News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Children of the coulee will get some stamps in their event “passport” on Saturday, June 16, when Koulee Kids Fest will be held all around the community. Stations will be set up at area businesses where children can enjoy a variety of free activities, including painting piggy banks at North Cascades Bank, chalk drawing at Coulee Medical Center, building a dam and a river at the Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center, piloting pedal boats at Coulee Playland, eating free ice cream at Coulee Creamery, and more. Children will get stamps in their “pa...
Construction work continues on the Bureau of Reclamation's new fire station off SR-155 across from Pole Park, with concrete walls being built and site improvements continuing, the USBR said Tuesday. The current contract completion date is September, the bureau said in an email. The $13.6 million project is being built by Innovative Construction & Design Ltd., a small business based in Post Falls, Idaho. - Jacob Wagner photo...
Neal Moore, who is canoeing 7,324 miles on 22 American rivers over the course of two years, received some help getting around the Grand Coulee Dam on the last weekend in May. Elmer City man Jayme Brashears gave Moore and his canoe a ride from Lake Rufus Woods near Nespelem Creek to the King's Court trailer court area, thus getting Moore around the dam. Moore had run into strong currents and needed some help getting past the rough spots of the river. Moore stayed the night at the King's Court...
The Lake Roosevelt High School graduation will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at the gymnasium in Coulee Dam, where 34 seniors will be walking on the stage to get their diplomas. Readers can find a special section focused on the graduates inside this issue of The Star. The Lake Roosevelt 8th grade recognition ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. in the gymnasium, where 50 eighth-grade students will be recognized. There were 712 full-time-equivalent students in the Grand Coulee Dam School District reported for...
Doctor wants to represent you A woman who wants to represent you in Olympia has scheduled a “coffee talk” at the Voltage Coffee House this Friday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Running for the state’s 12th Legislative District as an independent, Ann Diamond is a family physician and clinic owner in Winthrop. She’s running for position 1 in the House of Representatives for the 12th. Fire season gets started A wildfire on Sunday burned four buildings in Schawana, in Grant County, but firefighters stopped it before it jumped a highway. Grant County fire dist...
If you see some unidentified flying objects near the Grand Coulee Dam, don't be alarmed! It most likely isn't aliens studying hydroelectric power, but rather "drones" capturing aerial footage of the dam. The Bureau of Reclamation detailed the flights in a June 4 press release, saying the purpose is to "photograph and obtain video footage of the structure while water is spilling over the drum gates during the month of June." The new footage will show infrastructure improvements made over recent...
Golf season is in full swing, with tournaments and opens happening throughout the spring and summer at Banks Lake Golf Course. About 26 people competed in the successful ECT Tournament on May 27. Winners of the four-man scramble were Dennis Whiteman, Derek Whiteman, Neil Johnson, and Nick Barnaby. The Moose Tournament is set for June 16. Entry fee is $75. Those interested should sign up at the golf course or at the Moose Lodge in Grand Coulee. An Indian taco feed will take place after the tournament at the Moose Lodge. The Coyote Open will be...
The contract for Sunrise Disposal, the company that performs garbage service in the area, is up for renewal in the four cities, and the cities are looking to put the contract up for bid. At the May 14 Regional Board of Mayors meeting, the mayors of the four cities (Electric City, Grand Coulee, Coulee Dam, and Elmer City) discussed renewing the contract with Sunrise Disposal, and felt it wouldn’t hurt to put the contract out to bid to see if they could get more bang for their buck, and possibly look into recycling options as well. The four t...
Strike, ball, foul ball, you're out, you are safe - all calls you would expect from an umpire. Right? Meet one umpire that has added a whole lot more. Kenny Dexter. Ken was the public works director for Electric City, retiring about a year ago after nearly 40 years on the job. He not only had a long career working for the city, but Ken has been a softball umpire for about 20 years now, and is still at it. He's added a new dimension over the years to umpiring. Sitting in the stands, you probably...
Love your articles, Mr. Lucas. Thought you might get a chuckle out of this. Roosters — noisy critters and necessary to get more baby chicks. Wonder how many people hate roosters but eat lots of chickens – whole, parts and eggs? I have a neighbor who had chickens, a dozen laying hens — fresh eggs, so good. I kept hearing a rooster crow every morning and sometimes through the day. I finally commented to the neighbor, “I enjoy hearing your rooster crow.” She grinned and said, “Yes, and I get an egg from her every day; I hate roosters. “I was ther...
Here’s a switch! Rather than closing another pulp and paper mill, a new one is under construction right here in Washington. Columbia Pulp’s plant on the Snake River will use a new technology that pulls cellulose out of the abundant straw left over from wheat and alfalfa harvests. The $184 million plant near Dayton is scheduled to open later this year. Traditionally, pulp comes from wood either grown specifically for paper making or as byproducts from sawmills. When fully operational, it wil...
“This is bittersweet.” “I was not prepared.” “No one told me about this.” “Every time you think something will be easy, it is not.” These were all phrases that scooted through my head as the date of June 9 approached. June 9, graduation day for the 2018 seniors at Lake Roosevelt. I am excited for them, but also there is a pain deep within my heart. This is a special class. Beyond special. I took the position of Pathways Coordinator this year, knowing full well I was going to get the chance to w...
Let’s start off with some facts about our oceans: The Earth’s oceans cover 71 percent of its surface and contain 97 percent of the Earth’s water. Less than 1 percent of the Earth’s water is fresh water, while 2-3 percent is contained in glaciers and ice caps. The oceans contain 99 percent of the living space on the planet. Digest those numbers as we take a look at some ocean research and ocean-research tools being used today that are helping us understand global weather and the changes now occ...
A celebration of life for Blanche June Achord will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, at the Moose Lodge at 216 Continental Heights, Grand Coulee. Dessert/coffee will be served.... Full story
John Dazell, 71, passed away Friday evening, June 1, 2018, in Grand Coulee, Washington. A Celebration of John’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, June 11, 2018, in St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Grand Coulee. A full obituary will be in next week’s Star Newspaper. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com for John’s family. Strate Funeral Home, of Grand Coulee, is serving the family.... Full story
Vivian Frances Pierre, 71, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, at her home Saturday afternoon, June 2, 2018. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 (today) at the Nespelem Community Center. A full obituary will be in next week’s Star Newspaper. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com for the Pierre family. Strate Funeral Home, of Grand Coulee, Washington, is serving Vivian’s family.... Full story
Louise J. Rowan passed away peacefully at age 88 on Friday, May 25, 2018, in Spokane Washington. Louise had recently moved from Grand Coulee, Washington, to Lena's Gentle Care in Spokane. She was born Louise J. Olsen on October 2, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois. She married William R. Rowan in 1948 in Woodinville, Washington. They had two children, Thomas H. Rowan and Michael R. Rowan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thorvald and Thelma Olsen, and both her siblings, William and Elaine.... Full story
Seventh-grade Lake Roosevelt student Gaven White has his teeth examined by dentist Paul Phillipson in the Arcora Foundation SmileMobile. The fully equipped vehicle travels the state, offering dental services to children who might not otherwise have access to dental care, and visited Lake Roosevelt Schools May 29. White didn't have any cavities. - Jacob Wagner photo...
Wade and Sarah Alling of Grand Coulee, Washington, are pleased to announce the birth and adoption of their son, Jackson Wade Alling. Jackson was born in Spokane, Washington, on Saturday, April 7, 2018, weighing 7 lb. 3 oz., and was 19-3/4 inches in length at birth. He joined the family on that day, and his adoption was finalized in Spokane County on June 1, 2018. Jackson joins two big sisters, Lauryn and Makenna, at home. His grandparents are Ben and Evelyn Alling, Coulee Dam, Washington, and Bob and Diane Babler, Grand Coulee....
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet this Thursday, June 7, at noon at Sunbanks Resort Lodge Cantina, outside of Electric City. The public is welcome. Food Bank Hours; Closed June 15 The food bank at the Church of the Nazarene has normal operating hours every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the Church of Nazarene, Hwy 174, Grand Coulee. The bank will be closed June 15. Grocery bags are no longer needed and clients are encouraged to provide their own containers to carry groceries home in. Call...
Students and teachers are being surprised with gestures of kindness on their lockers, walls, doors, and desks in Lake Roosevelt Elementary. Christi Berry is having students in her SHARP Kids morning group tape heart shapes with inspiring quotes on them to color up the school a bit. "I started this project right before spring break and told the kids we need to spread kindness in our school," Berry said, saying she wanted the place covered before the end of the school year. Berry has the kids,...
North Central Regional Library is getting ready to kick off its annual Summer Reading Program. The program offers prizes to encourage children and teens to read during the summer months away from school and offers a full lineup of fun and free activities at its 30 libraries in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan and Ferry counties. This year’s schedule includes puppet shows, theater performances, science and technology workshops, author and musician visits, and weekly craft and story times. “Not only is the Summer Reading Program fun, but it enc...
OLYMPIA – May 30, 2018 - Washington State Parks has published its first-ever comprehensive guide to Washington’s beautiful and diverse state parks. The Washington State Parks Guide is now available for purchase. The guide features hundreds of beautiful full-color photos and descriptions of more than 120 Washington state parks, including park features, amenities and activities. The 364-page guide is 6-3/4-inches wide by 10-inches tall and sells for $6 (includes tax; shipping and handling not included). The guide is available at State Parks hea...
Approximately 836 miles away via the Trans-Canada Highway lies a town known as Grand Coulee, Saskatchewan. The town of approximately 650 people is located 10 minutes west of the city of Regina, the capital of Saskatchewan. "We are a bedroom community surrounded by farmland," Tobi Duck, administrator for the town of Grand Coulee said by email. "How and why they came up with the name Grand Coulee is anyone's guess as we are as flat as a pancake." Duck said that the people in the Canadian Grand...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF ELECTRIC CITY Notice is hereby given that a public hearing to consider the Six-Year Comprehensive Street Program (TIP) for 2019-2024 will be held in the Electric City Council Chambers, 10 Western Ave., Electric City, Washington, during a special council meeting Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at 5:45 p.m. The public is invited to make their recommendations at this meeting or send their written suggestions to City of Electric City, PO Box 130, Electric City, WA 99123 before June 8, 2018. City Hall is accessible to... Full story