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Area AA Meetings In Electric City, the New Hope group holds its meetings Monday through Friday evenings at 6pm at the Vets Center. There is also a noon meeting every Wednesday. These meetings are open and non-smoking. For more information, contact Paul 631-4551 or Phyllis 631-1187.I In Nespelem, the group Bound and Determined holds its meetings Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Church. Contact Myrna at 634-4921. Food Bank Open Care & Share Food Bank regular hours are Fridays 1-3 p.m. Questions call Pastor Shawn at 633-2566. Attention...
A new year brings familiar feelings: the urge to reinvent, refresh, and restart! Check out our book recommendations to encourage your resolutions! Humanities Washington Navigating gender in our world has become more complicated. The simple binary gender system does not represent many in our communities today. In this virtual talk, Mac Scotty McGregor will discuss the spectrum of gender in a warm and accessible way. Join us on Zoom Tonight Wednesday, January 22 / 6:00-7:00PM Hobbies on Hoopla Discover new passions this National Hobby Month on...
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that w...
The holidays are over, but it’s still dark and cold out. What’s a Washingtonian to do? We’re in our low season, but that means hardy souls who enjoy wintry outdoorsing can often find last-minute camping, cabin and yurt availability. Use our reservations system to book your experience of choice! Look for parks that offer same-day and next-day reservations, and check out the flexible dates feature in case your chosen park is full on your preferred dates. You can also try primitive snow camping (with proper gear, of course) at Lake Easton, Lake...
Grand Coulee Police 1/13 - Police told a woman that a man she has a protection order against was not in violation for writing a social media post about her because of his first amendment rights. He didn’t tag her in the post, talk to her directly, nor direct someone else to give a message to her. The officer also recommended she extend the order which is soon to expire. 1/18 - A vehicle hit a light pole on Grand Coulee Avenue, breaking it in three pieces. A witness saw the driver get out and run into a nearby house. The vehicle was blocking a...
Zion Lutheran Church will start tying quilting again, starting Jan. 1 thruFebruary 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...
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...