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Food Bank Will Be Closed Care & Share Food Bank will be closed Friday, May 27. Indoor services will resume on Friday, June 3, from 1-3 p.m. Please bring bags or boxes. Masks will be required. AA Meetings for GCD and Nespelem Area 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 and a new Alcoholics Anonymous group is meeting...
Grand Coulee Police 5/16 - Police contacted MPH Auto to help someone who had locked their keys in their car at the hospital. 5/18 - Police warned a man that disabled vehicles on Martin Road would be towed if he didn’t move them himself. 5/19 - Police helped determine the rightful owner of a vehicle on Dill Avenue. A woman said a man had bought the car for her. That man explained that he had let her drive it if she made the payments, but she did not. Since the car was registered to the man, police explained it to the woman in the situation. 5/20...
Recreational boating is a popular pastime in Washington. In fact, several hundred thousand Washington residents own at least one canoe, kayak, rowboat, personal watercraft, stand up paddleboard, drift boat, runabout, sailboat, motor yacht or other recreational vessel. Boats and boaters are everywhere! Boating, however, is not without risk. The chilly waters of the Pacific Northwest can be unforgiving, and safety must be on the minds of everyone who plays in and around Washington waterways. The Washington State Parks Boating Program, in...
For those wishing to place flowers on graves at Spring Canyon Cemetery for Memorial Day, please note that the cemetery manager will be mowing before the holiday. Flowers may be placed on graves beginning Thursday, May 26. The cemetery is asking that after the holiday, artificial flowers and containers be removed by Wednesday evening, June 1. Fresh flowers are welcome anytime....
Veterans are you needing questions answered on benefits you deserve? Come to Creston Community Days on Saturday, May 28, where the veterans outreach program mobile office van will be available at the city hall. It willl have personel on hand to help veterans find out what benefits they may have earned while serving out country....
The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce has announced today that it will be visiting scenic Ireland September 20, 2022 and is inviting chamber members, family and friends of chamber members to join them on this once in a lifetime experience. Rich in history, scenic Ireland is the destination for this exciting trip. Enjoy an eight-day journey and go where Ireland takes you. Visit stunning destinations such as Limerick and the Cliffs of Moher. On this amazing trip you will also encounter breathtaking panoramic views of the Dingle...
Masquers Theater will be presenting the comedy “The 39 Steps” in June. This comedy adaptation is by Patrick Below from the novel by John Buchan and from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock. Director Carrie Rutherford will bring this show, described as mixing a film noir with a juicy spy novel and a dash of Monty Python. This Tony Award and Drama Critics Award winner is a fast-aced whodunit for everyone, filled with non-stop laughs, and over 150 characters brought to life by a cast of four. Playing the lead is Miles Plagerman from Ephrata (Sh...
GCHS Alumni Spring Meeting Set for May 18 PTA The Grand Coulee High School alumni spring meeting will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, at the Senior Center on Main Street in Grand Coulee. AA Meetings for GCD and Nespelem Area 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. A new Alcoholics Anonymous group is meeting each...
Grand Coulee 5/4 - Police collected and discarded two syringes found in the roadway near Sunny Drive and Kelso Avenue. 5/5 - A woman on F Street showed police damage to her car and her mother’s car that appeared to be caused by a BB or pellet gun. She thought it may be a neighbor she has feuded with who walks around with a gun. She isn’t sure whether it’s a real gun or a BB or pellet gun. Police told her to call police if she sees something suspicious like someone walking around with a gun. - A woman reported being a victim of fraud. A man s...
It's about time for the Isle of Flags dedication. The deadline for ordering flags is Friday, May 20. For those wanting to order a flag to be dedicated and placed to honor your deceased veteran for this year's event, call Ben Alling 633-0663 before Friday, May 20.... Full story
The next Grand Coulee Dam Area Community Blood Drive is set for Monday, May 16, noon - 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Electric City. All blood types are needed to ensure a safe and ready supply, especially type O blood. Advance appointments are encouraged. Visit donors.vitalant.org or call 877-258-4825 to make your appointment. Sponsor Code: grandcouleecomm... Full story
NCW Libraries is holding a free evening of poetry via Zoom at 7 p.m. May 17! Share your original works or listen to others read their poetry. For more information contact the local library or go to the website @ https://www.ncwlibraries.org Virtual story time fun! Join Librarians Dawn and Clare for a half hour of stories, songs, and movement for preschool-aged children every Thursday morning. Thursday, May 12 - 9:30 AM Thursday, May 19 - 9:30 AM Thursday, May 26 - 9:30 AM For more information and to registration go to ncwlib...
Grand Coulee Dam area residents may dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Friday, May 13 from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Delano Regional Transfer Station. This event is for waste generated by households only. Participants must remain in their vehicles and all waste must be in the trunk or the bed of a pickup. Containers will not be returned. Hazardous products have labels with words such as danger, caustic, flammable, and poison. Examples include oil-based paint, contaminated automotive oil, paint thinner, rechargeable batteries,...
GCHS Alumni Spring Meeting Set for May 18 PTA The Grand Coulee High School alumni spring meeting will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, at the Senior Center on Main Street in Grand Coulee. Grant County Mosquito Dist. 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District 2 will hold it’s regular monthly meeting at 4 p.m., Thursday, May 11 at 210 W. Coulee Blvd., Electric City. AA Meetings for GCD and Nespelem Area 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 d...
Grand Coulee Police 4/26 - A vehicle hit the base of a light post near the Riley Point overlook just below Grand Coulee Dam. The driver stated she was distracted while looking at the dam when the accident occurred. 4/29 - Police located a vehicle stolen out of Nespelem parked at the casino and observed a puppy in the passenger seat. Police reviewed security footage at the casino and identified a man who had driven it there. Tribal police assisted in confronting the man at a slot machine. He was arrested for possession of the stolen vehicle,...
Coulee Dam Police 4/24 - A man on Cedar Street told police that someone had gone through his pickup truck and that the glove compartment was open. The man didn’t report anything of his taken, but explained that his neighbor had had a chainsaw taken out of his pickup. The neighbor told police the chainsaw was valued at about $400-$500 and that a jacket and coat were also missing but found laying on the ground nearby. His shed had also been opened and gone through, but nothing taken. Police said they would attempt to get a search warrant to v...
The next Grand Coulee Dam Area Community Blood Drive is set for Monday, May 16, noon - 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Electric City. All blood types are needed to ensure a safe and ready supply, especially type O blood. Advance appointments are encouraged. Visit donors.vitalant.org or call 877-258-4825 to make your appointment. Sponsor Code: grandcouleecomm...
PTA General Meeting to be Held PTA General Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 10, 6:30 p.m. in the Lake Roosevelt High School HUB. Hope to see members and non-members to find out about up-coming events and elections. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District #14 will hold it’s regular monthly meeting Monday, May 9, at 6 pm at the Electric City Fire Station. Indoor Service Resumes at Food Bank Indoor services at the Care and Share Food Bank will resume on Friday, May 6, from 1-3 p.m. Please bring bags or boxes. Masks will be r...
Food Bank Closed April 29 Care & Share Food Bank will be closed Friday, April 29. Indoor services will resume on Friday, May 6, from 1-3 p.m. Please bring bags or boxes. Masks will be required. AA Meetings for GCD and Nespelem Area 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. A new Alcoholics Anonymous group is meeting each...
Masquers Theater is proud to present Melanie Marnich’s “These Shining Lives”. This play is based on the true story of four women who worked for the Radium Dial company during the 1920s and 30s. The play follows the ups and downs of these hardworking women in and out of work. Experience the struggles working for this watch making company and the sad side-effects of the toxic chemical radium. Come see and understand how history was made, and watch one of the first stepping stones for “employee rights” be set! We welcome back Mistya Zaleski,...
NCW Libraries is proud to partner with Confluence Health to offer a virtual Health Living Series this spring featuring an introduction to healthy living, weight loss, sleep, and cancer prevention and screening. This weekly series will run from April 13-May 25, each Wednesday evening at 7PM. A provider from Confluence will lead the presentation followed by a question and answer session. Next in the series is: May 4: A Healthy Approach to Weight Loss with Dr. Andrew Toth and Nutritionist Jess Tyrell. May 11: Better Sleep with Dr. Ankur Patel. May...
Spring is a great time to learn how to compost yard and garden waste. To encourage backyard composting, Grant County Solid Waste will offer a free compost class for Grant County residents on Thursday, May 5 at 6:00 pm at the Grant County Public Works meeting room in Ephrata. Class size is limited, and preregistration is required. To sign up for the class, call Grant County Solid Waste at 509-754-6082 ext. 3508 on or before May 4. After attending the class, each participant will receive a free compost bin. The class is sponsored by Grant County...
Grand Coulee Police 4/18 - Police spoke to a girl near Cole Street who was described as “whacked out on drugs” in the roadway. The woman displayed signs of methamphetamine use, but declined any aid from police. 4/19 - Police spoke to a man who was sleeping in a baseball dugout at the former middle school with beer bottles around him. The man said he normally camped near the lake but took cover due to rain. He cleaned up his mess before leaving. - A woman complained that while speaking at a city council meeting, a man in attendance called her...
NCW Libraries is proud to partner with Confluence Health to offer a virtual Health Living Series this spring featuring an introduction to healthy living, weight loss, sleep, and cancer prevention and screening. This weekly series is each Wednesday evening at 7PM. A provider from Confluence will lead the presentation followed by a question and answer session. Next in the series is: April 20: Depression, More Than Just the Blues, with Kasey Grass, Behavioral Health Integrated Clinical Director. April 27: Cover Your Butt: Colon Cancer Prevention... Full story
Banks Lake Bible Church 25 School Ave., Electric City Easter breakfast begins at 9 a.m. with the service to begin at 10 a.m. Coulee Dam Community Church 509 Central Drive Easter Service will begin at 10 a.m. Faith Community Church 16 Grand, Electric City Easter Service begins at 10 a.m. (Kids’ church durihg sermon). Grand Coulee Community Church 405 Center St. Good Friday service 7 PM, April 15th at 405 Center Street, Grand Coulee; Sunrise service at Crown Point 7 AM, followed by Easter Morning service at 9 AM at the church. Come and join us i... Full story