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Dalley Katich, 17, of Wilbur, will reign over the Colorama PRCA Rodeo this week, and she's looking forward to welcoming all to Colorama. And look for Dalley to wave back at her in the parade and applaud when she rides out into the rodeo arena. Check out The Star's Colorama Festival section for times and places, inside this issue. The high school junior has been in rodeo since age 3 and participates in barrel racing, pole bending and breakaway roping. She's been looking forward to representing...
The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce is asking for cooperation in keeping everyone safe during Colorama. The chamber issued the following guidelines: “Masks are to be worn at all times (except when actively eating or drinking) at all Colorama Festival activities, including all events being held in North Dam Park (Beer Garden, Food Fair, Arts and Crafts, Kids Festival Zone, Helicopter Rides), and the Parade down Midway. “We ask the community to do their best at making personal choices that keep themselves and their families safe whi...
Local counties remain in Phase 3 of Washington's COVID-19 recovery plan, which means that the local Colorama Festival with its variety of activities in the area can go on as planned despite Grant County, for one, not meeting the requirements to stay in Phase 3. Grant County's incidence rate is 50 percent higher than current guidelines calling for it to be rolled back to Phase 2. "This is our wakeup call," GCHD Administrator Theresa Adkinson said in a statement Tuesday after Gov. Jay Inslee...
Lake Roosevelt High School intends to hold a high school prom this month to give its students a sense of normalcy. “We believe as a district that students need a sense of normal and that traditional events should continue during this pandemic,” Superintendent Paul Turner said in a statement to The Star. “We understand that this event will look different from years past but are adapting to the current guidelines.” “Other schools in our area have opted to let parents host prom,” the statement continues. “If we host Prom as a district, we have mor...
The city of Grand Coulee is considering installing electronic speed limit signs on both ends of the city limits along SR-174 and paying for it with money brought in from a public safety tax. The signs would potentially be placed near East Heights, and the hospital and canal area. In both directions, while approaching town, the speed limit changes from 60 miles per hour to 35 mph. The public safety tax was started as a result of Grant County's Proposition 1, which passed in 2019. The proposition...
You may be able to spot a Grand Coulee Police car more easily if the department gets new badging for their cars. The topic of "rebadging" eight Grand Coulee Police patrol cars was discussed at Grand Coulee's March 16 council meeting. "Apparently, people think the wave is weird," Mayor Paul Townsend said about the current logo that is on the side doors of the police cars, a version of the city's logo which shows a drawing of the Grand Coulee Dam with a wave flowing from it. City Clerk Lorna...
When Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that he and state public health leaders had decided to go easy considering a dreaded possible rollback to more restrictive public safety measures, no sighs of relief left his critics’ lips, just more grumbling. After watching case rates rise for weeks, public health quantifiers noted the trend had plateaued, leveled off. Critics of Inslee’s approach in deferring to public health experts and letting science guide the state through the pandemic, might have been expected to be glad they’d finally come down...
Damon Landeros is my great grandson. He’s really more than that; he is one of my best friends. Damon is a frequent visitor to our home and has the run of the place. He has two TV locations, the computer, and of course, the refrigerator. He has also been a great help around the house and does things to help without being asked. He has been here for almost all of the Gonzaga games, and probably knows more than anyone about Gonzaga’s program, except for Mark Few. He knows all the players, their numbers and most of their statistics. During the gam...
Climatologists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s office of National Centers for Environmental Information are recalculating the nation’s Climate Normals covering the span of 1991-2020. This process occurs every 30 years. It started in 1935 when the International Meteorological Organization, now called World Meteorological Organization, asked its nation members to calculate “climate normals” using a 30-year period, starting with 1901-1930. For the first time, the update w...
Millions of Americans tuned in last Wednesday night to see what President Biden had to say about the first 100 days of his Administration and his plans for our country. Unfortunately for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural communities like ours in Central Washington, he had little to offer. Instead of discussing real, concrete solutions that would help our farmers and ranchers through the recovery of a global pandemic, the President spent two hours pontificating on his radical agenda and social welfare programs. It would be irresponsible to...
Robert Lyle Bird, 72, of Electric City passed away on March 31, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sharon. He is survived by two children Barry and Kitty, grandchildren Dominique, Nathanial, Ian, Rachelle and DeLynn. He was born April 4, 1948 in Quinter Kansas to Harold Bird and Beatrice Graham. Robert owned a recycling company for many years. He was well known by many for his fiery spirit and was always willing to help anyone out in their time of need. He will be greatly missed...
Ryan Desmond Johnson, of Spokane, Washington, passed away at Sacred Heart Medical Center on Friday, April 9th, 2021 from heart failure. Ryan was born in Spokane to his mother Dionne Johnson and his grandmother Lonna Bussert on April 13th, 1984. Ryan grew up in Davenport, Washington and resided in the Spokane area most of his adult life. Ryan enjoyed going to concerts, golfing, kayaking and camping with many of his closest friends who were more like family. I would love to list them all but would...
Gloria Ann Holmdahl transitioned on April 30th, 2021, in Spokane, Washington. Born March 14, 1937 in Spokane, to Scotty and Erma Pryor, Gloria spent her childhood in Coulee Dam. Gloria was a great student, beginning school in the second grade at Elmer City. She was musically gifted and could play almost any instrument by note or by ear, including the piano, accordion, guitar, banjo, and alto and tenor saxophones. She was a member of the Coulee Dam High School band through junior high and high sc...
On Monday, April 19, 2021, the Columbia River Inn lost one of its owners, Mr. Michael Bradley. Mike passed away at home in Shelter Bay, In LaConner, Washington from the after-effects of a stroke. He was very fond of the Grand Coulee area and his monthly trips to the Inn were a highlight for him. He was passionate about promoting business in the area and worked hard to that end. In January of 2020 Mike turned over the management oversight of the Inn to Natalie Foskey of Key Choice Commercial...
Christi and Alex Besemann of Electric City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Asher Alan Besemann, born Monday, March 29, 2021, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 8 lbs., 4-1/2 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Serenity Berry and Theseus Berry. Maternal grandmother is Tina Singer of Grand Coulee. Paternal grandparents are Larry Besemann and Debbie Besemann of Republic, Washington....
We are excited to welcome everyone back to our libraries. Here are a few things to know before you visit: Masks are still required for all patrons age 5 and up. Restrooms are closed at most locations. Furniture is limited. We recommend visits of 30 minutes or less. We can’t wait to see you and serve your needs! We thank you in advance for doing your part to help us keep our communities safe. Check out our blog for more info. Digital Literacy Classes NCW Libraries will soon begin offering Digi Skillz classes! The first class will be hosted by W...
Coulee Dam Police 4/28 - A man found a credit card on a table at Crescent Bay and turned it over to police. Using the name on the card, they attempted to contact the owner without success. - A person reported having been cornered by two dogs on Crest Avenue but was able to chase them off. Grand Coulee Police 4/27 - Police assisted the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office by responding to an incident at Lakeview Terrace mobile park where a woman said she had been fighting with her brother and she had hit him with a baseball bat. Upon arrival, one o...
Town of Nespelem NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Town of Nespelem in Town Hall, 330 9th, Nespelem, WA 99155, May 19, 2021, at 5:30 pm. Handouts describing the program in question are available online at the below links or by emailed request to Clerk Kelly Ross at townofnespelem@centurylink.net : https://deptofcommerce.app.box.com/s/pqk57t1y3ne8rt0wbx2e149s904ekm4b https://deptofcommerce.box.com/s/piibx6sbe28q5vcojbh6bz9p47uwuouf The purpose of the public hearing is to review community...
Lady Raiders win three of four close games The Lady Raiders fastpitch team lost a close one to Omak before winning both games of a double header with Almira-Coulee-Hartline last week. LR led Omak up until the seventh inning April 27 when "Omak's bats came alive and our defense did not respond," according to Head Coach Jaci Gross. LR lost the game 6-5. "Their pitcher garnered 17 strikeouts, which didn't help our cause," Gross said. LR offensive highlights include Emma Marchand going 3-4 at the pl...