Articles from the February 27, 2019 edition
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Raiders over Liberty at state
LR beats Liberty from The Star on Vimeo. Raider fans shouted cheers as the Raiders defeated Liberty High School (Spangle) Wednesday at the WIAA State 2B Basketball Tournament in Spo... — Updated 2/27/2019 Full story
Colville Business Council member expelled
The Colville Business Council, meeting in special session Thursday with all tribal representatives present, expelled fellow council member Andrea George from their ranks on ethics charges, which she denied in a detailed statement.... — Updated 2/27/2019
Grand Coulee discusses controversial new gun law
Grand Coulee considered adopting a resolution refusing to enforce Washington state’s Initiative 1639 related to gun control, but chose instead to have a resolution drafted saying the city supports the United States Bill of R... — Updated 2/27/2019
More towns choose recycling option
Grand Coulee and Elmer City have both cast their vote for a recycling option, both wanting a receptacle at the Delano Transfer Station for no extra charge to the cities or the... — Updated 2/27/2019
Erna Sonja Everett
Surrounded by family, Sonja Everett, our beloved mother, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma and friend, peacefully entered into her new life in God's care on Thursday,... — Updated 2/27/2019 Full story
In defense of screen time
The Silicon Valley engineers who design our tech gadgets won’t let their kids anywhere near those devices, according to a shocking New York Times profile. These workers are convinced too much time in front of smartphones and i... — Updated 2/27/2019
Fire walkers
Sometimes life throws us situations that make us feel like we are being burned alive from the inside out. A situation happens and it seems that our life has just been set ablaze, ne... — Updated 2/27/2019
Bill to expand hydrogen fuel production passes state Senate
OLYMPIA – A bipartisan bill to enable public utility districts to sell and distribute hydrogen fuel and sponsored by 33 senators — well over half the state Senate — unanimously passed the chamber and is now in the House of Repre... — Updated 2/27/2019
Coulee Recollections
Twenty Years Ago Last Wednesday evening a small section of the hillside just below Coulee Community Hospital fell. What it exposed was the danger the hospital is trying to avoid in moving its electric transformers away from the... — Updated 2/27/2019
Tribal censorship an ironic issue in expulsion
Local media were notified (Feb. 21) that “By a 8-6 vote, the Colville Business Council (CBC) today approved the expulsion of CBC Andrea George.” CBC expulsions are authorized by the CBC Ethics Code and the Colville Tribal Con... — Updated 2/27/2019
To Tribal Members:
I feel compelled to express my concerns to our four Nespelem District Representatives. I would like to remind our district representatives you are seated on council by a vote of the eligible Nespelem District voters; therefore,... — Updated 2/27/2019
Summer work on AC, more will close gym for upgrade
The Lake Roosevelt High School gym will likely be closed during the summer to upgrade its heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system. The new HVAC system will be installed on the roof, keeping the noise from the system out... — Updated 2/27/2019
Grand Coulee cleaning up financial records mess
by Jacob Wagner The city of Grand Coulee’s financial records seem to be getting in order after years of chaos, but there’s still a ways to go. “Things are getting back on track, and at least our financial system balances to what... — Updated 2/27/2019
Just filling in
Fog fills in the valley through which the Columbia River flows downstream from Grand Coulee Dam, which rises above it in the background Thursday morning. A weather forecast for the... — Updated 2/27/2019
Bureau and school district disagree on project impact
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and Grand Coulee Dam School District disagree on the impact a bureau project will have on local schools. The USBR is planning a 10-year project to update three generators, named G19-21, in the Third... — Updated 2/27/2019
Local students named to EWU Dean's List
Eleven undergraduate students from the local area have been honored on the fall quarter Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University. A student who earns 12 quality hours and has a grade-point average of 3.5 or better is placed o... — Updated 2/27/2019
This week in sports
This week Wed., Feb. 27 8:30 a.m., Basketball State Send-off, HS gym 2 p.m., Raider Boys Basketball versus Liberty High School, Spokane Arena. Spring Sports Practice 3:30 - 5:30, HS Track, HS gym 3:30 - 5:30, Softball, MS gym 3:30... — Updated 2/27/2019
Bowling Scores
THURSDAY MIXUPS TEAM W L San Poil Valley 59.5 36.5 Only Nine! 52.5 39.5 The Star 43 53 High Game: Chance Epperson 226; Mae Stensgar 176 High Series: Chance Epperson 606; Mae Stensgar 432 Splits: Frank Quinto 6-9-10 FRIDAY DAM... — Updated 2/27/2019 Full story
Lena Mae Haegen
Lena Mae Haegen, 92, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, February 24, 2019. She died at her place of residence in Spokane after a struggle with dementia. A full obituary and memorial service information will be published at a... — Updated 2/27/2019 Full story
Lady Raiders come to end of season that had its moments
The Lady Raiders lost their regionals playoff game Friday, ending their 2018-19 season. Lake Roosevelt lost in Tumwater against Willapa Valley, 44-35. The Lady Raiders led 10-7 at... — Updated 2/27/2019
Raiders head to state tourney
The Raiders lost their regional playoff game on Saturday, but will play in the first round of state today (Wednesday) for a chance to play in the next round on Thursday. The... — Updated 2/27/2019
Meeting and Notices
Chamber This Week Chamber will meet this Thursday, February 28, at La Presa Restaurant beginning at noon. Ted Piccolo from Northwest Native Development Fund will be the guest speaker.... — Updated 2/27/2019
It's a boy for K. Saulque and A. Robinson
Kendra Saulque and Anthony Robinson of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Luka Alexander James Robinson, born Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He... — Updated 2/27/2019
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee 2/18 - A man and woman on Dill Avenue agreed to separate for the night following an incident involving a knife and a deodorant bottle. 2/19 - An Electric City man and woman gave up ownership of a husky dog they... — Updated 2/27/2019