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A man who was unconscious in his burning car gets to continue to live with his family thanks to local heroism. Three Jess Ford employees saved the Ephrata man's life in December. Joshua Bessette, 46, of Ephrata, was on his way to work at the Grand Coulee Dam on Dec. 3 at about 7 a.m. He was driving north on SR-155 at about milepost eight between Coulee City and Grand Coulee near the Million Dollar Mile, when, according to a report from Washington State Patrol Trooper John Bryant, he left the...
Young actors will have the chance to take the stage in a production of The Emperor's New Clothes. An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre’s production of The Emperor's New Clothes on March 14 at the Lake Roosevelt gym from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 pm and plan to stay for the full two and a half hours, a notice from the theatre group explains. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are the Emperor; M...
With mask mandates set to lift in late March, half of school district personnel are skeptical about the idea, and our readers can voice their own opinions in a brief online poll. Governor Jay Inslee announced on Feb. 17 that Covid-19 mask restrictions will be loosening in March for the state. As of March 21, masks will still be required at medical facilities, long term care settings, public transit, correctional facilities, and at whatever private businesses that choose to require them. They will no longer be required at schools, libraries,... Full story
Free passes on public transportation for young people and upgrades to major bridges are all part of a 16-year transportation funding plan approved by the Washington State Senate. The Senate approved the proposed revenue sources for the $17 billion “Move Ahead Washington” transportation investment package on a 29-20 vote Feb. 15. The bill sponsored by Transportation Committee Chair Sen. Marko Liias, D-Everett, now goes to the House for consideration. The plan includes funding for transit programs, replacement of fish passageways and electrificat...
Small business owners and schoolchildren hurt by the pandemic would see some financial relief with approval of state supplemental budget proposals now under consideration. “We’re looking at the basics, food, shelter, health and cash assistance,” House Appropriations Committee Chair Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane, said. “Those are things in this pandemic economy that are going to make a difference in people’s lives, and that is our focus.” The Washington State House and Senate each released their proposals Feb. 21, just hours before public hear...
Scouts Sonjarai Heldman and A. J. Cannon, of Grand Coulee, and Halley Craddock, right, of Okanogan, work together on lashing together poles in an attempt to build a "Chippawah kitchen" like the one at left during last weekend's Polar Bear Camp at Summit Lake. The event brought together five Scout troops from the region. Scouts, both boys and girls, worked at earning a variety of scout badges at stations set up around the camp. Those included tasks for using a compass, first aid, building a...
Bills in the Legislature are proposing mandating nursing ratios and restricting how health care facilities can contract for on-call professionals, both of which provide the kind of flexibility without which rural, critical care hospitals may not function well at all. Two local doctors wrote to the legislature on the bill currently up for a committee hearing tomorrow (Thursday) in the Senate. The Star was asked to publish their thoughts too, and a third letter, by a nurse who gets into the details of day-to-day needs for flexibility will also... Full story
My name is Andrew Castrodale and I’ve been a practicing physician in Grand Coulee Washington for 24 years. Coulee Medical Center (CMC) is a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital in North Central Washington next to the 1.4 million-acre Colville Indian Reservation. Higher level of care is approximately 100 miles away making Family Medicine truly “full spectrum”. I grew up on the reservation and came home to practice 24 years ago after undergraduate and medical school training at the University of Washington followed by a Family medicine resid... Full story
I am a lifelong Washingtonian and practice full-spectrum family medicine, including surgical obstetrics and hospital care at a Critical Access Hospital in Northern Grant County. Coulee Medical Center provides crucial access to healthcare services in an area of very high need, and passage of HB 1868 could have disastrous consequences for a small yet crucial rural hospital that is already straining under the demands of the pandemic. I work as a hospitalist seven days each month and am the Acute Care Director, and I have personally witnessed and... Full story
My name is Beth Goetz. I am a Registered Nurse in rural eastern Washington at a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) located in Grand Coulee, Washington. Coulee Medical Center is my second home, and my second family. Both of my biological children were born at CMC, delivered by my coworkers. Awkward at times yes, but that’s who I trusted. I knew that both them and I were in the best hands we could have been, and that made up for the few awkward moments. Both of them have been in the emergency department, undergone surgical procedures, and r... Full story
I’ve mentioned before that cows are not my favorite animal. When I was just in my teens I lived on a farm. My Dad had some work horses and a cow. Had to handle the cow but not milk her. I couldn’t then, nor now, get a cow to give milk. I would take her down the road and stake her out so she could get fresh, green grass. That’s when I learned that cows have a mind of their own. Flash forwards a number of years to when I met my wife and would drive to southern Idaho to visit her. I would get off work at 5 on Friday and then drive the 500 miles...
Europeans have invaded Russia twice. Napoleon invaded Russia with a force of close to half a million troops. He advanced to Moscow, but the Russian government had relocated. The brutal Russian winter arrived, and Napoleon’s army froze, starved, and died of disease as they retreated from the country. Germany, under Hitler, invaded Russia at the outset of World War Two. The Germans sent their best armed forces to the Eastern Front to fight the Russians. Seventy percent of Germany’s casualties were sustained fighting the Russians. During the war...
Our libraries are open for limited services at this time. The health and safety of our staff and visitors is our top priority, and we are closely following the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery guidelines. Learn more about how we are taking your safety seriously. Blind Date With a Book Explore new authors and genres by checking out a wrapped book. Perfect for those interested in reading something new. Wrapped books are available during the entire month of February. Recipe Exchange Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to share w...
The Ridge Riders are planning a full season this year, according to a schedule sent out by President George Kohout. Ridge Rider Schedule Sunday, February 27 – Rodeo Committee meeting at clubhouse. Ten Rodeo Committees will meet and discuss 2022 Rodeo Season. Saturday, March 12 – Annual banquet, first one in three years due to COVID. Thursday, May 5 – Cleatis Lacy Bull Riding/Wild Horse Race. Friday & Saturday, May 6 & 7 – 65th Colorama PRCA Rodeo Saturday & Sunday, May 21 & 22 – Barrel Racing Clinic. Looking at having a second barrel racing cl...
Meagan and Justus Caudell of Electric City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Tri Caudell on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Rocksie 13, Hartlyn 8, and Gracyn 7. Maternal grandparents are Tom and Apryl Meier of Worthington, Minnesota. Paternal grandparents are Debbie Caudell of Keller Washington, and Gregg Caudell and Betty Buckley of West Fork. Great-grandparents include Elmer... Full story
Heather Downs and Jesse James Ratzlaff of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Jesse James Ratzlaff Jr., on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 6 lbs. and was 18-1/4 inches in length at birth. Siblings include James, Roslyn, Scarlett, Henry and Thorin. Maternal grandparents are Stewart and Betty Irvine of Ontario, Canada. Paternal grandparents are Adriana Ratzlaff and Michael Ratzlaff Sr. both of Coolidge, Arizona. Great-grandparents include Margaret Upshall of... Full story
Masquers director Cynthia Beyer will hold auditions for “These Shining Lives” by Melanie Marich. This drama is a story that chronicles the strength and determination of four working women in an era where they were considered expendable. This is a true-to-life story of how they fought back for themselves and those who would follow. There are parts for four females and one male, ages 20-30 to fill the primary roles, with at least three supporting roles that can be any age/gender. Auditions will be open with a monologue reading required. Aud...
NOTICE INVITING BIDS Grand Coulee Dam Airport – Electric City, Washington Airfield Pavement Maintenance Project FAA/AIP 3-53-0025-014-2022 OWNER: Grant County Port District #7 P.O. Box 616 Grand Coulee, Washington 99133 Separate Sealed BIDS for the: Grand Coulee Dam Airport, Electric City, Washington, Airfield Pavement Maintenance Project, FAA/AIP 3-53-0025-014-2022 will be received by the Owner at the Office of the Airport Manager at the Grand Coulee Dam Airport, Ludolph Road, Electric City, Washington 99123 until 2:00 p.m., Thursday March 24,... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 2/18 - Police couldn’t see anything amiss when responding to a report of a loud party on Coulee Boulevard. - Police didn’t see any dogs running at large on Roosevelt Drive after receiving a report of such. - A woman sitting outside a Kelso Avenue residence told police she was waiting to be let in. It turned out she was at the wrong house. When she went to the right address, she was let in by her friends. 2/19 - A Roosevelt Drive man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after being pulled over on Knute Str...
The Raider wrestlers did it again, producing two state champs and two second placers over the weekend, with the team taking third place in the state. "Every single wrestler on the team won a match at state and scored valuable team points to allow us to get third," Head Coach Billy Monroe said. "When the season started, we were ranked as the seventh best team in the state, so I think we surprised quite a few other teams and coaches with how tough our kids ended up being." At the state...
After two big wins last week, the Lake Roosevelt Raiders will compete in the regional round of the state basketball tournament this week to try to advance further into the playoffs, beginning with a must-win game in East Wenatchee Saturday. The Raiders defeated the Manson Trojans Feb. 17 in a district tournament home game that came down to the wire. The Raiders led 26-20 at the end of the first quarter, and maintained that six-point lead, ending the first half up 37-31. In the third quarter, Man...
The Lady Raiders took second in the District 6 playoffs, and are moving onto the regional round of the state tournament on Friday in Spokane. The Ladies lost to Okanogan 52-44 in the District 6 championship Feb. 18. Aaliyah Marchand led the Ladies in scoring with three baskets from the three-point line, plus a free-throw shot, for a total of 10 points. The Lady Raiders out-rebounded Okanogan 38-29 but that was not enough to secure a win for LR, with Okanogan winning by eight points, 52-44. "As...