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We're all in this together
The Nespelem Junior Rodeo drew kid contestants for the two day event last weekend eager to compete in events ranging from a “chicken scramble” to a bull ride and more types of events than you knew existed. Here are a few photos. Nespelem puts on annual junior rodeo The Nespelem Junior Rodeo drew kid contestants for the two day event last weekend eager to compete in events ranging from a “chicken scramble” to a bull ride and more types of...
The Grand Coulee Dam School District's reduced education program is colliding headon with the people who run classrooms every day. Over the last two board meetings, staff and community members have spoken up to plead for preschool, career and technical education (CTE), athletics, and key administrative positions they say are holding the system together - even as district leaders stress that the math simply no longer works. "We're shrinking, we're going away" At the March 24 meeting, CTE...
No additional measles infections have been identified in connection with two Grant County cases reported in March, Grant County Health District reported. Six weeks have passed since those cases were confirmed, which is enough time for symptoms to have appeared in anyone who may have been exposed. “We are incredibly grateful that the children who were infected with measles last month are recovering well, and that no additional people became ill,” said Alexander Brzezny, Grant County Health Officer. “While our active response in Grant...
The forces shaping decisions about the Grand Coulee Dam School District are stubbornly calling for what one might reasonably conclude are exactly the wrong decisions. Last fall, when the process of laying out a “modified education plan” — the term in education for layoffs — members of the public were calling for the district to stem its financial losses by increasing the amount of money coming in, rather than cutting expenses. In public education, that means bringing in more students — through increased offerings, not fewer. The...
By any honest measure, veterans have long been unintended pioneers in the advancement of medicine. The unique realities of war and military service have forced innovation that later benefits civilians for generations. Modern triage systems emerged from battlefields where medical personnel had to decide, in seconds, who could be saved. Medevac transportation by helicopter increased survival rates in conflicts like Vietnam and later became a staple of civilian emergency medicine. Advances in trauma surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation medicine...
Survivalism and self-sufficiency are exploding across America. According to TruePrepper, a preparedness research group, nearly 23 million Americans now call themselves preppers — many fleeing big-city metros for rural areas where they can be self-reliant if calamity strikes. I offer some insight into this trend. A decade ago, I left the Washington, D.C., metro area and returned to my small ranch on the edge of the countryside just outside Pittsburgh — a place I’ll call Maybury. The people in metro Washington sure are different from the...
May 5, 1830, John B. Stetson was born in Orange, New Jersey. He spent his early years working in his fathers hat-making shop where he learned the trade. Stetson then moved on, setting up his own hat making business in Philadelphia. It was there that Stetson became ill with tuberculosis. The popular treatment then was to send tuberculosis patients west, to drier climates. He followed the advice, and moved west to Colorado. Stetson learned that the hats worn by men in the west provided little protection from the elements. He designed a hat...
Grand Coulee Police 4/12 - A woman reported being verbally harassed by her neighbor and police advised her she could get a court order in place to stop him from communicating with her. 4/13 - Someone reported an abandoned RV on F Street. The caller was not the legal owner of the property, so the property owner would have to be contacted to have the RV removed. 4/14 - Police closed an open door on a Partello Parkway home that appeared to be in the process of being sold. The door may have blown open. 4/18 - Juveniles were reported to have been...
Team Okanogan Animal Rescue (TOAR) and Greater Good Charities will host BIG FIX 5.0, a four-day free clinic at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds in May. The clinic offers spay/neuter surgeries, vaccines, microchips, and parasite prevention. Attending families will also receive pet food and essential supplies, supporting more than 300 households. The free event will happen from Wednesday, May 13–Saturday, May 16, Since 2024, TOAR’s Big Fix program has helped more than 4,300 pets, directly preventing unplanned litters, protecting animal...
It’s about time for the Isle of Flags dedication. The deadline for ordering flags is Friday, May 15. For those wanting to order a flag to be dedicated and placed to honor your deceased veteran for this year’s event, call Ben Alling 633-0663 before Friday, May 15. It is suggested veterans who worked or lived in the GCD Area...
All are invited to community clean-up days at Spring Canyon Cemetery on, May 2, and Saturday May 16 from 9:00 am until noon. It will be a good time to clean around your family’s headstones , those of friends, or stones of those who do not have family living here anymore. Everyone is invited to come. If you have questions, call 509 633-0182 or 509...
Jay Philip Weber passed away April 26, 2026. Memorial services will be held at the United Protestant Church of Mansfield, Washington, on Saturday May 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Ric Bayless officiating. Private interment to be held at his Delrio ranch. The family requests of those who might wish to do so, that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the United Protestant Church Of Mansfield, Washington For Their Loving, Prayerful Support Of Jay In His Final Days. Fond Memories And... Full story
Guy Francis Moura, 73, of Grand Coulee passed away early in the morning on March 31, 2026 at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane Washington. Guy was born in Whitefield New Hampshire, lived on Long Island and grew up mostly in Rangeley, Maine. He attended the University of Maine in Orono graduating with a BA in Anthropology in 1977. In 1978, he came west to work on the Chief Joseph Dam Cultural Resource Project on the Columbia River. He continued his work there in 1979 and then made his home in Washington and Oregon. Guy earned his teaching... Full story
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... Full story
A school full of young athletes will get to run their hearts out on Thursday in the school’s annual Mini Bloomsday race. “Parents and other spectators should park at the field and enjoy the race from the stands,” an info flyers from the school reads. “Students have specific spots to sit on the field and will stay with their classes. To help your child be successful on Mini Bloomsday, be sure they are wearing tennis shoes and comfortable clothing. PTA will have a concession stand with food and drinks available for purchase. Please...
The Lady Raiders turned a frustrating one-run loss into a statement weekend, sweeping Tonasket in a home doubleheader before adding a road win over 1A Omak to cap a strong stretch of play. After a win against the Bulldogs at home April 22, Lake Roosevelt suffered a narrow 9-8 loss at Okanogan the next night in a game that slipped away despite 11 hits. Juel Swager went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBIs, and Ayamae Batten-Bob added two hits and two RBIs, but the Bulldogs used a 13-hit effort to...
Track and field Lake Roosevelt took one of 16 teams competing Friday at the Naches Invitational Track and Field meet. “It was a great opportunity for the athletes to compete against schools from around the state...to see what’s out there,” Coach Lori Adkins said. “The competition was strong, pushing the Raiders to personal-best performances in many cases.” Caden Portch took first place in the 3200 with a season-best time and fifth in the 800 with another SB. Newcomer Mica Northrup ran strong in both 1600, 3200 races, with a PB to...
City of Grand Coulee NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: PAINTING SERVICES The City of Grand Coulee is seeking quotes from qualified contractors for painting services for the City Hall building located at 306 Midway Ave in Grand Coulee, WA. Project Scope: Surface preparation and application of specified coatings for the 4,709 sq. ft. City Hall facility. Project to be completed by June 26th, 2026. Project Details: Interested contractors may obtain a detailed scope of work, project specifications, and information on submittal requirements by contacting Lisa... Full story
