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People enjoy the VIP tables at the chamber of commerce's annual Vintners and Brewers Tasting and Auction Saturday at the Coulee Dam Town Hall's ballroom. Although the books are not finalized yet, the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce's largest fund raiser probably realized about $30,000 in support from the community, estimated Co-Executive Director Krystal Fillis on Tuesday. - Krystal Fillis photo...
The federal government will provide $12 billion to U.S. farmers who have been hurt by "unfair market disruption," President Donald Trump said at a White House roundtable event Monday. Trump said repeatedly the funding was available thanks to tariff revenues, framing his aggressive trade policy as a boon to farmers rather than a drag on their global market share as critics of the policy suggest. "I'm delighted to announce this afternoon that the United States will be taking a small portion of the...
Grand Coulee Police 11/25 - Someone reported trespassing on Grand Coulee Avenue. Police learned the apartment manager had been on their front porch. Police left after determining no rights were violated and no laws were broken. - Police spoke to someone on Grand Coulee Avenue regarding landlord/tenant laws and unapproved items on a front porch. Police explained it was a civil matter and that an eviction process would likely be necessary unless the items were a health hazard. The officer also explained there’d be more information available o...
Coulee Medical Center (CMC) received $3,020,475 in the federal appropriations legislation signed into law by President Trump on Nov. 13, 2025. This funding, which was secured by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA, 4), Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), will enhance on-site housing accommodations at CMC for healthcare staff serving Grand Coulee and surrounding communities. In recent years, CMC has explored potential projects to increase the safety and accessibility of housing accommodations the hospital provides to healthcare...
The Bureau of Reclamation's new fire station has won a national award for design, taking the gold in Firehouse Magazine's annual contest. The Magazine announced the winners of its 12th annual Station Design Awards program Nov. 9. The program recognizes outstanding architecture and design from fire departments and emergency facilities nationwide. Gold, Silver and Bronze awards were issued across eight categories of facilities: Career 1, Career 2, Co-Located, Combination, Renovations, Satellite,...
In a boost for wildlife, recreationists and public lands last month, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) received from a conservation group the Big Bend Ranch, a 2,135-acre property featuring 1.5 miles of Columbia River frontage, for permanent inclusion with the Big Bend Wildlife Area. Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC) conveyed the project it said conserves excellent habitat for one of Washington's most imperiled species - Columbian sharp-tailed grouse - while opening new...
December 9, 2015, article by Roger Lucas addressed the Bureau of Reclamation’s new EUV’s (electric utility vehicles). “The vehicles are supposed to have a battery capacity of 50 hours and are now running out of power after only 15. It had been estimated that the battery-powered vehicles would save the government about $110,000 in fuel costs alone, as they would be recharged with electricity produced at Grand Coulee Dam. “The contract for the 27 EUV’s was for $900,000 including maintenance. The fleet of the white mini-vehicles have been acti...
Grand Coulee Police 11/17 - Police went to the former middle school in Grand Coulee where a lock had been cut off of a storage locker near the sports announcement booth along the track there. The lock had been cut sometime within the prior two days. It was unclear if anything had been taken. 11/18 - A driver told police she had been in a collision on private property on Fortuyn Road, the collision occurring with a car leaving a parking spot while she was pulling in to park. She didn’t think the damage was substantial at first, but an e...
Bureau of Reclamation workers on Monday morning inspect and repair links between the floats that form a barrier for boats on Lake Roosevelt to keep them away from Grand Coulee Dam. That float line, which stretches all the way across the lake, has broken several times this year. - Scott Hunter photo...
Betty Rae Black, 99, of Elmer City, Washington, entered into rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 22, 2025. Betty Rae (Zorn) Black was born on November 21, 1926, in Greenwood, Louisiana, to Franklin Raymond Zorn and Alice Beatrice (Stafford) Zorn. At a young age, she traveled the country with her family as her father worked construction, including on the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge. At just 15 years old, Betty was ready to settle in one place, and on May 6, 1942, she... Full story
Food Bank Closed Friday, Nov. 28 Care and Share Food Bank will be closed on Friday, Nov 28 for Thanksgiving. Reopening Dec 5, 1-3. The food bank regular hours are Fridays from, 1-3 p.m. Questions call Pastor Shawn at 633-2566. Area AA Meetings In Electric City, the New Hope group now holds its meetings Monday thru Friday @ 6 pm every night, at the Vets Center in Electric cCty. Wa. Need more info? Call Betty at 509-429-7817 . In Nespelem, the group Bound and Detemined holds its meetings Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Church. Contact...
There wasn't much extra room in the Grand Coulee post office Monday as postal workers dealt with a crush of Amazon boxes to be delivered locally. USPS delivered an average of 23.9 million packages per day in 2024, controlling about 30% of the market, according to industry watchers. - Gwen Hilson photo...
Grand Coulee Mayor Ruth Dalton will stay in office for a new four-year term, having survived a challenge from Chantell Crowe, 124-106 votes through Grant County’s final vote tally Nov. 19. For the city’s council member 2 position, Andrew Dobson was the final winner over Cameron Whitney, 89-81. Dobson will take the seat currently held by Tom Poplawski, who opted not to seek another term....
The City of Grand Coulee is now accepting applications for the Association of Washington Cities (AW) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarship. The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community or school and plan to pursue college or trade school in fall 2026. The CQC is awarding four $3,000 scholarships in 2026. Scholarship recipients will also receive a travel stipend to attend AWC’s Annual Conference in Spokane Juen 2026. To b...
Mayor Ruth Dalton leads Chantelle Crowe by just 18 votes in the election to decide who the next mayor will be. Dalton has 53.91% of the 230 votes cast, while Crowe’s votes at last count on Nov. 14 stood at 46.09%, 124-108. Grant County’s elections office will count the remaining 30 ballots Nov.19 at 5 p.m. Those 30 ballots left to count are for all races in the county’s 81 precincts. It’s not impossible for that small number to make a difference, again, in another Grand Coulee election. The race for the city council member 2 seat has flipped tw...
Kudos for the letter to the editor dated October 29th from Kurt Steinke. Thanks, Mr. Steinke, for speaking out! Impartial news is all but extinct and has been for quite some time. It’s all about pointing fingers now and hating the opposing side. These United States have turned their collective backs on God, the Bible, He gave us, and just plain Christian decency for so long, that I’m shocked He has held our Nation together for this long. Recently I heard it said by a reputable source, that of the near 1100 registered voters in Grand Cou...
Anita Corinne Condon, born September 1, 1946 in Coulee Dam to Eugenia and Calvin “Jack” Condon, passed away October 21,2025. Anita grew up at the Colville agency where Jack raised registered quarter horses. Her best memories were of working with the horses with her dad and riding her beloved horses in the pastures and hills around the Agency. Anita was very active in 4-H - especially sewing, cooking and showing horses at fair. Anita graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1964, where her activities included band and pep club. She attended WSU... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 11/10 - Police spoke to people on Grand Coulee Avenue about a child custody issue. The father had sole custody of his children but didn’t have the paperwork on him at the time, and the mother of one of the children said she had a right to see her child. The police determined it was a civil issue for courts to decide. 11/10 - 11/15 - Multiple reports were filed without additional details, including cases related to: a citizen assist at Safeway; a traffic offense on Dill Avenue; trespassing on Roosevelt Drive; an agency a...
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...
Josh and Bobcat Flowers, of Flowers and Sons Construction, put up Christmas lights in Grand Coulee Saturday. - submitted photo...
On behalf of all of us at the Grand Coulee Care & Share Food Bank, I just wanted to take the time to give out a BIG THANK YOU to all of the Boy Scouts and their leaders! You are all amazing and appreciated very much for your outstanding work this past Saturday. You brought to us over 2,600 pounds of food! This will really make a difference in helping those in need. Thanks also to all of you that contributed by leaving bags of food on your front porch! We truly live in a wonderful very Blessed community! God Bless all of you! Dave Noggles...
Chet Baer, a long-time resident of Grand Coulee, WA passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 68. He is survived by his son Nick Baer; his brothers: Jeff and Randy Baer; grandchildren: Cheylynn, Cienna, Clara, and Tiera,; his niece Donnitia Hart, and many other extended family members whom he loved dearly. Chet was born April 16th, 1957 to Chet Baer Jr. and Ellen Hart. He later married Suzette Ann Harn and they had two sons Ben Baer and Nick Baer. Chet was an experienced mechanic with an... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 11/3 - Multiple reports were filed without additional details, including reports related to: an animal problem on Batchelor Square, a hit-and-run traffic accident on Midway Avenue, and a citizen assist on Grand Coulee Avenue. 11/5 - A Midway Avenue building owner reported that a woman let her dog defecate on the entry area outside his building. He showed police a picture of the woman and her dog and wanted her told to pick up after her dog and that it is not to happen on that property again. 11/9 - Somewhere in the area of...
An important institution celebrated its 90th anniversary Saturday, when the Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department members gathered at the fire station on Spokane Way, which was built in the 1970s. The modern fire department was consolidated from two earlier, separate departments for the different parts of the city, Rick Paris recounted as people gathered at the station for food and drink, and to honor the department's work and role in the community. Before there was a city or an ordinance to...
