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 By Jacob Wagner    Sports

Bulldogs remain unbeaten after Raider game

The Lake Roosevelt Raiders football team met the top-ranked Okanogan Bulldogs on the gridiron on Oct. 14 and lost by a high point margin that doesn't capture how close the game... — Updated 10/19/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    Sports

Cross country runs at The Gorge

Raider runners ran at the Gorge Amphitheater on Oct. 13 for the Moses Lake Invitational. “Great race,” Head Coach Matthew Timentwa said. “I just love the course. Such a neat setting. They do a lot to give it that cross... — Updated 10/19/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    Sports

LR volleyball beats Fillies, Tigers

The Lady Raiders volleyball team won a road game in Bridgeport and a home game with Tonasket last week. In Bridgeport on Oct. 11, the Lady Raiders won 3-0 against the Fillies. Then... — Updated 10/19/2022

 

Civility needed before, during, and after election day

Discussion and debate has always been a part of rural America. From coffee shops to the local co-op, rural residents aren't afraid to show their loyalty for one candidate or... — Updated 10/19/2022

 

Endorsing Chlarson for superior court judge

I have known Melissa Chlarson for over 30 years, and I am proud to support her as our county’s next Superior Court Judge. Melissa and I both grew up in the Columbia Basin and attended Moses Lake High School together. Years l... — Updated 10/19/2022

 
 By Joe Tynan    Opinion

Education - an ongoing mission and community partnership

I want to thank Scott Hunter for his well-thought-out editorial in last week’s edition of The Star. He’s 100% correct — because the levy is asking the voters to approve a lower rate on their home values, it doesn’t mean that th... — Updated 10/19/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    News

Cemetery discussion continues

The Regional Board of Mayors is continuing to look into forming a cemetery district. At their Oct. 5 meeting, the RBOM discussed different factors they’ll need to look into regarding trying to form a cemetery district that would t... — Updated 10/19/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    News

EMS district discussion continues

The topic of forming a local Emergency Medical Services district continues to be discussed, most recently at Electric City’s Oct. 11 city council meeting. Nic Alexander, who serves as assistant fire chief to Chief Ryan Fish for t... — Updated 10/19/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    News

Electric City takes formal stance against consolidation 

The Electric City Council took a formal stance last week against the idea of consolidating their city with Grand Coulee. Mayor Diane Kohout told the council that because of a renewed interest in the topic of consolidation, and... — Updated 10/19/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    News

Elmer City appoints new council member

Elmer City appointed a new council member in addition to other business they took care of during their Oct. 13 council meeting. Long named new council member Flora Long expressed... — Updated 10/19/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    News

City learns it must upgrade Coulee Playland for ADA compliance

Nothing is easy, not even at a place called Playland. An estimated million dollars of upgrades are needed at Coulee Playland to bring it up to Americans with Disabilities Act standards, the Electric City Council learned last week.... — Updated 10/19/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    Sports

Soccer secures solid win against Oroville

The Lady Raiders soccer team won 10-3 at home in Grand Coulee against Oroville on Oct. 4. Eighth-grader Phenyx Marchand scored her first goal as an LR soccer player during the... — Updated 10/12/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    Sports

Volleyball wins one loses one

Lady Raiders beat Liberty Bell but lost to Okanogan in volleyball last week. The Lady Raiders won 3-0 in Liberty Bell on Oct. 4. "Playing against Liberty Bell was a lot of fun," Hea... — Updated 10/12/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    Sports

Cross country competes with Omak, Liberty Bell

Raider runners ran at East Side Park in Omak on Oct. 5. Caden Portch was the fastest Raider at the event, placing 23rd with a time of 20 minutes, 25.07 seconds. The Raiders then ran at Liberty Bell on Oct. 8 where Portch was once... — Updated 10/12/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    Sports

Raiders get by Manson with two points

The Raiders defeated the Trojans in Manson on Oct. 7, squeezing by with just two points 14-12. The Raiders now have a 5-1 win-loss record. Raider Chase Clark ran six yards for a touchdown to put Lake Roosevelt up 6-0. But Manson... — Updated 10/12/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    News

Students learn about medical careers

by Jacob Wagner Lake Roosevelt students got a taste of what it's like to work at a hospital, an environment some could end up working at one day. Coulee Medical Center helped give L... — Updated 10/12/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    News

LR offering other kinds of classes

High school can go beyond the rigidity of reading, writing, and arithmetic that we sometimes think of it as, and Lake Roosevelt proves that by offering classes that are a little different. LR’s class catalog includes options t... — Updated 10/12/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    News

Cindy Carter seeks to keep seat as commissioner

Cindy Carter has been a Grant County commissioner since 2007, and wants to stay in that position to help share her knowledge with the large number of new people in leadership positi... — Updated 10/5/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    Sports

Volleyball 1-1 for week

The Lady Raiders lost to Brewster but beat Oroville in volleyball last week. The Lady Raiders won the first set in Coulee Dam Sept. 27 against Brewster 25-23, but lost the next... — Updated 10/5/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    Sports

Lady Raiders win soccer in OT

The Lady Raiders soccer team won 3-2 in Manson in overtime on Sept. 27, their first victory of the season. Sawyer Steffens and Nautika Brown scored goals for LR during regulation, which ended with the game tied 2-2. Assistant... — Updated 10/5/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    News

Krohn now serving on park district

Nate Krohn was appointed to a vacant commissioner seat with the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District at their Sept. 28 meeting. Krohn joins fellow commissioners Brian Warnecke,... — Updated 10/5/2022

 
 By John M. Adkins    Opinion

At-a-Kid!

Remember LR grad Cade Egbert. I see him from time to time and he always gives me a big smile. Cade was special as an athlete. He may not have been the most talented, but no matter what year you think of, he would be a starter for... — Updated 9/28/2022

 
 By Pam Johnson    Opinion

Positive changes noted at LR 

In the spring of 2022, LR teachers and principal Natalie Kontos sat down and discussed the state of the school, behaviors, and teaching. Major changes were decided upon, and now that there has been several weeks of implementation,... — Updated 9/28/2022

 

Ended pandemic or not, Covid is here to stay

After a nice break for a couple weeks, the infection control nurse at Coulee Medical Center had to get back in the saddle the third week in September with three employees out with Covid-19. And as of Monday night, reported CEO... — Updated 9/28/2022

 
 By Jacob Wagner    News

Two school levy meetings coming up

by Jacob Wagner Those who have an interest in the education of local youth will have two opportunities to learn more about an upcoming school levy that will be on the ballot for the November election. The Grand Coulee Dam School... — Updated 9/28/2022

 

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