District working on weather system addition to airport

An addition to the local airport that would make it safer and more usable is on the horizon and may land if a major grant comes through to pay for it.

A new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at the Grand Coulee Dam Airport would offer various aviation advantages, specifically by increasing safety and ease of landing.

The estimated $274,000 AWOS project should be paid for in part with a 90%...