News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
Sorted by date Results 3251 - 3275 of 8171
Jason Bauer, whose Warpig BBQ won the grand champion prize at the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce's Harvest Festival competition, displays his trophy and winnings envelope Sunday after getting the award from chamber President Kerry Higgins, right. Bauer took home $2,000 from the event. - Scott Hunter photo...
THANK YOU from Douglas County Fire Protection District #3 to the Grand Coulee Dam area communities and firefighters for all their support, food and monetary donations to the firefighters during the Grass Valley Fire on August 11-14, 2018, and the Pendell Road fire on August 21. The non-local firefighters were amazed and really appreciated the professionalism and generosity they encountered while in this area fighting fire. Douglas County FPD #3 appreciated all the help also. Dale Rinker Chief, Douglas County FPD#3...
The Grand Coulee Area Senior Center will hold a one-day training course for those interested in creating a Memory Cafe for those suffering with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The course will be held Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Grand Coulee Senior Center, 203 Main St., Grand Coulee. Training focuses on helping those with mild-to-moderate memory loss enjoy greater social interaction with their families and others via memory prompts. It will also cover techniques for improved communication. The Senior Center is looking for v...
A family takes a ride in a helicopter Satruday, taking off from a ball field at North Dam Park as part of the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest Festival. - Scott Hunter photo...
The Lady Raiders soccer team maintained a 3-2 lead against the Manson Lady Trojans in Grand Coulee, nabbing a victory in their first home match Sept. 11. "Bryn Chaffee was the first to score, breaking through Manson's defense with a perfectly placed shot," stated Head Coach Casey Moore. "Maddie Toulou followed suit with a first-half score, and Bryn took advantage of a ball deflected off the goalie and easily scored the third and final goal for LR." At halftime it was obvious that some...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING SERVICES FOR THE CITIES OF COULEE DAM, ELECTRIC CITY, GRAND COULEE AND THE TOWN OF ELMER CITY Introduction and Instructions The Regional Board of Mayors (R.B.O.M.) on behalf of the four municipalities intends to award a contract for municipal solid waste collection, disposal and recycling services. The R.B.O.M. is requesting proposals for the collection, removal and disposal of municipal solid waste for residential and commercial services and to divert suitable... Full story
Grand Coulee 9/10 - An officer advised the men in a car on Bowen St. not to drive after smoking marijuana. The officer was responding to a noise complaint on the vehicle. - An officer was unable to find a reported fight on Diamond St. 9/11 - A man pulled over near H&H Grocery was arrested on a felony warrant, taken to Grant County Jail, and issued citations for defective brake lights and for failure to provide proof of insurance. 9/12 - An officer was flagged down at North Dam, where a pedestrian had spotted a bag of needles in the bushes near...
Mary Rhodes, of Grand Coulee, Washington, is proud to announce the birth of her son, Daxton Leonard Rhodes, born Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Barb and Vernon Bird. Great-grandparent is Helen Jordan.... Full story
Tabitha Parr and Lonnie Kuehne, of Keller, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Liam James Kuehne, born Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz., and was 20.5 inches in length at birth. Sibling is 23-month-old Karmynn Kuehne. Maternal grandparents are Angie Herman and James Parr. Paternal grandparents are Desiree Hortenstein and Lawrence Kuehne.... Full story
Laweesa Anthony and Raymond Carson, of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Cassius Lakes Carson-Anthony, on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Sibling is big brother Keelye Carson-Anthony, age 5. Maternal grandparents are Larry Anthony and Lori Anthony. Paternal grandparents are Brian Seymour and Donna Carson. Great-grandparents are Donna Moomaw, Leonard Cox, Don Carson and Eileen Carson... Full story
Darlene Baker and Daniel C. Guthrie Sr., of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Marie-Vae Guthrie, on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 10 lbs., 8 oz., and was 21-1/2 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Yasmine, Danny, Billy and Riley. Maternal grandparents are John Baker and Deborah Baker, of Moses Lake, Washington. Paternal grandparents are Kathy Guthrie of Coulee City, Washington, and Daniel Guthrie of Everett, Washington.... Full story
Chamber This Week Terry Brewer, Grant County PUD Commissioner and incumbent, will be the guest speaker at Chamber this Thursday, September 20. The group will be meeting at La Presa Restaurant in Grand Coulee at noon. Veteran Resource and Job Fair A Veteran Resource and Job Fair will be held Saturday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds 4H Building, 3953 Airway Drive in Moses Lake. Employment opportunities, free cold weather gear for homeless veterans, representatives from the VA, Veteran organizations,...
Teachers in the Grand Coulee Dam School District will get a 15.2-percent across-the-board increase in salary this year, following an agreement reached between the local teachers union and the district that some have called “life changing.” Superintendent Paul Turner told the school board Monday night that the increase is covered by the new salary allocation coming from the state, but just barely, with the district getting about $2.6 million for teacher salaries. He said the average of teacher salaries in the district is now at $65,614. The new...
Meet the candidates planned American Legion Post 97, in Brewster, will host a Fall Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. Okanogan County candidates vying for auditor, commissioner for District 3, sheriff and prosecutor positions have all been invited to speak and answer questions. Refreshments will be provided. Meet & greet planned to discuss idea of consolidating towns The topic of consolidation of local area towns will be discussed at a meet and greet to be held at The Wine Bar in Grand Coulee on Sept. 27, starting at 5:30 p.m....
The number of vendors planning to offer wares at the Harvest Festival this weekend in North Dam Park has grown substantially from the event several years ago when a community yard sale was its most significant offering. In fact, the list of vendors has grown by at least half just since last year, with some 37 vendors coming to sell their wares, plus 11 food vendors. Many of those will hail from the local area, with many from the popular Wednesday market attending. In addition to the vendors, the event hosts the final competition of the Pacific...
Imagine kayaking 1,250 miles down the Columbia River from Columbia Lake, in British Columbia, down to Astoria, Oregon. That's exactly what John Kuntz, of Fort Gamble, Washington, is doing. "It's beautiful," Kuntz said. "Lots of beaches, dramatic landscapes," adding that he's seen a variety of wildlife, including bear, elk, moose, river otter, turkey, coyotes, and at least the prints of cougars. Kuntz, who is paddling the river in part as a way of "teaching youth the art of adventure," left the...
Can you feel it? That seasonal change is coming — tree leaves are starting to turn color, temperatures are dropping a little. The official day for Autumn Equinox is Sept. 22 this year. Cool, crisp air and clear skies, if we don’t get any more wildfire smoke — fingers crossed! We’ve been blanketed again this season with much smoke and fine particulate matter. We’ve seen an active wildfire season and smoke has filtered into our region from considerable distances. Early in August, we got hit with...
David Thomas "Scotty" Scallan died on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at the age of 87. He was a resident at the Colville Tribal Convalescent Center, Nespelem, Washington, and was born on February 14, 1931, in Great Falls, Montana, to the late Thomas Francis Joseph Scallan and Margaret Hood (Mills) Scallan. The family moved to Coulee Dam, Washington, in 1941, where his father gained employment as a machinist at Grand Coulee Dam. Prior to graduating from Mason City High School with the Class of 1949,... Full story
Dorothy Marilyn Sheely Drain, 83, of Port Angeles, Washington, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. She was a Peninsula College professor emeritus and former Port Angeles High School history teacher. Born in Wilbur, Washington, Dorothy was the daughter of H. Floyd and Jennie (Thulon) Sheely. Dorothy grew up in Grand Coulee, Washington, and the Sheely family was one of the early residents there. The family moved to Grand Coulee so her father could work on the construction of the Grand Coulee... Full story
A wake will be held for Michael E. Clark, 60, of Nespelem, Washington, at 7 p.m. Friday, September 14, 2018, in the Nespelem Community Center. His Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018, also in the Nespelem Community Center. Inurnment will follow at Hall Creek Cemetery in Inchelium, Washington. A full obituary will be printed in an upcoming edition. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com for the family. Strate Funeral Ho of Grand Coulee, Washington, is serving... Full story
Benjamin “Ben” G. Trefry, 70, passed away after a short bout with cancer at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington, on Sunday, August 26, 2018. He was born in Mason City, Washington, on August 17, 1948. Predeceased by his father and mother, Elmer and Nellie Alling Trefry, he is survived by his wife, Jill, at the home. Sons: Dan of Grand Coulee, Monty of Moses Lake, Washington, and Del of Colorado; seven grandchildren; sister, Marjorie (Dennis) Hellie; nephews, nieces and many cousins. Services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sep... Full story
Adults twenty-one years old and older who need to complete the Washington state requirements for a high school diploma are offered an opportunity in the Grand Coulee Dam area this fall through Big Bend Community College. Credits on previous high school transcripts, knowledge gained from life experiences, previous and current employment, specialized certifications, and any required coursework may be incorporated into a plan to fulfill the requirements. For enrollment information and completion options, please leave a message, including a...
The Lady Raiders lost their soccer season opener Sept. 6 to the Bridgeport Fillies, on the Fillies’ home field, 5-1. Head Coach Casey Moore said it was a “tough loss.” “Overall, the entire team played very well,” Moore said. “Key improvements included communication, passing, and defense.” Sophomore Bryn Chaffee scored the only goal for Lake Roosevelt off an assist from Ravina Pakootas, who “brought the ball to mid-field from the defensive line and passed it to Bryn, who dribbled through three defenders to score a perfectly placed shot,” a...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING SERVICES FOR THE CITIES OF COULEE DAM, ELECTRIC CITY, GRAND COULEE AND THE TOWN OF ELMER CITY Introduction and Instructions The Regional Board of Mayors (R.B.O.M.) on behalf of the four municipalities intends to award a contract for municipal solid waste collection, disposal and recycling services. The R.B.O.M. is requesting proposals for the collection, removal and disposal of municipal solid waste for residential and commercial services and to divert suitable... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 9/3 - A chainsaw, valued at $1,500, was stolen out of a man’s truck on Good St. in Electric City. 9/5 - A Grand Coulee man said another man had threatened to punch him in the face a few days earlier. - A driver pulled over on Kent St. in Electric City was charged with driving with faulty brake lights. His passenger was charged with openly smoking marijuana in public after the passenger blew a cloud of smoke out the rear window during the traffic stop. 9/6 - A driver pulled over on Hillcrest was cited with driving without a...