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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office tapped into a grant opportunity through a state agency to get money intended to help offset impacts on local law enforcement from the passage of state laws last year that put restrictions on... — Updated 1/19/2022

Fourteen more COVID-19 deaths have been announced in Grant County as cases surge.  Grant County Health District announced the 14 additional deaths on Jan. 13 on their website.  The deaths, which occured in November and December... — Updated 1/19/2022

The Colville Business Council said it will meet this week to discuss the surge in COVID 19 cases and determine the necessary steps to address the surge. The CBC urged the community to be responsible and proactive to avoid... — Updated 1/19/2022

Grand Coulee 1/11 - A man was allowed to push a Chevy Astro out of the roadway at King Street and Dill Avenue rather than police having the vehicle towed, while another man was said to be walking to get a gas can to fuel up the... — Updated 1/19/2022

The Grand Coulee Dam School District (GCDSD) is seeking voter approval for two separate levies in the upcoming election on February 8, 2022. The intent of my letter is to provide the facts regarding these levies and enable voters... — Updated 1/19/2022

In life it is very important to make progress from being fully aware of current reality and learning from the patterns involved. We should always strive to improve and find balance from our mistakes. This is not happening at the... — Updated 1/19/2022

I well remember the feeling when I heard the clang of the prison door at Walla Walla closing behind me. This needs some explanation. When I was with the newspaper in Bothell, I heard of some of the reforms at the state prison at... — Updated 1/19/2022

Leslie Palmer and Robert Wahpat III of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Jayson Steven Joshua Wade Wahpat on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He... — Updated 1/19/2022

Malerie Thomas and Gabriel Salinas-Kieffer of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Bishop Melvin Kieffer, on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He weighed 9 lbs., 3 oz., and was 20 inches in length at... — Updated 1/19/2022

Annette Timentwa and Warren Piengkham of Elmer City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Yamawt Hiyawt Piengkham-Timentwa on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington.... — Updated 1/19/2022

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 1/19/2022

Lake Roosevelt Knowledge Bowl participants traveled to Tonasket for their second meet on Jan. 10.  While there, members Virgil Bearcub, Noah Hunt, Kailah Leadingham, and Peyton Robison competed against teams from Manson, Omak,... — Updated 1/19/2022

The Lady Raiders defeated the Brewster Lady Bears at home Jan 11, winning 67-37.  “Coming off a tough loss, and entering into this game missing some key players, it ended up being a solid team win,” Assistant Coach Matthew... — Updated 1/19/2022

Raider basketball fans will have plenty to do later this week, with the Raiders scheduled to host games three nights in a row.  The Raiders were scheduled to play Tonasket last night, results of which will be reported on next... — Updated 1/19/2022