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 4/2 - Police followed up on a call that there was a traffic problem on E. Grand Coulee and Butler Street. The officer found three juveniles in the street holding up a sign. They were trying to attract more interest in their tea and water stand. 4/3 - A report of a person running down West Grand in Electric City yelling and screaming was checked out but the officer couldn’t find the person. - A person on 2nd Street in Electric City reported that his dog, a male black and brown Labrador named Rex, was missing. - A motorist r... Full story
Worshippers gather for a cross-denominational sunrise service at the Crown Point overlook Easter Sunday. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 3/25 - A Lewiston driver was stopped when an officer noticed that occupants of the vehicle were not wearing seat belts. There were four in the front seat and four in the back. Two minors, the driver and a front seat adult were not wearing seat belts. Citations were issued for that and for not having insurance. - A woman from Rathdrum, Idaho, was cited for talking on her cell phone while driving. 3/27 - A caller reported loud noise coming from a nearby apartment on Grand Coulee’s Main Street. When police arrived, the o... Full story
Easter Sunrise Service set The Coulee Area Pastors’ Association would like to invite everyone to the Community Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 8, at Crown Point. Easter happenings at Community Church The Coulee Dam Community Church Presbyterian will hold an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 4. There will be crafts for kids and an Easter Brunch. Easter Worship will be held at 11 a.m. Zion Lutheran Church events The Zion Lutheran Church will be holding a Zion Sonrise and Breakfast at 7 a.m. with Easter worship a... Full story
Grand Coulee native son and world champion bull rider Shane Proctor and his sister Cody Proctor address a room full of Ridge Rider supporters at what could be the group’s first annual banquet Monday night. The sold out crowd enjoyed the meal and a silent auction, then bid in a live auction. — Scott Hunter photos... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon on Thursday, April 5, at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille. Stefan Newbury of Tri-Freaks will give an update on Colorama’s May 12th Over the Dam Run. PEP to Meet Planet Earth Players theatrical group will be holding a meeting on Thursday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Grand Gallery Theater, Main St., Grand Coulee. Grant County Mosquito District 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District 2 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at the Electric City City Hall. Eag... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 3/19 - A man reported a suspicious vehicle at Grand Coulee RV Park. When police arrived the vehicle was gone, but found at a nearby apartment. No one was near the vehicle. - A woman asked police to dispose of her late husband’s prescription drugs. Police took the prescriptions to do away with them. - A burglary was reported at a house on Miller Street in Electric City but no one was home when the officer went to the house. - Police responded to a domestic violence call at a house on Electric Boulevard in Electric City. A man... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon on Thursday, March 29, at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille. Stefan Newbury of Tri-Freaks will give an update on Colorama’s May 12i Over the Dam Run. Grant County Port District 7 to Meet Grant County Port District 7 will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, March 29, at 5 p.m., at the Grand Coulee Dam Airport Office. Grant County Mosquito District 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District 2 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at the Electric City Cit... Full story
Income tax time is here!! Free tax preparation is once again being offered at the senior center in Grand Coulee every Tuesday February 14 through April 10 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers trained in cooperation with the IRS will offer free help to taxpayers with low to middle incomes in preparing their federal income taxes. Special attention is given to those 60 and older. Free e-filing is also available. Taxpayers should bring with them: a copy of last year’s tax return; Social Security cards or other official documentation showing s... Full story
National Arbor Day is April 29 this year, and the best way to celebrate is by planting trees. The Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for everyone to celebrate the tree planters' holiday. Everyone who joins the Foundation in April will receive 10 free shade trees. National Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April, which is April 29 this year. By joining the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation in April, you will receive the following trees: red oak, sugar maple, weeping willow, baldcypress, thornless honeylocust, pin oak, river birch,... Full story
A group is forming to have a weekly mountain bike ride. Those interested should meet at North Dam Park Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For more information call Stan at 631-1850.... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon on Thursday, March 22, at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille. Eagles #2577 Meetings The Eagles #2577 Aerie meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. The next meeting is Tuesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. The Auxiliary meets the first and third Tuesday of every month. Next meeting is scheduled for April 3. Grant County Fire Dist. to Meet Grant County Fire District No. 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, March 26, at 7 p.m. in the Electric City Fire Station. OES to Meet OES w... Full story
An American Indian evangelist, singer and songwriter will minister at the Coulee Dam Community Church Sunday, April 1, at 11 a.m. Morning Sun Yellow Pony, from her home in Montana, has been traveling for eight years with her “Healing Wings Ministries,” with a primary goal “to lift up the First Nation’s people, and all hurting and wounded people,” her press release says. “If I were to tell you my whole story,” she says, “it would tear your heart out. But I am not my sad story. I am and you are what we choose to do about our sad story. I am able... Full story
Grand Coulee 3/12 - An Electric City Goodfellow Street couple told officers that during the night someone had taken their blue 1997 Ford Taurus from their driveway. They reported that the car was locked and had a half tank of gas. - Police responded to a call for assistance in a cardiac arrest on “E” Street. The officer found the female subject unconscious and administered CPR until medics arrived. She was taken to Coulee Medical Center. - An Electric City man on West Grand Avenue acknowledged that his vehicle had been taken during the night. H... Full story
A group is forming to have a weekly bicycle ride. Those interested should meet at North Dam Park Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For more information call Stan at 631-1850.... Full story
This Belgian horse team and wagon will be on hand for Electric City’s “Earth Day” celebration, Saturday, April 28. Organizers say that children will have the opportunity to ride in the wagon and also in a fire truck during the celebration. The horse team and wagon belong to Marcie Breshears of Davenport. — submitted photo... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon on Thursday, March 15, at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille. Healthy Eating Class Coulee Medical Center will be hosting a Healthy Eating Class on Wed., March 21, at 6:30 p.m., in the CMC Public Dining Room. The class will provide information about protein and will feature a Mexican dish. $5 donations will be accepted to assist with the cost of food. Please RSVP by calling the CMC Clinic at 509-633-1911. Eagles #2577 Meetings The Eagles #2577 Aerie meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of e... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 3/2 - Several items being reported stolen from an Electric City residence, which subsequently turned up at a residence close by, was all a mistake, the man told police. The complainant said he had loaned the other man the items and forgot about it. 3/5 - A driver who ran a stop sign ended up getting charged with failing to stop, violation of his instruction permit, failing to carry his registration and having no insurance. His passenger was arrested on a warrant and is also going to be charged with possession of a legend... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon on Thursday, March 8, at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille. Free Tax Help Income tax time is here!! Free tax preparation is once again being offiered at the senior center in Grand Coulee every Tuesday now through April 10 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers trained in cooperation with the IRS will offer free help to taxpayers with low to middle incomes in preparing their federal income taxes. Special attention is given to those 60 and older. Free e-filing is also available. Taxpayers s... Full story
WED., MARCH 7 - DINNER Pork Roast, Rice Pilaf, Buttered Carrots, Cinnamon Applesauce, Watergate Dessert. THURS., MARCH 8 - DINNER Mexi-Chicken Casserole, Green Salad, Corn, Chips, Salsa, Fruited Jello with Whipped Cream. (Grocery Shopping & Errands With Sara). FRI., MARCH 9 - BREAKFAST Biscuit and Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Peaches, Orange Juice. (Senior Center General Meeting, 10 a.m.) MON., MARCH 12 - BREAKFAST Bacon and Eggs, Hashbrowns and Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice. TUES., MARCH 13 - DINNER Chicken Chow Mein, over a Bed of Noodles, Tempura... Full story
New speed limit signs on SR 155 change the speed limit earlier for drivers approaching Electric City from the south. This 50 mph sign will slow down motorists who will also find a 35 mph limit coming up earlier than it has been. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 2/27 - Safeway asked that a man be banned from the store for a year. - An Electric City man told police that he wanted to add to a list of things missing from a residence there. He said missing were VCR tapes, some antique bottles, two vases, a glass globe with a dancing girl, three pictures from Germany, a bamboo picture, a vibrating recliner rocker, and a Play Station with several games. He said more items were piled up by the door. - Police caught a woman in a small, black sports car from Pateros inside the fence at the 2... Full story
Pack 24 had its annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Feb. 28, at the Coulee Community Church. Seven Cub Scouts, ages 8 to 10 (Tigers, Wolves, and Bears) participated, with a variety of car styles represented. Four race heats yielded close results, with a tie breaker required at the end to determine the winner. After five tie breaking races between racers Showaway Hunt and James Bird, Showaway came away this year’s Derby Race winner. First- and second-place finishers are eligible to complete in the Okanogon District Pinewood Derby March 17. R... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 2/21 - Police got a call from a Coulee Dam reserve officer that he was following a car near Jones Bay whose driver appeared to be under the influence. An officer arrived at the scene where the vehicle was stopped, but the driver didn’t show any signs of impairment. - A woman called and told police that a certain woman was driving around “high as a kite” and “driving all over.” Police went to where the driver was, and she appeared fine. 2/22 - Police were advised that a subject was locked inside the fence at Grand Coulee Recy... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon on Thursday, March 1, at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille. PTA to Meet PTA will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, March 6, at 7 p.m. in the Center School library. Everyone is welcome. Presentations Given at the Senior Center Two presentations will be held at the Grand Coulee Senior Center on Thursday, March 1, beginning at 10 a.m. The first will be given by Sheryl Moore from the Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union on possible scams to be avoided. The second will be given by People for People r... Full story