Articles from the February 20, 2019 edition
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Council member expelled from Colville Business Council
The Colville Business Council, meeting in special session Thursday with all tribal representatives present, expelled fellow councilmember Andrea George from their ranks on ethics charges that she denied in a detailed statement.... — Updated 2/21/2019
Electric City approves no-shooting buffer zone draft proposal
The Electric City council approved the draft last week of a proposal for a 500-foot-wide “no shooting” buffer zone between the main part of the city and Osborne Bay, where shooting firearms would be prohibited. The proposal nee... — Updated 2/21/2019
Sale of cable utility still in works
The sale of a cable television and internet provider to Coulee Dam residents will take a few more months, Coulee Dam town council members were told last week. Charter Communications, a nationwide cable, telephone and internet... — Updated 2/20/2019
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee 2/11 - A Burdin Boulevard man reported that a neighbor pushed in the mirrors of his wife’s car and opened the door to the gas cap. There was no noticeable damage. There is an ongoing issue between the neighbors. 2... — Updated 2/20/2019
Blood drive Monday
Vitalant, along with Grand Coulee community blood drive volunteers led by coordinator Leha Neilsen, is planning a blood drive for Monday, February 25. Donation hours will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Coulee Medical Center, in the... — Updated 2/20/2019
Theater auditions set for Masquers
Auditions for the next Masquers Theatre production, “I Hate Shakespeare,” will be held Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. and Feb. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at Masquers Theatre in Soap Lake. “Whether or not you are a fan of Shakespeare, we are certain you w... — Updated 2/20/2019
It's a girl for the Seylors
Davida and Levi Seylor of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Alianna Rose Seylor born Monday, February 4, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lbs, 8... — Updated 2/20/2019 Full story
Meetings & Notices
Chamber This Week Chamber will meet this Thursday, February 21, at La Presa Restaurant beginning at noon. Allan Peterson of the Grant County Economic Council will be the guest speaker. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant... — Updated 2/20/2019
Lady Raiders lost two at districts, but still have a shot at state
The Lady Raiders suffered a couple of District 5-6 tournament losses over the weekend in Chelan, but will play in the regional tournament Friday for a chance to go on to state next... — Updated 2/20/2019
Bowling scores
THURSDAY MIXUPS TEAM W L San Poil Valley 59.5 32.5 Only Nine! 48.5 39.5 The Star 40 52 High Game: Chance Epperson 223; Mae Stensgar 163 High Series: Chance Epperson 563; Mae Stensgar 435 Splits John and Mae Stensgar 3-10; John Sten... — Updated 2/20/2019
This week in sports
Wed., Feb. 20 5 p.m., JH girls’ Basketball at Tonasket 6 p.m., JH Wrestling here in HS gym Thurs., Feb. 21 5 p.m., JH girls’ Basketball here with Bridgeport Fri., Feb. 22 5 p.m., JH Wrestling Culminating Tournament, Tonasket 6 p.m... — Updated 2/20/2019
After regionals this week, Raiders will head to state playoffs at arena
The Raiders beat league rivals the Oroville Hornets in the District 5-6 basketball tournament in Chelan Friday before losing to the Kittitas Coyotes Saturday, and will play in the... — Updated 2/20/2019
Seven LR wrestlers bring home hardware from state tourney
The Lake Roosevelt Raider wrestlers competed at the state tournament known as The Mat Classic at the Tacoma Dome over the weekend, with seven of the 23 total wrestlers placing at... — Updated 2/20/2019
Learning that everyone has a story
This news thing that I have been doing started for me back in 1958. I had a number of successful journalism classes behind me, and my professor, Helen Wilson, had talked Idaho Free Press managing editor Jack Scudder into... — Updated 2/20/2019
Thanks to Grant PUD
Since 1938, we have been blessed with electricity delivered to our homes and businesses for all of our needs. Currently, we are experiencing the benefits of all of the efforts by hundreds of people that have built our Public... — Updated 2/20/2019
Propaganda 101: how numerous wrongs apparently make a "right"
I have been bombarded with a litany of Facebook posts, copies of letters to the editor from the Tribal Tribune and the Star newspaper, and telephone calls/texts regarding a handful of supporters of a self-proclaimed “victim” cur... — Updated 2/20/2019
Re: "Council member forced out on leave" in 2-13-19 Star
Regarding Councilwoman George: Our council members have violated many codes. Ethics charges should be filed against those members that are the driving force, and Councilman Kheel should be released of his duties until this mess is... — Updated 2/20/2019
Shooting buffer zone questionable way to enhance safety
Electric City’s proposed “buffer zone” between homes and Osborne Bay might have been an enhancement of safety for those homes back when they actually bordered the city limits, but now it would, in fact, decrease their safet... — Updated 2/20/2019
POWER likely to disband after 30 years
A longstanding local group whose efforts have enhanced area fisheries and outdoor sports for decades is likely to disband, says its longtime leader. Promoters of Wildlife and Enviro... — Updated 2/20/2019
Merv Schmidt sworn in to council
A retired businessman with plenty of experience took a seat on the Coulee Dam City Council last week. The decision to seat Merv Schmidt came immediately following an executive sessi... — Updated 2/20/2019
Newsbriefs
Kettle Falls Marina gets 10-year contract Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who represents Washington’s 5th District in Congress, including Lake Roosevelt, recently announced a decision by the National Park Service to award a 10-year c... — Updated 2/20/2019
Electric City welcome sign going out to bid
Electric City’s council voted Feb. 12 to go out to bid on a welcome sign to the city. The sign would be placed at Electric City’s southern limits on SR-155 on the south side of Osborne Bay and would read “Welcome to Electric City,... — Updated 2/20/2019
"Nick on the Rocks" scientist coming to town
Coulee-ites will be treated to a guest lecture from Nick Zentner, a geologist and host of "Nick on the Rocks," which has aired on Pacific Northwest Public Broadcast System stations... — Updated 2/20/2019
Walk in the park
Deer in Coulee Dam's Cole Park appear unfazed Wednesday after a fresh blanket of snow. The forecast for the week includes possible single-digit temperatures next Tuesday and more... — Updated 2/20/2019
