We're all in this together
We're all in this together
A big boulder fell from the wall of the Grand Coulee during the night, blocking most of two lanes on SR-155 along Banks Lake. Drivers could still drive around it where it was coned off at a wide spot in the shoulder of the road on an area of light traffic. But drivers Saturday morning found one-lane (mostly on a pull-out) traffic on the highway just south of the entrance to Steamboat Rock State Park. The Washington State Department of Transportation sent out an alert on its mobile app about 3...
A Grand Coulee man was arrested Jan. 18 after reportedly admitting to shooting his rifle at a boat on Rufus Woods Lake to try to “scare the occupants away,” a sheriff’s report says. Deputies of the Douglas County sheriff arrested Shawn W. Robison, 41, after an investigation, a Jan. 22 release from the sheriff’s office states. One of the five people on the boat called to report the shots, and deputies were dispatched at 8:14 p.m. to the “1000 block” of Strahl Canyon Road, in a remote section of the county about 25 minutes northwest...
Firefighters quickly doused flames in a pickup burning next to the Masonic Lodge in Coulee Dam. Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call at 10:18. The pickup truck was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. Two small explosions occurred as they were working to put out the fire. The pickup was backed up almost to the building on a gravel surface on the west side of the building. That building and an RV were close enough to be risk but were not damaged....
Elmer City’s residents already pay around $68 a month for their sewer service, not the $14 stated incorrectly in an article last week, but that amount will still go up following a court ruling last December. The $14 cited at a town council meeting is what Elmer City had been paying Coulee Dam for treating sewage at the time. Okanogan Superior Court Judge Kathryn Burke ruled on Coulee Dam’s preliminary injunction seeking payment from Elmer City at double the $80 rate Coulee Dam charges its own customers. The judge didn’t agree to that...
OLYMPIA – Washington state lawmakers want to rein in how license plate cameras, designed to track vehicles, can be used. During a public hearing Jan. 20, Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, D-Tacoma, cited a recent University of Washington report that revealed federal immigration authorities were accessing data obtained by automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems in Washington as a major reason why the state must regulate these cameras. Trudeau is the sponsor of Senate Bill 6002, which would create a regulatory structure for ALPR systems and the data...
Like a fully decorated tree occupying the living room well into the new year, STCU’s season of giving is still lifting spirits across the region. Earlier this month, the credit union presented $5,000 to Specialized Needs Recreation, a Coeur d’Alene non-profit that provides athletic and socialization opportunities for people with special needs. The credit union has surpassed $600,000 in giving this season, which began with $350,000 donated to food security initiatives last fall, including $10,000 to the local Care and Share Food Bank. That...
During the 1992 presidential campaign, Bill Clinton famously intoned, “I feel your pain,” reassuring voters he understood what they were going through. Since then, similar statements of empathy have become a staple for politicians but too often they are just hollow words. Take small business owners, for example, which are the backbone of America’s economy. They are Washington’s forgotten constituency. Most elected officials have no idea what it’s like to risk everything you have or to struggle to meet payroll for your employees and...
It has been said that once a kid, always a kid. I believe that, in a way. I remember growing up and some of the things I did way back then. I used to follow the railroad tracks. I always took a salt shaker because I often came across apple trees. I liked to salt up an apple; seems they taste better that way. I followed the rails in both directions. The W I and M went toward Potlatch. The Idaho line was but two miles away. The W I and M line was largely used in the early days as a logging operation. Going the other direction, I would go either...
In our local Grand Coulee Dam School District, we have and always have had amazing staff. As a community member for several decades, I’ve shown appreciation for many of their successes but I’ve barely scratched the surface of impactful differences they make in the lives of their students every day. Great school districts have staff who realize that schools must manage their funds properly, provide a safe and secure environment with sound mental wellness options for their students, among many other common-sense priorities that come before...
I predicted the Democrats would go crazy if President Trump was re-elected, I just didn’t realize they would go this crazy. The Democrat party has become the party of supporting criminals 100%. They support of all illegals in the United States. But worst of all they support pedophile’s, murders, rapist’s, criminal gang members, robbers, drug dealers and traffickers, domestic violence, and fraudsters. Democrats are standing up and promoting all the fraud by Illegals without regard for the damage they are doing to citizens of the United...
Three geese are a fraction of the hundreds taking off from Banks Lake near Steamboat Rock State Park Saturday about sunset. - Scott Hunter...
Everyone has heard of Shakespeare, but how much do you actually know about The Bard’s plays? Well, we here at Masquers Theater have the crash course for you! Directed by Adam Zaleski ‘The complete works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)’ is a fun romp through all of Shakespeare’s shows smashed down into under two hours. Come learn of The Bard through the insane antics of Cassi Nelson, Kristina Allman and Blane Schafer. Remember, “All the world’s a stage” and we cannot wait to share ours with you. Opening February 13th to March...
Come join us at Grand Coulee Nazarene Church for our weekly Bible Study series, starting February 5, 2026, 1:00 - 2:30pm on the Book of Romans, led by Gary Hamrick. Coffee and cookies provided. Invite your friends and neighbors! Nazarene Church is located at 45925 State Route 174-N, Grand Coulee, WA 99133 For information, call: (509)...
Quilt Tying on Wednesdays The Ladies of Zion and Friends will begin tying quilts January 7th thru February every Wednesday 9am to 1pm. For those wanting to help and learn how to tie a quilt, come and help. The finished quilts go to The Crisis Center and World Relief. Usually the group will tie 60 some quilts with another 20 done at home. It’s a good way to learn somthing new and a good thing helping some one in need. A few quilts will stay at the church for emegency. For information please call 509-633-0648 Area AA Meetings In Electric...
February 2, 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed. This treaty ended the Mexican War. It also extended the boundaries of the United States westerly to the Pacific Ocean. The Mexican War, approved by the U.S. Congress on May 13, 1846, was a dispute over the U.S. annexation of Texas. Fighting subsided with the capture of Mexico City in 1847. Terms of the treaty granted the U.S. more than 525,000 square miles of former Mexican territory. It included present day California, Nevada, Utah, and most of New Mexico and Arizona and parts of...
There is a $50 charge for obituaries published in the Star. This includes a photo and up to 500 words. Reminders for Celebrations of Life and Death Notices are $25. Articles must be either e-mailed, faxed or dropped off at the Star office. They will not be accepted over the phone. The deadline to submit an article is Monday by 5 p.m. For more information, call 509.633.1350 or visit our website at...
What a day on the mats for Lake Roosevelt Wrestling at the Mat Animal Classic in Quincy, head Coach Casey Brewster said, with "grit, growth, and big moments across the lineup." In the match of the night, Kaden Christman (120) delivered an instant classic in the championship finals, defeating Wyatt Gutierrez (Naches Valley) 21–18 in overtime. Back-and-forth action from start to finish, and Kaden closed it with a clutch OT takedown to claim the gold. Top Raider Performances: Kaden Christman...
Seven Lady Raiders traveled to Othello last Saturday to compete in a tough two-day, 46-team wrestling tournament. All seven wrestlers competed extremely well throughout the weekend, their coaches said, facing strong competition and challenging matches. Cora Nicholson scored three team points. Sienna Atchison placed seventh and scored 15 team points. Tru Jack scored eight team points. Ayamae Batten-Bob scored six team points. Abygail Vargas placed eighth and scored 16 team points. Selma...
Girls Basketball The Lady Raiders pulled out a 23-point win against Tonasket Friday, there 65-42. But 1B Waterville-Mansfield snuck by them the next night in Waterville, 66-51. Last night, however, they took down 1A Omak 63-44 on the Pioneers home court to maintain their number-two spot in the Central Washington 2B league with a 4-1 win-loss, 8-9 overall. Okanogan (3-1, 8-9) is close on their heels in third place. Brewster’s 5-0, 16-2 record will be tough to overcome in the regular season. Lake Roosvelt will host Liberty Bell Friday at 6...
The community is invited to participate in a Baked Goods Silent Auction on Friday, Jan. 30, during the Lake Roosevelt home basketball game versus Liberty Bell. The goal is to offer a variety of family-sized, shareable baked goods, such as full cakes, large pans of bars or brownies, cookie trays, pies, or other generously sized treats that can be enjoyed by families and friends. Items will be displayed on a designated table with silent auction bid sheets available for attendees to place their bids throughout the evening. Community members are...
