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  • Bright blue and cold

    Jan 22, 2025

    Early morning sun Tuesday gives the top of Grand Coulee Dam a warm, deceptive glow that gives little hint of 13 degrees. For local weather expectations, see weather on thi page.. - Gwen Hilson photo...

  • Packages were delivered

    Dec 25, 2024

    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...

  • Visiting Santa

    Dec 25, 2024

    Santa The Billups family of Billups Sub Co. visited Santa at Les Schwab Saturday. -Gwen Hilson photo...

  • Basket creators

    Mar 20, 2024

    After days of creating hundreds of Easter baskets at the Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center, (from left) Carlene Worsham, Diana Canady, Kerry Noggles, Evelyn Alling, Judy Behrens, Bev Bruno, Debby Clark, Edna Hauser and Debbie Nelson gather for a photo with a few of their creations in the background at right. They created 350 new baskets that are on sale now at the center. - Gwen Hilson photo...

  • Cold enough for "polar"

    Jan 3, 2024

    Seven brave souls take a refreshing dip in Lake Roosevelt just after noon on New Year's Day at Spring Canyon for the annual polar plunge. In its seventh year, the plunge seems to attract participants numbered in proportion to the degrees above zero on the thermometer. It was about 40. From left: Bob Carlson, Koy Griesse, Lazelda Foster, Gwen Hilson, Tammy Norris, Diana Parrish, Diane Bussard and Kori Goudey. ­- Scott Hunter photo...

  • Smith honored as Moose of the Year

    Sep 27, 2023

    Sylvia Smith, center, was recently selected as the Moose Lodge #504 Moose of the Year. Smith was honored for all her contributions to the lodge over the years. Presenting her with the award was member Herb Sherburne and lodge president Lonna Bussert. - Gwen Hilson photo...

  • Where is Scott Hunter?

    Jul 26, 2023

    Everyone knows Scott. In fact, he might be the best known man in our coulee towns. He owns The Star newspaper, and you might say he is The Star newspaper. You would have to have Gwen Hilson to take a bow. She has worked there for over 35 years and knows as much about individuals in town as anyone. Most people know Scott from covering serious and joyous events over a lot of years. He gets called out from sleep when anything serious happens, camera in hand. You want to know about things, just wait until Wednesday and you can read about it in The...

  • Shooting hoops

    May 10, 2023

    Izabella Lauseng, age 9, tries a hook shot as little sister Aundrea waits her turn Sunday at the new basket at Grand Coulee's city park on SR-174. The city received a $162,000 grant from the Paul Lauzier Foundation to help refurbish the park, including with this adjustable-height basketball hoop and the concrete pad on which they're playing. - Gwen Hilson photo...

  • Saddle donated

    Apr 26, 2023

    Brian, the manager at Les Schwab in Grand Coulee, shows the saddle Les Schwab of Omak and Grand Coulee donated to the 44th annual Nespelem Jr. Rodeo, which takes place this weekend, April 29-30, with Grand Entry starting at 10 a.m. - Gwen Hilson photo...

  • Ready for bunnies

    Mar 29, 2023

    Over 400 individually curated Easter baskets stand ready at the Grand Coulee Dam Area Senior Center Monday after volunteers put them together recently for the center's annual fund raiser. They go on sale today, Wednesday. - Gwen Hilson photo...

  • Bowling scores

    Mar 15, 2023

    Thursday Mixups TEAM W L Living' on a Spare 72 32 Hemmer Ranch 55.5 48.5 San Poil Valley 49.5 54.5 Old Bag & Balls 44.5 59.5 The Incredibowls! 44.5 59.5 Team #2 41 63 High Game: John Stensgar 222; Gwen Hilson 190 High Series: Bishop Stensgar 532; Gwen Hilson 487 Splits: Cory Bennett 4-6-10; Bishop Stensgar 5-6-10; Frank Quinto 3-10; Sam turner 2-7/4-5-7s; Mike Lackner 2-7 FRIDAY DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L #5 95.5 74 #3 87 68.5 #6 87 74 #1 76.5 86 #2 70.5 90 #4 22.5 113.5 High Game: High Game: Dale Bjorson 259; Jessica Warner 204 High Series: Dale...

  • Bowling Scores

    Feb 22, 2023

    Thursday Mixups TEAM W L Living' on a Spare 62 30 Hemmer Ranch 48.5 43.5 San Poil Valley 46.5 45.5 Old Bag & Balls 40.5 51.5 Team #2 39 53 The Incredibowls! 34.5 57.5 High Game: Logan Stensgar 205; Mae Stensgar 173 High Series; Logan Stensgar 559; Mae Stensgar 445 Splits: John Stensgar 4-10; Mike Beaty 4-6-10; Gwen Hilson 2-7; Cory Bennett 3-10(x2), 3-6-10; 4-5 FRIDAY DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L #6 71 50 #3 60 52.5 #5 60.5 58 #1 60.5 64 #2 53.5 63.5 #4 22.5 86 High Game: John Stensgar 287!; Mae Stensgar 180 High Series: John Stensgar 613; Jessica...

  • McDonald receives 65-year service honor

    Feb 8, 2023

    Ray McDonald, of Grand Coulee, was recently honored with a 65-year service plaque from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302. McDonald began his work as an Oiler for Morrison Knutson in Skykomish. His work took him to Alaska, Montana and Washington. Sean Jeffries, president and District 4 representative presented McDonald with his award....

  • Bowling Scores

    Jan 18, 2023

    Thursday Mixups TEAM W L Living' on a Spare 51 21 Hemmer Ranch 38.5 33.5 San Poil Valley 37 35 Old Bag & Balls 34.5 37.5 Team #2 29 43 The Incredibowls! 21 51 High Game: Tommy Turner 247; Sam turner 199 High Series: Mike Lackner 583; Sam Turner 509 Splits: Frank Quinto 5-10; Cory Bennett 8-10; Karen Lacker 2-7; Mike Lackner 2-7 Previous: High Game: Mike Lackner 205; Sam Turner 192 High Series: Tommy Turner 544; Gwen Hilson 479; Splits: Karen Lackner 3-10 FRIDAY DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L #2 29 13.5 #4 22.5 21 #3 18 17.5 #1 18 25 #6 18 24 #5 vacant 0...

  • Polar plungers feel frigid fast

    Jan 4, 2023

    In 30-degree weather New Year's Day a larger group of intrepid people gathered than at last year's annual Polar Plunge event at Spring Canyon when the temperature was in the single digits. Five plungers and five kayakers braved the water with looks on their faces ranging from startled to determined. - Scott Hunter photos...

  • Bowling Scores

    Jan 4, 2023

    Bowling Scores Thursday Mixups TEAM W L Living' on a Spare 44 20 Hemmer Ranch 35.5 28.5 San Poil Valley 34 30 Old Bag & Balls 30.5 33.5 Team #2 23 41 The Incredibowls! 20 44 High Game: John Stensgar 214; Gwen Hilson 201 High Series: Tiger Covington 572; Sam Turner 509 Splits: Karen Lackner 2-7; Wes Chase 3-10/4-5-9; Mike Lackner 5-10; Gwen Hilson 2-7; Robin Atlin Covington 9-10; Marvin Bob 3-10 FRIDAY DAM KEGLERS 1st Week/2nd Half TEAM W L #2 13 2 #6 12 2 #4 10 2 #3 2 10 #1 2 13 #5 0 14 High Game: John Stensgar 268; Mae Stensgar 192 High...

  • Bowling Scores

    Dec 28, 2022

    Thursday Mixups TEAM W L Living' on a Spare 41 19 Hemmer Ranch 34.5 25.5 San Poil Valley 33 27 Old Bag & Balls 26.5 33.5 Team #2 20 40 The Incredibowls! 20 40 High Game: Lopgan Stensgar 225; Mae Stensgar 213 High Series: Logan Stensgar 605; Mae Stensgar 540 Splits: Logan Stensgar 3-10; Mike Lackmer 5-6; Gwen Hilson 5-6 Previous: High Game: John Stensgar 236; Samantha Turner 172 High Series: John Stensgar 606; Samantha Turner 442 Splits: Mike Beaty 3-10; Karen Lackner 2-7; Bishop Stensgar 3-10; John Stensgar 3-4-6-7-10 Previous: High Game: John...

  • Bowling Scores

    Oct 26, 2022

    THURSDAY MIXUPS TEAM W L Living on a Spare 19 9 #4 17 11 #1 16 12 #3 14 14 #2 2 26 The Incredibowls! 2 26 Oct. 20 – High Game: John Stensgar 240; Gwen Hilson 173 Hiigh Series: Wes Chase 563; Samantha Turner 455 Splits: Logan Stensgar 6-7-10 Oct. 13 – High Game: Logan Stensgar 203; Mae Stensgar 175 High Series: LOGAN STENSGAR 556; Gwen Hilson 438 Splits: Karen Lackner 5-6; Gwen Hilson 2-7 Oct. 6 – High Game: Logan Stensgar 234; Samantha Turner 229 High Series: Logan Stensgar 582; Samantha Turner 541 Splits: Mike Beaty 2-10; Wes Chase 4-5-7...

  • Summer pleasures

    Aug 31, 2022

    Remmi Cruz enjoyed the watermelon at last weekend's annual Moose Picnic at North Dam. The turnout was larger than ever with great food, drinks and fun. - Gwen Hilson photo...

  • Late summer beauty

    Sep 1, 2021

    A late-summer stand of wild sunflowers thrives under blue skies in front of Steamboat Rock Monday. For the local weather outlook, see our forecast at right. - Gwen Hilson photo...

  • Gwen Hilson knows coulee people and things

    Roger S. Lucas|May 19, 2021

    While working at the Star, I learned early on just ask Gwen Hilson. She has worked at the Star for a zillion years and under three owners. When writing about people or places you always come up with questions,and it’s easier to ask Gwen than find a source that will provide answers. Gwen knows just about everyone and how they are connected to other people — where the skeletons are buried, so to speak. Not only is she a treasure trove of community knowledge, she can do several things at the same time and not lose a beat. She not only solves a l...

  • Local health authorities: Too soon, we're "getting used" to COVID

    Scott Hunter|Mar 31, 2021

    As public health authorities track cases of COVID-19, they worry that just as vaccines are rolling out faster, spring, sunshine and the yearning to breathe free could undermine progress on the fight against the virus and cause another surge of illness and death. As numbers come down, then stop dropping, they're tending to "plateau" at a level higher than earlier plateaus, Coulee Medical Center CEO Ramona Hicks told her commissioners at a meeting Monday night. She'd been on a weekly health care...

  • What weather?

    Mar 24, 2021

    Jamie Senator tosses a disk at a disk golf goal at North Dam Park Saturday just as a spring bluster was blowing in. His father, Norman Senator, said the course was fun and good exercise for his boys Gavin and Jamie, both on the cross country team at Lake Roosevelt. - Gwen Hilson photo...

  • First, practice falling

    Jan 27, 2021

    Siblings Levi and Olivia Skinner, age 3 and 18 months, at North Dam Park's skatepark facility Friday morning, find a use different than the original intent for skateboard ramps - just rolling down them. - Gwen Hilson photo...

  • Intrepid eight

    Jan 6, 2021

    A little initial shock is good for the soul if it doesn't freeze, as testify the faces on eight people who took the polar plunge New Year's Day at noon at Spring Canyon on Friday. Some said the water felt much colder this year than in the past. From left are Terry Owens, Susan Duclos, Diana Parish, Gwen Hilson, Tammy Norris, and three unidentified brave hearts. - Scott Hunter photo...

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