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

The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington said last week that office has gotten funding to hire for seven new full-time assistant U.S. attorneys and two support staff “dedicated to combating terrorism, fraud,... — Updated 5/31/2023

The city of Coulee Dam will get nearly $393,000 for upgrading crosswalks and adding “speed feedback” signs, flashing beacons, and more to improve the safety on routes to school. The Safe Routes to School grant is funded... — Updated 5/31/2023

Last summer — about July, I’d guess — I got a phone call from Bubba Egbert. I knew Bubba by reputation, but at that point I’d had only one conversation with him when I’d gone to pick up my daughter after a day she spent... — Updated 5/31/2023

I was talking to a friend who told me she was pulled over on her ATV and told not to travel between Electric City and Grand Coulee. But it is fine to speed in town. I do not know the braking distance of a 100,000-pound tractor... — Updated 5/31/2023

If you are a basketball fan and have been around the sport for a while, you will know the name. When the Denver Nuggets won over the Lakers the other day, I recalled how I knew him. Dick went to school in Palouse and was part of... — Updated 5/31/2023

All eyes have been on the U.S.-Mexico border in recent weeks as politicians and pundits assess the impact of changing rules for who can enter the United States. But the fixation on the border can distract from a bigger problem:... — Updated 5/31/2023

Tyler and Savannah Weimerskirch of Coulee City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Weston Scott Weimerskirch on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Maternal... — Updated 5/31/2023 Full story

NCW Libraries will kick off its annual Summer Library Program on June 12, offering a lineup of free programs and activities for all ages at its 30 libraries in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan and Ferry counties and two community... — Updated 5/31/2023 Full story

AA Meetings in the Area AA meetings are held Monday through Saturday at the Vets Center in Electric City. Call Paul at 631-4551. New Hope Group meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center. These are open and... — Updated 5/31/2023

 — Updated 5/31/2023

The Masquers Theater, a pillar of cultural excellence with a legacy of over four decades of captivating performances, is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of “The White Liars” and “The Black Comedy.” This... — Updated 5/31/2023

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 5/31/2023 Full story

Bismarck State College in North Dakota last week announced the President’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2023 semester, including local students. John Baughman* and James Milligan, both of Electric City, were among those who... — Updated 5/31/2023

Three Raiders were chosen for the North Central Washington 2B all-league teams to cap off the season, Lake Roosevelt Coach Billy Nicholson said. Brit Egbert, at catcher and pitcher positions, made the first team, along with... — Updated 5/31/2023