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Banning trucks running on diesel, natural gas is reckless
There is an axiom: Don’t let the perfect get in the way of the good! That is important to remember when it comes to improving our air quality. While climate activists want to b... — Updated 9/13/2023
Grateful for help with back-to-school event
It is with great gratitude, humbleness and excitement that I submit this letter of thanks to the vendors who donated and made our first Grand Coulee Dam School District Superintendent’s Back to School Kick Off a huge success. We c... — Updated 9/13/2023
Service to America avoids student debt
With students returning to college campuses, it is time to consider other ways for them to pay for tuition, books and living expenses. Too often, they resort to borrowing. Now,... — Updated 9/6/2023
Four towns and/or cities, but the largest community in the area needs some help!
The Community of Spring Canyon Cemetery was dedicated on March 30 ,1959, has 2,200-plus residents, 4.5 acres of grass, a park manager, council. The cemetery is privately owned by the Grand Coulee Dam Area Lions, but gets no state... — Updated 8/23/2023
Focus on power lines to avoid wildfires, losses
Many fingers are again pointed at electric utilities because downed power lines are suspected of starting another horrific wildfire — the one that raced through Lahaina killing hund... — Updated 8/23/2023
Four towns and/or cities, but the largest community in the area needs some help!
Four towns and/or cities, but the largest community in the area needs some help! The Community of Spring Canyon Cemetery was dedicated on March 30 ,1959, has 2,200-plus residents, 4.5 acres of grass, a park manager, council. The... — Updated 8/18/2023 Full story
A good way to love the Coulee
I love this Coulee…the scenery, the climate, the people. It will be my home until I leave this earth. I started running in the Coulee nearly 25 years ago. The Coulee has a way of reaching into your soul to bring peace and calm. R... — Updated 8/9/2023
Rural-urban divide is oversimplified
For the past decade, the media has been obsessed with the idea of a growing divide between rural and urban areas, often portraying it as a deep chaasm separating the nation’s citizens. A recent example of this coverage took it a st... — Updated 7/26/2023
Snake River Whac-A-Model needs to stop
To supporters of the four Lower Snake River Dams, the latest news that President Biden continues to pursue dam breaching is not shocking, but surprising, considering the growing... — Updated 6/21/2023
Reader: no traffic control above canal
I understand the old “why should I have to if they don’t have to.” I’m talking about the police officers assigned to the USBR. I wouldn’t think they need protection inside the project grounds. Security is for the perimeter... — Updated 6/21/2023
Mining mine wastes key to critical minerals supply
China’s growing dominance of critical metals production and stockpiles is setting off global alarms. It has American manufacturers in a bind as they ramp up domestic electric v... — Updated 6/14/2023
Isle of Flags "finest event" of its kind they've attended
We recently attended the Isle of Flags Memorial Day celebration at Spring Canyon Cemetery. My wife, son and I raised a flag in honor of my father, Sid Roberson, who served in the US Army between the Wars. During my 18 years... — Updated 6/14/2023
Where are the officers?
Three-day holidays are the worst for people speeding into town. With summer, people are speeding to their favorite campsite. Sixty miles an hour is reckless driving in city limits and against the law. Where are the officers? At... — Updated 6/14/2023
Cash for empties works in Oregon
When Oregon enacted the nation’s first bottle bill in 1971, it was intended to reduce litter on the state’s beaches, along roads, and in parks. It was a cleanup, not a recycling pro... — Updated 6/7/2023
We have a need for speed control
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
Build our future electricity supply around hydropower
Although New Zealand and Washington are located a half a world apart, they have lots in common — beautiful seashores, majestic mountains, crystal clear streams and lakes, and v... — Updated 5/24/2023
It's that time of the year
Some would argue that spring is the most wonderful time of the year in Washington. Throughout our state fruit trees blossom, vibrant tulip fields bloom, and colorful lentils... — Updated 5/10/2023
Out of control Legislature has crossed lines with our kids and guns
Intentionally, the Washington State Legislature, Governor Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson, are completely destroying our state. The Democrat controlled legislature has singlehandedly absolved you from having any say over... — Updated 5/3/2023
Police don't want to slow cars on 174
So why am I writing this letter? I have asked the Chief of Police for 20 years to have an officer do speed control above the canal on SR-174. The answer is always the same: Ok, Rob. Then there is nothing done. I have asked several... — Updated 5/3/2023
RE: "What mental health resources are available here?" 4-19-2023 Star
In the April 19, 2023 edition of The Star, one of your readers wrote a letter asking about mental health resources in the Coulee Dam/Grand Coulee area. I am happy to reassure your reader that help is available in your area. Your... — Updated 5/3/2023
Consequences too extreme to just ditch carbon fuels
President Biden is unwisely “throttling up” plans to ditch carbon fuels unilaterally despite the extreme consequences of doing so. He wants to accelerate replacement of gas/diesel vehicles with electrics (EVs) which will be rec... — Updated 4/26/2023
How much of city's budget goes to police?
I would like to know how much of our city budget goes to our police department. How long do they get to destroy our city finances? We have eight officers and a sniper. I do notice there is a new SUV in the sniper’s garage (... — Updated 4/26/2023
Police pursuit law rules modified
Police may pursue suspects that pose long-term serious risk to others under revisions of a more restrictive 2022 vehicle chase law that has now passed both houses of this year’s Legislature. Engrossed Senate Bill 5352 was i... — Updated 4/19/2023
Employers struggle to find work balance
Today, employers continue to struggle finding enough workers while attempting to bring people back to the office (work sites). A key problem is there simply aren’t enough people t... — Updated 4/12/2023
School safety needs wider attention
My mom would be horrified by the rash of violence in our schools today. The most recent tragedy at Covenant School in Nashville, where three students and three adults were shot to... — Updated 4/5/2023
