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Local popular target-shooting spots are technically illegal because of federal laws, but state agencies say they are unable to enforce federal laws. A Star article June 16 examined the legality of a popular shooting range at Osborn Bay where a wildfire took place last month. The fire didn’t start at the main shooting range, as “Wildfire brings scrutiny of illegal shooting range” had reported, but at a former shooting area located roughly a quarter to half a mile south of the main shooting range, according to Electric City Fire Chief Mark Payne...
Five fires sparked by lightening Monday night have consumed more than 10,000 acres on the Colville Reservation, forcing evacuations around Nespelem, killing livestock, and burning seven homes so far, three of which had been occupied. The Chuweah Creek/Joe Moses fires near Nespelem have burned about 10,000 acres, a Mt. Tolman Fire Center release this afternoon said. It is 0% contained and burning in tall grass, sage brush and timber, driven by wind. Level 3 evacuations are still in place for resi...
The boat launch at the “Million Dollar Mile” area along SR-155 will be getting a makeover to the tune of $965,000 in grant money from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. “The Department of Fish and Wildlife will use this grant to redevelop the Million Dollar North Access Area on Banks Lake in Grant County, about 9 miles north of Coulee City,” a description of the project reads. “The department will pave the entrance road and parking lot and install a restroom, loading platform, a concrete boat launch, and large boulders...
With four new hires working in the department this year, the Grand Coulee Police Department has some new faces. New officers hired include Andrew Kline, hired in January, and Mackenzie Shaffer, hired in May. They both worked for tribal police. Blake Martin was hired last September to fill a vacancy, then graduated from police academy in May. Matthew Gilbert, who served as a police officer in Shelton, Washington, was hired in May. With Sgt. Gary Moore retired at the end of May after 18 years with the department, six as sergeant, Sgt. Dan...
B Street’s closure has been extended as construction on the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s fire station remains at a standstill. Grand Coulee’s city council passed a motion last month to allow Mayor Paul Townsend to sign a new agreement with the USBR for the continued closure of B Street near the construction site of the bureau’s fire station. Officials of the bureau attending the June 15 meeting via Zoom included Doug Anderson, chief engineer at the Grand Coulee Dam; Colby Clifford, the contracting officer for the fire station; and Misty Gates,...
With major park improvements on the horizon, Grand Coulee wants to address the issue of vandalism at Shane Proctor Park. The park between the gas station and the Mexican restaurant on SR-174 has experienced numerous incidents of vandalism in recent months, including someone breaking the seats on the see-saws, and trashing the restroom. Since The Star reported on these incidents in May, the restroom has been trashed multiple times, leading to the city simply locking and closing the restroom. Mayor Paul Townsend said the city is looking into...
Two cool kids bullet down a giant inflatable waterslide at the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce's Festival of America in front of Grand Coulee Dam on the Fourth of July. The chamber brought in a Spokane firm to keep kids cool and entertained in near-record heats as the festival resumed after a year in which nearly no events happened across the state due to the pandemic. Find more photos of the event, which also featured live music, vendors, food, and fireworks, on page 5. - Scott...
You may soon be able to bet on sports at Colville Tribal casinos. After more than a year of negotiations, a tentative agreement has been reached between the state of Washington and tribes within the state regarding authorizing them to offer betting on sporting events. “The proposed amendment to the existing compact will enable the Colville Tribes to effectively offer sports betting to its casino patrons,” a press release states. “The agreement is comprehensive, covering a wide range of concerns that include money laundering and integrity of spo...
Back in June 2015, only six years ago, we had a local June high temperature record set at 105˚F. Well, with the onset of a high-pressure system, or heat dome, that sat over us in late June, a new record was established. Fact is, it occurred twice – June 28th and 29th. The high temperature record for June is now 112˚F, just one degree off the official all-time high temperature for our area set 82 years ago, in July 1939 at 113˚F. What caused the heatwave in late June that has intensified the...
Here we are, at the beginning of what could prove to be worst wildfire season ever and the world’s best firefighting tool sits unused and not ready to go because of decisions made by the US Forest Service and states not to use it. Unfortunately, in 2002 two Lockheed C-130 Hercules airplanes crashed while fighting fires, one in California and one in Colorado. In 2004 the Forest Service made the decision not to use the large tanker firefighting airplanes, instead relying on helicopters and smaller planes. The Supertanker would have really h...
Over the last 40 years our family has vacationed at the same place on the beach. While the buildings have been refurbished, the complex remains largely unchanged. The exception was last year when the COVID pandemic shutdown travel and beach lodging. Over the years, our entertainment has changed a lot. We still swim, jump the waves and build sandcastles, but our board games, puzzles and playing cards have been replaced with kids’ electronic tablets, smart phones and movies downloaded from the internet. We still take lots of pictures, but r...
The 12th District and Washington’s 48 other legislative districts have had specific boundaries since 2012. The borders for these districts, as well as Washington’s 10 federal congressional districts, will change in 2022 after the state’s redistricting process is completed near the end of this year. Since redistricting only occurs every decade, I thought it would be helpful to review the process. How Washington’s redistricting works Each state has its own process for redistricting. In Washington, an independent and bipartisan Redistr...
Melvin Lee Neal passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, in Moses Lake, Washington. He was born November 29, 1937, in Mason City (now Coulee Dam) Washington to Everett and Eloise (Cline) Neal. He grew up in Grand Coulee as an only child. Mel graduated from Grand Coulee High school in 1956. Later he lived in Grand Coulee and Kirkland, Washington moving to Moses Lake after he retired from M & K upholstery and quilt shop in Grand Coulee. Mel was an avid gardener, quilter and crafter. He was an active...
Sherri Larson (Murray), age 55, unexpectedly departed the world on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at her home in Arlington, Washington. She was born in Brewster, Washington, to Gordon and Kathleen Larson on March 1, 1966. Early in her life, Gordon and Kathleen moved from Grand Coulee to the Seattle area, and Sherri was raised in Edmonds, Washington where she graduated from Woodway High School. Sherri was previously married to Paul Murray, and together they had their wonderful son, Connor Murray....
Ciara Nault and John Breiler of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Shoni Mae Breiler, born Monday, June 21, 2021, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Zaiden Breiler and Caylin Nault. Maternal grandparents are Juanita Weed and Robert Nault. Paternal grandparents are Mary Ann Breiler and Randy Hertenstein....
Halee Abrahamson and Jesse Louie of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Skye Red Moon Louie, born Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Bryten Louie 4 and Onyx Louie, 3. Maternal grandparents are Arnold Abrahamson Sr. and Roberta Campbell. Paternal grandparents are Darcy Epperson and Yancy Epperson....
The big festival came back with giant waterslides, vendors, games and live music by Lila Rose , Jesse Quandt , and Hometown Hooligans. - Scott Hunter photos...
CITY OF COULEE DAM, WASHINGTON ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2022 SEAL coat project – Roosevelt Way, Mead Way, Central Drive, & Crest Drive The City of Coulee Dam, Washington, will accept electronic bids for the work described below until 1:30 PM. on July 14, 2021 local time. Due to the current COVID situation Bids will be opened and read aloud virtually via the following link: meet.google.com/ngn-qaba-mrq Join by phone (US) +1 615-965-4963 PIN: 700 821 664# A bid summary will be issued after opening, emailed to all bidders and posted on the w...
A Coulee Dam High School all-class reunion will be held the weekend of Aug. 6- 8 in Coulee Dam. All classmates, teachers and administrators who attended Coulee Dam, Lake Roosevelt (early years), Nespelem, and Mason City High Schools are invited, along with those classmates that attended at some point but moved away prior to graduation. Any others that have associations with these classes are also invited. The event will be held mostly at the Lake Roosevelt High School Gym, with catered dinners Friday and Saturday nights starting at 6 p.m....
3 Tribes Mill Bay Casino announces the official opening of the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino RV Park. Reservations are now available online or at the Players Advantage Club. “Lake Chelan is a beautiful area, and given our pristine location we decided to expand and provide an oasis for our guests,” said Kary Nichols, Colville Tribal Federal Corporation (CTFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “With the increase in outdoor recreation, we are excited to open and provide 30/50-amp RV Park spaces near the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino and Lake Chela...
Grand Coulee Police 6/28 - A woman on Lewis Street was concerned that a young fawn near her home didn’t see the mother nearby. Police told her that sometimes the mothers will leave the young for a while and then return, and to contact fish and wildlife if it was still there in the morning. 6/29 - The bathroom at the city park was vandalized with wet toilet paper, grass, and feces on the walls, ceiling, and hand dryer. - Police checked on a dog in a car at Safeway. The air conditioner was running in the car and the dog was not panting. Police s...