Articles from the May 1, 2019 edition
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Coulee Dam restaurant lease OK'd for new owners
The city of Coulee Dam has OK’d a lease for the Melody Restaurant space in its community building, the city council Wednesday voting unanimously to approve it and promising cooperation on certain maintenance issues for the new o... — Updated 5/2/2019
He huffed and he puffed
Last weekend the wind blew. It did not seem like an extraordinary wind. It was powerful, for sure, but it did not seem anything like storms we have seen here in the past. The wind h... — Updated 5/1/2019
From LEGOs to drones
The classic toy LEGO has evolved over the years to incorporate robotics, and students at Nespelem Elementary are using LEGO robots to learn coding and robotics, skills that will be... — Updated 5/1/2019
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee 4/23 - A man who lives in an apartment on Main Street was upset that a man moving into the apartment upstairs was making so much noise he couldn’t hear the TV, and also that his mirror had fallen off the wall and b... — Updated 5/1/2019
Legals for May 1, 2019
CITY OF ELECTRIC CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP Comprehensive Plan And Capital Facilities Plan NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public workshop will be held by Electric City from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on May 7, 2019 at City Hall located... — Updated 5/1/2019
Raiders tee off at Desert Canyon
Raider golfers teed up at the Desert Canyon golf course in Oroville last week. We’re getting to know each other quite well, since they are our only league opponent this season!” Head Coach Steve Files said about the Oroville Hor... — Updated 5/1/2019
Raiders defeat Shockers
The Raiders defeated the Waterville Shockers 7-1 after jumping out ahead in early innings April 23. The Raiders got on the board in the second inning when Nick Baker stole home... — Updated 5/1/2019
This week in sports
Wed., May 1 2:30 p.m. Raider Golf, Alta Lake, Pateros Thurs., May 2 3:45 p.m., Jr. High Track here 4 p.m., Raider Tennis with Wilbur/Creston at Creston 3:30 p.m., Raider Softball and Baseball here with Manson DH Friday, May 3... — Updated 5/1/2019
LR tennis faces three teams
The Raider tennis team has been busy, playing against Liberty Bell, Tonasket and Okanogan. The Raiders hosted Liberty Bell in Coulee Dam April 23, when the Raider girls won 3-2, and the boys lost 4-1. “First time in memory an LR gi... — Updated 5/1/2019
Raiders' track and field shine at meets
The Raiders track and field team last week competed at Peshastin, placing well, and in Wenatchee, where high winds canceled some events and blew others off course. The Raiders competed with other North Central Washington teams in... — Updated 5/1/2019
Lady Raiders continue to dominate in softball
The Lady Raiders defeated the Lady Shockers in a tight game on April 23, winning 6-3. "Emma Marchand brought home the win on the mound," Head Coach Jaci Gross said about the... — Updated 5/1/2019
Colorama comes next week
It’s Colorama time next week, when the carnival comes to town, runners lace up those shoes, cowboys ride into town and people line the streets of Grand Coulee for the parade. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect. We’ll get i... — Updated 5/1/2019
Alzheimer's Association seeking volunteer support group facilitators
The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking local volunteers to facilitate virtual Family Caregiver Support Groups in Washington State and Northern Idaho. Caregivers of those with dementia often feel helpless and alone in their e... — Updated 5/1/2019
Meetings & Notices
Chamber This Week Chamber will be meeting at noon this Thursday, May 2, at Siam Palace. Ryan Holterhoff, Public Affairs Officer at Grant County PUD will be the guest speaker. There will be no chamber next week as setup for the... — Updated 5/1/2019
Deadline for flags
It’s just about time for the Isle of Flags dedication The deadline for ordering flags for the dedication is May 18. If you want o have a flag dedicated and in place to honor your deceased veteran or this year’s event, call Ben All... — Updated 5/1/2019
Sonja Everett
Memorial services for Sonja Everett will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, May 4, at the Coulee Dam Community Church. Sonja passed away February 14, 2019.... — Updated 5/1/2019
What would make Congress better?
A couple of weeks ago I was speaking to a group of students and decided to start with a point-blank question: Is Congress doing a good job? There were perhaps 100 people in the room, and not a single one raised his or her hand. So... — Updated 5/1/2019
Christians targeted on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka
Easter Sunday is the holiest day for observant Christians worldwide. It is the day followers of Jesus Christ celebrate his resurrection, and many believers choose to be baptized or receive their first communion on the special day.... — Updated 5/1/2019
Our last whitewater trip
It was probably my last whitewater rafting trip, maybe! A few years ago my wife, Dorothy, and I talked about taking a whitewater rafting trip, so I went to Leonard Taylor out in Electric City to ask him if he knew anyone who was... — Updated 5/1/2019
Re: "What's wrong with universal health care"
What’s wrong with UHC, i.e., socialized medicine? Simple. First, we have the best and most accessible Health Care in the WORLD. Want to change that? Put government bureaucrats in charge! How is the Federal Government (FG) doing w... — Updated 5/1/2019
Construction resumes on fire station
Construction has resumed on the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation fire station off SR-155, with completion anticipated for March of 2020. The $13.6 million contract was originally awarded... — Updated 5/1/2019
School board hears deep concerns on a class
It’s hard for a child to learn in a classroom if other students are being disruptive, even violent. A conversation about this took place at the Grand Coulee Dam School District Board of Directors’ meeting April 22. Clarissa Caw... — Updated 5/1/2019
For Sale: Banks Lake Golf Course, good condition
Banks Lake Golf Course and surrounding land have been declared surplus items, opening up the possibility of them being sold. Grant County Port District 7 commissioners, who manage... — Updated 5/1/2019
Electric City fire chief facing disciplinary action
Electric City Fire Chief Mark Payne received a letter from the city regarding disciplinary action being considered against him for illegal burning practices. Payne, who forwarded The Star the letter, believes the action is directly... — Updated 5/1/2019
