional Board of Mayors meeting. To cover those fees, rates would rise...
The Grand Coulee Public Library is open for more than curbside service now, the NCW Libraries system announced. The library opened with limited hours and some restrictions as of Tuesday. Members of the public can reserve time on a computer, browse the shelves, or read the latest magazines and newspapers. Masking and social distancing will be required per the governor’s orders and visitors will be asked to keep visits to 30 minutes or less. “We are thrilled to be able to serve our patrons in the library again,” Executive Director Barbara Walte...
The little lot on the corner of Main and Spokane Way and at the heart of a controversy over city standards offers, in the narrower view, a conundrum for the city if it reconsiders whether a city code is being violated, one that limits outdoor advertising. But the bigger picture is more meaningful and invites serious, thoughtful discussion and long-term solutions. Those solutions, judging from public comments offered so far, including some on this page, are obviously needed because the corner in violation of the code looks far better than a...
Last week’s Star, front page, “Council: property owner must remove signs” Are you kidding me, Grand Coulee Council? City Code, Chapter 17.60 says that only one sign is allowed on that lot? That lot, which happens to be well kept, eye-appealing, and will be used to further the greater Grand Coulee area, is breaking some kind of code? What about concerns about filthy properties that are for sure breaking code? Why is every excuse in the book used why nothing can be done about them? An array of junk vehicles, never to be used again or in most...
We are writing in regard to the article in last week’s Star, “Council: Property Owner Must Remove Signs.” As the previous owners of the property located on the corner of Main Street in Grand Coulee, we felt we needed to set the record straight. The City’s Mayor referring to us in The Star last week and implying that we tried to pull anything over on the new owner of this property is not only misinformed, but slander. Every improvement our family ever made to that community over the years were always permitted and approved by your City Hall. P...
Former Grand Coulee resident Ima Jean Gordon, 93, passed away the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at Spring Canyon Cemetery. A complete obituary will be in next week’s Star.... Full story
Jacalyn Kay Carlson Austin, 68, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, in Wenatchee, Washington. She was born to Carl and Beverly Carlson on January 29, 1952, in Seattle, Washington. She spent her younger years in West Seattle, before her family moved to Grand Coulee, Washington, where she attended Grand Coulee High School. Jacci then moved to the Wenatchee area where she lived the remainder of her life. Jacci’s world revolved around her children and grandchildren, they were truly the light of her life. Her love language was food and... Full story
Trees of Sharing 2020 is here to help struggling families provide a Christmas gift for their children. Since the early 1980’s, the Trees of Sharing program has been a pathway for Grand Coulee Dam area residents to be a blessing to needy children living in the area. If you know a family with children under age 18 and living in the Coulee as far north as Belvedere that could use some help, please take time to fill out Trees of Sharing slips for their children. The slips and collection boxes are located at Safeway, Coulee Family Medicine, and H...
Grand Coulee Police 10/22 - Police arrested a Weil Place woman on a warrant for failure to comply with a judge’s orders. She was compliant with the arrest and taken to Grant County Jail. 10/23 - Police relayed to a Batchelor Square woman that her ex-boyfriend doesn’t care what she does with his old belongings as he lives in Alabama now. 10/27 - A woman reported being approached by a woman behaving erratically near the Electric City Post Office. Police found that woman nearby, sweating profusely in 37-degree weather. She said she was hea...
Elementary students will be at school while junior/senior high students keep on distance learning at home, a decision rendered in a three-hour school board meeting Monday. The Grand Coulee Dam School District Board of Directors voted 4-1 to have third- through sixth-grade students return to physical school two days each week in alternating groups, but that 7th- through 12th-grade students must still wait to return, possibly until the second semester starts Feb. 1, 2021. Kindergarten through...
Grand Coulee business owners have until Nov. 20 to apply for grants of up to $3,000 in federal relief funds the city received. The city set aside $18,000 for the grants from the $41,799 total in CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Economic Security) Act funds the city is eligible for. Applications can be picked up at Grand Coulee City Hall by first calling 509-633-1150 or emailed to applicants who can call first or email city hall at clerkgc@gccitywa.org to receive an application. The grants will be disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis.... Full story
The COVID-19 virus is still very much around, although in local counties the incidence rate is down slightly, while the state as a whole has seen a rise in the rate. Grant County Health District reported its 25th death from the disease on Tuesday, of a Quincy man in his 50s with underlying health conditions. They also published on Monday a graphic of an "event cluster" that ended up infecting 39 people, including the "index" first case of someone who attended a public gathering. It spread from...
The Grand Coulee City Council voted last week against allowing a local man to keep several small billboards on his property on Main Street. Sam Hsieh owns "Coulee Plaza," a lot with grass and picnic tables overlooking the end of Main Street where he has hosted events ranging from Cars & Coffee to Koulee Kids Fest activities and more, and where he hopes to host live music, wine tastings, and more in the future. Helping pay for the maintenance of the lot is advertising money that comes from signs...
Sixty-four days and 2020 will be gone, and we all hope that 2021 will be a lot better year for everyone and everything. As I am sure you are aware, the Grand Coulee Dam Area organizations have taken a very large hit. They have not been able to hold their annual money raising events, so their treasurers are short. Even though several organizations have not had events, the volunteers have still been very busy trying to keep the clubs going. The holidays are almost upon us, so now is the time to dig a little deeper into your pockets and support...
I see that the Ice Age Park is now coming up for a vote with the final decision being left to the Electric City Community but the enjoyment of it being shared by many of those passing through. A few months back, Harvey Haven of Amboy, Washington, a former resident of the area during our growing up years, penned a letter to the editor extolling the virtues of having such an attraction to the area. Even though the letter was sent to The Star, it was directed to the citizens of Electric City and at that time to the Powers that Be. I felt it was...
Wow, it was great to hear from Ray Gilman in The Star newspaper last week. Ray served the Grand Coulee Dam School District as an administrator for decades. His loyalty and longevity were amazing. He is aware of what is going on with funding in our local school district, regionally and statewide. Our school district is in the “B” school classification. “B” schools are the smallest size-wise in Washington state. With our student population, we are grossly over-staffed with administrators. Ray is spot on about the district office, but there is ove...
If you really want to know when the Bureau of Reclamation fire station will be completed, keep track of the sani-cans outside. Star reporter Jacob Wagner gave a good rundown of the history of the project in the newspaper a couple of weeks ago. I would like to fill in the story a bit. The estimated cost of the project was $13.6 million. It is now estimated that the fire station will be completed in 2021. The project was started in 2016, with the awarding of the construction contract. Total cost is a number that would be embarrassing even for any...
The Grand Coulee branch of North Cascades Bank (NCB) is collecting new or gently used coats for local children in need. Cash donations will be used to purchase new coats. All items will be distributed to schools in the Grand Coulee Dam School District. Donations will be accepted at NCB through the end of October. Please help keep our local kids warm this winter! If you have any questions about the coat drive, please call 633-1700. NCB, Member FDIC... Full story
New AA Group in the Area A new Alcoholics Anon mous group is meeting each Saturday at noon at the Grand Coulee Community Church, 405 Center St. Meetings are open. More information call 509.680.9549 AA Meetings for the Area Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center in Electric City. Call Paul at 633-3377 days or 633-3345 evenings. New Hope Group meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center. These are open and non-smoking. In Nespelem, the group Bound and Determined holds its...
Colville Indian Housing Authority REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS ENCC Fire Rehab 1198 Bullrope St. Omak, WA 98841 Description: 1. Provide quotation on the Rehab of fire damaged building. (see scope of work). The Colville Indian Housing Authority is requesting Quotations to furnish Labor and material for the above items as contained in the attached scope of work, All work and materials will be as shown in the Scope of Work and Provisions to the Cotnract. The following documents are attached and will be included in and become part of the Contract Documen... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 10/17 - Residents on Roosevelt Drive were concerned about neighbors possibly selling pills with “shady” people coming to the residence at all hours of the day and night. The residents filmed a truck at the residence. A passenger who noticed they were filming began yelling at them, challenging them to a fight. The driver and passenger then left. 10/20 - Someone told police about a boat and trailer on King Street with tabs that expired 10 years ago. Police placed a notice on the vehicle that it would be towed in 24 hours if...