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Grand Coulee Dam Preps For Construction

Grand Coulee Dam Preps For Construction

Things are going to be getting a little busy for Grand Coulee Dam. Hopefully this doesn't ruin your family roadtrip plans, but we’ve been advised that residents in the area should be prepared to hear helicopter crews overhead for the next four weeks as overhead lines over the dam are removed.

To ensure public safety, there will be some traffic delays in the area says Lynne Brougher, Grand Coulee Power. Delays start March 12th to the 24th. Motorists can anticipate 5-10 minutes delays on Highway 155 and flaggers guiding drivers through the construction zone. The work zone lasts from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday.

Visitors to the dam can also expect the Lower Visitor Center Park to be closed from February 26th to April 14th to accommodate the removal of high voltage towers in the park.

The Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center will also be closed from March 12th to the 17th. Makeshift operations will be set up to the Magnetometer Building on the west side of the river in town.

Alcohol Factors In Saturday Night Crash Near Reardan

A vehicle accident left four injured seven miles north of Reardan Saturday night. Around 10:45 p.m., the driver, Pearl T. McCoy, 23, with three other passengers, was heading northbound on SR231 when she steered to the right of the road, over-corrected and left the roadway to the left, striking several trees before coming to a rest.

McCoy was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital along with another passenger, Dale M. Park, 34, for injuries. Joseph M. Curd,41, and Arril R. Denison, 46 were transported to Davenport Hospital for injuries.

Washington State Patrol says alcohol was a factor in the accident. The driver has been charged with vehicular assault.

Grant County Traffic Fatalities [2001-2009]

Grant County Traffic Fatalities [2001-2009]

Have you ever wondered what regional Grant County roads result in the most traffic fatalities? Maybe you’ve wanted to find more specific information about the traffic fatalities like what mode of transportation they were using and if that’s a frequent occurrence on that stretch of road.

Using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation, ITO World Ltd. has compiled a data map of fatalities into a visual tale of deaths on the road.

The data only covers information from 2001 to 2009. Many recent fatalities you recall on the news will not be visible.

In Brief: Snowstorms Expected

In Brief: Snowstorms Expected

We've already seen our first snow in the Inland Northwest and KXLY4's Chief Meteorologist Kris Crocker said several more winter storms are on the way.

Light to moderate snow is expected Wednesday in the valleys, Crocker said. The chance of snow lingers through Friday with moderate to heavy snowfall in the valleys.

She also said the temperatures aren't going to climb high enough to do much melting anytime soon.

Continued: Spokane's Snow Plan, Lookout Pass and Winter Driving Tips

Schools across the nation to celebrate a month of walking to school

Schools across the nation to celebrate a month of walking to school

The weather is quickly cooling off from summer, so why not walk to school? Bundling up is as fun as a barrel of monkeys and creates character, right? Plus, when kids are older, they can literally say: “Back in my day, I walked to school up hill both ways and in the snow.”

October is International Walk to School Month which means participating schools and organizations will bring awareness to community issues like physical activity, clean air, pedestrian safety and family connections.

The group behind Walk to School Month started in 1997 as a way to bring together community leaders and kids to build awareness of walkable communities.

Othello Business Owners Oppose Traffic Revision

Othello Business Owners Oppose Traffic Revision

Local business owners and projects engineers are struggling to figure out a solution in regard to the dangerous intersection downtown that will be both safe and not adversely impact businesses.

OTHELLO - Proposed traffic revisions at First Avenue and state Route 26 in Othello are sparking a clash of concerns between safety and commerce.

Inland Northwest Honor Flight

Inland Northwest Honor Flight

Inland Northwest Honor Flight is making it's third trip of 2011 this Friday July 15 at 11:55. Vets will be gathering at the Spokane Airport about 10:30 am...they will return Sunday July 17 at 4:20 in the afternoon. INWHF will be making a special presentation on Friday July 15 to the family of Pvt. Herman Sturmer whose remains were recently returned to Spokane. Inland Northwest Honor Flight continues to honor our living World War II vets for their sacrifices and especially those who paid the ultimate price--giving their lives to protect our freedoms.