Articles from the July 11, 2018 edition
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Update: Washington Flats fire contained
A 385 acre wildfire burning on Washington Flats across the Columbia River from the Seaton's Grove area near Elmer City is no longer spreading, and ground crews from the Department of Natural Resources and the Bureau of Land... — Updated 7/12/2018
By New interim high school principal hire approved
The Grand Coulee Dam School District board Monday night approved the hiring of Ronanda Liberty as the new interim high school principal. Hired for a year, Liberty will serve as the principal while the search continues for the... — Updated 7/11/2018
Community center idea rises again
The idea of building a community wellness center has not died. Coulee Area Park and Recreation District commissioners talked Monday night about reviving the topic for further pursuit after a couple years of its stagnation. “We c... — Updated 7/11/2018
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee Police 7/2 - An Electric City man reported his truck stolen. He had returned from fishing to his Kelso Avenue home at about 10 p.m. on July 1 and left his truck in his garage that night, and also left the keys in the... — Updated 7/11/2018
Legals for July 11, 2018
Town of Elmer City OPEN COUNCIL SEAT The Town of Elmer City has an open council seat. The mayor and council invite any Elmer City residents who are interested in filling the position to please attend its next council meeting on... — Updated 7/11/2018 Full story
Business manager hire approved for schools
Kathrine Marchand has been hired as the new business manager for the Grand Coulee Dam School District, chosen out of five applicants for the position. “She brings a lot of expertise and experience,” said Superintendent Paul Tur... — Updated 7/11/2018
LR Jr./Sr. High honor rolls for second semester
High Honors 3.50 - 4.00 Seniors Kayci D. Hanway, Russell D. Nanamkin, Robin K. Matt, Aidan A. Derr, Jesse J. Louie, Rylee E. Pitner, Keia M. Vera, Emily R. Abel, Lucas S. Bird, Tristan T. Shelby, Dylan J. Steinert, Khani Priest... — Updated 7/11/2018
Festival of America 2018
At top, the finale of the fireworks off Grand Coulee Dam July 4 drew applause. From left, singer with Full Metal Racket get into the music by the 133d Washington Army National... — Updated 7/11/2018
Class reunion set
The Coulee Dam Class of 1968 will be celebrating its 50th class reunion August 3rd, 4th, & 5th 2018. All relatives and friends of the class are invited to join them at Spring Canyon on Saturday, August 4, 2018, to catch up and... — Updated 7/11/2018
Events at the library
Summer reading events are in progress at the Grand Coulee Public Library. Coming up: Wed. through Friday, July 11-13: Mystery Week Who Done It with Mrs. Andie Miller. Follow the clues and solve the mystery. July 11 at 3 p.m., for... — Updated 7/11/2018
It's a boy for Aubertin/Munger
Dusty Rose Aubertin and Dustin Cole Munger, of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Dayze Hyrum Aubertin/Munger, born Saturday, June 2, 2018, at... — Updated 7/11/2018 Full story
Kehoe/Turner have a boy
Celeste M. Kehoe and Tommy-Lee Turner of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Takoda Bluewolf Turner, born Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 9... — Updated 7/11/2018 Full story
Extra credit
Lila Rose, from Wilbur, performs at the Festival of America in front of Grand Coulee Dam July 4, after she arrived and offered to add her talents to the beginning of the evening... — Updated 7/11/2018
Auditions for fall musical coming up
Director Patty Jardine announces that the Masquers Theater will be holding auditions for the upcoming fall musical “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” on Saturday, July 28, at 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 29, at 2 p.m., at the theater, 322... — Updated 7/11/2018
Meetings and Notices
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet this Thursday, July 12 at Siam Palace. Paul Turner, superintendent of schools for the Grand Coulee Dam School District, will be speaking about the school lev... — Updated 7/11/2018
Christopher Louis Coffey
Christopher Louis Coffey, 33, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was born October 31, 1984, in Chester, California, to Todd and Laurie Coffey.... — Updated 7/11/2018 Full story
Road trip
Sometimes you never know where your road trip will take you. The plan was to head to Conconully, Washington, to see their annual Independence Day Celebration. We had a plan when we... — Updated 7/11/2018
Hall of famer was impressive as just another guy
Boise, Idaho, was a great baseball town — home to the Boise Braves, a Milwaukee Class C farm club in the Pioneer League. But it was the large number of big-league players that set the tone in the valley. Larry Jackson, Harmon K... — Updated 7/11/2018
Festival far better on the holiday, but …
As we celebrated our nation’s birthday last week, many of us spent time with extended family and friends. For us at the Chamber, it was a busy and somewhat stressful time as we organized and hosted the Festival of America. W... — Updated 7/11/2018
Traveling in a cycle of thought
At 18, Silas Sherbourne wasn't sure what to do with the rest of his life, so he left home the day he graduated from high school and hit the road - on one wheel. Sherbourne is... — Updated 7/11/2018
Transplanted pronghorn surviving, producing offspring
Pronghorn antelope, native to the area before being wiped out, were transplanted on the Colville Indian Reservation by way of Nevada in 2016, and again in 2017, and appear to be... — Updated 7/11/2018
Newsbriefs
Powwow starts Thursday night The 133rd Annual Fourth of July Celebration Powwow will take place at the Nespelem powwow grounds from July 12 through July 15. Tribal council oath of office Thursday morning The Colville Business... — Updated 7/11/2018
Skateboarding scene could grow in the coulee
A guy who had brightly colored hair in his youth, but wears a tie to work now, would like to see the local skateboarding scene grow to include more features at the park, local... — Updated 7/11/2018
Decisions, decisions
There’s more to decide than just the local school levy in the upcoming primary election Aug. 7. With local voters tasked with making choices between some 70 candidates seeking nine offices in the upcoming primary, The Star has r... — Updated 7/11/2018
Festive at the festival
The Washington National Guard's "Full Metal Racket" rock band gets people on their feet at the Festival of America July 4 at the park below the Visitor Center at Grand Coulee Dam.... — Updated 7/11/2018
