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  • Meetings and Notices

    Nov 27, 2019

    No Chamber Meetings for the Next Two Weeks Chamber will not meet this Thursday due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. The December 5 meeting has also been cancelled so chamber members can meet out at the Vet Center in Electric City to set up for the Vintners and Brewers event set for Saturday, December 7. Come out on the 5th to help. Voltage Coffee House will be catering a lunch for the volunteers. Friday Bank Closed this Friday The food bank will be closed Nov. 29. Normal operating hours are every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the...

  • State Parks, partners offer youth snowmobile safety classes in December

    Nov 27, 2019

    OLYMPIA – Nov. 19, 2019 - The Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Program, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office and Lake Wenatchee Recreation Club are offering a free snowmobile safety class to young snowmobilers next month. The “Safe Rider” class runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Lake Wenatchee Recreation Club’s clubhouse, 14400 Chiwawa Loop Road, Leavenworth (Driving directions). Participants must register by Friday, Dec. 11. The class is designed for youth, ages 12 to 16, but is open to new riders of all ages. Lunch w...

  • Bring your gifts into the Trees of Sharing

    Nov 20, 2019

    • November 19 – December 8: Trees decorated with ornament tags with children’s wishes available at North Cascades Bank, Safeway Pharmacy, Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union, and Harvest Foods. Please pick up a tag & fill the wish. • Monday, December 9: All gifts, wrapped and with tags attached to the outside of the package, must be returned to a ‘Tree’ location so they can be organized for delivery. • Saturday, December 14, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m: Trees of Sharing home delivery of gifts Please call Linda Black, 633-3611, to volunteer with Trees of S...

  • Meetings & Notices

    Nov 20, 2019

    Chamber Meetings at Pepper Jacks Chamber will be meeting at noon, this Thursday, Nov. 21, at Pepper Jacks Bar & Grille. General business is on the agenda. There will not be a meeting next Thursday due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet The Grant County Fire District 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, November 25, at 7 p.m., at the Electric City Fire Station.. Thanksgiving Food This Friday at the Food Bank Thanksgiving food will be handed out on Friday, Nov 22 from 1-4 p.m. The food bank will be...

  • Trees of Sharing season has set up schedule

    Nov 13, 2019

    Trees of Sharing 2019 begins its thirty-something season this week. Begun in the early 1980's, the Trees of Sharing program is a special way for Grand Coulee Dam area residents to get in the giving spirit and anonymously bless local needy children up to age 18 living in the Grand Coulee Dam area, as far north as Belvedere, who might not otherwise receive a gift at Christmastime. If you know eligible children, please take time to fill out Trees of Sharing slips for them. The slips and collection...

  • Meetings & Notices

    Nov 13, 2019

    Chamber Meetings at Pepper Jacks Chamber will be meeting at noon, this Thursday, Nov. 14, at Pepper Jacks Bar & Grille. Dr. Adam McConnell is the guest speaker. Grant County Mosquito District 2 to Meet The Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its monthly meeting at 5 p.m., Thursday, November 14, at 210 W. Coulee Blvd., in Electric City. Food Bank Hours Normal operating hours are every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the Church of Nazarene, Hwy 174, Grand Coulee. Thanksgiving food will be handed out on Friday, Nov 22 from 1-4...

  • Community blood drive planned

    Nov 13, 2019

    Vitalant, along with the Grand Coulee community blood drive volunteers led by coordinator Donia Black, is planning a blood drive for Monday, November 18. Donation hours will be from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the community room at Coulee Medical Center. Vitalant is the sole blood provider to more than 35 hospitals across the Inland Northwest and needs an average of 200 blood donors every day. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people. For more information contact Stefanie Dunn at 425-314-3799....

  • Meetings & Notices

    Nov 6, 2019

    Chamber Meetings at Pepper Jacks in November Chamber will be meeting at noon, this Thursday, Nov. 7, at Pepper Jacks Bar & Grille. General business is on the agenda. American Legion to Meet The American Legion Post 157 next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Vets Center in Electric City. Food Bank Hours Normal operating hours are every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the Church of Nazarene, Hwy 174, Grand Coulee. Thanksgiving food will be handed out on Friday, Nov. 22, from 1-4 p.m. The food bank will be closed...

  • Dam bubbles

    Nov 6, 2019

    Ellen Arment uses equipment she has put together to produce giant bubbles at the "Riley Point" overlook just below Grand Coulee Dam Saturday. Arment has been into making bubbles for about 30 years, but only started producing giant ones two-and-a-half years ago. "It's way fun," she said. "I do it to bring people smiles." Arment, of Spokane, grew up in Coulee Dam, the daughter of Edward and Josephine Ayers. - Scott Hunter photo...

  • Washington State Parks announces winter schedule

    Nov 6, 2019

    OLYMPIA – Oct. 21, 2019 – Washington State Parks today announced its 2019-2020 winter schedule, with more than 100 parks remaining open for camping or day-use activities. The winter schedule is available online at www.parks.state.wa.us/Winter-schedule. More than 100 parks will remain open during the winter, while about 19 parks are closed until dates in March, April or May, due to weather and other circumstances. Each year, Washington State Parks identifies which parks will remain open and which will offer limited or partial services, such as...

  • Meetings & Notices

    Oct 30, 2019

    October Chamber Meetings at La Presa Chamber will be meeting at noon this Thursday, Oct. 31, at La Presa Mexican Restaurant. Julia True-Fowler from Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area will be the guest speaker. Food Bank Hours Normal operating hours are every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the Church of Nazarene, Hwy 174, Grand Coulee. Clients are encouraged to provide their own containers to carry groceries home in. Call Pastor Shawn for information: 633-2566. Senior Volunteers Offering Caregivers a Break Senior Center...

  • State Parks announces final free days for 2019

    Oct 30, 2019

    OLYMPIA – Oct. 29, 2019 – Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer its two final free days of 2019 in November. On these free days, day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass for vehicle access. The last two free days of 2019 are Monday, Nov. 11 and Friday, Nov. 29. Since the free days were first designated in 2011, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission established Nov. 11, Veterans Day, as one of its free days to honor those who served in the armed forces. In 2017, the agency also set aside the day aft...

  • Meetings & Notices

    Oct 23, 2019

    October Chamber Meetings at La Presa Chamber will be meeting this Thursday, Oct. 24, at La Presa. Meeting will begin at noon. Launi Ritter from Coulee Wall Variety Store will be the guest speaker. Okanogan County School Retirees to Meet Friday The Okanogan County School Retirees’ Association meets 11 a.m., Friday, October 25, for a general meeting and no-host luncheon at Cariboo Inn, 233 Queen St., Okanogan. Following the meeting, a WA State Department of Transportation spokesman will discuss priorities, roundabout stats, Walmart intersection,...

  • Auditions set for Masquers' Christmas Show

    Oct 23, 2019

    Auditions for the Masquers’ Christmas Show, Tracking Santa, will be held at the Masquers Theater in Soap Lake on October 27 and 28, at 6:00 pm on both days. Auditions are open to ages 8 and older. Actors will be asked to perform cold reads of various characters. Tracking Santa tells the hilarious story of the Channel 8 news team, who believe they have found Santa with their fancy new weather system, and their wacky hijinks as they go on location in search of an interview. According to director Andrew Covarrubias, “Tracking Santa is one of the...

  • Meetings & Notices

    Oct 16, 2019

    October Chamber Meetings at La Presa Chamber will be meeting this Thursday, Oct. 17, at La Presa. Guest speaker will be Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones. Meeting will begin at noon. Free Retirement Planning Seminar All public school employees of Washington State retirement plans 1, 2, and 3 are invited to attend a free Retirement Planning Seminar, 4:30 pm, Wednesday, October 23 at Okanogan High School library, 244 5th S, Okanogan, WA. No reservations necessary. The Seminar is sponsored by Okanogan County School Retirees’ Association. I...

  • NCB collecting coats through October

    Oct 16, 2019

    The Grand Coulee branch of North Cascades Bank (NCB) is collecting new or gently used coats for local children in need. Gloves, scarves, hats and other warm outerwear for children are also welcome. Cash donations will be used to purchase new coats. All items will be distributed to schools in the Grand Coulee Dam School District. Donations will be accepted at NCB through the end of October. Please help keep our local kids warm this winter! If you have any questions about the coat drive, please call 633-1700. NCB, Member FDIC...

  • NCB Collecting coats

    Oct 9, 2019

    The Grand Coulee branch of North Cascades Bank (NCB) is collecting new or gently used coats for local children in need. Gloves, scarves, hats and other warm outerwear for children are also welcome. Cash donations will be used to purchase new coats. All items will be distributed to schools in the Grand Coulee Dam School District. Donations will be accepted at NCB through the end of October. Please help keep our local kids warm this winter! If you have any questions about the coat drive, please call 633-1700. NCB, Member FDIC...

  • GCHS Alumni Assoc. to meet

    Oct 9, 2019

    The fall meeting of the Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 1:00 PM, at the Senior Center on Main Street in Grand Coulee. After dealing with regular items of business, plans will be discussed for the All-Class Reunion to be held August 7th and 8th, 2020....

  • Meetings & Notices

    Oct 9, 2019

    October Chamber Meetings at La Presa Chamber will be meeting this Thursday, Oct. 10, at La Presa. Guest speaker will be Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones. Meeting will begin at noon. Grant County Mosquito District 2 to Meet The Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its monthly meeting at 5 p.m., Thursday, October 10, at 210 W. Coulee Blvd., in 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 days or...

  • Royal family

    Oct 9, 2019

    Family and friends crowd the field for photos after the annual ritual of naming the homecoming royalty Friday night during halftime at the Lake Roosevelt Raiders' football game against White Swan. From left are princes and princesses of the freshman class, Pyper Schmidt and Cole Palmer; sophomore class, Almeta Desautel and Gabe Waters; junior class, Sophie Kuiper and Josh Flowers; and the king and queen from the senior class, Traey Clark and Mikaylah Thompson. The sophomore class bested all...

  • Blood drive planned

    Oct 2, 2019

    Vitalant, along with the Grand Coulee community blood drive volunteers led by coordinator Donia Black, is planning a blood drive for Monday, October 21. Donation hours will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the community room at Coulee Medical Center. Vitalant is the sole blood provider to more than 35 hospitals across the Inland Northwest and needs an average of 200 blood donors every day. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people. For more information contact Stefanie Dunn at 425-314-3799....

  • Meetings & Notices

    Oct 2, 2019

    October Chamber Meetings at La Presa There will be no chamber meeting this week. The next meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 10 at La Presa.Guest speaker will be Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones. Meetings begin at noon. Food Bank Hours Normal operating hours are every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the Church of Nazarene, Hwy 174, 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...

  • Meetings and Notices

    Sep 25, 2019

    No Chamber Meetings the Next Two Weeks The chamber of commerce will not be meeting this Thursday or next. Meetings will resume Oct. 10 at La Presa. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet The Grant County Fire District 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, September 30, at 7 p.m., at the Electric City Fire Station. Food Bank Hours Normal operating hours are every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the Church of Nazarene, Hwy 174, Grand Coulee. Clients are encouraged to provide their own containers to carry groceries home in. Call...

  • Harvest Fest 2019

    Sep 25, 2019

    The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce's Harvest Festival provided fun for the community and tourists last weekend....

  • Run The Dam results

    Sep 25, 2019

    5K Place Name Sex Age Time Category 1 Jody Evans F 45 25:15 F41 - 45 2 Dan Spencer M 58 26:10 M56 - 60 3 Jeremy Hunt M 40 27:28 M36 - 40 4 Richard Mettler M 41 27:32 M41 - 45 5 Lindsay Kane F 39 28:23 F36 - 40 6 Shannon Overbay F 49 28:35 F46 - 50 7 Joy Lally F 11 29:03 F1 - 15 8 Sheperd Lally M 9 29:03 M1 - 15 9 Paul Lally M 12 29:14 M1 - 15 10 Brian Evans M 47 29:48 M46 - 50 11 Tim Caryl M 59 29:49 M56 - 60 12 Steffi Fuchs F 51 30:12 F51 - 55 13 Rachel Searles F 24 30:20 F21 - 25 14 Heather van Fleet F 32 30:31 F31 - 35 15 Corey Kane M 39...

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