Articles from the July 4, 2012 edition
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Distraught with leaders, tribal members will meet July 4 to seek answers
As you probably know, some tribes in the Northwest have started receiving their shares of a $1 billion settlement with the U.S. government over mismanagement of their money and trust lands. Some tribes like the Confederated Tribes... — Updated 7/11/2012
Small-hydropower bill passes
This could help explain and encourage the push for new permits to explore schemes for new, smaller hydropower in the local region, including a reservoir above the coulee opposite Million Dollar Mile, or a penstock under the city... — Updated 7/9/2012
Grant PUD Commission terminates general manager
EPHRATA, Wash. – After a three week personnel review, Grant PUD commissioners today agreed to terminate General Manager Tim Culbertson. “In our judgment, Mr. Culbertson’s decision to maintain a relationship with another utili... — Updated 7/9/2012
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee 6/24 - Police told a homeowner on Silver Drive in Electric City to keep his dogs quiet. He said he would. - Dispatch advised police that a white Dodge Avenger was leaving Coulee Dam headed south on SR-155, and someone... — Updated 7/2/2012 Full story
School district makes personnel changes
The Grand Coulee Dam School District directors approved personnel issues at their meeting June 25. Renewals were approved for Sandy Davidson, accounts payable; Peggy Day, special education secretary; Lee Seekiins, 21st Century... — Updated 7/2/2012 Full story
Safe roads important to quality of life
Any realtor will tell you people looking to buy a home want good schools and safe neighborhoods. They also look for decent roads for when they head to the mountains or the beach... — Updated 7/2/2012 Full story
Hospitals and the Supreme Court Ruling: A Step Forward for Health Care in Washington State
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the full Affordable Care Act may continue. The Affordable Care Act is a landmark piece of legislation, and the Washington State Hospital Association supports it as a way to ensure... — Updated 7/2/2012 Full story
How summers should be spent
Well, summer might just be making an appearance in the Coulee, and it got me thinking. When I was a kid we spent just about all day outside. We just had to be home before dark. All... — Updated 7/2/2012 Full story
Star closed for the holiday
The Star office will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, July 3 and 4 for the 4th of July holiday. The office will reopen Thursday, July 5 at 9 a.m.... — Updated 7/2/2012 Full story
Re: Finley is lone incumbent to survive tribal election
Please keep abreast of the situation going on with the $193 million settlement. There are things happening that are newsworthy and many hope will unseat those council who have been keeping themselves removed from the discussion... — Updated 7/2/2012 Full story
Running the world for peace
The World Harmony Run team moved through the coulee area mid-morning last Wednesday on its way from Seattle to Helena, Montana. The four-member team is made up of runners from New... — Updated 7/2/2012 Full story
Tribal wildlife team collars two gray wolves
The Colville Tribes’ wolf trapping team has captured and collared two gray wolves over a two-day period near the San Poil drainage area. It was the first official report of w... — Updated 7/2/2012 Full story
Author to sign books Saturday
Wendell George will be at the Colville Tribal Museum Saturday to sign copies of his new book “Last Chief Standing.” It’s George’s second book, the first was titled “Coyote Finishes the People.” George is a member of the Entiat... — Updated 7/2/2012 Full story
Port commissioner resigns post
Grant County Port District 7 Commissioner Larry Maier resigned his position Thursday night. Maier told fellow commissioners Orville Scharbach and Stan Conklin that he plans to spend time with family and do a little ocean fishing.... — Updated 7/2/2012 Full story
District responds to critic’s questions
The Grand Coulee Dam School District board June 25 night approved a response Superintendent Dennis Carlson made to a number of questions submitted several weeks ago by Electric City resident Carl Russell. Russell had opposed the... — Updated 7/2/2012 Full story
July 4 festival offers annual fun
The July 3-4 Festival of America is just a day away, but there’s still time to get all those picnic supplies you need so you can eat outdoors and enjoy the many festive features o... — Updated 7/2/2012 Full story
Grand display
With a little less than a quarter of the Columbia River’s total flow going over the spillways at Grand Coulee Dam Tuesday morning, some 60,000 to 70,000 cubic feet per second t... — Updated 7/2/2012 Full story
