The Star - News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area

The election this November will be one of the most important in the lives of today’s workers. As CEO of a company that employees more than 5,000 people, I know that the outcome will affect each and every one of them. At virtually every backyard...

A house fire at 611 Holly Street could be a problem for Coulee Dam’s town council. Fire razed the home last Tuesday evening, Sept. 18, and the question of its cleanup will likely fall into the...

President declares major disaster from July storm The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Tuesday announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to Washington to supplement state, tr...

Grant County Health District issued a guide on air quality as a result of smoke from fires in the region. The guide issued by the Health District is based on one’s ability to see through smoke particles to a certain distance. “During this time...

The “value engineering” firm, OAC of Spokane, has saved the school district a ton of money. The firm was hired in mid-August to review all the plans for the new K-12 school facility, and has come up with revisions and suggestions that could...

A whole lot of things are happening Saturday, Oct. 13, during the chamber of commerce’s new Coulee Fall Festival. Free hayrides are planned behind a horse-drawn wagon. Another highlight will be a pet parade down Midway Avenue. Chamber Secretary...

Nestled in the middle of a small sheep ranch off Peter Dan Road is a surprising little gift shop called Promised Land Harvest. It is part of Leah Arroyo and her father, Daniel — because it reflects...

The Grand Coulee branch of North Cascades National Bank (NCNB) is collecting new or gently used coats for local children in need. Gloves, scarves, hats and other warm outerwear for children are also welcome. Cash donations will be used to purchase...

A stubborn steer balks at every step as a team of three cowboys and cowgirl compete in Saturday’s Ranch Rodeo at the Ridge Riders Rodeo Grounds. The trailer-loading event requires one member to...

Brad Parrish was sworn in as a member of Electric City Council Tuesday night. Parrish had submitted his name for consideration for a council appointment but was passed over when the council selected...

John Olsen stands amid debris dumped on his property. He recently returned from Alaska, where he has been mining for the past five months, to find that someone has been dumping tree trimmings and...

First of all, I would like to thank everyone that has walked with me the past few years as I served as your city council person. Some have walked beside me, other have stood in front of me and others pushing from behind. We all need these people. I...

I woke up Monday morning, Sept. 10, 2012, my husband said pack up, we have to get out, fire coming up our canyon (Buck) — We pull out the fire cabinet drawers, haul out to the pickup, pack clothes, run around taking pictures of all rooms and even...

Douglas County Fire Protection District 3 appreciates all the help we received from our local and neighboring communities, fire departments, individuals and businesses who provided their help, services, food and equipment during the KV 500 yard,...

Fall is here! It is my favorite time of year. Football, hunting, cool weather, fishing, and green turning to amber and orange. But there are some changes this year other than the leaves. Local hunting will be a little different this year with all...

Ten Years Ago A contractor has been chosen for the new water filtration plant in Coulee Dam, but one detail must wait another several weeks - the contract signing. That’s because the town council decided by a 4-1 vote at a special meeting Monday...

Thelma J. “Teila” St. Paul (57) was born February 13, 1955, in Nespelem, Wash., to John and Christine (Dick) Lezard. Teila passed away in Spokane, Wash., surrounded by her beloved family on...

Rick Munson, age 68, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2012, at his home in Spokane Valley, Wash. Rick was born June 7, 1944, to Paul Raynor and Mary Margaret (Ross) Munson in Portland, Ore. He...

GCD Chamber to Meet at the Eagles The regular monthly meeting of the GCD Chamber will be held Thursday, Sept. 27, at noon at the Eagles Lodge, Grand Coulee. On the agenda is the fall membership drive. Grant County Port Dist. 7 to Meet Grant County...

Ron and Bonnie Rinker of Electric City are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with an anniversary party at Banks Lake Golf and Country Club in Electric City. The event is being planned by their son and daughter-in-law Dale and Lynne Rinker...

Navy Seaman Recruit Scott D. Rosco, son of Candi M. and Gary V. Rosco of Electric City, Wash., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Rosco completed a variety of...

Charay (McGuire) and Brad Bourne of Highlands Ranch, Colo., are pleased to announce the birth of their twin daughters on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012. Kenzie Lynn weighed 4 lbs., 6 oz., Kylie Ann weighed 4...

The Lady Raiders came away with a victory Saturday at home against the Waterville Shockers, 3-2. In the first game, Head Coach Nate Piturachsatit tried a different rotation with Kassadi Boutain, Saman...

The Raiders drop to 0-4 after Friday’s loss to the Liberty Lancers 44-13, when they were hampered by inconsistent play and turnovers throughout the game. On what needs to improve after the loss -...

Raider runners Kendall Piccolo and Alexia Hanway led the Raiders at the Erik Anderson/Runner’s Soul Invitational last Saturday. Piccolo finished with a time of 20 minutes, 23.04 seconds for the top...

Zion Lutheran Church member Carl Russell presents a check for $500 from the Grant County chapter of Thrivent Financial as matching funds for North Cascade National Bank’s annual drive for school...