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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Upcoming school levies in the Grand Coulee Dam School District don't have a lot of support among those who took a Star poll. The online survey, found in last week's issue of The Star and shared online, received 59 responses, with 15 (25%) saying they support the Educational Programs & Operations Levy, 39 (66%) saying they don't, and five (9%) saying they aren't sure. Those who support or do not support that levy tended to feel the same about the Capital Levy for Safety, Technology and...
Colville Tribes member Tony Louie is among a group of local tribal members working at carving out a niche in the California film scene. Louie had his film, "HIStory," screened at the 15th Annual LA Skins Fest film festival at the famous TCL (The Creative Life) Chinese Theatres in Hollywood in November. Louie's five-minute short "led the opening night screenings and set the tone for the entire festival," a press release from Louie's team reads. The film "is a spoken word piece poetically...
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office tapped into a grant opportunity through a state agency to get money intended to help offset impacts on local law enforcement from the passage of state laws last year that put restrictions on how police use force. Sheriff Wade Magers said that one such law, ESSHB 1310 addressed use of physical force, deadly force and less lethal alternatives such as de-escalation tactics. In response, the Washington State Department of Commerce asked for proposals from law enforcement agencies to procure “l...
Fourteen more COVID-19 deaths have been announced in Grant County as cases surge. Grant County Health District announced the 14 additional deaths on Jan. 13 on their website. The deaths, which occured in November and December of 2021, include 12 males and two females who were residents of Moses Lake, the Quincy area, the Wilson Creek area and Soap Lake and were in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. Of those who died, 11 were unvaccinated, two fully vaccinated, and one partially vaccinated. Twelve of the 14 had underlying health conditions. GCHD... Full story
The Colville Business Council said it will meet this week to discuss the surge in COVID 19 cases and determine the necessary steps to address the surge. The CBC urged the community to be responsible and proactive to avoid contracting or spreading COVID 19 by getting vaccinated and wearing masks in public places, washing hands, and maintaining distance regardless of vaccination status. “This is a critical situation, and the Council and Tribes are working to ensure that everyone is aware of the most updated policies and procedures, as well as the... Full story
The Grand Coulee Dam School District (GCDSD) is seeking voter approval for two separate levies in the upcoming election on February 8, 2022. The intent of my letter is to provide the facts regarding these levies and enable voters to make well-informed voting decisions. The first of these levies is the educational programs and operations levy—commonly referred to as an “enrichment” levy; and the second is the capital levy for safety, technology and facilities improvement, or simply, “capital levy.” Both of these levies have been approved...
In life it is very important to make progress from being fully aware of current reality and learning from the patterns involved. We should always strive to improve and find balance from our mistakes. This is not happening at the highest levels in our school district. There are excessive fiscal requests and repetitive unanimous decisions that are not logical to me. We need servant leadership, a diversity of viewpoints with equity in mind. People need to be valued and heard with genuine collaboration so progressive solutions can be found....
I well remember the feeling when I heard the clang of the prison door at Walla Walla closing behind me. This needs some explanation. When I was with the newspaper in Bothell, I heard of some of the reforms at the state prison at Walla Walla. A call to the prison eventually led to a visit with warden Bobby Rhay. I told him I was interested in pursuing the reforms with a story, particularly the elected prison inmate council. He said if I wanted to come over, I could visit with him about the reforms and also meet with the prisoner council members....
Grace C. Steffens passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. A viewing will be held at Strate Funeral Home from 9 to 11 a.m., on Monday, January 24 with services following at St. Henry's Catholic Church at noon, (mask required). Procession and burial will then follow at Spring Canyon Cemetery. The family would like to send a special thank you to all her close friends, neighbors and healthcare workers for all you've done. You made a huge impact on her life and she spoke highly of each of you. A... Full story
Colleen Manley, age 63, of Electric City, Washington, passed away unexpectedly early morning on Monday, January 10, 2022. She was born in Coulee Dam, Washington, to Robert E. and Connie A. Babler and one of seven siblings: Sherri (Pete), Bob (Diane), Zana (Larry), Mark (Therese), Toni (Carrie) and Holly (Scott). Colleen met the love of her life John Manley while in high school and was married at the age of 17. They were blessed with a daughter, Danielle. Colleen and John lived in Orofino,... Full story
Bert Best passed away peacefully in Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington on Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was born to George and Lillian Best. He was 89 years old and lived a fulfilling life. He was in the Navy four years, a crewmember on the P2V Neptune aircraft. He was a veteran of the Korean War. While out on leave he met the love of his life, Shirley Mae McCullough. They married August 10, 1953, at Douglas Park in Coulee Dam, Washington. They had a wonderful 59 years together and... Full story
Courtney Lynn Best, 39, loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and amazing friend, passed away, Friday, December 24, 2021, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Courtney entered this world on Wednesday, August 18, 1982, in Seattle, Washington, to Rick Best and Bonnie Bucklers. Courtney was raised and grew up in the Seattle area until she moved to the Grand Coulee area in 2006. Courtney's greatest joy in life were her two sons: Damien and & Jaxsin. Courtney will always be remembered and hold... Full story
Leonard (Len) Ralph Dumph, age 74, died suddenly on Monday, January 10, 2022, in Mesquite, Nevada. He was born November 8, 1947, in Gilman, Colorado, to Ivan Lon and Joy Mary Marfitano Dumph. He was the youngest of four children growing up in Red Cliff, Colorado, a small community in the mountains by Vail. When he was to enter the sixth grade the family moved to Grand Junction where he graduated from high school. On July 14, 1979, he married Sandra Kay Higginbotham in Hartline, Washington. He... Full story
Grand Coulee 1/11 - A man was allowed to push a Chevy Astro out of the roadway at King Street and Dill Avenue rather than police having the vehicle towed, while another man was said to be walking to get a gas can to fuel up the car which had run out of gas. - Police spoke to a man who has frequent run-ins with police about him looking in vehicles parked at the Mexican restaurant on Grand Coulee Avenue. The man said he was looking for a cigarette. The next day police told him not to knock on Hill Avenue doors at 3:30 a.m. to try to score drugs....
Leslie Palmer and Robert Wahpat III of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Jayson Steven Joshua Wade Wahpat on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 6 lbs., 3 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Jaydyn, Harper, and Avery. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Dorothy Palmer. Paternal grandparents are the late Myra Pakootas and Robert Wahpat Jr. of Yakima, Wash. Great-grandparents are Fred and Leona Hicks, Robert Wahpat and Sharon Piel,... Full story
Malerie Thomas and Gabriel Salinas-Kieffer of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Bishop Melvin Kieffer, on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He weighed 9 lbs., 3 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Babe Kieffer. Maternal grandparents are the late Carly Desautel and Robert Thomas Jr. Paternal grandparents are the late Cheryl Kieffer and Anthony Salinas. Great-grandparents are Maxine Salinas and Pearl McCoy.... Full story
Annette Timentwa and Warren Piengkham of Elmer City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Yamawt Hiyawt Piengkham-Timentwa on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz., and was 19-1/2 inches in length at birth. Siblings are Sneekthica and Massethlaus. Maternal grandparents are Annie Timentwa and Matthew Ives. Paternal grandparents are Betty Jo and Somvang Piengkham. Great-gradparents are Angie Timentwa and Changy Piengkham.... Full story
Raider wrestlers faced off against Okanogan Bulldogs in a duel last week before going to Tonasket for the Tigers' Apple Pie Tournament. In Coulee Dam on Jan. 12, LR hosted Okanogan in a dual meet, with the event ending in a 30-30 tie, but Okanogan technically winning because LR had more forfeits from not having wrestlers in certain weight classes. "I am super thankful we were able to have this match, especially for our senior wrestlers," Head Coach Billy Monroe said. "It ended up being an exciti...
Lake Roosevelt Knowledge Bowl participants traveled to Tonasket for their second meet on Jan. 10. While there, members Virgil Bearcub, Noah Hunt, Kailah Leadingham, and Peyton Robison competed against teams from Manson, Omak, Pateros, Okanogan, and Tonasket. “LR’s second ever competition was challenging, but the team managed to beat one of the Manson teams in this go-around,” said Pam Johnson, a teacher at LR who oversees the group. “New this time was a written component, with the entire team pouring over tough, multiple-choice items on a br...
The Lady Raiders defeated the Brewster Lady Bears at home Jan 11, winning 67-37. “Coming off a tough loss, and entering into this game missing some key players, it ended up being a solid team win,” Assistant Coach Matthew Pleasants told The Star. “The girls should be proud of themselves and their teammates for stepping up and getting the job done. Having a deep team has its benefits, and we look forward to the continued growth and improvement of the team to start showing later in the season.” Scoring leader Audrey Hansen, who chalked up 20 p...
Call for Bid Okanogan County Fairgrounds RV Park Pedestal Replacement Okanogan County is soliciting sealed bids from interested licensed Electric Companies for the installation of new electrical pedestals at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds. The following is a project description: The removal of old RV Park pedestals. Provide and install all metering equipment using Okanogan PUD specification. Install proper grounds per NEC regulations. Install 120/208-volt, three phase panels 124 RV sites throughout the fairgrounds. Obtain all proper permits... Full story
Raider basketball fans will have plenty to do later this week, with the Raiders scheduled to host games three nights in a row. The Raiders were scheduled to play Tonasket last night, results of which will be reported on next week. This Thursday, Jan. 20, the Raiders are scheduled to play Brewster in a game rescheduled from last week, beginning at 7 p.m. The Raiders currently are third in the Central Washington 2B league with a win-loss record of 3-1 in the league, 6-2 overall. They trail behind Okanogan (7-0, 12-1) and Brewster (4-2, 9-4), so...
