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The sale of the Banks Lake Golf Course to Rattlesnake Ridge, Inc. has fallen through. The terms of the $1.8 million sale of the golf course and surrounding land, as well as equipment and buildings on 189.3 acres, was approved by Port District 7, which owns the course, back in June of 2019. A $10,000 check for earnest money towards the sale is now forfeited to the district since a deadline of Dec. 31, 2019 has passed. Port District 7 Commission President Jim Keene told The Star that he wants to assure members of the golf course, and visitors as...
Bill Dunlap was appointed to the Elmer City council on Jan. 9 to a seat that had been vacant for over a year. Dunlap's term lasts until the end of 2021, when he'll be up for reelection. Dunlap told the council he had grown up spending his summers in Elmer City, and after retiring in 2015 from his job as a television engineer in Lewiston, Idaho, moved back to town. Councilmember Don Bonertz said he has known Dunlap since Dunlap was a kid. Immediately after Dunlap was sworn in and took his seat...
The Senior Meals Program wants you to know they have food to eat at the Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center for people of all ages, and they'll deliver to seniors who qualify for delivery. The home delivery part of the program will deliver to those 60 and older and homebound in some way. There are no income restrictions for the program, which collects a suggested donation of $4 per meal for seniors and $8 per meal for everyone else, although seniors who can't afford a donation won't be turned down....
Recycling containers are now in place at the Delano Regional Transfer Station to take in plastics, paper, tin cans, aluminum cans, and even some electronics. One of the new containers placed outside the gates of the Delano Regional Transfer Station as part of Sunrise Disposals new contract with area towns accepts mixed paper, #1 and #2 plastics, rinsed out tin cans, and rinsed out aluminum cans. Another container placed outside the transfer station's gates is for "e-cycling," and accepts old TVs...
Dale Rey, along with the mayor and two other council members, took the oath of office and accepted a seat at the council table in Coulee Dam, Jan. 8. Rey was appointed by the council Dec. 11 to the seat vacated by Marcia Warnecke last fall. As of Jan. 1, the council is still short one member as long-time council member Ben Alling did not seek re-election last year, but he took a seat in the audience last week. Rey had plenty of questions during the 30-minute meeting, including about the town-own...
A new Electric City mayor, as well as four new city council members, were sworn into office on Jan. 4 during a retreat in Ephrata. City Administrator Russ Powers swore in the new mayor, Diane Kohout, and new council members Cate Slater, Bob Rupe, Brian Buche, and Cheryl Hoffman during their retreat, which was also attended by current Councilmember Aaron Derr. "It was a day full of information and everyone greatly appreciated it," Kohout said in a note to The Star. Kohout said that City Attorney...
Nespelem Community Center offering shelter from cold Those battling the cold in the Nespelem area can contact the community center there at 509-634-2370 or 509-978-9564 if they need a place to warm up. “The center is open until 8:00 p.m., but willing to open as needed!” a post on the community center’s Facebook page reads. Sgt. Gary Moore of the Grand Coulee Police Department recommends those battling the cold in the coulee area to contact local churches to see what kind of assistance they may be able to provide. Elmer City’s rates go up Elme...
It's a little easier in the Coulee now to get a Discover Pass to park at Washington State Parks. An automated pay station located at Northrup Point along SR-155, in the same area as Northrup Canyon and Steamboat Rock, accepts credit and debit cards to buy annual Discover Passes, day-use Discover Passes, as well as boat launch permits and more. The pay station is located in the parking lot at Northrup Point near the boat launch there. An annual Discover Pass cost $30 for the year; a day-use...
The Washington State Legislature once again is attempting to make government records more obscure, this time by trying to shield public employee birthdates from disclosure with the introduction of HB 1888. Rep. Zack Hudgins, of the 11th Legislative District and Javier Valdez from the 46th Legislative district, both Democrats, are the sponsors. While proponents say they are most concerned with privacy rights and identity theft, this bill is really about a fight between public employee unions and the Freedom Foundation, a conservative think tank...
By proclamation of the governor, January is School Board Recognition Month. It’s a great time to recognize our elected community members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of high-quality public schooling for our youth. School board members in Nespelem School District are entrusted by this community with responsibility to develop the school district’s educational program and set the course for the school district. All of this is done within the context or racial, ethnic and religious diversity and with a commitment to edu...
This is a view of track laying along the upper Grand Coulee in the late months of 1934. Note iconic Pinnacle Rock in the distance. The contractor who built the line, David H. Ryan, had already completed some earth-moving contracts at the dam and had his equipment at the ready when he won the job of building the tracks from Coulee City to the dam site. Mr. Ryan was known to do things on the cheap. He used mule power when he could, and only had a few machines to build the line. The picture is take...
Here’s a basic truth about people who make decisions about public policy: they rarely have all the facts they want. Yet policy has to get made anyway. No one is confronted more often with this conundrum than the President of the United States, though members of Congress can come close. The challenge is that purported facts are dynamic — they keep changing. Additional facts come to light. Others are found to be wrong. Some are clearly reliable, others more dubious. And regardless, they come at high-level policy makers quickly, relentlessly, fro...
Vernon Dewey Rosco has passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at the age of 79.... Full story
Gary Gene Sanderson, husband, father and long-time rancher in Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Gary was born on February 19, 1947, in Coulee Dam, Washington, to Donald "Pete" and Winifred Sanderson. He graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1965 and went on to receive his Bachelor of Finance degree from Washington State University in 1969. During this time Gary married Teresa "Terry" Dunning, and the family returned to ranching on the... Full story
Lee Edward Sammons, 66, lifelong resident of Grand Coulee, Washington, went to meet his Lord Jesus face-to-face Thursday evening, December 26, 2019, from Wenatchee, Washington following a brave battle with cancer. Lee entered this world on Wednesday, October 14, 1953, in Coulee Dam, Washington, the sole child of Phanuel A. "Sam" and Ernestine H. Dryden-Sammons. He attended Grand Coulee Elementary and Lake Roosevelt High Schools. In his younger years Lee enjoyed hiking, had a lifelong love of... Full story
Beverly Jean Orr-Nicholson, 62, of Nespelem, Washington, passed away in Grand Coulee, Washington, Wednesday evening, January 8, 2020. Beverly was born on Saturday, August 10, 1957, in Spokane, Washington into the home of Jimmy and Marlene Wynne-Orr. Beverly attended Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam, Washington and to say that she was an active student there would be an understatement…she was a cheerleader, member of the drill team, Indian Club, volleyball team and basketball team to n... Full story
Chamber to Meet at Siam Palace Chamber will meet this Thursday, January 16, at the Siam Palace Restaurant, Main Street, Grand Coulee. The meeting will start at noon with general business is on the agenda No Meetings for American Legion Post 157 in January The next meeting for American Legion Post 157 will be Tuesday, February 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Outhouse Races in Conconully Saturday The annual Outhouse Races in Concully will be held this Saturday, Jan. 18 with registrataion beginning at 9:30 a.m. For more information go to...
Vitalant, along with the Grand Coulee community blood drive volunteers led by coordinator Penny Lewis, is planning a blood drive for Monday, January 20. Donation hours will be from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the community room at Coulee Medical Center. Vitalant is the sole blood provider to more than 35 hospitals across the Inland Northwest and needs an average of 200 blood donors every day. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people. For more information contact Michael Long at 208.659.7085....
Joahlee Nee and Rayven Membrere of Keller, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Coda Bear Membrere, born Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 8 lbs., 6.6 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth. Sibling is Cash Membrere, age 4. Maternal grandparents are Brenda and Les Nee. Paternal grandparents are Tina Membrere and Andrew Tingle. Great-grandparents are Gary and Sharon Clemenson and Dyana Membrere.... Full story
Rhonda St. Pierre and Timothy Abell of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Aiyana Jade Abell, born Monday, January 6, 2020, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz., and was 20.5 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Blake and Miraya. Maternal grandparents are John St. Pierre and Cindy St. Pierre. Paternal grandparents are Tim Abell I and Nancy Giger. Great-grandparents are John Abell, Ramona Hunter, Henry St. Pierre and Marie Lacourse.... Full story
The Lake Roosevelt Raiders had a busy week of games, winning three but suffering their first loss of the season in Odessa. LR hosted Brewster on Jan. 7 when they defeated the Bears 67-53. The Raiders trailed Brewster 34-30 at the end of the half, but outscored the Bears 18-6 in the third quarter and 19-14 in the fourth. Hunter Whitelaw led the Raiders with 15 points; Sam Wapato contributed 13; Tyler Jordan put up 11; Cameron St. Pierre scored 10; Soarin' Marchand scored eight; Jonathan Cante...
The Lake Roosevelt Lady Raiders basketball team suffered a string of losses in the last week, both at home and away. LR hosted Brewster Jan. 7, losing to the Lady Bears by just one point, 37-36. The Lady Raiders hosted the Liberty Bell Lady Mountain Lions two days later, losing 52-39. Allison Nomee and Audrey Hansen were LR's leading scorers with 10 points each, with Kyona Edmo adding eight. Jozlyn Hansen had six rebounds for LR. LR played on the road against the Lady Shockers in Waterville,...
Kaleb Horn, a Lake Roosevelt wrestling alum and current St. Cloud State University freshman wrestler, finished third place Jan. 11 at the Ridgewater University Open in Minnesota in the 141-pound class. The NCAA Division II wrestler now has a fifth-place and third-place win under his belt for St. Cloud, which is ranked number one in the U.S. for Division II wrestling. “I think it’s really awesome,” Horn said about wrestling at the college level. “It’s way different from high school so far. It’s way tougher. It definitely takes a different m...
The Raiders couldn’t wrestle in the Cascade Bavarian Invitational tournament in Leavenworth on Saturday due to inclement weather. A dual meet was scheduled for yesterday, also in Leavenworth, results of which will be reported next week. On Jan. 18, the Raiders are scheduled to compete in The Apple Pie Invitational in Tonasket at 10 a.m....
The Community Foundation of North Central Washington is now accepting applications for its scholarship program. The foundation manages over 100 unique scholarships that support high school seniors, current college students, and non-traditional students from North Central Washington who are planning to attend four-year colleges and universities, community colleges, and trade schools. Each scholarship has its own criteria and eligibility; most seek to support students who have served their communities, show growth and potential, and demonstrate s...