News

Sorted by date  Results 51 - 75 of 6245

Page Up



Electrical issue keeping Keller Ferry out of service

Until further notice, Keller Ferry users who travel across the Columbia River on State Route 21 should continue to find alternate routes, the state Department of Transportation says. The Keller Ferry (M/V Sanpoil) was removed... — Updated 1/24/2024

 
 By Aspen Anderson    News

End to daylight saving time in the sights of "Ditch the Switch" advocates

Washingtonians may lose their cherished ultra-late-night sunsets in the summer if Washington state opts for permanent Pacific Standard Time (PST). "If Congress had acted, we would... — Updated 1/24/2024

 
 By Mary Murphy    News

Legislature to decide on high-speed pursuits

A citizen initiative aimed at giving police wider discretion on when they engage in high-speed pursuits was forwarded to the Legislature on Jan. 11. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs notified the Legislature petitions for Initiative... — Updated 1/17/2024

 

Proposed: Upgrade PUD fiber to more cost effective, scalable network

Grant PUD staff have recommended transitioning the utility’s current “Active-E” ethernet technology for to-the-home fiber-optic service with industry standard “passive optical network” or PON technology for a more cost... — Updated 1/17/2024

 
 By Scott Hunter    News

House fire displaces four in Coulee Dam

A police officer couldn't wait for the fire department to evacuate a woman inside a home that was burning in Coulee Dam last week. Officer Josh Watkins went back to the home he'd... — Updated 1/17/2024

 

Dangerous wind chill watch issued

The National Weather Service in Spokane is warning of dangerously cold wind chills as low as -25 degrees being a possibility over the several days, from Thursday evening through... — Updated 1/10/2024 Full story

 

Keller Ferry down

SR 21 is closed in both directions as Keller Ferry on the Columbia River at MP 106.65 north of Wilbur is out of service. The state department of Transportation advised to use an alternate route and expect a long delay. The ferry... — Updated 1/10/2024 Full story

 

Coulee Cops

Grand Coulee Police 1/1 - Two vehicles were towed away after a collision on Midway Avenue that caused extensive front-end damage to both vehicles. One of the vehicles had failed to yield to the other as it was turning onto Spokane... — Updated 1/10/2024

 
 By Scott Hunter    News

Teachers recognized at school board meeting

Two Lake Roosevelt Elementary School teachers were recognized for their efforts before the school board at its meeting Monday night. Third-grade teacher Jessica Tufts and... — Updated 1/10/2024

 
 By Aspen Anderson    News

Public safety must be a priority, legislators say

Public safety should be a top priority for this year's legislative session, Gov. Jay Inslee and bipartisan state legislators said on the eve of the 2024 legislative session. "We... — Updated 1/10/2024

 
 By Scott Hunter    News

Eagles donate to student

To celebrate their anniversary, the Eagles Auxiliary and the Eagles Aerie made a donation Saturday to a young student raising money for a trip to Boston this summer. On the 77th... — Updated 1/10/2024

 

Sunrise on the snow

Early morning sunlight paints the back of the top of Grand Coulee Dam and the mountains to the north Tuesday after an overnight snowfall brought winter back to the region following... — Updated 1/10/2024

 
 By Scott Hunter    News

New year starts with new council in Electric City

Electric City swore in its two newest council members Tuesday and one who held onto his seat in the November election. Brian Buche took the oath of office again, having been re-elected over challenger Levi Johnson. The new members... — Updated 1/10/2024

 

New day always dawns

Sagebrush burned during a wildfire above Coulee Dam several years ago combines with the dawn over Grand Coulee Dam Tuesday to illustrate that dark times always yield to a new day.... — Updated 1/3/2024

 

Gas prices expected to decline

GasBuddy released its annual Fuel Price Outlook Dec. 28 with some good news for drivers: expect lower gasoline and diesel prices in 2024. The outlook highlights key trends in gasoline and diesel prices, forecasting that, after two... — Updated 1/3/2024

 

Retired firemen honored

Earlier this year, two local firemen, Gary Rosco and Leonard Sanders, retired from the Electric City Fire Department with a combined 61 years of service. Rosco retired as assistant... — Updated 1/3/2024

 
 By Scott Hunter    News

Nespelem School hoping to expand sports area

Nespelem School is hoping to find extra land on which to expand with a future sports area. The board voted last week to formally inquire with the Colville Tribes about land across the street currently held in trust status that the... — Updated 1/3/2024

 

Cold enough for "polar"

Seven brave souls take a refreshing dip in Lake Roosevelt just after noon on New Year's Day at Spring Canyon for the annual polar plunge. In its seventh year, the plunge seems to... — Updated 1/3/2024

 
 By Scott Hunter    News

Officer-in-school effort set aside

An effort to put a school resource officer at Lake Roosevelt Schools and add another policeman to Grand Coulee’s department has been stopped, and grant funding for it turned down. Funded partially by a federal grant, the effort... — Updated 1/3/2024

 

Coulee Cops

Grand Coulee Police 12/17 - A vehicle was pulled over at Four Corners for having a brake light out. Police noticed burnt tin foil on the floor of the back seat, an item associated with drug use. The driver said she came to the... — Updated 12/27/2023

 

Tribal member to be remembered for organ donation at Rose Parade

If you like to watch the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. each New Year's morning, take note of the OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade float this year, which will include the image... — Updated 12/27/2023

 

Tribes halfway to lynx relocation goal

Seven Canada lynx were recently trapped in Canada and relocated to the Colville Indian Reservation (CIR) in an effort to help recover the species in Washington state. A team of... — Updated 12/27/2023

 
 By Scott Hunter    News

Coulee Dam improvement projects outlined for 2024

Coulee Dam is planning street and sidewalk improvement projects in the new year that will smooth out streets, build or rebuild sidewalk ramps and plant trees to replace those lost on Ferry Avenue in last year’s sidewalk... — Updated 12/27/2023

 
 By Scott Hunter    News

City to put de-annexation on ballot

Electric City will ask voters to approve a ballot measure in February that will remove four parcels of land from the city that had been added in an earlier annexation. The city had started to add the question to last month’s... — Updated 12/27/2023

 

A glorious fog

With the world below huddled under dense fog on a dreary day, powerlines at left climb from Coulee Dam into a clear sky at sunset Saturday, illuminating the clouds hugging the... — Updated 12/27/2023

 

Page Down

Powered by ROAR Online Publication Software from Lions Light Corporation
© Copyright 2024

Rendered 03/27/2024 17:10