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Developers hoping to add housing to the city approached the city council Tuesday to start a discussion on a problem that’s been holding back progress since last May. Centerline Development principals Nic Alexander and Ian Turner explained their position on some city charges related to the process of developing land above the former Center School. They said the city was asking them “basically … write a blank check” with a reimbursement agreement to pay for all un-itemized fees to that point and into the future. Cities can incur consult...
An organization working to create a senior living facility in Grand Coulee has been granted nonprofit status it announced this week. Center Senior Living achieved federal “501(c)3” non-profit status, as well as “Charitable Organization” status with the state of Washington. The corporation is dedicated to bringing a state-of-the-art assisted living and memory care facility to Grand Coulee, said its board president, Cheryl Hoffman. Incorporation was in November 2022. On its six-member board are Cheryl Hoffman, chairman; Jerry Kennedy, treasur...
The GCD Care and Share Food Bank will begin a drive to keep shelves restocked this month. Volunteers for the food bank will be at Safeway and at Harvest Foods on two days this month - on Friday, March 3, and March 17, from 3-6 p.m. gathering donations to restock depleted shelves. "We will also accept monetary donations," noted Shawn Neider, pastor at Zion and Bethel Lutheran Churches and president of the Care and Share board. "Checks should be made out to GCD Care & Share Food Bank. There will...
The Grand Coulee City Council appointed Ruth Dalton Tuesday night to the council position left vacant by the death of then-councilmember Mike Horne last year. Dalton, retired from Coulee Dam Credit Union, was appointed by unanimous council vote, sworn in, and took her seat at the table last night. Mayor Paul Townsend appointed her to the public safety committee, the joint wastewater treatment plant board with Electric City, and a committee that oversees the facilities at city hall and the library. Those are relatively less complex than some...
Josh Flowers, of Flowers and Sons Construction, uses a forklift to pick up the announcer's booth at the Ridge Riders Rodeo Grounds Monday to move it to the back gate area. A new booth will be constructed along with new prime seating behind it and the stock chutes area. The old booth will be an upgrade for the ticket...
For years, the Ridge Riders Club has been a widely popular part of the annual Colorama event held each Mother’s Day weekend in Grand Coulee. This year is no exception, with the Colorama Pro Rodeo taking place on May 12-13 at the Ridge Riders rodeo grounds on Alcan Road. To put on a high-caliber rodeo takes a lot of effort and resources, including generous sponsors, volunteers, donations, and grants. One way the club raises funds for the annual rodeo and other events is through their Banquet & Auction. This year’s event, taking place April 1, ha...
Aaliyah Bjorson, 15, holds a buttercup found Feb. 28 in Delano on Burnside's Hill, the one with the flag on top, which is a certain sign of spring on the way, maybe....
Is your salary less than $160,200? If so, you’re among the 94 percent of American workers who pay into Social Security all year long. But there’s a privileged group that’s about to stop paying into Social Security for the rest of 2023: People who make $1,000,000 a year. Their last day of contributing to Social Security was February 28. That’s not even the worst of it. Tucker Carlson, who makes a reported $8 million a year, stopped contributing to Social Security on January 8. Joe Rogan, who reportedly makes $4 million a month, stopped contrib...
Jimmy Carter is in the news. At 98, Carter has entered hospice care. He has been counted out many times only to resurface with a hammer in his hand, building houses for other people. While having a lackluster one-term presidential record, he has distinguished himself in many other ways. If you wonder where all the true leaders and men of virtue have gone, Mr. Carter has been here all the time. I first met Jimmy Carter while in Atlanta for a Suburban Newspapers of America conference. Carter was keynote speaker and helped kick the conference...
Back on Jan. 11, Peter Funt's column appeared in The Star newspaper, titled, "Cry me an atmospheric river." The author wrote about some of the terms used in weather forecasting, and how news media have sprinkled melodramatic dust on these terms, causing some to react like the person in the painting, "The Scream," by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. Let's take a leisurely swim into the waters of the phrase "atmospheric river." It is real, and is recognized by meteorologists. Yet, it shouldn't...
It was just a case of mistaken identity. But after all these years, I need to share my secret. That’s why I’m telling you. In my younger days, I worked in a downtown store’s advertising department. My job was to write about everything from cameras to hair clips. As a single lazy guy, I didn’t cook. I ate out every night, usually at a large “home cooking” restaurant. One night something strange happened. I went to pay my check, and the new night manager said, “Don’t worry, son, we’re buying your dinners now. How are things at the seminary?” I...
Morris "Boozer" Barnaby, 69, of Elmer City, Washington and a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in Spokane, Washington. Born Wednesday September 16, 1953 in Nespelem, Washington to Donald Angus & Elizabeth "Betty" Desautel-Barnaby, Boozer attended Grand Coulee High School, where he was a proud member of the "Tigers" Basketball, Cross Country and Track Teams. Following graduation in 1971, Boozer began a 37 year career with the Bureau of... Full story
Nevin Mark Pfaltzgraff, 67, of Elmer City, Washington, passed away in Grand Coulee, Washington the morning of Sunday, February 12th, 2023. Nevin was born Sunday, November 13th, 1955, in Garkida, Nigeria, West Africa to his medical missionary parents Dr. Roy E. & Violet Pfaltzgraff, who specialized in the research of Leprosy prevention and treatment. When he was 17 years of age, Nevin moved to the United States, graduating from high school in Philadelphia. A man of many talents, Nevin was a... Full story
Gary H. Tollefsen died February 14th, 2023, at the age of 87. Gary Tollefsen, better known as Mr. T to most, especially his students, was a husband, father, grandfather, professional musician, trumpet player, and music teacher. Gary was born and reared in Spokane, graduated from West Valley H. S. He was discovered by Rafael Mendez who gave Gary private lessons and he recorded a trumpet duet with Gary, who was only 15 years old at the time. He later, attended EWU, was accepted into the US air... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 2/19 - Police pulled a car over on Grand Coulee Avenue for going 55 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone. Police noticed an open Busch beer can in the driver’s cupholder. Asked how much he had to drink, the man said, “too much.” He blew a breathalyzer result of 0.276, more than three times over the 0.08 limit for driving. The man was cited for driving under the influence, speeding, and driving with a suspended license. He was not taken to jail because he had dogs with him and no one to take them, and the officer’s report notes t...
The following is the first semester honor roll for Lake Roosevelt Jr./Sr. High School. HIGH HONORS 3.5 to 4.0 *Indicates 4.0 SENIORS Penelope Antoine*, Justin Blueeyes*, Brit Egbert*, Logan Marconi, Kate Adolph, Gemma Sacchi, Tanner Kiser, Lynzee Valles, Zyrel Zacherle JUNIORS Damon Landeros*, Carly Neddo*, Raeley Portch*, Talliyah Timentwa, Kailah Leadingham, Aaliyah Cheeney, Aspen Smith, Janessa Desautel, Brenna Morrill, Sawyer Steffens, Shyanne Marchand, Chase Marchand, Hunter Armstrong, Arianna Waters, Brandon Pino SOPHOMORES Zane...
The Napavine Tigers upset the Lake Roosevelt Raiders in the first round of the state tournament Saturday in Wenatchee, where turnovers favored the Tigers and many of LR's scoring attempts bounced off. The loss for Raiders, seeded third into the tournament, disappointed Coach Jeremy Crollard who thought the LR team would do better against Napavine, seeded sixth. "I expected more from a team who has been to state the last three years and has the experience, so knows what it takes to win,"...
Notice of Special Board Meeting Of the Grand Coulee Dam School District Board of Directors 505 Crest Drive Coulee Dam, WA 99116 5:30 p.m. The Grand Coulee Dam School District Board of Directors will be holding a special board meeting Monday, March 6th at 5:30 p.m. for the approval of the McKinstry Contract and the 2023-2024 school calendar....