News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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A running camp with Hannah Tomeo is set for July 25, 26 and 27, for 3rd–8th graders from 8:30a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at LR Elementary School. This camp, sponsored by We R Native, is limited to the first 40 applicants. Participants will receive a T-shirt and other raffle prizes. Registration form is REQUIRED. Pick form up at Tribal Headquarters or download from the Tribal Broadcast. Please drop off regular form at Tribal Headquarters, LR Elementary, or scan and email to hannahtomeo@gmail.com. For more information contact Hannah 808-9450, or Damien 2... Full story
A dancer at the annual Fourth of July Celebration Powwow Sunday competes in the "tiny tots" division under the arbor at the Colville Indian Agency. - Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Wed., July 12 - Dinner Mac & Cheese with Ham, Mixed Veggies, Fruit Salad Thurs., July 13 - Dinner Fish & Chips, Peas and Carrots, Seasonal Fruit, Carnival Cups Fri., July 14 - Breakfast Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Eggs, or Waffles (Strawberries optional), Fruit Bowl and Orange Juice. General meeting today at 10 a.m. Mon., July 17 - Breakfast Ham Scramble, Hash Browns, Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Tues., July 18 - Dinner Sub Sandwich, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Salad and Fruit Bar, Cook’s Choice Wed., July 19 - Dinner Pot Roast, Mashed P... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting at noon, this Thursday at Electric City Bar and Grill. Dr. Jeff Cartwright, the new orthopedic surgeon at Coulee Medical Center, will be the guest presenter. American Legion to Meet The American Legion Post 157 holds legion meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, at the Lutheran Church in Grand Coulee. Lincoln County Fire Dist. #9 Lincoln County Fire District 9 will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at... Full story
There's still time to purchase tickets for the Ridge Rider "Playhouse" drawing on the final day of the Junior Rodeo, at the Delano rodeo grounds, July 14-16. The playhouse, designed like a miniature jail, is parked in front of Loepp Furniture and was constructed by DWK Fowler Construction. Ridge Rider officials stated the drawing will be held for the playhouse Sunday afternoon, on the final day of the three-day rodeo event. Tickets for the drawing are still available and are being sold at Loepp... Full story
Recently, I came across an interesting story about spies, kidnappings and winter storms. It was all happening during our war for independence from the British more than two hundred years ago. The characters are many, some British, some Colonists and many Loyalists of one side or the other. The protagonist, at least for me, was the weather. In February 1780, a British general and a British spy living in the colonies planned and attempted to capture General George Washington. Washington, at the time, was living in Morristown, New Jersey. The... Full story
Grand Coulee 6/29 - Police issued a minor a ticket for possession of alcohol after going to an apartment on Coulee Boulevard in Electric City where a loud party was going on. The officer’s report stated that there were piles of beer cans in the apartment. - Police were called to a residence on Park Avenue in Electric City because of a domestic dispute. - A man squatting in a trailer on someone else’s property on Lakeview Boulevard NE, was ordered by police to remove the trailer, and he was permanently banned from the property. 6/30 - An Ele... Full story
Wednesday, July 12 • STEM with Sarah, Grand Coulee Library, 10:30 a.m. • Wednesday Market, North Dam Park, 4-8 p.m. • Karaoke, Hi Dam Tavern, Grand Coulee, 8 p.m. Thursday, July 13 • Portrait Class with Cat, Grand Coulee Library. Ages 10 and up, 4:30 p.m., 633-0972 to sign up. Friday, July 14 • Storytime, Grand Coulee Library, 10:30 a.m. (Friday candy winner announced at 3 p.m.) • Ridge Rider Jr. Rodeo, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 15 • Ridge Rider Jr Rodeo, 10 a.m. • Live Music, Darnell Scott, Electric City Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. Sunday, July 16... Full story
The Grand Coulee library will be a spot to learn the “cool true story” about how power companies like Grant PUD use the naturally-occurring water cycle to generate electricity, and also how power is delivered to customers throughout Grant County, the PUD said Monday. The program will provide plenty of hands on activities, including acting out the “Water Cycle” play, creating a human-conducting electrical circuit and even an opportunity for attendees to generate their own power. There will also be important information about electrical safety,... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon this Thursday, July 6, at the Electric City Bar & Grill. Tasha Marchand will be speaking about the upcoming Ridge Riders Junior Rodeo. American Legion to Meet The American Legion Post 157 holds legion meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, at the Lutheran Church in Grand Coulee. CMC Guild to Meet The Coulee Medical Center Guild (Auxiliary) regular meeting will be Monday, July 17, at noon at Coulee... Full story
Senior meals Wed., July 5 - Dinner Burger Dip, Nick’s Homemade Fries, Dinner Salad, Pears, Cook’s Choice Thurs., July 6 - Dinner Chicken Alfredo, Green Beans w/Onions, Cinnamon Pears, Cookies & Cream Cake Fri., July 7 - Breakfast Country Skillet with Meat, Eggs, Hashbrowns, Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Mon., July 10 - Breakfast Sausage Links, Eggs, Pan-cakes, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juic Tues., July 11 - Dinner Stuffed Sausage, Salad and Fruit Bar Cookies Wed., July 12 - Dinner Mac & Cheese with Ham, Mixed Veggies, Fruit Salad Thurs., July 13... Full story
The annual Nespelem July Celebration Pow Wow is set for July 6 through 9 at the encampment grounds in Nespelem. No fireworks, drugs, alcohol, or firearms are allowed. For more information contact Shelly Davis at 509-978-8030 or Matilda Bob for vendors at 509-634-1419.... Full story
Festival goers get into the music of Jesse Quandt while enjoying treats from the food vendors Saturday night before the laser show at Grand Coulee Dam. - Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Wednesday, July 5 •Wednesday Market, North Dam Park, 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 7 • Live Music, Dan Springer, Hi Dam Tavern, Grand Coulee, 8 p.m. • Live Music, Stoney River Band, Electric City Bar & Grill, 8 p.m Tuesday, July 11 • Portrait Class, Grand Coulee Library, ages 10 and up, 633-0972 Wednesday, July 12 • STEM with Sarah, Grand Coulee Library, 10:30 a.m. • Wednesday Market, North Dam Park, 4-8 p.m. • Karaoke, Hi Dam Tavern, Grand Coulee, 8 p.m. Thursday, July 13 • Portrait Class with Cat, Grand Coulee Library. Ages 10 and up, 633-0972 Fr... Full story
Although the elevation of Lake Roosevelt was just six feet below full Tuesday, at 1,284 feet above sea level, kids jumping off the swim dock at Spring Canyon were still jumping off the deeper edge. The Bureau of Reclamation said Friday the level of the lake is continuing to rise and is expected to reach 1,286 at the end of June. - Jacob Wagner photo... Full story
No Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will not be meeting this Thursday due to the preparations for the upcoming Festival of America being held June 30 and July 1 at the park below the visitor center in Coulee Dam. Coulee Creators Meet Coulee Creators meet every Tuesday 1-4 p.m. Contact Marlene Oddie 509-386-5715 or marlene@kissedquilts.com for details. Enter east end of building, push in door knob to release door latch. Local AA Meetings Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m.... Full story
Wed., June 28 - Dinner Nick's Beef Stew, Homemade Bread, Mixed Fruit, Ice Cream w/Topping Thurs., June 29 - Dinner Chicken Alfredo, Green Beans w/Onions, Cinnamon Pears, Cookies & Cream Cake Fri., June 30 - Breakfast Ham Scramble, Hashbrowns, Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice... Full story
Jesse, of the CMC softball team, fields a hit from the Almira-Coulee Dam team Thursday at North Dam Park. - Jacob Wagner photo... Full story
Wednesday, June 28 • Puppet Show, Grand Coulee Library, 3 p.m. • Wednesday Market, North Dam Park, 4-8 p.m. • Karaoke, Hi Dam Tavern, Grand Coulee, 8 p.m. Friday, June 30 • Storytime, Grand Coulee Library, 10:30 a.m. (Friday candy winner announced at 3 p.m.) • Festival of America, park below Visitor Center, Coulee Dam, see special section in this issue. 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. • Live Music Visitor Center park, Coulee Dam 5-9:45 p.m. • Live Music, Stoney River Band, Electric City Bar & Grill, 8 p.m. - midnight • Live Music, Dan Springer, Hi Da... Full story
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon this Thursday, June 22, at the Eagles Lodge, Grand Coulee. A rep from CMC will be presenting. Okanogan County Demos to Meet Okanogan County Democrats will meet at the 12 Tribes Casino on SR-97 between Omak and Okanogan Sunday, June 25. The meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. Coulee Creators Meet Coulee Creators meet every Tuesday 1-4 p.m. Contact Marlene Oddie 509-386-5715 or marlene@kissedquilts.com for details. Enter east end of building, push in door knob to... Full story
Wed., June 21 - Dinner Pulled Pork Sandwich, Potato Chips, Pea Salad, Mixed Fruit, Cupcakes Thurs., June 22 - Dinner BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad, Corn, Fruit Cup, Cookies Fri., June 23 - Breakfast German Sausage, Eggs, Hashbrowns, Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Mon., June 26 - Breakfast Biscuits & Gravy, Eggs, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Tues., June 27 - Dinner Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Salad & Fruit Bar, Pie Wed., June 28 - Dinner Nick's Beef Stew, Homemade Bread, Mixed Fruit, Ice Cream w/Topping Thurs., June 29 - Dinner Chicken... Full story
Inland Northwest Blood Center, along with the Grand Coulee community blood drive volunteers led by Leha Bodeau, are planning a blood drive for Monday, June 26. Donation hours will be from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the community room in Coulee Medical Center. INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people! For more information contact Tina Lingo at 509-981-7023.... Full story
Wednesday, June 21 Erik Brooks - Children’s author - Grand Coulee Library - 11 a.m. Wednesday Market - North Dam Park - 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 23 Live Music - Love Stitch - Electric City Bar & Grill - 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Live Music - Dan Springer - Hi Dam Tavern, Grand Coulee Saturday, June 24 Karaoke - Electric City Bar & Grill Sunday, June 25 Live Music - Speed Bumps - Electric City Bar & Grill, 3-7 p.m.... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 6/7 - Police checked on a report that a man and woman were walking down Federal Avenue arguing. When asked separately, the two said there was nothing going on. 6/12 - A Florida man who was flying his drone over the top of the dam to film the water on the spillway was informed that he couldn’t fly a drone on federal property. He put the drone away. - A Moses Lake man who was stopped and cited near Pole Park for going 57 mph in the 30 mph zone, told the officer that he was in a hurry to get to the Coulee Dam Casino. - A man w... Full story
Marlee Edmiston, of Spokane, gets help netting her fish at Colville Tribal Fish and Wildlife's big fish pen outside the tribal museum in Coulee Dam during Koulee Kids Fest Saturday. The tribal department brought 80 good-sized triploids from the tribal hatchery for the occasion. All were caught by the end of the day. - Scott Hunter photo... Full story