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Lincoln County volunteer firefighters hose a fire that broke out about 4 p.m. at the elementary/middle school in Almira Tuesday, leading to its complete loss. No one was in the building at the time it started. Students were not in class Tuesday because of electrical issues, KXLY reported. Lincoln County Fire Protection District 8 Chief Denny Pinar told the station the cause of the fire had not been determined, although there were reports of an electrical smell after power was restored and...
It sounded like a good idea at the time: See if there’s a way to gather the Grand Coulee Dam School District’s athletics facilities onto one campus. With that direction from the board of directors, the district hired an architect last spring to look into the possibilities. Anything is possible for a price, but maybe not one you want to pay. When the new K-12 school was built with no local debt, funding was not available to include a new gym, and school leaders have been trying to find a way to build one ever since, plus fix other dis...
Voters in the Grand Coulee Dam School District will be asked next February to replace an expiring tax levy with a new one of the same rate in 2023. The board of directors voted Tuesday night to direct the superintendent to prepare language for a levy question on the coming ballot that would keep the current “enrichment” levy property tax rate at $2.50 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. And they voted to seek a replacement of the district’s expiring capital facilities levy at $1.70 per thousand, the same rate as the current one. Super...
Electric City’s Planning Commission will hold a public workshop Thursday, October 28, at 6 p.m. at city hall or on Zoom (to be determined) to kick off a process to review and revise the city’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code and other “implementing regulations,” the city said in a press release last week. The workshop will give an overview of the update process, existing plans and regulations, and will solicit comments from the public on land use issues. Commissioners hope to build a a “docket” of potential amendments to review during 2022...
Fall is a colorful time to hike Steamboat Rock, nearly as iconic an image to the area as the Grand Coulee Dam. Not only does the state park of the same name offer camping and beaches, but you can also climb to the top of this majestic basalt landmark that stands 800 feet above beautiful Banks Lake, which almost completely surrounds it. In Steamboat Rock State Park, which requires a Discover Pass to park, the trailhead starts in two separate places, both fairly close to each other, across the roa...
Having served on the Grand Coulee Dam School District Board of Directors since 2009, Ken “Butch” Stanger would like to serve one last term to see certain things get accomplished. Stanger, who lives in Belvedere, between Elmer City and Nespelem, graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1961 after attending both Nespelem and Grand Coulee schools before that. Having grandkids, nieces, nephews, and lots of other relatives in the district, Stanger told The Star over the phone that “we all need to pay special attention to general education as it re...
Buffy Nicholson has a vested interest in being a Grand Coulee Dam School District director, having two daughters in the district, a son who will be, and other family members, as well. Nicholson is running for the School Director #2 position against incumbent Butch Stanger in the Nov. 2 election. The Elmer City woman has an eighth-grade daughter who attends Lake Roosevelt, Cora; a fifth grade daughter, Claire; and a son who will attend when school age as well, she told The Star in an email. She also has a large and extended family with many...
Grant County wants to hand out money. The Grant County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) announced Monday that they are seeking grant applications for qualifying tourism-promotion campaigns, events and projects for 2022. The application period is open from Oct. 11-29. All grant applications must be received in the county commissioners office or postmarked no later than 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 29. Late applications won’t be accepted. The application can be found online at: https://wa-grantcounty.civicplus.com/905/2022-Lodgin...
We have just celebrated Indigenous People’s Day. We have called this Columbus Day for far too long. We have been taught for centuries that Columbus discovered America. As a people, we developed a word ditty that helps us remember this untruth. When Columbus landed in the new world there were already over a million natives occupying the land. In their eyes, his appearance and the resulting occupation of the country by the white man created issues that we are still learning how to deal with. School boards are the most recent place to show a...
Greetings to all concerned voters. My name is Kenneth “Butch” Stanger, and I am requesting your support for the Position No. 2, Grand Coulee Dam School 301J-GCDSD, Board of Directors-BOD, for the term 2022-2025. Through the continued support of the general voting community, it has been my joy and pleasure to represent the GCDSD going into my twelfth (12th) year at the start of school year 2021. I am a graduate of Coulee Dam High School, and a majority of my children, grandchildren, nieces-nephews, have attended and graduated from LRHS. I ser...
Unfortunately, what happens in Taiwan doesn’t just stay in Taiwan, it impacts us. So, when President Xi Jinping announced China’s plan to step up “unification” efforts, it gets our attention. “U.S. ties with Taiwan, a Cold War ally, are a lightning rod in the testy relations between Washington and Beijing, which sees Taiwan as a breakaway province and vows to use military force if needed to annex the island,” the Wall Street Journal reported recently. Xi’s words are not idle threats. “Over the p...
The true spirit of hard work and helping others is demonstrated on a daily basis in rural communities. However, those attributes weren’t developed overnight, and need to be nurtured for a strong sense of community to continue. Individual actions for the greater good can start with each of us. From volunteering for a local organization or event, and working with local leaders on an issue, to running for public office, rural residents can make an impact in many ways. It can be as simple, yet meaningful, as welcoming new residents, attending s...
Central Washington is made up of honest, hardworking, freedom-loving Americans who provide food and fiber for this nation, and my district is home to some of the most dedicated and innovative agriculture producers in the country. Washington’s farmers and ranchers produce more than 300 commodities, including high-quality hay, wheat, beef, dairy, and specialty crops like apples, hops, potatoes, cherries, mint, and winegrapes. Blessed with the conditions to produce such a diverse range of crops, Central Washington is proud to share its natural a...
The fall meeting of the Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association will take place at the Senior Center on Main Street in Grand Coulee on Wednesday, October 20, at 1 p.m. Discussions regarding the all-class reunion that was held in August and future scholarship awards are on the agenda. If there’s something you would like included on the agenda, please contact Association Chairman Debbie Nelson at 633-0862 or db.nelson@hotmail.com before the meeting. Board officers for the coming year will be appointed....
Ken Ludwig's hilarious backstage farce, Moon Over Buffalo will be presented by Masquers Theater in Soap Lake. The sidesplitting comedy will be opening October 22nd and running through November 7th, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday Matinees at 2:00. It is the summer of 1953, and George and Charlotte Hay (played by the hilarious Christopher Longstreet and the captivating Melissa Sloan), formerly couple of Broadway stars, have taken their run-down touring company to Buffalo, New York... Full story
Pastor Juliene Annette Munts, 56, Wife, Mother, Daughter, and Joyful Minister to all whom she met, passed away Tuesday morning October 5, 2021, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Juliene entered this world Wednesday, November 4. 1964, in Nampa, Idaho to the home of Ronald & Corinna Hunter. Raised in Grand Coulee, Washington where her parents ministered at Grand Coulee Church of the Nazarene, Juliene attended Grand Coulee Schools, kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating from Lake Roosevelt High S... Full story
Ellen Marie Attwood was born August 26, 1959, in Omak, Washington. Her parents were Joseph and Helen Tonasket. Ellen spent her early years in Omak and Inchelium, Washington. The family moved to Deer Park, Washington when her father got sick. After his death, the family moved to Electric City, Washington. Ellen Attended Grand Coulee Elementary and graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School in 1977. Ellen married Chuck Desautel and had two children, Carly and James. Following Ellen and Chuck’s divo... Full story
Celeste M. Kehoe and Tommy-Lee Turner of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Tommy-Lee Issiah Turner II, born Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 9 lbs., 12 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Grace M. Turner, 5, Takoda Turner 3. Maternal grandparents are Monica Carson and Jeffrey Kehoe. Paternal grandmother is Marilyn Turner....
Olympia—The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” This year’s campaign, running October 3-9, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. It is recommended to learn the different sounds that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make by testing them once a month. This way all family members know what each alarm sounds like and ho...
Eagles Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Change The Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles Lodge will be holding their winter meetings have bee changed to the first ad third Mondays of the month. They will begin at 2 p.m. Applications are now beging accepted for membership. Please wear masks. Regional Board of Mayors Meeting Rescheduled Because of a lack of quorum at last week’s RBOM meeting we have rescheduled it for this coming Thursday, October 14 at 4pm. Since that is considered a special meeting, I need to let the paper know (Scott and Jacob have both been... Full story
Grant County Mosquito District #2 NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET MEETING Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold it’s preliminary budget and monthly meeting, Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 4:00 pm at 210 W. Coulee Blvd in Electric City, WA. (Publish October 6 and 13, 2021) Town of Elmer City Budget Workshop Meeting The Town of Elmer City will hold a meeting on Thursday October 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM for the purpose of working on the 2022 Elmer City Budget. Meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. Please contact city hall for an internet link or p... Full story
Ten teachers in the Columbia Basin received $150 classroom grants as part of STCU’s efforts to welcome educators back to school, including two at Lake Roosevelt Schools. The not-for-profit credit union, which was founded by teachers, is honoring its roots by awarding the grants to 134 educators — a total of $20,100 to winners drawn at random. Winners can spend their $150 grant on anything that will enhance students’ classroom experience, whether a basic need or something special. Local winners, who were notified this week, are: Grand Coule... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 10/6 – Police responded to a report of harassment from a man at North Dam who said he was afraid of his former wife who always carries a firearm. He said court papers had been served on him during his child custodial time and claimed it was a violation of a court order. Police advised him to have a child custodian contact the court about the violation, but then could find no such protection orders for either party. 10/8 – Police stopped and ticketed a driver for an expired registration, having no insurance, failure to car...
The Lady Raiders volleyball squad won a home game against Tonasket's Lady Tigers last week. On their home court, the Lake Roosevelt girls prevailed in four sets for the 3-1 win. A road game was scheduled with Oroville on Oct. 12, results of which will be published next week. On Thursday, Oct. 14, the Lady Raiders have their homecoming home game scheduled with Liberty Bell at 6:30 p.m. A road game is scheduled versus Manson on Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m....
The Raiders got bullied by the Bulldogs in Okanogan Oct. 7 with a final score of 54-7. Okanogan is ranked second among the state's 2B teams. LR is 24th. The Raiders next game is scheduled for their homecoming in Coulee Dam against Tonasket at 7 p.m. on Oct. 15. The Tigers occupy the 33rd spot on the RPI Ranking list at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association....