Grand Coulee’s city council changed its mind last week about protecting its next police chief by passing an ordinance removing the chief from Civil Service. Two weeks earlier, the council had voted 4-1 to keep the chief of p... — Updated 11/29/2014

Officials at Lake Roosevelt Elementary are trying to figure out why one of the first-grade classrooms picks up a sewer smell off and on. It happens in Kim Campbell’s first-grade room, and on occasion drives her and her 18 s... — Updated 11/26/2014

Lake Roosevelt’s football program took a hit this week with the head coach and two assistant coaches resigning. Resigning was Head Coach Steve Files, and Assistant Coaches Paul Braun and Joe Tynan. Files stated in his r... — Updated 11/26/2014

The following is the first quarter honor roll at Nespelem School. 1st Grade - Talise Adolph, Sadie LaClaire, Denise Simpson, Norma Lowery, Qwentana Quiltanenock. Adryanna St. Pierre, Nikolas Seymour 2nd Grade - Zyven Boyd, Hope... — Updated 11/26/2014

No Chamber Meeting The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will not meet this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Meetings will resume next Thursday at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille. Wenatchee Valley Erratics C... — Updated 11/26/2014

Donny and Nichole Turcotte of Omak are proud to announce the birth of their son Ozzy Hawk Turcotte on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz., and was 20-1/4 inches in length at... — Updated 11/26/2014

Tjode and Dustin Miley of Grand Coulee are proud to announce the birth of their son Stettson Cole Miley on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz., and was 20 inches in length at... — Updated 11/26/2014

Katy Silva and Randy Carson of Electric City are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Willow Dawn Carson on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 5 lbs., 7 oz., and was 17-1/2... — Updated 11/26/2014

As I complete my final weeks in Congress, it is only natural to reflect on the past 20 years. It has truly been my honor and privilege to serve you and represent those who call Central Washington home in Congress. Whether it’s h... — Updated 11/26/2014

My name is Clinton J. Andrews. I was a member of the 3/502 HHC BN Postal Clerk, Infantry 11C Mortar Crew member in the Air Assault unit of Fort Campbell, Kentucky 1984-1985. While I was getting desert fatigues and boots, because I... — Updated 11/26/2014

Last week I gave you a (try and make you smile) column about making a rough draft of what you are thankful for. Well, after the week I had, the true Thanksgiving list is here and ready for your approval. So here we go. Cardboard... — Updated 11/26/2014

Last week, the Grand Coulee City Council reversed its earlier decision that had kept the chief of police job under the protection of the city’s civil service commission. That reversal should be reconsidered. No matter how much f... — Updated 11/26/2014

The Grand Coulee Dam School District board Monday night approved a five-year grounds contract with Oasis Lawn Care for an annual cost of $37,600. The contract includes mowing, trimming and edging, lawn aeration, pruning, fall leaf... — Updated 11/26/2014

Electric City plans to add at least 15 new street lights next year. The initial cost is about $2,000, and it will boost the city’s electric bill a bit higher. The decision to move forward on the street light program was made l... — Updated 11/26/2014

An effort to develop an Electric City park moved one step closer Nov. 11 when the council matched the property owner’s asking price. The council voted to offer the Banks Lake Bible Church $25,000 for a double lot near the old B... — Updated 11/26/2014

Star closed for holiday The Star newspaper office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27 & 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The office will open for business again on Monday, Dec. 1, at 9 a.m. Local will march in Macy’s P... — Updated 11/26/2014

The deadline for nominations for the annual Volunteer of the Year award is until Monday, Dec. 1. Letters of nomination should be as specific as possible about why the candidate should be honored, including contact information for... — Updated 11/26/2014

Elmer City wants to provide overdue pay raises for two town workers but leaders have to figure out how to pay for it, after a proposal to raise utility rates was blocked last week. Mayor Gail Morin said that the two workers, Town... — Updated 11/26/2014

The Grand Coulee Dam School District board made two decisions on athletic policy Monday night, one over the objections of one of its members. School board Director Ted Piccolo had issues with changing district policy so that... — Updated 11/26/2014

The Grand Coulee/Electric City police contract for 2015 is in limbo. Electric City Mayor Jerry Sands said this week, “we haven’t seen any contract, yet.” Ever since voters turned down a real estate levy request by Electric City... — Updated 11/26/2014