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Our snowfall certainly wasn’t anything to get too thrilled about. Over a two-day period, the Dec. 10-11, we got 1.9 inches of snowfall here at the home weather station. That’s slightly more than...

Eight candidates have been nominated for The Star’s annual volunteer of the year award. The nomination deadline was Monday night. Voting will cease on Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. The honoree will be...

A prayer vigil in memory of the Newtown, Connecticut victims will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 19 at Mason City Memorial Park in Coulee Dam. Charlene Bearcub and Loretta Bingham are organizers of the event. They advised to dress warm, bring...

A rally of tribal members who have sought by petition the other half of a $193 million settlement with the United States government, will be held at 10:30 a.m. in front of the Colville Tribal Administration building Wednesday, Dec. 19. Yvonne Swan,...

A group that has been studying the feasibility of building a community/wellness center in the area decided Thursday to push ahead with the effort, citing a very favorable feasibility study and a growing need in the area. Full disclosure: Readers shou...

It’s still Thanksgiving time at 432 Columbia in Coulee Dam. The resident, Carol Netzel, sets the table twice a day and feeds anywhere from four to 14 visitors. It’s not an ordinary feast, but...

The Coulee Area Park and Recreation District commissioners passed a budget for 2013 Monday night totaling $73,000. It includes revenues of $36,500 from a Bureau of Reclamation grant, and $6,000 from each of three local cities that collect...

The same day tribal members submitted a 2,600-signature petition, the Colville Business Council rejected the petitioners’ plea to pay out all of a $193 million settlement with the U.S. government. The council will stand by an October resolution on...

Port District 7 has applied to Grant County’s Strategic Infrastructure Program for $7,500 to pay for its feasibility report on a plan to build an RV park at the course. District Chairman Oroville Scharbach said he and others will meet with the...

It will cost more now to ride in an ambulance in Grand Coulee, according to a new rate schedule and ordinance passed by Grand Coulee’s city council last Tuesday night. The more notable hikes in fees include: • a $50 increase from $250 to $300...

Tough flu season has arrived Grant County Health District officials said this week that the flu season has arrived early this year and it may be the worst in years. District officials urged residents 6 months old and older to get flu shots as soon as...

Colville Tribal officials on Friday unveiled a new solar array to power the Fish and Wildlife Program building near Omak and the Hearts Gathered immersive Salish language school. Located on the...

The Grand Coulee Dam School District was awarded a $484,738 energy grant from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction Friday. The school district was one of 21 throughout the state that shared in $14.9 million in energy grants. Almira...

Ten Years Ago Front page photo titled “What’s Up Dock?” caption says: National Park Service employees rescue the swamped dock at Crescent Bay boat launch early Monday morning after Lake Roosevelt rose over the weekend. An Electric City council...

The Raiders picked up their first win of the season Monday against the Entiat Tigers by the score of 59-56. The Entiat Tigers came in Monday on a two-game winning streak and looked to make it three...

Although not a local resident, I would like to make a nomination for your volunteer of the year. As you are aware, TriFreaks puts on a rather large event in the Grand Coulee area annually in September. Although we have many volunteers in the...

I would like to nominate Carol Estrada for volunteer of the year. I think she is very deserving of this award as she volunteers a lot of her time throughout the communities, whether it be at the hospital, the schools, or at the Eagles. She also...

Fern Blaylock is my nominee for Volunteer of the Year 2012. I had the privileged opportunity to work with Fern for a couple of months at the beginning of the school where she was a volunteer riding everyday on the school bus that I drove. Fern is...

I am nominating Earl Cole. Every time there is a free dump day, we see Earl with a load of yard debris from some of the senior citizens that can not do the work themselves. Earl also takes care of a lot of their yards and other needs. Fred G....

This January, core government functions such as scientific research, education, public safety, and environmental protection will face deep cuts under budget sequestration. If lawmakers cannot put politics aside to avoid continued cuts to these...

There’s been a lot of talk about what we can’t afford as a nation and who is getting what “gift” or which free ride. When President Obama recently met with CEOs and chatted with Jamie Dimon, we should hope he issued a stern warning that...

Carol Marie (Snyder) Rasmussen, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Carol was born Sept. 18, 1952, and had many fond...

Lighting at the Library 6:30 p.m., Preschool choir to sing, followed by the Coulee Community Choir. Coulee Community Choir The Coulee Community Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. at St. Henry’s Catholic...

Youngsters in the Coulee Medical Center (CMC) Emergency Room have a special advocate when it comes to reducing anxiety and stress. It stands about 15 inches tall, is soft and cuddly and is the...

Kailey R. Francis and Anthony S. Marquez Jr., of Grand Coulee are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Annalia Clare Marquez, born Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz. and was 20 inches...

Darlene Baker and William Roberts of Electric City are proud to announce the birth of their son William E. Roberts IV (Billy) on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 9 lbs., 15 oz., and was 23-1/2 inches in...

Ruiz/Stensgar have twins Dani Jo Stensgar and Phillip Ruiz of Nespelem are proud to announce the birth of their twin boys Kilo Ray and Kash Lesayne on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. Kilo weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz.,...

Daicia and David Cox Jr., are proud to announce the birth of their son Brantley James Braddoc Cox on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz. and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include...

Chamber to Meet at Noon at Pepper Jack’s The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, Dec. 13, at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille. General business will be discussed.. Care and Share Food Bank Open The food bank at the...

Students selected as students of the month for November at Center School included - front row: Chloe Whalawitsa, Lucy Budravage, Kristafor Clark, Cody Espersen, Makaylee Caddy; back row -  Chase...

Students who had perfect attendance for the first trimester at Center School included: Leola Clark, Dylin Armstrong, Bobby Desautel, Amy Dorman, Landon Jenkins, Austin Jensen, Kailah Leadingham, Gage...

The Lady Raiders shed a cloud of early-season defeats quickly by defeating the Tonasket Tigers on Dec. 4, 60-36, then besting undefeated Entiat at the last second Monday night. The Tonasket game...

Raider wrestling had a busy week as they travelled to Warden for a dual meet last Thursday then trekked to Connell Saturday for the early season Connell Tourney. At Warden, the Raiders did not match...

SHARP Kids will not have program over Winter Break at either Lake Roosevelt High School or Grand Coulee Dam Middle School. The last day of program before break is Tuesday, Dec. 18. After-school programs will resume in both buildings on Monday, Jan....

Fri., Dec. 14 6/7:30 p.m., Basketball at Pateros. Sat., Dec. 15 10 a.m., Wrestling at Cashmere. Tues., Dec. 18 7 p.m., Wrestling here with Omak. 7:30 p.m., Raider Basketball at Mansfield. (Boys’ JV and Varsity only). Fri., Dec. 21 6/7:30 p.m.,...

Grand Coulee Police 12/3 - A woman reported an unoccupied house on Dill had been burglarized. Police called the owner and left a message. The officer observed that an upper door had apparently been forced open. - A woman complained to police, for the...

This year, in the midst of a typically festive holiday season, is what many have considered to be a very auspicious date. December 21, 2012 does not simply signify the winter solstice, but also a...