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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Grand Coulee Police 10/30 - A man was reported to look suspicious, measuring things with tools and a ladder outside of a Grand Coulee business. He was simply a contractor doing his job. - A Grand Coulee man reported that two pumpkins were stolen from his porch. Security footage showed the pumpkins get taken and placed into a white car that was then parked not too far from his own residence. Police knocked on the door and the culprit answered, admitting to stealing the pumpkins, and was willing to return them. He went to the man’s house, r...
Trees decorated with ornament tags with children’s wishes will be available from now – December 13: at Wheatland Bank use to be NCB, Safeway Pharmacy, STCU, and Harvest Foods. Please pick up a tag & fill the wish. Other important dates: •Mon. Dec. 16: (Very important date!) All gifts, wrapped and with tags attached to the outside of the package, need to be returned to a ‘Tree’ location so they can be organized for delivery. • Saturday, Dec.21, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Trees of Sharing delivery of gifts Please call to leave a message, including you...
Coulee Dam 11/11 - Police checked on a west Coulee Dam woman at the request of her daughter. The woman was having trouble breathing and asked the officer to get her bags containing pieces for her oxygen machine from her car. Police did so. Emergency Medical Services evaluated her and determined she didn’t need to go to the hospital. Her daughter was updated. 11/12 - A motorist struck a deer near Pole Park. An officer put down the injured deer. - An officer assisted at the hospital where someone was yelling and making a scene before being g...
Trees decorated with ornament tags with children’s wishes will be available from November 21 – December 13: at North Cascades Bank, Safeway Pharmacy, Spokane Teachers Credit Union, and Harvest Foods. Please pick up a tag & fill the wish. Other important dates: •Mon. Dec. 16: (Very important date!) All gifts, wrapped and with tags attached to the outside of the package, need to be returned to a ‘Tree’ location so they can be organized for delivery. • Saturday, Dec.21, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Trees of Sharing delivery of gifts Please call to leave...
The local scout families had a busy Saturday and want to Thank You for donating food to help stock the shelves at the local Care and Share Food Bank. Cub Scouts from Pack 24 (K-5th grade) and Troops 24 and 52 (5th -12th grade) brought in 1,846 pounds of food. Most of the Scouts were able to stay and help sort and check expiration dates so it could get shelved. From left in the back row are Connor T., Aiden C., A.J. C., Thomas S., and Connor J. In the front row are Kim S., Theodore T., Dayze A,...
In a world where acts of kindness often go unnoticed, it's essential to take a moment to shine a spotlight on those who exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism and community service. That is why we proudly honor and celebrate Jose Santistevan as the esteemed Moose Of the Year for 2024. Santistevan's remarkable journey is a testament to the incredible impact one person can have on a community when they dedicate their time, energy, and heart to a cause greater than themselves. His unwavering...
Coulee Dam Police 11/4-11/6 - Reports were filed related to a vehicle prowl on Aspen Street in Coulee Dam, a “weapons offense” at the former middle school in Grand Coulee, fraud/deception on River Drive in Coulee Dam, and disorderly conduct at the elementary school. Additional details regarding these situations were not included in the reports at the time the newspaper received them. 11/9 - A concerned person reported a child walking in the area of Harvest Foods without a shirt or shoes on. Upon looking, police didn’t find a child match...
Christmas is eight weeks away! Trees of Sharing 2024 is beginning now so we’ll be ready to give a hand up to families by providing 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 local children. If you are a parent or guardian in a family or know a family with children under age 18 living in the Coulee as far north as Belvedere that could use the encouragement of having Christmas gifts provided, please fill out Trees of Sha...
Grand Coulee Police 10/22 - An officer went to Burdin Boulevard where an intoxicated man had been yelling and screaming behind the residence. The man had passed out in his bedroom and was woken up by his mother but was too intoxicated to communicate. Police left as there were no other issues. 10/27 - Police went to a motel on Spokane Way where it was reported that a woman had entered a guest room and allegedly assaulted an employee cleaning it. The employee explained that the woman, whom she said she didn’t know but a coworker was able to i...
ll-Community Meeting Nov. 6 There will be an all-community meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Coulee Dam Town Hall Ballroom to discuss forming an Emergency Medical Services District for the area. The meeting will start at 6:00pm. This topic affects all of our local municipalities and will be very informative about the medical transportation needs of our communities. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District #14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, November 11, 2024, at 6:00pm at the Electric City...
Christmas is eight weeks away! Trees of Sharing 2024 is beginning now so we’ll be ready to give a hand up to families by providing 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 local children. If you are a parent or guardian in a family or know a family with children under age 18 living in the Coulee as far north as Belvedere that could use the encouragement of having Christmas gifts provided, please fill out Trees of Sha...
All-Community Meeting Nov. 6 There will be an all-community meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Coulee Dam Town Hall Ballroom to discuss forming an Emergency Medical Services District for the area. The meeting will start at 6:00pm. This topic affects all of our local municipalities and will be very informative about the medical transportation needs of our communities. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District #14 will hold its Budget meeting before the regular monthly meeting Monday, November 11, 2024, at 6:00pm at...
As of Friday, Oct. 25, Okanogan County’s burn restriction was lifted, the county emergency management agency said. Natural vegetation may now be burned within unincorporated areas of Okanogan County, but they “strongly encouraged” people to call Okanogan County Sheriff Dispatch at 509-422-7232, option 4, before burning. The county also said to be sure to check on current burning rules/restrictions with your city, town, and the state Dept. of Natural Resources (www.DNR.wa.gov). That site lists current fire danger level and outdoor burning restr...
Coulee Dam Police 10/21 - A report was filed for burglary/home invasion on Western Avenue in Electric City but further details were not in the report. 10/23 - A GMC Sierra towing a boat struck a deer near the entrance to SunBanks Lake Resort on SR-155. The driver estimated his speed upon impact to have been about 40 miles per hour. Police took photos of damage to the front of the truck and noted coolant leaking from the radiator area. The deer was shot by police as it was clear it wasn’t going to live through the night. - While heading north on...
You can explore the stars, planets, and the Milky Way Galaxy, all from Spring Canyon next week, when park rangers will offer a "constellation tour" followed by telescope viewing, the NPS announced recently. Pending good weather conditions on Oct. 25, plan to meet at the Upper Boat Launch Parking Lot at Spring Canyon, five minutes outside of Grand Coulee. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. to allow for maximum darkness. Keep in mind, it will be late at night, so use caution getting to and from...
Okanogan County School Retirees’ Association Meets Okanogan County School Retirees’ Association (OCSRA) will meet at 11 AM, Tuesday, October 29 at the Community Presbyterian Church of Omak, 9 S. Birch St, Omak. Fall Grant winners will be selected. Information: Carol Payne: 509.322.5788 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...
Masquers Theater is excited to announce auditions for our holiday show, “A Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas.” We invite aspiring actors and actresses, ages 11 through adult, to audition for all roles available. Auditions will be held on October 26 at 10:00 am, and October 28 & 29 at 6:30 pm at Masquers Theater. This holiday comedy by Pat Cook follows the misadventures of a family unwillingly coming together for a Christmas party. Christmas isn’t complete without a little family drama! Join Judith and Hayden Stewart as they prepare to ho...
Coulee Dam Police 10/13 - Police spoke to an Electric City man who showed footage of a dirt bike being driven recklessly in the alley behind his Williams Avenue home. Police then went to a Kelso Avenue residence, knowing that’s where the bike was from. People there said the person who was riding it was not there and had already been told he wasn’t to drive it. Police warned them about the dangers of driving the dirt bike on public roads. 10/14 - Police used lights and sirens to respond from Coulee Dam to Electric City where an alarm had been ac...
You can explore the stars, planets, and the Milky Way Galaxy, all from Spring Canyon next week, when park rangers will offer a "constellation tour" followed by telescope viewing, the NPS announced recently. Pending good weather conditions on Oct. 25, plan to meet at the Upper Boat Launch Parking Lot at Spring Canyon, five minutes outside of Grand Coulee. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. to allow for maximum darkness. Keep in mind, it will be late at night, so use caution getting to and from...
Effective 12:01 am Friday, Oct. 18, campfires throughout Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area will be allowed again in established fire rings in campgrounds and day-use areas and on lakeshores below the high-water mark, the National Park Service announced Tuesday. Charcoal grills will also be allowed. Regulations require that beach campfires be less than 3 feet in diameter and at least 10 feet from the nearest beach logs, structure, or vegetation. “In addition, do not use or create rock rings for beach fires or dig pits for fires,” a rel...
Coulee Dam Police 10/6 - A state parks ranger requested an officer respond to SR-155 in the Electric City area where a woman in a disabled vehicle had claimed to have escaped from someone holding her against her will. She didn’t wish to provide any further details. Police stood by while she put gas in her vehicle and was able to drive off. - Police collected evidence of a man violating a no-contact court order with a woman. The evidence included letters left on the doorstep of a contact of the woman and a social media message. The letters ackno...
The Colville Tribes this week recognized and honored the Colville Reservation WSU Extension 4-H Positive Youth Development program. The 4-H Positive Youth Development program educates young people with hands-on experiences, such as distributing seed bombs on burned sites and organizing Family Nite Out events, the Tribes stated in a press release Monday for National 4-H Week, October 7 – 11. In 2023, the program received awards for excellence in natural resource and environmental education. Youth who participate in 4-H gain valuable life s...
Grant County Fire District #14 Meets Grant County Fire District #14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, October 14, 2024, at 6:00pm at the Electric City Fire Station. Okanogan Co. Fire District 2 Meets Okanogan Co. Fire District 2 will hold its budget meeting at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 16th, at the Elmer City fire barn. Wastewater Treatment Facility Meets The Joint Board of Operations for the Wastewater Treatment Facility meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at Electric City City Hall. Park Committee Meets...
The Liberty Quartet will be in concert in Saturday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. at the Grand Coulee Nazarene Church, 45925 SR 174 N....
Grand Coulee Police 10/1 - Nothing appeared amiss at CR Lumber on Alcan Road where an alarm had been activated. The business is in the Grant County Sheriff’s Office’s jurisdiction, and a county deputy responded as well. A cat was seen in the building which may have activated the alarm. - An employee of the Catholic church told police that an unknown culprit had thrown trash bags into their dumpster, and the church didn’t want to be charged for having an overfilled dumpster. An officer took photos of the overfilled dumpster and looked for evide...