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by Shyleigh Gray and Scott Hunter Republican congressional candidate Jerrod Sessler came to Grand Coulee Saturday amid outrage regarding statements he had made in Moses Lake about the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Arriving at the Voltage Coffee House Saturday, Sessler was met with extreme disapproval from the small crowd that gathered. Sessler's opening statements were an attempt to explain himself and his comments. "Most of what I have seen has been totally misconstrued in...
The National Night Out street party in Coulee Dam scheduled for Aug. 4 has been postponed. The Coulee Dam Police Department's annual participation in the nationally promoted community get-together, always scheduled for the first Tuesday in August, was coming up at a poor time to hold a celebration, the city said in a broadcast text message and in an email to The Star. "We feel it would be unsafe to have people out in these smoky conditions," explained City Clerk Stefani Bowden in an email... Full story
More than 1,000 personnel are assigned to the fight against the Kaiser Canyon Fire on the Colville Reservation, officials said Tuesday morning, 12 days after its start from lightning July 16. Fire took out more homes in Nespelem, too, on Friday, although an information release said that fire was not considered part of the larger conflagration and was named the HUD fire. Tuesday morning the fire's size was said to be 126,402.2 acres, considered 16% contained. Then later in the day, a new flareup...
Tim Lynch was honored by the American Legion Department of Washington as Humanitarian of the year at their annual convention July 18. Last year Lynch was out walking when he noticed heavy black smoke pouring from an attached garage. It appeared the fire was entering the house. He called 911. He knocked on the front door. As he was still on the phone, an air conditioning unit was pushed out of a window. He grabbed a toddler that was passed through the opening. A second person, a young teen, came...
There is a bruhaha in the Federal Legislative and Executive branches. The flap is caused by wildfire smoke. Specifically, wildfire smoke originating in Canada. The President and some congressional representatives, following his lead, are demanding that Canada properly maintain its forests, prevent wildfires, and keep the smoke from crossing over the United States border. All the while, the United States is in the midst of an active wildfire season. According to the National Interagency Fire...
If I ever had to pick someone worthy of the title, it would be my eldest son, Paul. Paul completed 35 years as manager of the Seven Lakes Water District over a year ago. To celebrate, Paul bought a sleeping trailer and with his pickup headed for Alaska. He wanted to give himself a present. He spent three months wandering throughout Alaska, on his own. I talked to him almost daily by phone. He gave himself some sort of gift. He was alone, as he has been on most of his outings. Here are a few of his outings, not necessarily in order. Paul cut...
While my family was in South Korea recently for our youngest and quietest daughter’s senior trip, from which she brought home the country’s entire inventory of cosmetic products, I noticed several things that Korea does better than we do here in the U.S., namely toilet technology, public transportation hygiene, and professional baseball diversions (i.e., cheerleaders). But there were also a few things that I missed about America (other than chips and salsa) while I was expanding my cultural, culinary, and K-Pop horizons in South Korea. Fir...
Nespelem School District’s new superintendent, Linda McKay, has spent much of her first month on the job managing wildfire fallout instead of easing into the role. In a report to the school board July 27, McKay said her first 27 days were “a month unlike any other,” shaped by the Kaiser Canyon fire, evacuations and smoke damage to the school. McKay has been at the LR shelter or otherwise involved in fire response on roughly 12 of the last 15 days, working closely with tribal emergency management officials Brian Quill and Andrea Carden. At one p...
Summer is the perfect time to discover something new. Join the Summer Library Program, attend free family events, explore books and movies, and find programs happening across North Central Washington. Celebrate 250 Years of American History Explore America’s history through books, films, and conversations that invite curiosity, reflection, and learning. This month’s programs and collections highlight both inspiring achievements and the complex stories that have shaped our nation. There’s Still Time to Join Summer Reading There’s still plenty...
SPOKANE, Wash. (July 6, 2026) — Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is facing a critical shortage of type O blood and urges all donors, especially those with type O, to make an appointment now for the days ahead. Since May, the type O blood supply has decreased and recently dropped to a two-year low. Between now and the end of July, thousands of blood donation appointments in the Inland Northwest still need to be filled. Why Type O Blood Is Critical Every two seconds, a patient in the U.S. needs a transfusion and O blood is the most t...
Kristina Nicole (Dennis) Ditch was born on June 30, 1976, in Spokane, Washington, and passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Wenatchee, Washington. She had just celebrated her 50th birthday. Kristina spent most of her life in the Grand Coulee Dam area, graduating from Lake Roosevelt High School in 1995. Over the years, she worked at Coulee Medical Center, The Sandwich Gardens, Grand Coulee Center Lodge, and Safeway. Although she faced many physical challenges, Kristina will always be... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/13 - A Grand Coulee officer contacted the Washington State Patrol after confirming an elderly man was well and just fine. Police had been asked to check up on the Electric City man, who had simply been in Montana. - An electric bicycle was reported stolen from a Roosevelt Drive porch. The item was not equipped with a battery and so it would have to be peddled if ridden. Police noted details on the bike. 7/16 - A male with a bull whip was reported in the Dill Avenue area. Police didn’t see the man when looking around for h...
Food Bank Hours The food bank regular hours are Fridays from, 1-3 p.m. Questions call Pastor Shawn at 633-2566. Area AA Meetings In Electric City, the New Hope group now holds its meetings Monday thru Friday @ 6 pm every night, at the Vets Center in Electric cCty. Wa. Need more info? Call Betty at 509-429-7817 . In Nespelem, the group Bound and Detemined holds its meetings Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Church. Contact Myrna at 634-4921. Attention Vets A Veterans Service Officer will be at the Electric City Post every 2nd Tuesday of...
August 2, 1923, President Warren G. Harding died of a stroke in San Francisco. Harding had been on a presidential tour of the West Coast and Alaska. Harding had served as a senator of Ohio and won the Republican presidential nomination in 1920 following a deadlock of several prominent candidates. His campaign pledge was “return to normalcy,” after World War 1. His promise was to appoint the “best minds” to cabinet positions. In the summer of 1923, rumors of corruption in the departments of Interior, Justice and the Veterans Bureau were topics...
The 1986 class of Lake Roosevelt High School will be celebrating its 40th class reunion July 31st and August 1st. On Friday, July 31st from 6:00 to 8:00 PM there will be visiting and light snacks at the LRHS Commons. Bring photos and yearbooks. On Saturday, August 1st, beginning at 11 AM the class will be meeting at Spring Canyon. Please bring a food item to share and your own beverages. Plates and utensils will be provided with lunch starting at noon. At 6:00 PM that night a social will be held at Horns Bar and Grill in Electric City. Any...
Grand Coulee High School All - Class Reunion will be held August 28, 29 and 30 at North Dam Park, Grand Coulee. Friday gathering begins at 6pm with a noon picnic on Saturday. Please bring your classmates, stories & lawn chairs ....
