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Coulee Dam Police 1/6 - Police were told about a man taking a significant amount of money from a woman’s aunt’s bank account. Police told the reporting party to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office as it originated from their jurisdiction. 1/7 - A case of a stolen backpack reported out of Coulee Dam was forwarded to the Moses Lake Police Department for further investigation. 1/8 - A man in black reportedly put trash in someone’s dumpster on Park Avenue in Electric City. The trash had been removed when police arrived. - Someone reporte...
Grand Coulee Police 12/15 - A deer lost its life in a “deer vs vehicle” collision near Weil Place and SR-174. There was no human injury nor damage to the vehicle. The deceased deer was salvaged by witnesses to the collision. 12/17- Suspicious circumstances were reported on Ronald Drive where a property owner reported getting security camera notifications then the cameras going out altogether. Police went to the address and found no footprints in the freshly fallen snow around the residence that would indicate someone had been there. 12/21 - A...
School levy supporters to meet today The “Yes Committee” in support of the upcoming Grand Coulee Dam School District replacement levy will meet Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 3:45 p.m. in room C105 at Lake Roosevelt Jr/Sr High. Mosquito District #2 to meet Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its monthly meeting this Thursday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm at 210 W. Coulee BLVD in Electric City Fire District #14 to meet Grant County Fire District #14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:00pm at the Electric City Fir...
The “Yes Committee” in support of the upcoming Grand Coulee Dam School District replacement levy will meet Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 3:45 p.m. in room C105 at Lake Roosevelt Jr/Sr High.... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 12/4 - Police responded to a report of suspicious circumstances involving a motor home. The report notes that someone was loading items into a vehicle, “which could be stolen.” 12/5 - A suspect was arrested on Midway Avenue and Federal Avenue “in connection with an investigation being conducted by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.” The person was taken to the county jail. The vehicle was “seized by law enforcement.” An additional detail is that a small bag of white capsules was found in the suspect’s coat. 12/6 - Police w...
From left Mary Ann Boll, Tammy Yanzick, Carol Whitman, Linda Blackk in the Grand Coulee Community Church get readyr the last of the presents to be delivered to children around the community from the Trees of Sharing community effort Saturday. -Gwen Hilson photo...
Santa The Billups family of Billups Sub Co. visited Santa at Les Schwab Saturday. -Gwen Hilson photo...
NCW Libraries’ annual Winter Reading Program began on Dec. 1, encouraging everyone across North Central Washington to read through the cold winter months. The program is available at all 30 library locations, the Bookmobile, and online at www.ncwlibraries.org “Our winter reading program is all about reading for fun. It’s an invitation for community members of all ages to make time to read. We want to foster a culture of reading for all, whether that’s with a book, an audiobook, or even a magazine. Join us!” said Alicia O’Dell, Adult Servi...
Zion Lutheran Church will start tying quilting again, starting Jan. 1 thru February 2025. The quilts are given to both foreign and local originations. They have been made in homes of many local quilters, but tying of them will be done at the Church each Wednesday over the next couple months. Contact Evelyn Russell 509-633-0648 for information. Anyone is welcome to come. Bring a sack lunch if you wish; we have a good time visiting and working together. Last year, the ladies tied 93 quilts to be distributed. Some are kept for local use in the...
It will be the annual Coulee Polar Plunge and kayak New Years Day at Spring Canyon (near boat launch) The plunge will happen at noon. Come one and all, Start the new year off with a shock!...
Coulee Dam Police 12/9-12/13 - Reports were filed without descriptions of the circumstances but related to “suspicious circumstances” on Stevens Avenue in Coulee Dam, a theft on Goodfellow Avenue in Electric City, and a hit and run traffic accident on the bridge in Coulee Dam. 12/14 - An elderly man had been knocked down by a dog running at large in the area of Fir Street. A concerned person asked police to check on the man later. He wasn’t at home at the time police checked. The concerned person said they would check on him at a later time....
Saturday, Dec.21, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Trees of Sharing delivery of gifts Please call to leave a message, including your phone number with Linda Black, 509-431-7587, to join the volunteer Trees of Sharing team. Opportunities exist to organize, shop, wrap, and deliver gifts....
Trees decorated with ornament tags with children's wishes will be available from now – December 13: at Wheatland Bank use to be NCB, Safeway Pharmacy, STCU, and Harvest Foods. Please pick up a tag & fill the wish. Other important dates: •Mon. Dec. 16: (Very important date!) All gifts, wrapped and with tags attached to the outside of the package, need to be returned to a 'Tree' location so they can be organized for delivery. • Saturday, Dec.21, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Trees of Sharing deliver...
NCW Libraries’ annual Winter Reading Program has started, encouraging everyone across North Central Washington to read through the cold winter months. The program is available at all 30 library locations, the Bookmobile, and online at www.ncwlibraries.org “Our winter reading program is all about reading for fun. It’s an invitation for community members of all ages to make time to read. We want to foster a culture of reading for all, whether that’s with a book, an audiobook, or even a magazine. Join us!” said Alicia O’Dell, Adult Services Ma...
Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its monthly meeting this Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm at 210 W. Coulee BLVD in Electric City...
Grand Coulee Police 11/13 - A safety manager from the Grand Coulee Dam reported about $3,000 of equipment stolen, including “blasting hoods” and “full face respirators.” The items had been dropped off in duffle bags on the porch of an employee who gets the items cleaned. The items were stolen from the porch. There were no suspects at the time of the report. 11/15 - Police responded to Martin Road and O’Sullivan Street where a ladder had been stolen. The daughter of the property owners had been messaged about a truck being on the property and th...
Three generations, including in-laws, gathered under one roof for A Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas. Some have dreams of the good old days. Others have dreams of simply surviving the day. In-laws needling at each other, kids miserable and bored to death, a college student plotting her escape… This family-friendly show is directed by first-time director and well-known Masquers actor Jason Noble ( Elf the Musical, The Odd Couple, Annie). Its for just two weekends, final run is this weekend December 15th. GOFBFC continues the Masquers t...
Grant County Fire District #14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, December 9, 2024, at 6:00pm at the Electric City Fire Station....
Coulee Dam Police 11/25 - Police responded to Douglas Avenue and Stevens Avenue where a couple had been in an argument while driving, stopped in the road, and switched seats. The woman allegedly threw a remote control for the car at the man’s face, leaving a mark. The man didn’t wish to press charges for assault in order to not make things worse. The case was, however, forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for review. The two separated for the day after the police interaction. Afterwards, the officer learned that both of them had suspe...
Grand Coulee Police 10/30 - A man was reported to look suspicious, measuring things with tools and a ladder outside of a Grand Coulee business. He was simply a contractor doing his job. - A Grand Coulee man reported that two pumpkins were stolen from his porch. Security footage showed the pumpkins get taken and placed into a white car that was then parked not too far from his own residence. Police knocked on the door and the culprit answered, admitting to stealing the pumpkins, and was willing to return them. He went to the man’s house, r...
Trees decorated with ornament tags with children’s wishes will be available from now – December 13: at Wheatland Bank use to be NCB, Safeway Pharmacy, STCU, and Harvest Foods. Please pick up a tag & fill the wish. Other important dates: •Mon. Dec. 16: (Very important date!) All gifts, wrapped and with tags attached to the outside of the package, need to be returned to a ‘Tree’ location so they can be organized for delivery. • Saturday, Dec.21, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Trees of Sharing delivery of gifts Please call to leave a message, including you...
Coulee Dam 11/11 - Police checked on a west Coulee Dam woman at the request of her daughter. The woman was having trouble breathing and asked the officer to get her bags containing pieces for her oxygen machine from her car. Police did so. Emergency Medical Services evaluated her and determined she didn’t need to go to the hospital. Her daughter was updated. 11/12 - A motorist struck a deer near Pole Park. An officer put down the injured deer. - An officer assisted at the hospital where someone was yelling and making a scene before being g...
Trees decorated with ornament tags with children’s wishes will be available from November 21 – December 13: at North Cascades Bank, Safeway Pharmacy, Spokane Teachers Credit Union, and Harvest Foods. Please pick up a tag & fill the wish. Other important dates: •Mon. Dec. 16: (Very important date!) All gifts, wrapped and with tags attached to the outside of the package, need to be returned to a ‘Tree’ location so they can be organized for delivery. • Saturday, Dec.21, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Trees of Sharing delivery of gifts Please call to leave...
The local scout families had a busy Saturday and want to Thank You for donating food to help stock the shelves at the local Care and Share Food Bank. Cub Scouts from Pack 24 (K-5th grade) and Troops 24 and 52 (5th -12th grade) brought in 1,846 pounds of food. Most of the Scouts were able to stay and help sort and check expiration dates so it could get shelved. From left in the back row are Connor T., Aiden C., A.J. C., Thomas S., and Connor J. In the front row are Kim S., Theodore T., Dayze A,...
In a world where acts of kindness often go unnoticed, it's essential to take a moment to shine a spotlight on those who exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism and community service. That is why we proudly honor and celebrate Jose Santistevan as the esteemed Moose Of the Year for 2024. Santistevan's remarkable journey is a testament to the incredible impact one person can have on a community when they dedicate their time, energy, and heart to a cause greater than themselves. His unwavering...