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🏌️‍♂️ NUCA 3rd Annual Indoor Golf Simulator Tournament Recap ⛳Proof that construction pros can swing something other than a hammer
Well folks… what started as a friendly indoor golf tournament quickly turned into a full-blown battle for simulator supremacy. In fact, the tournament sold out almost as fast as we opened registration, proving two things: NUCA members love a good competition, and nobody turns down the chance to swing a club indoors during the off-season. The morning crew of 11 teams kicked off the day at 11am, swinging their clubs like they were auditioning for a slapstick comedy. The next 1
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Jun 252 min read
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Full House for a Great Cause: NUCA EWNI Poker Tournament Raises Funds for the Next Generation
The cards were dealt, the chips were stacked, and the competition was fierce as more than 30 players gathered at Nashville North for the annual NUCA Eastern Washington & North Idaho Poker Tournament benefiting the Next Generation Scholarship & Workforce Development Fund. While everyone came hoping to leave with the winning hand, the real winners are the students, apprentices, and future industry leaders who will benefit from the funds raised through this event. As always, the
sherinowlan
Jun 42 min read
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Projects Preview: Building More Than Infrastructure — Building Relationships
On December 17, 2025, the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) once again brought together key local municipalities, including the City of Spokane, Spokane County, City of Spokane Valley, Spokane Transit Authority , and the Spokane Airport . This gathering was held at the Mirabeau Hotel & Event Center, where representatives from these organizations provided exclusive previews of their upcoming projects, showcasing the collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing infras
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Mar 33 min read
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Bags, Brews & Big Wins: Cornhole Takes Over Nashville North
On October 16th, NUCA of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho hosted its highly anticipated 5th annual Cornhole tournament at Nashville North. This year, the event saw an impressive turnout, with over 65 teams coming together to compete for the coveted title of Bag Champion. The tournament not only provided an exciting afternoon of friendly competition but also served a noble purpose, as it raised essential funds for NUCA's Christmas Wish Program. This program is dedicated t
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Mar 32 min read
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Dozer Day 2025 Supporting Canopy Village, Communities in Schools and new this year KTEC
At NUCA, we are committed to giving back to the community and supporting impactful causes. Dozer Day serves as our main fundraising event, enabling us to pursue this mission. This spring, we had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Children’s Village and Communities in Schools, the two primary charities benefiting from the proceeds of our annual Dozer Day event. Thanks to record attendance, we were also able to introduce a new charitable donation to the Kootenai
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Jan 302 min read
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Buckets & Bragging Rights: Highlights from NUCA's 5th Annual Pop‑A‑Shot Tournament!
The 2025 Pop-A-Shot Hoop Shoot tournament is officially in the books, and it certainly provided an exhilarating experience filled with...
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Jun 18, 20252 min read
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NUCA Celebrates Women in Construction Week
March 2-8 2025 was Women in Construction Week and we had the pleasure of spotlighting some NUCA EWNI members; Kammi Ruiz- DW Excavating ,...
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Jun 3, 20256 min read
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Indoor Golf Tournament Winners Crowned Amidst Scandal, Triumph, and Questionable Putting
New Teams and perennial favorites joined the fun!! NUCA 's 2nd Annual Indoor Golf Tournament was an event filled with high-stakes drama,...
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Apr 2, 20254 min read
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"For the kids!!!" Betting on the NEXT GENERATION
This year's Annual Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament was aces ! With a slightly smaller crowd but larger bids , NUCA successfully raised ...
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Jan 27, 20252 min read
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New Year, Same Mission: Safety First at the 811 Contractor's Breakfast!!
The new year started with the annual Contractor's Breakfast mid-January. NUCA of Eastern Washington/North Idaho once again joined forces...
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Jan 27, 20253 min read
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Christmas Wish...Bringing Christmas Cheer to Community Families
A couple of years ago NUCA decided that another area we wanted to focus on was giving back to our construction community members in need....
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Jan 24, 20252 min read
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Projects Preview-Building Bridges: How Partnerships with Local Municipalities Empower NUCA Members
Full house at the Mirabeau Hotel NUCA's 2024 Projects Preview was another resounding success, showcasing the remarkable collaboration and...
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Jan 23, 20252 min read
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Defending Utility Damage Claims...
Wayne Jensen has over 30 years Safety experience and has developed a great program for dealing with locators and defending utility damage...
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Jan 21, 20251 min read
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Leadership Conference in Georgia Highlights NUCA EWNI Success
The recent NUCA Leadership Conference in Savannah, GA, provided valuable insights, resources, and opportunities to strengthen our...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Cornhole Tournament: Record Turnout, Enjoyable Expansion
Beginning in 2020 NUCA's Cornhole Tournament looked to be one of the most popular social events we put on. The beginnings were a little...
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Oct 29, 20242 min read
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NUCA members had the opportunity to meet with Michael Baumgartner, a candidate for Congress in Washington's 5th District.
On October 2nd, NUCA of Eastern WA & North ID participated in a fundraising dinner called Paint It Red with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris...
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Oct 11, 20241 min read
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NUCA Member Simco, Golf Tournament-"Drives" home a generous donation to Next Generation...
This summer, NUCA EWNI member Simco hosted their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at the Coeur d'Alene Public Golf Course. An impressive total...
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Oct 11, 20241 min read
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2nd Annual Safety Summit at the Hammer Training Center
The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) has declared June as Trench Safety Month, aligning with June's designation as...
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Sep 11, 20242 min read
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Record Attendance for Dozer Day 2024
The attendance on Saturday at Post Falls' Dozer Day at Cabelas Stateline broke records. More than 5000 individuals entered the event on...
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Sep 10, 20242 min read
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Another Successful Signing Day with NUCA EWNI
NUCA EWNI proudly hosted another successful Signing Day for junior and senior high school students, offering them the unique opportunity...
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Jul 2, 20242 min read
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