Buttercups blooming all over
Winter's gray gives way to spring's yellow as Dakota Hunt, right, examines buttercups at Highway Rock Friday, where he and his mother Rebecca Hunt were "scoping out climbing... — Updated 3/13/2024
Grand Coulee to re-open police chief search
In the decision between three finalists for Grand Coulee police chief, Mayor Mike Eylar has chosen option D: None of the Above. “I’m not offering the position to any of the three that I interviewed,” Eylar said in a phone... — Updated 3/13/2024
All-Community Town Hall set for April 27
Residents of the local towns will have the opportunity next month to hear from–and address–all four mayors and most council members at one joint public meeting dedicated to area-wide issues, the Regional Board of Mayors... — Updated 3/13/2024
Fire crews put out two fires
Local firefighters fought a stubborn fire in a Delano home early Monday, with one person being taken from the scene by ambulance for treatment. At approximately 1:47 a.m. Grand Coulee and Electric City fire departments were... — Updated 3/13/2024
Elmer City to cut ribbon on new fire hall
A ribbon cutting ceremony in Elmer City will introduce to the public the town's new fire hall March 21 at 1 p.m. The recently completed structure is already in use, housing fire... — Updated 3/13/2024
The play's the thing
A Missoula Children's Theatre worker, seated, takes notes as Lake Roosevelt students seek to be the next chosen during an exercise before casting decisions were made Monday... — Updated 3/13/2024
Jess Ford gets Ford's President's Award
Jess Ford of Grand Coulee announce Monday that the firm had received the Ford’s President’s Award for 2023, for the second year in a row. It’s one of only two dealerships in Eastern Washington to be so honored. “This... — Updated 3/13/2024
Two highlighted for work, leadership roles
Two longtime teachers at Lake Roosevelt Elementary were commended Monday night for their everyday work and leadership at the school. The two had just reported on their activities... — Updated 3/13/2024
McMorris Rodgers could help reform immigration
Among Cathy McMorris Rodgers’s negative legacies she leaves as US Representative, her most impactful may be on immigration. However, she still has time to improve that. Donald Trump cares nothing about our country, just his... — Updated 3/13/2024
Fighting the snowbelt
The recent snowstorm in the Sierra Nevadas will cure a lot of ills for the people of California. Officials predicted that the storm would dump some 12-14 feet of snow there. The spring runoff will do wonders for farmers and fruit... — Updated 3/13/2024
On Israel and America
The United States recognized the state of Israel 11 minutes after formation of the state was announced in 1948. We have maintained a very close relationship since the founding. Israel is now receiving widespread criticism for... — Updated 3/13/2024
Looking back in the coulee
Twenty Years Ago Concerned about the effect a new sidewalk would have on the parking and safety of his building, a Grand Coulee businessman disputed the cities plan to repair Burdin Boulevard. Milt Snyder does not want a sidewalk... — Updated 3/13/2024
Concert of Music for Voice and Guitar
A concert of music for voice and guitar will be held Saturday, April 27 at 4:00 pm at Natural Spa and Resort Bistro in Soap Lake, 310 E. Main Ave,. Melissa Schiel, Mezzo-soprano, and Tamara Caulkins, Classical Guitar, will... — Updated 3/13/2024
NCW libraries offers virtual humanities Washington program
Learn how a two-century-old Eastern European Jewish tradition can help with contemporary challenges in a virtual Humanities Washington program presented by NCW Libraries. “Measuring Mourning: A Ritual for Loss” will be... — Updated 3/13/2024
Meetings & Notices
Mosquito District 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its monthly meeting this Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 4:00pm at 210 W. Coulee BLVD in Electric City. Eagles Auxiliary Notice The third and final by-laws will... — Updated 3/13/2024
Police Reports
Coulee Dam Police 3/6 - Two propane tanks, seven gallons each, were reported stolen from a trailer on Goodfellow Avenue. There were no cameras that caught the theft and no defining characteristics of them. Police said they would... — Updated 3/13/2024
Feds to grant Colville Tribes funds for high-speed internet
Under the Broadband Technical Assistance Program, USDA Rural Development is awarding a $250,000 grant to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to promote the expansion of high-speed internet in the Colville... — Updated 3/13/2024
Library happenings
Spring is nearly here! Check out what is happening across the region: Celebrate Women’s History Month Humanities Washington A Poetry Workshop St. Patrick’s Day on Kanopy Finding the Tax Forms You Need Taylor Swift on Hoopla... — Updated 3/13/2024
All-class reunion coming
The Coulee Dam All Class Reunion will be held the weekend of June 21 (Friday), June 22 (Saturday), and June 23 (Sunday), 2024 with catered dinners at the Lake Roosevelt High School Gym on Friday and Saturday nights, and a picnic... — Updated 3/13/2024
Justin John Avey
Justin John Avey, born on October 22, 1975, in Spokane, WA, passed away on March 6, 2024, in Wenatchee, WA, following a sudden cardiac episode. He was the beloved son of John and... — Updated 3/13/2024 Full story
David Allen Peter
After a year- long battle with squamous cell carcinoma David Allen Peter who was 76 years old, quietly passed away on February 16, 2024 at Coulee Medical Center here in Grand... — Updated 3/13/2024 Full story
David "Dude" Chapman
David "Dude" Chapman was a husband, father, and friend. He died after a very short battle with cancer at the age of 67. Dude's wife Christine was by his side till the end promising... — Updated 3/13/2024
Star Obituary Policy
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... — Updated 3/13/2024 Full story
LR seniors enrolled in two-month CNA course
Five seniors at Lake Roosevelt High School are set to take a certified nursing assistant course this spring, thanks to a collaboration between the Colville Tribes, Coulee Medical Center and Wenatchee Valley College, the college... — Updated 3/13/2024
Legal Notices
Town of Elmer City Small Works/Vendor Roster The Town of Elmer City is accepting applications from interested contractors and vendors wishing to be placed on the Small Works and Vendor Roster. When the Town seeks to construct a... — Updated 3/13/2024