High schoolers get a taste of tragedy
One minute, they were heading to another party. The next was chaos, blood and death. That was the scene outside the Nespelem Community Center April 18 as unveiled in an elaborate... — Updated 4/24/2024
MPH Building on Midway bought "for the dirt"
The prominent former “MPH” auto shop on Midway Avenue has been sold to the investment firm that owns two contiguous vacant properties to the east. But the multi-million dollar hotel once planned for the block has no immediate... — Updated 4/24/2024
Ridge Riders bring back old favorites and new fun at Colorama Pro Rodeo
"They're going to put panties on a milk cow," explains Cheryl Pryor of the six teams from local businesses participating in the "Merchants' Panty Pull" at the Cleatis Lacy Memorial... — Updated 4/24/2024
Former Councilmember Frank LaFountaine passes
Respected elder of the Colville Tribes, Frank LaFountaine has passed away at age 76. He served on the Colville Business Council for the Nespelem District from 1980 through 1984. LaFountaine graduated magna cum laude from Seattle... — Updated 4/24/2024
A tremendous act of compassion
Some deep thinking has been going on, and its helping. Last week, many local professionals in law enforcement, emergency medicine, and other first responders, — the folks who have to live with the possible trauma of a car crash... — Updated 4/24/2024
From China to Central Washington: tracing the deadly path of the fentanyl epidemic
Communities across Central Washington have been devastated by the epidemic of synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which is the leading cause of death for people ages 18-45 in the United States. Dubbed the “silent killer” of... — Updated 4/24/2024
Assaulted by prescription drug ads
Watching the evening television news is something I typically don’t do. There are a few reasons why. There is the widespread TV news edict, “If it burns or bleeds, it... — Updated 4/24/2024
It's a boy for the Sampsons
Riley and Seth Sampson of Grand Coulee, Washington are proud to announce the birth of their son Casey Wesson Sampson, born Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 9 lbs., 7 oz., and was... — Updated 4/24/2024
Need to dedicate flags by Friday, May 17
It’s just about time for the Isle of Flags dedication. Dediations will be accepted until Friday, May 17. If you want to have a flag dedicated and in place to honor your deceased veteran for this year’s event, call Ben Alling... — Updated 4/24/2024
Area AA Meetings
In Electric City, the New Hope group holds its meetings Monday through Friday evenings at 6pm at the Vets Center. There is also a noon meeting every Wednesday. These meetings are open and non-smoking. For more information,... — Updated 4/24/2024
Spring Canyon Cemetery Clean-up Saturday
All are invited to a community clean-up day at Spring Canyon Cemetery this Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 am until noon. It will be a good time to clean around your family’s headstones or stones of those who do not have family... — Updated 4/24/2024
Nespelem Jr. Rodeo this weekend
My name is Lahalee Michel. I am the daughter of Virgil and Joclyn Michel. My maternal grandparents are Glen Lisenbey and Kathy Agee; my paternal grandparents are Beverly Buckner... — Updated 4/24/2024
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 4/24/2024
Coulee Cops
Coulee Dam Police 4/8 - A Tulip Street man reported that his neighbor’s dog, a 90-pound pit bull named Rex, bit his 10-pound Grand Charles dog, J.J., that had been hooked to a cable-run in the backyard. The man yelled at the... — Updated 4/24/2024
Judith Ann McGuire
Judith A. McGuire passed away on April 18, 2024, two days shy of her 73rd birthday, in Grand Coulee, Washington surrounded by her family. Judy was born April 20, 1951, in Coulee... — Updated 4/24/2024
Bonnice Sieker
Bonnice Sieker, 74, graduated to Heaven on Tuesday, March 19, 2024,in Spokane, Washington. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday,... — Updated 4/24/2024
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 4/24/2024
Future and present curators
Nespelem Elementary students examine printed portraits of Chief Willie Red Star Andrews, Mary Owhi Moses, and other tribal ancestors who sat for paintings in Nespelem in the late... — Updated 4/24/2024
Local scholars honored
Four local students were among those at Community Colleges of Spokane to make the honor roll for winter quarter 2024, which ended in March, the schools said last week. The honor rolls list those students who achieved a grade... — Updated 4/24/2024
Raider tennis to host district tourney
The Raider tennis team will host the District 6 Tournament on Saturday, May 11, and Wednesday, May 15, Coach Casey Brewster said. The tournament will take advantage of the four... — Updated 4/24/2024
Raider updates
Softball The Lady Raider fastpitch team racked up five more wins in the last week, the last one 11-1 against Brewster in a league game on the Bears’ home diamond April 23. They also beat Tonasket a week ago, 17-2, then twice... — Updated 4/24/2024
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