News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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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
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon this Thursday, June 15, at the Eagles Lodge, Grand Coulee. The Mosquito Control Board will be the program. At the Library This Week Events planned at the Grand Coulee Public Library for this week include Story Time at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, with the reading program beginning on Monday, June 19. Erik Brooks, popular children’s author, will be a special guest at the library on Wednesday, June 21, at 11 a.m. For more information check with the libr... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 6/5 - A Warden man said that he had parked his car in front of Loepp Furniture and when he came out he noticed a dent in his vehicle. - A woman living on Goodfellow Avenue in Electric City reported loud music from a nearby apartment. Police increased their patrols in the area. 6/6 - An Ephrata man was arrested and taken to Grant County jail after he was caught trespassing in the pool area at Sky Deck Motel in Electric City. - Security at Coulee Medical Center’s emergency room told police that a man was there and refused t... Full story
The Sons of Pitches defeated the Bear Ass Runners on Monday to start off the season for the local community softball league. Games are held Monday – Thursday on both the upper and lower baseball fields at North Dam Park in Grand Coulee at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Seen here, Ann Green gets a base hit for the Bear Ass Runners. - Jacob Wagner photo... Full story
Grand Coulee High School Class of 1957 celebrated its 60th class reunion with a dinner at Pepper Jack's Bar & Grille May 24. Pictured from left, front row: Gail (Kusel) Martin, Pat (Kee) Van Trease, Leta (Weaver) Johnson; back row: Dennis Dembiczak, Don Woodcraft, Ken Hilson, Rodney Carr, Wayne Prochaska, Jim Glick, Leroy Sanderson. – submitted photo... Full story
Learn how to compost your yard and garden waste at a free class on Thursday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Grant County Public Works public meeting room located at 124 Enterprise St. SE, Ephrata. The class will last approximately 60 minutes. After attending the class, one participant from each household will receive a free, portable compost bin. Participants do not need to pre-register to attend. Composting is a beneficial way of turning yard and garden waste into a beneficial resource that helps plants grow healthier and faster by keeping the... Full story