News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Grand Coulee 8/11 - An Electric City woman told police she witnessed a red truck backing into a power pole and that the light dropped and broke. Police looked for the truck but couldn’t find it, and notified Grant County PUD of the problem. - A Continental Heights man told police he had received a $3,290 inheritance check in the mail and deposited it, but it was later determined by the bank to be a fraudulent check. The man then said his account was overdrawn. - A man on Dill Avenue told police that a neighbor told him that a “skinny, whi... Full story
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting at noon this Thursday, August 17, at the Eagles Lodge in Grand Coulee. General business is on the agenda. Okanogan County Demos Annual Picnic Okanogan County Democrats will hold their annual potluck picnic starting at noon Sunday, Aug. 21, at Conconully State Park. Local AA Meetings Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center in Electric City. Call Paul at 633-3377 days or 633-3345 evenings. New Hope Group... Full story
A class on digitally editing photos, specifically to combine animals for fun, will be presented at the Grand Coulee Public Library Aug. 24 at noon. Luke Ellington of the North Central Regional Library will present the class to introduce participants to GIMP Image Editor, free software that can be downloaded from gimp.org. It's already available on library computers. The image of the chicken/dog above was edited in GIMP. - submitted photo, er, illustration.... Full story
Grand Coulee 8/5 - USBR Plant Protection told police that there were two men walking around behind the administration building. The officer found two men from a landscaping crew who had proper badges allowing them to be on the property. - Police checked on a report that a “scruffy, tall male” had caused a disturbance at the public library. An officer looked for the man, who had apparently left the area. - A man called police to report the theft of a $500 cell phone. Police are trying to get more information. - A man called police to com... Full story
Long-retired former Grand Coulee Dam School District superintendent Jim Keene and new superintendent Paul Turner putt Thursday evening at Banks Lake Golf Course during a Rotary Club best-ball scramble. - Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Washington State University Extension announces a series of food preservation classes starting in August. The classes are for people just learning how to preserve food and for veteran food preservers who need a refresher course to be sure the foods they are preserving are done safely, according to Margaret A. Viebrock, WSU Extension Educator and class instructor. Classes to be offered are: • Tuesday, August 23 – “No Fear When Using a Pressure Canner.” This class will help eliminate the fear of using a dial or weighted gauge pressure canner.... Full story
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting at noon this Thursday, August 11, at the Eagles Lodge in Grand Coulee. Ron Mackie of NCI Datacom will be speaking about the internet opportunities his company can bring to the local area. Care and Share Food Bank Is Open Fridays The food bank at the Church of the Nazarene has normal operating hours every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the Church of Nazarene, Hwy 174, Grand Coulee. The bank still can use clean, plastic grocery bags. Local AA Meetings... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/28 - An employee at Coulee Gas reported they had found several 5-gallon grease cans in their dumpster. The cans had a label of a firm in Omak on them. The firm was notified. - A man on Williams Avenue in Electric City told police that he had left his garage door open to help keep the house cool while he was out of town. When he returned, a gas can filled with gas was missing. He estimated the loss at $70. - A woman on School Avenue in Electric City informed police that when she was cleaning out her trailer a young man had... Full story
On Monday, August 8, North Central Regional Library Puppeteers will visit the Grand Coulee Library beginning at 10:30 a.m. with all-new skits. Also a reminder that a craft class is held every Wednesday. Visit Grand Coulee Library on Facebook for additional updates, times and events or call the library at 509-633-0972.... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/22 - A local resident complained to police that he had a protection order against a woman. Police found out that the protection order had never been served. 7/24 - A Keller man who was stopped near Four Corners for a faulty head lamp was found to be driving with a suspended license. He was cited. 7/25 - A citizen advised police that a pole saw was in a location on Bureau of Reclamation property where it could easily be stolen. The officer found that the saw was secured inside the fence and advised the BOR of the concern.... Full story
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting at noon this Thursday, August 4, at the Eagles Lodge in Grand Coulee. Launi Ritter of Heaven–Sent Computer Services will be talking about optimizing cell phone battery life. American Legion to Meet The American Legion Post 157 regular meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 9 at the Zion Lutheran Church, 348 Mead Ave., Grand Coulee. John Tangin, the HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development – Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) coordinator will be speaking o... Full story
Thursday, August 4 6/7:15 p.m., Local softball tourney, upper and lower North Dam fields Friday, August 5 6/7:15 p.m., Local softball tourney, upper and lower North Dam fields 8 p.m., Karaoke, Cantina, Sunbanks Resort, all ages 8 p.m., Karaoke, High Dam Tavern 8 p.m., live band, LOVE STITCH, Electric City Bar & Grill Saturday, August 6 9 a.m. Softball tourney 8 p.m., Karaoke, High Dam Tavern 8 p.m., Live band The Stoney River Band, Cantina, Sunbanks Resort... Full story
Two workers do some repairs on the stone church in Coulee Dam. The church was recently gifted to Almira Community Church by the Presbyterian Church. Workers Don Rivera, left, and Steven Ferris caulked and painted last Friday. The Almira church group hopes to begin services in October. - Roger S. Lucas photo... Full story
On Monday, August 8, North Central Regional Library Puppeteers will be visiting the Grand Coulee Library beginning at 10:30 a.m. with all new skits. Also a reminder that a craft class is held every Wednesday. Visit Grand Coulee Library on Facebook for additional updates, times and events or call the library 509-633-0972.... Full story
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting at noon this Thursday, July 28, at the Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. Grant County Prosecuting Attorney Garth Dano will be the guest speaker. Local AA Meetings Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center in Electric City. Call Paul at 633-3377 days or 633-3345 evenings. New Hope Group meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center. These are open and non-smoking. In Nespelem, the group Bound and... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/17 - A Grand Coulee woman who ran her car onto a boulder on Roosevelt Drive was cited for driving while under the influence. - USBR Plant Protection advised police that people were climbing on the concrete pillars that overhang the feeder canal. Police found three individuals and told them the area was off limits. - A motorist stopped police to report that water was coming up through the road at Grand Avenue in Electric City. It was reported to the city crew, which established that it was a broken water main. 7/18 - A... Full story
Friday, July 29 8 p.m., Karaoke, Cantina, Sunbanks Resort, all ages 8 p.m., Karaoke, High Dam Tavern 8 p.m., live band, Darnell Scott, Electric City Bar & Grill Saturday, July 30 8 p.m., Karaoke, High Dam Tavern 8 p.m., Karaoke, Electric City Bar & Grill 8 p.m., Live band The Stoney River Band, Cantina, Sunbanks Resort... Full story
Like us on Facebook or grandcouleeweather.info Wed. Low 67˚ - 93˚ High Mostly Sunny Thu. Low 67˚ - 94˚ High Sunny Fri. Low 66˚ - 97˚ High Sunny & Warm Sat. Low 62˚ - 93˚ High Mostly Clear Sun. Low 56˚ - 84˚ High Mostly Clear Mon. Low 55˚ - 83˚ High Sunny Tue. Low 58˚ - 86˚ High Clear... Full story
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting this Thursday, July 21, at Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. Guest speaker is Jon Wyss, State Senate candidate for the 12th legislative district. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire Dist. 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, July 25, at the Electric City Fire Station. Care and Share Food Bank Is Open Fridays The food bank at the Church of the Nazarene has normal operating hours every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the... Full story
A display at Electric City's planning meeting Saturday offers close-ups and details of possible directions being considered, including downtown improvements, tourism growth, showcasing Ice Age Floods geology, and paths and trails, including an Osborn Bay Loop and a Sunbanks Loop. See the related story on the front page of this issue. - Roger S. Lucas photo... Full story
There will be plenty of hands-on activities, games and educational fun for kids of all ages. North Central Regional Library will be offering a wide range of programs over the summer, including its popular reading programs for children and adults. On Wednesday, July 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Mobile Makerspace with photo editing will be offered. Signups are now underway at each of our 30 branches. Sign up at your local library to be eligible for prizes and raffle drawings, or online at ncrl.org.... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/10 - Police checked on a report of a possible trespass at a house on Banks Avenue, only to find a relative of the owner checking the place for the owner, who was in jail. 7/11 - A motorcycle that exited North Dam Park after hours was pulled over and the driver was cited for failure to renew registration. - A man staying at Coulee Playland reported that someone had entered his trailer and taken his checkbook. He was going to report the theft to his bank. - Police talked with a tenant being evicted about taking anything that... Full story
A deer in the photographer's back yard on Stevens Avenue in Coulee Dam Tuesday takes a rest under a sycamore tree while keeping one wary ear on the dog next door and another on street traffic behind it. - Scott Hunter photo... Full story
A junior fancy dancer seems to float during a competition Saturday afternoon at the Nespelem July Celebration powwow. - Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Organizers for the Coulee Dam High School All-Class Reunion have had so many people register for the event, they’ve moved it to a bigger venue. The event for classes from 1935 to 1975 will include Nespelem High School, Mason City High School, and Lake Roosevelt High School. The August 5-7 event has close to 450 people signed up to attend, according to Bert Smith, and is filling up lodging facilities in the area. That’s more than Coulee Dam Town Hall can hold, so the reunion will now be held at the Lake Roosevelt High School Gym. Currently, a s... Full story