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1 Years Ago Over 1900 acres outside of Elmer City has burned and hundreds of firefighters from the area and surrounding communities have combined in the effort to stop it. Many citizens had to be evacuated but no homes were lost. The official cause of the fire is “human caused.” Coulee Dam officials opened up the town’s new filtration plant to a tour, after a brief ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning. The “state-of-the-art” plant cost about $5.9 million, of which Coulee Dam water consumers will pay $1.3 million. 20 Years Ago In June o... Full story
Army Spc. Jacob Leadingham has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. Jacob is the... Full story
Sommer Hicks was named Coulee Medical Center's employee of the year. Hicks, an executive assistant to Administration & Patient Care Services, has been with CMC since 2004. She was presented the award at CMC's Employee Appreciation Dinner May 21 by her daughter, Mariah. Hicks is known around CMC for "always having a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone," the hospital's employee newsletter stated. "She embodies professionalism and teamwork in everything she does."... Full story
This five generation photo was taken recently of the Riley family. Seated is great-great grandmother Dorothy Litz with her great-great-granddaughter Sofia Dawn Maldonado. From left is Sofia's mother Tiffany Maldonado, her Grandmother Wynne Dennis and great-grandmother Donna Riley. Sofia was born May 2, 2014 to Tiffany and Gene Maldonado at Coulee Medical Center. She weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth.... Full story
Brittania Giuliani, of Almira, has been selected as a finalist in the National American Miss Washington State Pageant. At 15, she will compete in the Junior Teen Division at the 2014 Miss Washington Junior Teen Pageant in Tacoma, August 8-10. The winner of this competition will represent the state of Washington for the final selection of National American Miss Washington in California at Hollywood and Disneyland. Giuliani will personally be looking for sponsors between now and May... Full story
Dave McClure holds up his second-place trophy after competing in the Columbia River Cowboy Gathering and Music Festival in Kennewick last weekend. McClure, a Nespelem rancher and pianist, took the runner-up spot in the music contest with a $200 prize. - submitted photo... Full story
Charles Bond is returning from his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Lisbon, Portugal mission on April 15. Charles, the son of Helen and Bob Bond of Coulee Dam, is a graduate from Lake Roosevelt High school. While serving his 2-year mission, Charles represented the LDS Church as a missionary to teach the people of Portugal (mainland and the Azores Islands) in their own language and provide service to them. He will be speaking about his experience in the... Full story
The Grand Coulee Seventh-day Adventist Church will their new pastoral couple, Eric and Shanna Chavez, at their March 29 church service. They were both raised in Amarillo, Texas, where they met, married, and lived for the first five years of their marriage as he worked as a surveyor and draftsman and she as a certified ophthalmic assistant. “Grand Coulee is a truly beautiful place and we are very excited to be here!” Pastor Chavez stated in a press release. “We have been many places but none that offer such beauty in the terrain and peopl... Full story
U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua S. Fountain has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Fountain is the son of... Full story
Sheila and Derlyn Brown are leaving on March 17, to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They will be serving in Cove Fort , Utah, one of the last remaining historical way station for travelers. Cove Fort is located near Zion National Park and the town of St George. Elder and Sister Brown (as they will be known for the duration of their mission), will be welcoming tourists at the visitor center. This will be Sister Brown's first mission. As for Elder Brown, he... Full story
Dr. Nicholas A. Donaghey has joined the Gillespie Eye Care team as the primary optometrist at its Grand Coulee location, 407 Burdin Boulevard. Donaghey received his bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas and his doctorate from the Ohio State University. The eye care practice, which also has offices in Quincy and Brewster, has recently gone through a complete refurbishment, including fixtures and technical equipment. Gillespie Eye Care purchased Family Vision Care in August, 2013.... Full story
Four students from Carolyn McNeil's kindergarten class at Center School get in the mood for Valentine's Day by placing items in the class display of individual artwork in the hallway outside their classroom. From left are Alexis Clark, Annika Carson, Joclynn Everybodytalksabout and A'mya Adrian. - Roger S. Lucas photo... Full story
Fireman Nathaniel Gerald Loch graduated from Navy Basic Training at RTC Great Lakes, Ill., on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014. He is currently at NNPTC in Goose Creek, S.C., for Nuclear "A" School, Machinist's Mate. Nathan is the son of Rob and Becky Loch of Coulee Dam and is a 2010 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School.... Full story
Felix and Elizabeth "Liz" Marcolin celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a 10-day trip to Germany in December with their daughters Kathy and Kerin, Kerin's husband Steffen, and their three children. Much of their visit centered around the home of Steffen's parents, Horst and Anneliese Ludwig, in Saint Julian, Rheinland-Pfalz. Open-air Christmas markets, cathedrals, and castles were highlights of the trip. Future anniversary plans include a celebration with their entire family in July... Full story
Andrew McClure and Scoutmaster Bob Bond participate in a ceremony bestowing the Eagle Scout rank on McClure Monday night at the Vets' Hall in Electric Cit. More than 60 attended the occasion, including four of McClure's scoutmasters.- Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Stacey Thomas of Nespelem is proud to announce the birth of her daughter Adriana Josephine Holder on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz., and was 19-1/2 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Belinda A. Thomas and Efrain G. Sandoval.... Full story
The community is invited to the Coulee Dam Community Presbyterian Church to share in a time of celebration and thanksgiving for Pastor Kevin Lind and his family. Pastor Lind has faithfully led the Community Church for over five years, and along with his wife Alisa, a second grade teacher, have actively served both their church and their community. The Lind family, including daughters Hannah, Abby and Ellie, will be moving to the Spokane Valley in January where Pastor Lind will begin a new ministry at the Opportunity Presbyterian Church. Pastor... Full story
Teacher Sandy Hood addresses students and veterans at the conclusion of the Grand Coulee Dam Middle School assembly Wednesday honoring veterans. But the veterans decided this year to honor her back, presenting her with a plaque of appreciation for 16 years of organizing the annual project that has students writing to and learning about veterans and their service. The student-made posters lining the wall in the gym are each about a particular veteran, many of whom are seated at right. This year,... Full story
Air Force Airman Guy R. Payne graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Payne is the son of Guy and... Full story
Private First Class Antonio Montez, 18, of Okanogan, graduated from Army National Guard Basic Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. In addition, he qualified and earned Expert Marksmanship. He is scheduled to graduate from his Advanced Individual Training as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic on December 12, 2013. Antonio is the son of Cory Farmer (Berg), Okanogan, grandson of Kerry Berg, Grand Coulee, and great-grandson of Patrick Holbert, Electric City. He is a 2013 graduate of... Full story
Seaman Apprentice Timothy Wayne Loch graduated from Navy Basic Training at RTC Great Lakes, Il., on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013. He is currently attending Master at Arms, a school at Lackland AFB, Texas, and scheduled to graduate on December 7, 2013. Timothy is the son of Robert and Becky of Loch and a 2013 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School.... Full story
Alissa Mansker, Grand Coulee, has been awarded a $5,000 New Horizons scholarship by Royal Neighbors of America, the organization announced last week. A one-time payment will be made to her college of choice and will be used to help fund tuition, room and board, and books. Since its creation in 1961, the Royal Neighbors of America Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4 million to its members to assist with the costs of continuing education. The program accepts applications from its... Full story
Tiger Covington practices his skater moves at North Dam Park’s sk8park Tuesday evening. “I love this skatepark,” Covington, 27 today, said. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Brandon C. Heintz, of Electric City, has graduated with a Bachelor of Sport Science degree in Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy, the school announced. The academy is an independent, nonprofit institution that offers sport-specific programs to students, teachers, and administrators around the world....
