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Paschal Sherman Indian School named "School of Distinction"
The Paschal Sherman Indian School (PSIS) has been named a “School of Distinction” by Cognia, a global nonprofit school improvement organization. Out of more than 1,100 eligible institutions reviewed by Cognia, only 25 schools... — Updated 9/20/2023
By City reviews short-term rental proposal
Coulee Dam is reviewing a proposed change in the rules that govern how property owners can rent their property for short periods of time. The change is sought by those who want to meet what they say is a consistent need in the loca... — Updated 9/20/2023
Names needed for women vets' monument
If you have any relatives or friends that were in the Nespelem Women’s Auxiliary Unit 114 from 1936 to present, please submit their names to Vincent McDonald, CCT Veterans Program, 509-634-2755, or email vince... — Updated 9/20/2023
Hundreds decide to Run The Dam
The race that lets people run across the top of Grand Coulee Dam drew hundreds on Saturday morning for 5K, 10K or half marathon run under blue skies. Organizer Kelly Buche said... — Updated 9/20/2023
Health District says COVID rising
Grant County Health District says COVID has been ticking up for weeks, and annual immunizations will likely be necessary, just like the flu. Luckily, new vaccines are available, GCHD pointed out, and they’re aimed at newer... — Updated 9/20/2023
Mechanic dies in accident during repairs
A mechanic repairing his company’s semi-trailer died Sept. 11 at Coulee Medical Center as he was repairing its suspension, the company said in a press release. Mike Coppess, of Bellevue, Washington, was 68, married and the... — Updated 9/20/2023
First "Fish Fest" schools little anglers
Hundreds turned out for the Fish Fest at Spring Canyon last Saturday for what Emilee Franklin hopes will become an annual event. Franklin, and education specialist at Lake... — Updated 9/13/2023
Grand Coulee man takes state photo prize
Merle Roberts, of Grand Coulee, earned a blue ribbon in photography last week at the state fair in Puyallup. Roberts named his photo, in dramatic dark gray shades of a local tree... — Updated 9/13/2023
Coulee Dam to pay over $70,000 to EPA for alleged violations
The city of Coulee Dam has agreed to pay over $70,000 to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failure to file paperwork on time regarding its new wastewater treatment plant. A “Consent Agreement” and “Final Order” d... — Updated 9/13/2023
Port negotiating sale of golf course
Commissioners of Grant County Port District 7 have been in negotiations with the Colville Tribes for a possible sale of Banks Lake Golf Course. Commissioners met in a special meeting Sept. 6 to consider the sale and its details in... — Updated 9/13/2023
Almira opens its new school
When it burned down on Oct. 12, 2021, Almira's school was so completely destroyed that only about 33 bricks of the old red-brick school could be salvaged. Those are now encased in... — Updated 9/6/2023
Together again
From left, Nespelem School District Superintendent Effie Dean, Nespelem Directors Nancy Armstrong-Montes and Jarae Cate, Grand Coulee Dam Director Shannon Nicholson, GCD... — Updated 9/6/2023
Fish Fest promises fun learning
If you've ever wanted to fish but don't really know how, now's your chance to fix that. The Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is offering "Fish Fest" this Saturday at Spring C... — Updated 9/6/2023
Local quilters semi-finalists at international show
Marlene Oddie of Grand Coulee, and former local resident Nancy Cargo, now from Port Angeles, Washington, are semi-finalists at one of the biggest juried quilt shows in the country.... — Updated 9/6/2023
City considers rezoning old dorms
Coulee Dam is considering rezoning two properties for a use for which most people think they’re already zoned. Two buildings across Lincoln Avenue from city hall, built as dormitories in the 1930s, have been used as residences,... — Updated 9/6/2023
Students mostly prevail on dress code issue
Students racked up a policy victory at Lake Roosevelt Jr/Sr High School Monday when the school district board of directors voted to implement most of their recommended changes to... — Updated 8/30/2023
Naval Academy alums rides across US for Veterans' causes
The plan is to make it across the country in 44 stops, while along the way garnering even more pledges of support for veterans' causes, and, around here, dodging wildfires. A group... — Updated 8/30/2023
City to pay contractor to run sewer plant
Grand Coulee’s city council voted just days before they had no operator to sign a one-year contract for operation of its sewer plant via an independent contractor, on an emergency basis. At the time on Aug. 23, the current... — Updated 8/30/2023
Focus on power lines to avoid wildfires, losses
Many fingers are again pointed at electric utilities because downed power lines are suspected of starting another horrific wildfire — the one that raced through Lahaina killing hu... — Updated 8/23/2023
Sliding into the school year
Rod Broadnax, the new superintendent at Grand Coulee Dam School District, points to another slider with "hustle" after coming down the inflatable slide on the football field. The... — Updated 8/23/2023
Rodeo leader George Kohout dies
A longtime community leader who revived the ailing Colorama Rodeo over a decade ago and focused on strengthening its sponsoring Ridge Riders Saddle Club, has died. George Kohout... — Updated 8/23/2023
STCU gives $50K for wildfire relief, encourages donations from community
The Here for Good Foundation, STCU’s charitable foundation, is encouraging donations at innovia.org/stcu-here-for-good-foundation to support communities impacted by recent wildfires in the Inland Northwest. All funds donated... — Updated 8/23/2023
Fires erupt on dry, windy Friday
Firefighters from at least 10 different agencies fought a "stubborn" fire on a windy Friday weather forecasters had predicted could be a bad one. It was. The fire dubbed the Plum Po... — Updated 8/23/2023
Sewer plant near-future operations uncertain
It’s not certain exactly how the wastewater treatment plant that serves the roughly 2,000 citizens of Grand Coulee and Electric City will keep operating after nine days from now. That’s when its current operator will retire.... — Updated 8/18/2023
