News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Halme Builders workers hammer in concrete forms to prepare for new sidewalks on Federal Avenue in Grand Coulee Tuesday. The job will replace sidewalks on Federal and on Main Street for just under $390,000, funded by a grant from the state Transportation Improvement Board.... Full story
Chamber at Pepper Jack’s The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, June 25, at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille in Grand Coulee. Jenn Tate from Earth and Sky Studios will be speaking on how to market summer tourism. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. at the Electric City Fire Station. Local AA Meetings Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mondays at 6 p.m., Friday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m.. at the Vets Cen... Full story
This summer, at the Grand Coulee Public Library, the summer readign program will focus on the many types of heroes there are. The heroes of all ages who walk through the doors of the library each day; the heroes who have made their marks on history; the heroes who keep our communities safe, clean and productive; and high-profile superheroes. The Summer Reading Program is for children of all ages, 0-18. Sign up is free. There are activities, great programs, prizes from books to ice cream and incentives - plus it is free and fun. The library... Full story
Luke and Isaac Olson are bringing their country rock sound to Coulee Dam, July 4, where they will perform as the Olson Bros. Band, in the park below the Visitor Center. The two hail from Olympia and seem destined for fame with their musical and songwriting skills. The duo won the The Texaco Country Showdown national songwriting contest with a cash prize of $5,000, and soon plan to return to Nashville for a recording session. The band is booked to play twice at the State Fair, and other bookings... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 6/15 - USBR Plant Protection reported a vehicle parked at Station 5 after hours. An officer learned it was a Bureau of Reclamation employee from out of town locating where a meeting was to be held the next day. - Police found the door of the wire storage area unsecured and fixed the problem at the 230 kv switchyard. 6/16 - A man on Young Street reported that a neighbor had backed into his vehicle, causing damage. Police went to the neighbor’s door but the person wouldn’t come to the door. - A man told police that a pit bul... Full story
Though our mean temperature was a bit higher for May, the month was on the normal side. We recorded a high for the month of 89.5°F and a low of 36.5°F (all-time high was 100°F in 1986 and the all-time low was 21°F in 2002). The mean was higher than the all-time mean for May (58.4°F) at 62.5°F or 4.1°F higher. May was above normal, slightly, for precipitation. We recorded 1.3 inches for the month while the mean is 1.1 inches. A little “extra” rain is always welcomed. We are a ways into June already, and a look at what is being “predicted... Full story
With the forecast of temperatures over 100 degrees later this week and this coming weekend, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to be careful and follow this information from the Centers for Disease Control to help prevent heat related illness. · Stop all activity and get to a cool environment if you feel faint or weak. · Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. · Limit outdoor activity, especially midday when the sun is hottest. · Never leave infants or children in a parked car. Nor should pets be left in parked cars... Full story
Chamber at Pepper Jack’s The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, June 18, at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille in Grand Coulee. Cheryl Hoffman will give a talk on rocks and geology of the Grand Coulee Dam Area. Care and Share Food Bank The food bank at the Church of the Nazarene normal operating hours are 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 Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mon... Full story
Friday night July 17th there will be a social hour at the home of Wayne & Lila Snyder from 7 pm until 10 pm. We will provide snacks, cookies and fruit. Please BYOB. Saturday July 18th there will be a catered picnic at the North Dam Park from noon until 4 pm. Please plan to attend as this will be our last reunion, so let’s make it our best!... Full story
Two workers rappel down the spillway gates and on the face of Grand Coulee Dam on Tuesday afternoon. It wasn't clear what kind of work they were up to, and no one was available at the dam's public affairs office or Visitor Center who knew. - Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Grand Coulee 6/6 - A Grand Coulee man is being investigated for allegedly passing a fake $50 bill at a local business firm. The man has been banned from the firm. 6/8 - An officer checked on a report that a man with a rifle was seen on Martin Road. Police found a man with pellet gun and advised the man not to shoot across the road, He said he wouldn’t. 6/9 - A man advised police that he feared his daughter wasn’t going to school. An officer found her at the Visitor Center and she told police she was walking to school. Police were rep... Full story
Wed., June 10 -Dinner Pot Roast, Potatoes, Carrots & Onions, Gravy, Fruit Bowl, Pie. Thurs., June 11 - Dinner Dr. Pepper Chicken, Loaded Baked Potato Salad, Corn, Fruit Salad, Ice Cream Sundae. Fri., June 12 - Breakfast Biscuit & Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice. Senior Center General Meeting 10 a.m. Mon., June 15 - Breakfast Sausage Links & Eggs, Blueberry Pancakes, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice. Tues., June 16 - Dinner Taco Bake, Salad & Fruit Bar, Coolwich. Wed., June 17 - Dinner Pork Roast, Mashed Potatos & Gravy, Peas & Carrots,... Full story
Chamber at Pepper Jack’s The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, June 11, at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille in Grand Coulee. Conn Williams-Klimes will be talking about Honor Flight. Care and Share Food Bank The food bank at the Church of the Nazarene normal operating hours are 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 Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mondays at 7 p.m., Friday at... Full story
Visitors to the coulee area over the July Fourth "Festival of America" festivities will get to hear the "Big Band" sound at the park below the Visitor Center. Tuxedo Junction, a 21-member band, is made up mostly of "teachers," according to music director Craig Catlett. There will be an added twist to the band's appearance; there could be up to five Lake Roosevelt High School band members playing during Tuxedo Junction's second set at the park. "I still have some things to get settled before I... Full story
OLYMPIA – June 3, 2015 – The Friends of Spokane House (FOSH) re-enactors will present a weekend of local fur trade history from the years 1810 through1826 at the 2015 Fur Trade Symposium and Encampment in Riverside State Park. The free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 13 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 14 at Riverside State Park’s Spokane House Interpretive Center, 13501 N. Nine Mile Rd, Nine Mile Falls, WA. (Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/a1xIQ) On Saturday afternoon, guests can attend a symposium on the Spoka... Full story
4-H leaders from seven counties participated in the 2015 Washington State Shooting Sports training hosted in Okanogan May 29, 30, and 31st. This training and certification meets the educational requirements to serve as a 4-H Shooting Sports volunteer leader within Washington State. Screened, trained, and appointed as a current 4-H Leader through their local County Extension Office. The participants completed sixteen state certifications. Disciplines offered in Archery, Rifle, Shotgun and Archery, were provided by national Certified... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 6/1 - MPH Auto Repair reported that someone stole a stereo out of the dash of an inoperable car behind the business. Loss of the stereo was estimated at $250 and damage to the dash $500. – The manager of the Grand Coulee Manor apartments told police that he had found what he suspected was drugs while cleaning out one of the units. Police will dispose of the material. 6/2 - A woman on Dill Avenue told police that she wanted to report her daughter as missing. The woman told police that her daughter and granddaughter had l... Full story
KISSed Quilts will be celebrating its second anniversary of being open in Grand Coulee Monday, June 15, from 10 am-4 pm at 301 Main Street. Shop owner Marlene Oddie will offer a special sale and signing of her new co-authored book, "You Can Quilt! Building Skills for Beginners". Oddie, an engineer who now teaches classes in and creates designs using her passion, quilting, opened up the shop in the little building that was previously an ice cream shop. Now, among over 200 bolts of fabric, thread,...
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Chamber at Pepper Jack’s The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, June 3, at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille in Grand Coulee. Jim Keene, Mary Jane Bailey and Dave Schmidt will be speaking on the old Project Rev program. American Legion Post 157 Meets at Zion Lutheran This Month The American Legion Post 157 will hold its June meeting Tuesday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church. For more information contact Jerry at 633-2579. OCTA to Hold Public Board Meeting Okanogan County Transit Authority (OCTA) will hol... Full story
Wed., June 3– Dinner Roast Chicken w/Stuffing & Gravy, Green Beans & Onions, Fruit Slices, Cheesecake. Thurs., June 4 – Dinner Meat Loaf, Cheesy Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Fruited Jello, Brownies. Fri., June 5 – Breakfast Sausage Patties & Eggs, Hashbrowns, Muffins or Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice. Mon, June 8 – Breakfast Ham & Eggs, French Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice. Tues., June 9 – Dinner Pulled Pork, Salad & Fruit Bar, Cook’s Choice. Wed., June 10 -Dinner Pot Roast, Potatoes, Carrots & oions, Gravy, Fruir Bowl, Pie. Thurs., Jun... Full story
The Arbor Day Foundation is offering a handy tree-care booklet designed to help people plant and care for trees. Anyone can receive Conservation Trees, a user-friendly booklet featuring illustrations, colorful photos, and easily understood descriptions, by making a $3 donation to the Foundation this month. “Conservation Trees is an ideal resource for tree planters,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Taking care of existing trees is just as critical as planting new ones, and proper care ensures communities are a... Full story
For last year's Koulee Kidsfest, Grand Coulee Volunteer Firefighter Charlie Pope helps an interested boy don the gear worn in a real fire. The event, which is planned for June 20 this year encourages kids and parents to do things together at little planned happenings around town. - Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 5/23 - Police checked on a report of guns being fired in the Osborne Bay free camping area. There were many campers in the area, but the officer could not get any information. 5/25 - A man who had defecated in the USBR’s upper Visitor Center parking lot was chased down on Marina Way and told to return to the place and clean up his mess. The report of the incident came from Plant Protection. The man told police that it was an emergency and he didn’t have any options. - Police responded to an alarm at Banks Lake Pub in Ele... Full story
WSU Grant-Adams Extension Master Gardener, Mona Kaiser The process of education has perked even the ears of the home gardener wanting an increase of knowledge about pollinators, or the lack of pollinators in our gardens, orchards, and farms. Resources are readily available with information about choosing and growing native and non-invasive gardens to benefit the life of bees and other pollinators. As home gardeners with a small piece of property, it seems as though we can do little to help... Full story