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Consultants working on a project to convert the old Center School into a senior living facility gave community a progress update last week, at a gathering Tuesday night at the Voltage Coffee House. Patti Westby, of Westby Associates, Inc., said a feasibility study is done after gathering input from a series of 84 interviews with "prioritized contacts," community members and stakeholders. They were gathering feedback and "estimating potential support" for what is likely a $15 million project to...
by Scott Hunter Emma Isaak is looking forward to a lifelong learning curve, so she's picked a good profession in financial management. The last year hasn't let her down. That's when she moved to Coulee City after growing up in Spokane, graduating high school at Northwest Christian, and getting her master's degree in business administration at Gonzaga following a bachelor's in psychology at Wheaton College, in Illinois. Quite a jump from psychology to financial management? "You know, you would...
The Delano Transfer Station will submit an insurance claim to try to recoup some of the costs of recent thefts of batteries from its equipment, the Regional Board of Mayors directed at its meeting on Thursday. An initial estimate was the claim would come to about $4,000, but manager Randy Gumm said he’d have to check invoices and receipts to get the exact figure. The batteries were stolen in two separate incidences, the last one in November....
Emily Tillman and Dan Davidson each anticipate winning the final rounds of a Heads or Tails bead game at the annual Vintners and Brewers gala at the Coulee Dam Town Hall ballroom Saturday night. The event, a fundraiser for the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce, brought in over $40,000 in a live auction alone. Davidson won the bead game by calling tails. Bidders also donated an extra $3,500 toward enhancing equipment for a new culinary class at Lake Roosevelt High School taught by board...
The Colville Indian Housing Authority has been awarded $2 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that can be used for infrastructure, community buildings, housing rehabilitation, land acquisition, economic development, and more. The funds are among more than $16 million of $72.6 million going to 38 communities through the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program, including $16,272,000 to 9 entities in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington to support American Indian and Alaskan Native families on Indian...
My wife and I took a temporary job in Livingston, Montana back in 1953. It was temporary because I planned to return to Grand Coulee when the mill where I worked was ready to open up in the spring. I graded lumber at the planing mill above the dam for a guy named Kirkpatrick. They closed down in late fall when they ran out of logs. I saw an ad in the Spokane paper that Downer Lumber Company in Livingston was looking for a lumber grader. I promptly answered it. I got a quick response and we packed a few necessary items in our car and drove to...
During the previous administration, illegal border crossings were at an all-time high. Border security is national security, and as we transition to a new administration, it is crucial the federal government focuses on common-sense solutions to address our border crisis. Over the last four years, we have seen over 10 million illegal migrant encounters nationwide and numerous executive orders aimed at weakening our border security. With the termination of catch-and-release policies and the ‘Remain in Mexico’ program, coupled with the rise in...
I turned 63 on Dec. 4. Unlike many women of my vintage, birthdays are a very public celebration in my house. It’s always been that way. From the time I understood the concept of getting older, the 4th day of the last month has been a chance to revel in the joy of having made it safely through the birth canal — thank you momma — and into this amazing world. For youngsters with their hopes of presents and sugary delights, that’s a normal thing. But as we get older, we’re supposed to hate, or at least ignore, our birthdays. That’s especially...
December 15, 1791, the United States of America ratified the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, confirming the fundamental rights of its citizens. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, and the press, and the rights of peaceful assembly and petition. Other amendments guarantee the rights of the people to form a well-regulated militia, to keep and bear arms, the rights to private property, fair treatment for accused criminals, protection from unreasonable search and seizure, freedom from...
Trees decorated with ornament tags with children's wishes will be available from now – December 13: at Wheatland Bank use to be NCB, Safeway Pharmacy, STCU, and Harvest Foods. Please pick up a tag & fill the wish. Other important dates: •Mon. Dec. 16: (Very important date!) All gifts, wrapped and with tags attached to the outside of the package, need to be returned to a 'Tree' location so they can be organized for delivery. • Saturday, Dec.21, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Trees of Sharing deliver...
NCW Libraries’ annual Winter Reading Program has started, encouraging everyone across North Central Washington to read through the cold winter months. The program is available at all 30 library locations, the Bookmobile, and online at www.ncwlibraries.org “Our winter reading program is all about reading for fun. It’s an invitation for community members of all ages to make time to read. We want to foster a culture of reading for all, whether that’s with a book, an audiobook, or even a magazine. Join us!” said Alicia O’Dell, Adult Services Ma...
Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its monthly meeting this Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm at 210 W. Coulee BLVD in Electric City...
Grand Coulee Police 11/13 - A safety manager from the Grand Coulee Dam reported about $3,000 of equipment stolen, including “blasting hoods” and “full face respirators.” The items had been dropped off in duffle bags on the porch of an employee who gets the items cleaned. The items were stolen from the porch. There were no suspects at the time of the report. 11/15 - Police responded to Martin Road and O’Sullivan Street where a ladder had been stolen. The daughter of the property owners had been messaged about a truck being on the property and th...
It's been a long time coming, but Nespelem saw a victory on their home basketball floor Saturday night, some 56 years (that was a best guess by school officials) after their last high school closed and their students started attending Graxnd Coulee Dam schools for high school. The Nespelem Eagles hosted the Columbia Lions, from Hunters, for the 68-31 win, which had to feel good after their 20-point loss at Republic the night before, 68-44. The Eagles are not playing in a league this year,...
Raider boys 4-0 The Raider boys’ basketball team is off to a flying start with a 4-0 record so far, all against a a range of non-league teams. LR beat 1B Wilson Creek 79-20 Dec. 2, Davenport by 53-34 Dec. 3, 1A Hoquiam 61-39 Dec. 6, and 1B DeSales 55-53. They’ll host Liberty Bell (3-0) Friday night, then the Freeman Scotties (2-0) Saturday in Coulee Dam. Those games start at 7:30 p.m. Lady Raiders basketball The LR girls’ team beat Wilson Creek 63-15 Dec. 2, but lost to Davenport 54-22 Dec. 3. Last night, Pateros bested them by 10 points 40-30....
Three generations, including in-laws, gathered under one roof for A Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas. Some have dreams of the good old days. Others have dreams of simply surviving the day. In-laws needling at each other, kids miserable and bored to death, a college student plotting her escape… This family-friendly show is directed by first-time director and well-known Masquers actor Jason Noble ( Elf the Musical, The Odd Couple, Annie). Its for just two weekends, final run is this weekend December 15th. GOFBFC continues the Masquers t...
Public Notice City of Coulee Dam ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE TOWN OF COULEE DAM Ordinance 826 amending section 6.05.050 of the Coulee Dam Municipal Code. Ordinance 827 acknowledging the completion of the 2020 Periodic Update Requirements pursuant to the State's Growth Management Act. Full and complete copies of the above ordinances are available by contacting City Hall during normal business hours. Stefani Bowden Clerk / Treasurer (Publish Dec. 11, 2024) City of Grand Coulee 2025 BUDGET PUBLIC...
There is a $50 charge for obituaries published in the Star. This includes a photo and up to 500 words. Reminders for Celebrations of Life and Death Notices are $25. Articles must be either e-mailed, faxed or dropped off at the Star office. They will not be accepted over the phone. The deadline to submit an article is Monday by 5 p.m. For more information, call 509.633.1350 or visit our website at grandcoulee.com....