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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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You may have noticed the crisp, new, decorative, LED lights spanning even the back of Grand Coulee Dam in seasonal spirit lately. Well now, we learn of a retro look with a gathering to celebrate the return of what for some is an old favorite: the huge colorful light bank that used to light the front of the dam nightly in the summer. We're speculating their could be a funding tie-in? Either way, be in the park below the Visitor Center Dec. 31, from 5 p.m. on to witness, celebrate and remember. -...
. 10. Details of those meetings will be posted on the project website early in the new year, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. To learn more about the project or to submit public comment, visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website. This article was first published by the Idaho Capital Sun, part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Idaho Capital Sun maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Christina Lords for questions:...
Dec. 14, the Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department ambulance team gathered recognized their volunteers and their families for all they do, including not giving up for the community.Fred Netzel received a certificate for most ambulance calls. Tyler Donn received one for most fire calls. Ayden Donn received the rookie firefighter of the year. Kristen Cannon received the Terry Sieker Firefighter of the Year Award, for her continued contributions as a firefighter and general great attitude. Nicole...
‘Tis the time of year to be joyful, to celebrate and show appreciation, thankfulness and gratitude. Previously, I’d mentioned how I am keen on Jim Keene and many others but recently Addison Hansen, our previous neighbor, triggered this outpouring of appreciation here. She surprised my partner of 52 years with a thank you - happy holidays greeting and a beautiful piece of her artwork signed off with much appreciation. Addison is a former Raider and fine arts major. Her message to Mrs. A said, “Thank you for encouraging my creativity and culti...
The Washington Coalition for Police Accountability (WCPA), a group that claims credit for recent Washington laws restricting law enforcement, has announced that its legislative priorities for 2025 include qualifications for, and restrictions on, the office of Sheriff. The Washington State Sheriff’s Association (WSSA) opposes the WCPA’s proposal and is recommending alternatives that empower our communities and invest trust in our electoral process. The entire legislative record and agenda of the WCPA are rooted in distrust of law enf...
The Star Archives December 26, 1946, article from The Star newspaper archives. “Install Telephone Cable. A special crew from Spokane under the supervision of Virgil Zickler is in the area working on the installation of a 400-pair telephone cable under the bridge at Coulee Dam. It is expected that it will take about a month to complete the job, and when finished it will have a capacity of service for 700 to 800 additional subscribers.” Source(s): The Star archives Compiled by Bob Valen Source(s): Library of Congress Compiled by Bob Val...
Grand Coulee Police 12/4 - Police responded to a report of suspicious circumstances involving a motor home. The report notes that someone was loading items into a vehicle, “which could be stolen.” 12/5 - A suspect was arrested on Midway Avenue and Federal Avenue “in connection with an investigation being conducted by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.” The person was taken to the county jail. The vehicle was “seized by law enforcement.” An additional detail is that a small bag of white capsules was found in the suspect’s coat. 12/6 - Police w...
From left Mary Ann Boll, Tammy Yanzick, Carol Whitman, Linda Blackk in the Grand Coulee Community Church get readyr the last of the presents to be delivered to children around the community from the Trees of Sharing community effort Saturday. -Gwen Hilson photo...
Santa The Billups family of Billups Sub Co. visited Santa at Les Schwab Saturday. -Gwen Hilson photo...
Raider wrestlers took third place at their own annual tournament Saturday, where a dozen schools from Curley to White Swan came for a day of wrestling. Girls teams could also compete in that growing category of the sport. The Raider boys fielded five athletes in five weights, with some also wrestling up to fill in empty weights on the team. At 106 pounds, Collin Christman took second in the semifinal round after White Swan's Lopez bested him. Roger Cate took first at 113 with a fall over...
Sandra E. Green, 84, from Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024. She was born in Mandan, North Dakota on July 27, 1940, and moved to Spokane, Washington with her family when she was a little girl. Sandra was the mother of three children, Greg Edmunds (and wife, Dawn Edmunds) of Osburn, Idaho, Debbie Van Brunt of Rockville, Maryland, and Brenda Edmunds of Spokane, Washington. She was grandmother to seven: Sarah, Matthew, Meghann, Jeremy, Rachael, Joshua, and... Full story
Ivetta Jane Morgan was born in 1936 to Clifford and Mary (Hansen) Morgan at her Grandmother Hansen's home near Lebanon, MO. She died December 14, 2024 at home with her loving family beside her. From Missouri, Ivetta's parents moved for a year to CA, and in 1948 the family moved to Electric City, WA. Ivetta graduated at Grand Coulee, WA as Salutatorian of her class. Robert Eylar and Ivetta were married Sept. 10, 1955 and moved frequently while he was employed by the Bureau of Reclamation,... Full story
NCW Libraries’ annual Winter Reading Program began on Dec. 1, 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 Servi...
Zion Lutheran Church will start tying quilting again, starting Jan. 1 thru February 2025. The quilts are given to both foreign and local originations. They have been made in homes of many local quilters, but tying of them will be done at the Church each Wednesday over the next couple months. Contact Evelyn Russell 509-633-0648 for information. Anyone is welcome to come. Bring a sack lunch if you wish; we have a good time visiting and working together. Last year, the ladies tied 93 quilts to be distributed. Some are kept for local use in the...
It will be the annual Coulee Polar Plunge and kayak New Years Day at Spring Canyon (near boat launch) The plunge will happen at noon. Come one and all, Start the new year off with a shock!...
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.... Full story
