Articles from the January 30, 2019 edition
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By changing it, bill would skirt court ruling that Legislature must follow state records law
Legislation proposed Thursday morning would define how the Public Records Act would apply to members of the Legislature after a 2018 court ruling that the state’s governing body is not exempt from the law. The bill would not satisf... — Updated 1/31/2019
CCT change fishing/hunting license process
Hunters and fishers wanting to head to local tribal lands will have to look online to buy their licenses, not at local stores. The Colville Confederated Tribes have launched a website for buying fishing and hunting permits on... — Updated 1/31/2019
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee Police 1/23 - A man in a wheelchair was reportedly yelling at the manager and tenants at apartments on Continental Street. While an officer spoke with the manager, the man was reportedly yelling about the illuminati,... — Updated 1/30/2019
It's a girl for the Flukes
Kaitlyn and Andrew Fluke of Coulee Dam, Washington are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Raven Scarlett Fluke on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 6 lbs.,... — Updated 1/30/2019
Legals for January 30, 2019
Grant County Conservation District Board of Supervisors PUBLIC NOTICE The Grant County Conservation District Board of Supervisors hereby informs the voting public that the incumbent has been re-elected to the currently open seat... — Updated 1/30/2019
This week in sports
Wed., Jan. 30 5 p.m., JH girls’ basketball at Oroville 6 p.m., JH wrestling home with Tonasket/Oroville Fri., Feb. 1 HS Basketball here with Liberty Bell, 4:30 BJV at MS/4:30 GJV at HS; 6 p.m. GV at HS/GV 6/BV 7:30 Sat., Feb. 2 H... — Updated 1/30/2019
Bowling scores
THURSDAY MIXUPS TEAM W L San Poil Valley 53.5 26.5 Only Nine! 43.5 32.5 The Star 34 46 High Game: Chance Epperson 226; Mae Stensgar 182 High Series: Chance Epperson 610; Mae Stensgar 483 Splits: Mae Stensgar 3-10/3-10; Don Hubele... — Updated 1/30/2019
Raider wrestlers win dual meet
The Raiders went to Oroville on Thursday to wrestle in a dual match, where the Hornets combined with Liberty Bell and Wilbur-Creston-Keller to form one team to take on Lake Roosevelt. LR won the first dual 38-30, then took some... — Updated 1/30/2019
Raiders boys win two more
The Lake Roosevelt boys took down two basketball opponents last week, putting them third in their league. The Raiders defeated the Tonasket Tigers in Tonasket Jan. 22, winning... — Updated 1/30/2019
Lady Raiders win two more, a trend they intend to continue through the season
The Lady Raiders beat the Lady Tigers in Tonasket last week, and also defeated Soap Lake. Audrey Hansen was the lead scorer in the 56-32 defeat of Tonasket Jan. 22, with 14 points.... — Updated 1/30/2019
Berry delicious
A squirrel reaches for a branch full of berries above its head while balancing on a small branch of bush Saturday in Grand Coulee. - Jacob Wagner photo... — Updated 1/30/2019
Texting motorists may face steep fines in school zones
A proposed bill would double the fine for motorists caught using a cellphone in a school, playground or crosswalk speed zone to up to $234 per infraction, or up to $468 for repeat offenders. Washington’s first law to address t... — Updated 1/30/2019
Domestic violence offender registry could improve safety in Washington state
OLYMPIA — Two lawmakers have proposed a bill to create a state domestic violence offender registry to save lives. Tina Stewart, 30, was beaten to death by her boyfriend on Nov. 24, 2017 at her home in Newman Lake. The police r... — Updated 1/30/2019
Local talent featured as theater opens again
Seven performers graced the stage at the Grand Theatre on Saturday night in an open-mic concert that was the first event in the theater on Grand Coulee's Main Street in years.... — Updated 1/30/2019
Coulee Recollections
Twenty Years Ago When the local community turns out to vote on the Grand Coulee Dam School District levy Feb. 2, Coulee Dam citizens will also decided whether they want to annex the town into the North Central Regional Library... — Updated 1/30/2019
Washington farmers need tariff relief
The good news is Washington’s cherry crop is projected to be as good as 2018; however, absent tariff relief from the ongoing U.S.-China trade tiff, a key market will remain l... — Updated 1/30/2019
Where does your hope lie?
This past weekend was a powerful weekend for Karrie and me. I thought I had my column all worked out with exactly what I wanted to share with you all. I was going to give you a... — Updated 1/30/2019
When you have a difficult task, call on the U.S. Marines
When living in Bothell, we belonged to FIUTS (Foundation for International Understanding Through Students), a program through the University of Washington where you could sponsor foreign students. Through the program we sponsored... — Updated 1/30/2019
School levy won't hurt a bit, but it will help schools
If you have not already filled out your ballot, which you should have received in the mail by now, you should do so now. Grand Coulee Dam School District is proposing yet another levy, which won’t raise your taxes any higher t... — Updated 1/30/2019
Nespelem School to upgrade building with $2.86 million grant
The Nespelem School District has been awarded $2.86 million under a Washington state grant to help small, rural school districts modernize. The award was announced at the... — Updated 1/30/2019
Colville Business Council approves controversial horse removal contract
The Colville Business Council took a series of actions on Jan. 24 related to feral horses on the reservation, including changing a law to allow machines such as helicopters to be used in the capture of feral horses, approving a... — Updated 1/30/2019
Coulee Dam bridge lighting to get big upgrade
The lights on the Coulee Dam bridge over the Columbia River will enter the 21st Century in the coming spring, when they will be updated from incandescent to LED lights. "We're repla... — Updated 1/30/2019
District disagrees with bureau over impact dam projects have on schools
The Grand Coulee Dam School District is contesting the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s claim in a draft Environmental Assessment concerning the minimal impact it says a project will have on the district. The USBR is planning on a 1... — Updated 1/30/2019
Newsbriefs
NPS re-opens recreation area after shutdown Following an agreement between Congress and the President last Friday, the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area has “resumed regular winter operations,” a press release from LRNRA stat... — Updated 1/30/2019
Darnold inducted into state hall of fame
Gary Darnold, who coached cross country for Lake Roosevelt for 40 years, including 38 state meet appearances, was inducted into the Washington Interscholastic Athletic... — Updated 1/30/2019
