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Recent fires investigated Colville Tribal Police Chief Dustin Best told The Star Monday that the agency has “looked into” recent fires in empty buldings in the Lone Pine area near Elmer City, but he couldn’t disclose any details. Hospital awarded opioid response grant Coulee Medical Center is one of seven regional entities this month to be awarded a grant for efforts to deal with opioid addiction. The The North Central Accountable Community of Health (NCACH) awarded $58,540 in Rapid Cycle Opioid Project funding to support local opioid respo...
Chief Henry Hix of the Colville Tribal Natural Resource Enforcement Department, identified the body of 41-year-old Leonard “Junior” Simpson Tuesday afternoon. Simpson was found by two volunteers of the search-and-rescue team organized by Chief Hix. “We are thankful to all the volunteers that showed up to help with the search and rescue,” Chief Hix stated. “Although it was not the ending we had hoped for, the body of Mr. Simpson has been returned to his family and friends. We appreciat... Full story
If you'd like some active fun on New Year's Day, here are a couple local options: Pretend you're a polar bear Meet at Spring Canyon at noon for a polar bear plunge into Lake Roosevelt or join a few crazy kayakers braving the cold. They're both happening at noon. Spring Canyon, the National Park Service's closest campground in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area to Grand Coulee, isn't open with full service now, so plan on taking any trash with you when you leave. And be sure to bring a t...
Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department Chief Rick Paris will be retiring as chief at the end of the month, but will still be on the department as a fireman and emergency medical technician. Paris announced his retirement at the Dec. 17 Grand Coulee Council Meeting. Having retired from his job after 35 years as an electrical planner at Grand Coulee Dam in 2018, Paris said he will be out of town often during the year, so he felt it was best to retire as chief. Following his father's example,...
It's been a year filled with news. The Star carried more than 1,200 stories in 2019. Here's a look back at some of them that range from city council dramas to national music awards. Jan. 16 - Bob Poch named mayor in Coulee Dam Coulee Dam has a new mayor. Bob Poch was elected by the city council last week to take the place of Larry Price, who resigned Dec. 6, 2018. - New operator will re-open Grand Theatre - The Coulee will see an increase in arts and culture with the return of the Grand Theatre... Full story
Coulee Dam’s town council passed new rates and a budget this month that included utility rates increases following a series of budget workshops the council worked on in November and December. A flat increase for garbage pickup of $3 per container will be implemented in March and leave about $13,000 next December in the garbage fund that was in the hole at the end of this year. The base rated for electric service will also rise, by $6 per month, to increase the fund accumulated in anticipation of needed maintenance by $38,000. Sewer rates w...
The annual Trees of Sharing project began Nov. 1 and culminated with the delivery of wrapped Christmas gifts to 115 children in 48 families Saturday, Dec. 14. Thank you to every person who enthusiastically supported this project by purchasing gifts for children in the Coulee area who might now have otherwise received a gift this Christmas. Trees of Sharing extends special appreciation to Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union, Coulee Family Medicine, Harvest Foods, North Cascades Bank, and Safeway Pharmacy for help with collecting children’s names a...
You don’t know how important your freedoms are until you start to lose them. That’s what is behind the protests going on in Hong Kong. In April the government in Mainland China passed an extradition bill that would allow officials to take persons suspected of crimes to court under Chinese government rules. The former British colony has been operating under “one China, two systems,” allowing a great deal more freedom than residents of Mainland China are allowed. When Britain turned over the Hong Kong colony to China in 1997, it was with the und...
Cement for the building of Grand Coulee Dam was hauled in by the boxcar full. Thousands of loads were needed for the project. When it was done, the North Dam was built, along with Dry Falls Dam, and what we know as Banks Lake was filled with water. This inundated most of the old railroad grade. When time came to build the Third Powerhouse, how was all this cement going to get to the dam? By rail, most of the way. Now cement was no longer hauled in boxcars. Now there were dedicated cars where cem...
As we launch into 2020 and the ensuing decade, Boeing faces very strong head winds which are major concerns for those of us living in the Pacific Northwest. Things are vastly different now. In my first column of 2019, I wrote that Boeing was poised to have its best year ever. It had strong tail winds propelling it. It would build upon a very successful 2018. Its 737 Max was selling like hot cakes to hungry airlines, and plans were in the works to expand production at the Renton assembly plant....
Charles "Charlie" Douglas Potts II born on December 27, 1952, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. Charlie was born in Oahu, HI to Peggy and Charles Douglas Potts Sr. He moved to Fountain Valley, California, during high school in the mid 70's and became a young entrepreneur and family man! Charlie spent many years in Southern California, then a brief stay in Oregon with his two youngest daughters, then settled in Wilbur Washin... Full story
Included among the 38 December 2019 graduates of Big Bend Community College's HS21 program was local student Kristie Robles. Friends and family celebrated with her at the first-ever December graduation ceremony on the campus at BBCC December 12. Kristie completed her diploma requirements through a combination of credits from her Omak High School transcript, online and in-class coursework, volunteer experience, work experience, and a compilation of evidence demonstrating college and career...
No Chamber Until January 9 Due to the upcoming holidays, the GCDA Chamber will not be holding meetings until the new year. The group will meet at noon on Thursday, January 9 at Siam. AA Meetings for GCD and Nespelem Area Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center in Electric City. Call Paul at 633-3377 days or 633-3345 evenings. New Hope Group meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center. These are open and non-smoking.In Nespelem, the group Bound and Determined holds its...
Notice of Change of Regular Meeting Date Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, & Okanogan Counties, WA Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan Counties, Washington; which operates Coulee Medical Center and Coulee City Medical Clinic, will be changing the regular board meeting date for the month of December. The next Board meeting will be held Friday, January 10th at 8 am in the Coulee Medical Center Training Room. (Publish December 18, 25 and 31, 2019) Colville Indian Housing Authority Request... Full story
Grand Coulee 12/21 - A man driving without headlights around Martin Road told police he had been dumping old tires near Les Schwab’s trailer. He said his new tires weren’t from Les Schwab but his old ones were and he didn’t think they would mind. Police told him they would check with Les Schwab to see if they wanted to press charges. 12/23 - Police were told of a possible DUI leaving the Hi Dam Tavern toward Coulee Dam. Police didn’t locate the vehicle but informed Coulee Dam and tribal police departments about it. 12/24 - Police pulled...
Here are the students of the month for November at LR and for December at Nespelem...
The Raiders played in Warden on Saturday where they continued their win streak and undefeated season. The Raiders defeated the Cougars with a final score of 74-28. Sam Wapato led the Raiders with 15 points, followed by Soarin’ Marchand with 12, Cameron St. PIerre with 11, Hunter Whitelaw with 10, CJ Saxon with 10, Tyler Jordan with nine and Adam George with four. The Raiders have a win-loss record of 4-0 in the Central Washington 2B League, 5-0 overall, leading the league with Brewster right there with them, 4-0 in the league, 7-1 overall. L...
The Lady Raiders played in Warden on Saturday where they lost their first basketball game of the season. LR lost to the Warden Lady Cougars by a final score of 72-39. Despite the loss, the Lady Raiders are still on top of the Central Washington 2B league with a 4-0 win-loss record in the league, 4-1 overall, ahead of Waterville-Mansfield (3-1,4-1). LR’s next game is on Friday, Jan. 3, when they’ll play on the road against White Swan at 6 p.m....
Raider wrestlers competed in the Freeman Invite on Saturday where Trevon Johnson took the championship in his 220-pound weight class. Johnson defeated Overton from Deer Park 11-7 in the championship round. "Trevon wrestled great," Assistant Coach Justus Caudell said. "He's been working hard all year and it was nice to see him have some success against good competition. As we move toward tournament time, I hope he'll continue to work hard. He's on a good trajectory and he's shaping into a strong...
Lake Roosevelt senior Mikaylah Thompson Dec. 20 signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake. "Mikaylah has made the decision to sign with Big Bend, and let me tell you, they are lucky to sign a powerhouse player like her," LR Head Coach Teri Sue Reed said. "She has the potential to be an all-star for that college and we are so excited to watch her journey." - submitted photo...
Fri., Jan. 3 10 a.m., HS Wrestling, Powerhouse Tourney, home 3:30/5/6:30 p.m., HS Basketball at White Swan Sat., Jan. 4 10 a.m., HS Wrestling, Banks Lake Brawl at ACH Tues., Jan. 7 6/7:30 p.m., HS Basketball here with Brewster Thurs., Jan. 9 6/7:30 p.m., HS Basketball here with Liberty Bell Sat., Jan. 11 10 a.m., HS Wrestling at Cascade Bavarian Invite 6/7:30 p.m., HS Basketball, at Waterville/Mansfield...
KELLER – Keller Ferry service, on SR 21, will resume service at 6 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. The M/V Sanpoil was removed from service starting Wednesday, Dec. 4 for repairs to strengthen the hull. During the course of that work, contractors working for the Washington State Department of Transportation discovered that both propellers and drive shafts needed to be refurbished. Initially, the run was planned to reopen Monday, Dec. 23. Service will resume when repairs are complete and the vessel passes Coast Guard inspection. Before heading o... Full story