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Coulee Medical Center (CMC) is assuring patients, staff, and the community that its operations remain stable and its future secure, following the release of a recent report that listed the hospital among rural facilities “at risk of closure.” The hospital issued a press release on the matter Tuesday, following a story published in The Star and other papers last week that drew on an analysis report by a research firm. The report, from the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, is based on projections tied to Medicaid funding changes...
Electric City wants to move ahead with discussions on forming a regional fire authority, an option proposed last fall in an all-community meeting called to discuss the future of local emergency services. The city council agreed last week to send a letter stating the city is in favor of moving ahead with talks to pursue the establishment of a regional fire authority with five other entities: Grand Coulee, Coulee Dam, Grant County Fire District 14, Lincoln County Fire District 9, and Okanogan...
The Care and Share Food Bank, currently seeking contributions, is open Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. in the basement of the Church of the Nazarene at 45925 State Route E Hwy 174 (on the way to Wilbur). A story in the Aug. 13 edition of The Star stated incorrect open times....
Gov. Bob Ferguson makes remarks during a press conference at the state Capitol in Olympia, on Aug. 19, responding to a letter he received the previous week from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, threatening to withhold federal funding if the state does not change its approach cooperating on federal immigration enforcement. — Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson swiped back Tuesday in response to threats from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to withhold federal funding and potentially prosecute officials if they fail t...
Larry Hernandez got his lease extended for the Village Cinema last week, with monthly rent coming to $1,500 a month, including $600 plus $900 of in-kind work on the building. The town council wouldn't budge Wednesday on his request to put off the collection of the $600 cash component for another three months. Hernandez approached the town a year ago with a plan to take over the space if he could have a year to get it functional again as a theater and more, with his upgrade work paying the rent f...
President Trump announced on Aug. 18 that he would sign an executive order to eliminate vote by mail and voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterms. The president’s announcement should be rejected for what it is: federal interference in state authority and a direct threat to every eligible American’s right to cast a ballot and have it counted. The Constitution is clear. Article I, Section 4, Clause 1 gives Congress and state legislatures the authority to set the “Times, Places and Manner” of elections — not the president. For nearly two decad...
In June, I asked my grandson, Marcus, what he learned in kindergarten this year. I expected him to say that he learned to read or count to 100. Instead, he said, “I learned to be kind.” I’ve been pretty healthy most of my life so I haven’t worried about germs or viruses or “catching” anything. I’ve always washed my hands before I ate or after I used the restroom and relied on my immune system to keep me safe. I got all the vaccines that I needed to attend school or travel abroad, but I didn’t get the “extra” ones that were suggested but not r...
It’s a beauty beyond imagination. Thailand’s golden Buddha is visible for all to see. It was scrubbed and revealed for the first time in the mid-1950’s after being hidden for over 200 years. The Thais hid the golden Buddha with a coat of stucco to hide its allure so it wouldn’t be stolen. The golden statue weighs over five tons and is approachable. I saw it when I was there a half century ago. Finally, officials decided to scrub the statue of its stucco-and-crushed-glass finish, and you could stand in front of it and see the gold sparkle...
While serving as Lincoln County commissioner, I’ve seen my share of bad laws and unfunded mandates from Olympia. But I have never witnessed the kind of squeeze counties are under today. Between court orders, runaway costs, and the Legislature’s latest strings-attached “help,” rural communities like ours are being set up to fail. The Supreme Court’s Order In June, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that public defenders are carrying too many cases. This decision created new “caseloads standards” and cut the existing amount of cases per...
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A celebration of life will be held August 23, 2025, at the Coulee Dam City Hall at 1:00 for Gary G Haugen & Steven J Haugen. Gary passed away July 7, 2025, with one final wish to be laid to rest with his son Steven. Steven passed away December 31, 2021. Steven was born October 27, 1960, to Gary & Gloria (Friedlander) Haugen. He attended elementary school in Moses Lake, Junior High in Grand Coulee and graduated from Port Angeles High School. He then enlisted in the Army. Upon leaving the Army he worked in Spokane and eventually found Canby,... Full story
Area AA Meetings In Electric City, the New Hope group holds its meetings Monday through Friday evenings at 6pm at the Vets Center. There is also a noon meeting every Wednesday. These meetings are open and non-smoking. For more information, contact Paul 631-4551 or Phyllis 631-1187. In Nespelem, the group Bound and Determined holds its meetings Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Church. Contact Myrna at 634-4921. Food Bank Hours The food bank regular hours are Fridays from, 1-3 p.m. Questions call Pastor Shawn at 633-2566. Attention Vets...
Grand Coulee Police 8/11 - 8/17 - Reports were filed without additional details on the situations including reports related to: lost and found property on F Street; a traffic accident on E Street; a traffic accident on Grand Coulee Avenue; a traffic accident on Spokane Way and Grand Coulee Avenue; theft on King Street; trespassing on Cardinal Road; theft on Main Street; suspicious or wanted on Burdin Boulevard; two separate citizen assists at Safeway; and another theft on Main Street. 8/12 - A man told police he thought he had lost an envelope...
Lake Roosevelt Schools will hold their annual Back to School night with a twist this year. Kids will complete a "passport" by stopping at relevant places, which will give them free access to Raider Rally, plus a hot dog dinner, and ... a free haircut. Five stylists will be on hand to provide "a fresh new look to start the school year off right!" as a promotional flyer puts it. The event happens next Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 4-6 p.m. The Raider Rally will go from 6-8....
City of Grand Coulee NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2026–2031 SIX YEAR STREET PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the city council in the council chambers, 306 Midway Avenue, on August 26, 2025, at 6:00pm. The purpose of the public hearing is to review and receive comments regarding the proposed City of Grand Coulee Six Year Street Transportation program. Comments may also be submitted in writing to City of Grand Coulee, PO Box 180, Grand Coulee WA 99133, by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025. (Publish August 20, 2... Full story