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Kenzie Portch, 9, holds up a buttercup for which she hiked a long way. Kenzie and her mom, Christi, found it atop Steamboat Rock Saturday. - Christie Portch photo...
Pazel, Amaris and Shai point to a buttercup they "worked really hard to find" on a hike March 3. It's far from the first buttercup of the season, but we're happy to see people out hiking and having fun. Send us photos of you out having fun, enjoying scenery so we can share them. We're all ready for it. - Cindy Miller photo...
New Cancer Support Group Cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors have been gathering semiweekly to talk, in a safe environment with honesty about the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of cancer. The group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6 p.m. in the multipurpose area of the Nazarene Church. Face masks and social distancing are maintained. New AA Group in the Area A new Alcoholics Anonymous group is meeting each Saturday at noon at the Grand Coulee Community Church, 405 Center St. Meetings are open. More...
NCW Libraries will be hosting two virtual programs that celebrate remarkable women in history and a virtual talk with bestselling author Imbolo Mbue in March. She Traveled Solo: Strong Women in the 20th Century Humanities Washington speaker, artist, and adventurer Tessa Hulls will give a free virtual talk at 4 p.m. March 2. Using historical photographs, documents and hand-drawn illustrations, Hulls shares the lives of intrepid female adventurers who lived through the turn of the 20th century. Re...
The Almira Lions Club had a very successful ORV Fun Run Saturday Feb. 20. The club's community projects will benefit from the 90 entries signed up for fund raiser at $20 each. Chili and baked potatoes were supplied to the participants. Donations also came from AgLink: Almira, Odessa Trading Co. Coulee City and Short Septic Service, Almira. - Photo courtesy Todd Bodeau...
SAVE THE DATE! Grand Coulee Community blood drive will be on Monday, February 22, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in Electric City at the American Legions Building. All those who are considering or have scheduled to donate blood, thank you! YOU are appreciated! Remember, YOU alone can help up to 3 people with a single blood donation. As the only supplier of blood to area hospitals, Vitalant needs 200 donors per day to supply the community with the components needed for Chemotherapy, Transfusions, and Major Surgeries. To make your appointment click here:...
Grant County Fire Dist. 14 Meeting via Conference Grant County Fire District #14 will be holding the monthly meeting Monday, February 22, 2021 via phone conference call at 6:45 pm. To join meeting, call 1-425-436-6384 then enter access code 5427931#. (Remember to enter # sign after the number) New Cancer Support Group Cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors have been gathering semiweekly to talk, in a safe environment with honesty about the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of cancer. The group meets the first and third Thursdays of t...
The winter meeting of the Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association will take place Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 1 p.m., at the Senior Center, 203 Main Street in Grand Coulee. The meeting will be held with social distancing and masks are required. A major subject for discussion will be the All-Class Reunion scheduled for August 13-15, 2021. Scholarship applications will be available at the meeting, with May 1, 2021, being the deadline for mailing applications for consideration for this year’s awards. All LRHS Seniors are eligible to a...
SAVE THE DATE! Grand Coulee Community blood drive will be on Monday, February 22, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in Electric City at the American Legions Building. All those who are considering or have scheduled to donate blood, thank you! YOU are appreciated! Remember, YOU alone can help up to 3 people with a single blood donation. As the only supplier of blood to area hospitals, Vitalant needs 200 donors per day to supply the community with the components needed for Chemotherapy, Transfusions, and Major Surgeries. To make your appointment click here:...
Grant County Mosquito District 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District No. 2 will be holding the monthly meeting Thursday, February 11, 2021 via phone conference at 5:00 pm. To join the meeting, call 1-425-436-6260, then enter the access code 4096451, and then press the # sign. New Cancer Support Group Cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors have been gathering semiweekly to talk, in a safe environment with honesty about the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of cancer. The group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6...
Whether planning your first, second or tenth vegetable garden it can be overwhelming. There are so many tasty vegetables and never enough space and time to grow them all. Start with a plan. Locate your garden in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. Save those partially sunny areas for greens like lettuce, chard and kale as well as root crops like radishes and beets. These prefer full sun but will tolerate more shade than tomatoes, peppers, squash, broccoli and other plants we eat the...
NCW Libraries is seeking applicants for a new Teen Library Council that will help develop programs and resources for teens across North Central Washington. Youth in grades 8-12 who live in Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Grant and Ferry counties are eligible to apply for the volunteer advisory board. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 28. The council will meet once a month via Zoom during the school year. Members will be expected to participate in meetings, brainstorm and share ideas on how the library can better serve teens, help promote the li...
New Cancer Support Group Cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors have been gathering semiweekly to talk, in a safe environment with honesty about the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of cancer. The group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6 p.m. in the multipurpose area of the Nazarene Church. Face masks and social distancing are maintained. New AA Group in the Area A new Alcoholics Anonymous group is meeting each Saturday at noon at the Grand Coulee Community Church, 405 Center St. Meetings are open. More...
NCW Libraries has closed its 30 libraries for in-person visits starting at 1 p.m. January 20, 2021) in accordance with updated state guidelines for public libraries. While its libraries are closed, NCW Libraries will continue to offer and expand Curbside Pickup hours at all libraries, continue operating its Mail Order Library, and continue all virtual services and programs. “Keeping our communities safe and healthy is vitally important,” said Executive Director, Barbara Walters. “While I am disappointed at this closure, I am thankful that...
Siblings Levi and Olivia Skinner, age 3 and 18 months, at North Dam Park's skatepark facility Friday morning, find a use different than the original intent for skateboard ramps - just rolling down them. - Gwen Hilson photo... Full story
Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District #14 will be holding the monthly meeting Monday, January 25, 2021 via phone conference call at 6:45 pm. To join meeting, call 1-717-275-8940 then enter access code 713 2121#. (Remember to enter # sign after the number) March for Life Jan. 22 There will be a March for Life for the defense of the unborn on Friday, January 22, at noon at the city park in Omak. Everyone is invited. This date is anniversary o the Roe vs Wade decision legalizing abortion in ths country. Because of the Coron...
New officers selected the Ridge Riders Club for the 2021 year are: President, George Kohout; Vice President, Wayne Fowler; Traeasurer, Bonnie Brakebill; Secretary, Cindy Fowler; Trustees: 3 Year, Sandi Smith; 2 year, Janet Doughyy; and one year, Monty Fields. The Junior Rodeo is set for July 24 and 25. Colorama Queen is Dally Angstrom who was the 2020 queen, but due to th VOID she committed to another year. Thank you Dally....
Grant County Mosquito Dist. 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District No. 2 will be holding the monthly meeting Thursday, January 14, 2021 via phone conference at 5:00 pm. To join the meeting, call 1-425-436-6260, then enter the access code 4096451, and then press the # sign. March for Life Jan. 22 There will be a March for Life for the defense of the unborn on Friday, January 22, at noon at the city park in Omak. Everyone is invited. This date is anniversary o the Roe vs Wade decision legalizing abortion in ths country. Because of the Corona...
A group of six kayakers paddle at Spring Canyon Jan. 1 at noon as part of an annual polar plunge event when swimmers said the water was colder this year than in the past. Half a dozen came for the even in kayaks, but as Rod Hardin, who put out the call for kayakers, noted, "I try not to get wet." - Scott Hunter photo...
John Combs gets in the city truck after loading holiday street decorations on their trailer in front of Coulee Dam’s town hall Monday. — Scott Hunter photo...
OLYMPIA – Dec. 31, 2020 – The Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Program and regional park staff are reporting record visits at Sno-Parks across the state. As COVID-19 restrictions continue to limit indoor entertainment and gatherings, people are flocking to the outdoors, despite dropping temperatures. This has caused parking lots in high snow areas to fill up early, and cars have become stuck. The uptick in new winter visitors has also caused confusion over right-of-way on mixed-use trails. State Parks urges winter recreationists to plan...
Food Bank Closed Grand Coulee Dam Care and Share Food Bank will be closed Friday, January 1, New Year's Day. It will reopen to regular hours on Friday, January 8, 2-4 p.m. Demos to Meet Local Democratic Party leadership will meet in early January to elect officers for the 12th Legislative District who will serve for the 2021-2022 biennium. The virtual meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Officers elected will include chair, vice-chair, state committee members, secretary, and treasurer. Any Democrat who lives within the 12th...
Food Bank Closed Grand Coulee Dam Care and Share Food Bank will be closed Friday, January 1, New Year's Day. It will reopen to regular hours on Friday, January 8, 2-4 p.m. Demos to Meet Local Democratic Party leadership will meet in early January to elect officers for the 12th Legislative District who will serve for the 2021-2022 biennium. The virtual meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Officers elected will include chair, vice-chair, state committee members, secretary, and treasurer. Any Democrat who lives within the 12th...
NCW Libraries has received another grant to aid in the district’s response to COVID-19. The $3,000 is funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and was distributed through the Washington State Library (WSL). The grant is being used to enhance the library district’s digital offerings and bring informative and entertaining virtual programming to communities at a time when in-person programs are not possible. NCW Libraries is currently providing digital storytimes, STEM activities, Meet the Employer eve...
OLYMPIA – Dec. 17, 2020 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer two free days in January, when visitors to state parks will not need a Discover Pass for day-use visits. The first free day is Friday, Jan. 1, which gives visitors the opportunity to take part in a First Day Hike, a nationwide initiative that aims to get people outdoors New Year’s Day. To discourage the spread of COVID-19, rangers will not guide First Day Hikes this New Year’s Day. State Parks’ blog Adventure Awaits suggests several ideas for self-led...