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Archey William Price died Sunday, July 9, 2023, from complications of vascular dementia. He was born February 25, 1940 in Grand Coulee, Washington, to Lavina (Everts) and William (Joseph) Price. He is preceded in death by his parents and his youngest son Joel. He is survived by his wife, Sherrye (Seymour), son Brian (Scott) (Sheila), daughter Kelly (Mike Phelps), stepsons George, Jonathan and Grant (Jessie), loved by his grandchildren and blessed with two great-grandchildren. Archey was an only... Full story
Lajean Andy of Nespelem, Washington, is proud to announce the birth of her son Ryker Andy, born Tuesday, June 13 2023, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz.., and was 21 inches in length at birth. Sibling includes Evelyn Jim.... Full story
Kylee Marchand and Jayden Salway of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Lucas Joel Salway, born Monday, June 26, 2023, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz., and was 18 inches in length at birth. Sibling includes Paisley Cole. Maternal grandmother is Bridget Boyd and paternal grandparents are Jess Salway and Malea. Great-grandmother is Cindy Boyd.... Full story
Ashley and Bruce Santisteven of Grand Coulee, Washington are proud to announce the birth of their son Daniel Santisteven on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 5 lbs., 7 oz., and was 18 inches in length at birth. Sibling includes sister Lillian age 7.... Full story
The Grand Coulee branch of North Cascades Bank is once again holding its annual school supply drive for local children in need. All items will be distributed to the Grand Coulee Dam School District K-12. Donations are still being accepted through the month of September. Please help our local youth prepare and stay prepared throughout the upcoming new school year! Supply lists are available in the bank’s lobby. North Cascades Bank is a division of Glacier Bank of Kalispell Montana. Glacier Bank is a subsidiary of Glacier Bancorp Inc (GBC I, a r...
Grand Coulee 7/24 - Division Street neighbors had an argument of sorts. A woman told police a man let his dog off leash into her yard, among other things. The man also yelled at her husband for being loud while leaving to work on his motorcycle. The county jail wouldn’t accept the man on his arrest warrants. Police did tell him he was banned from the neighboring residence. - A man arrested for stealing beer from Safeway sighed and looked down after police noted the Corona beer and ice inside his vehicle. He was banned from Safeway. Police t...
There is one month left in the annual Summer Library Program! So keep working on achieving your reading goals and filling out your bingo cards for the chance to win great prizes at the end of the month. If you aren't signed up yet, it's not too late. Visit your library or sign up online at www.ncwlibraries.org. Learn to play ukulele The Portland-based music group Micah & Me will bring its high energy learn-to-play ukulele program to six of our libraries this month. Join the music party at our...
People on the Grand Coulee City Council think the city may have to find a way to keep services going that some citizens may well take for granted: fire and ambulance. A discussion last week centered around whether to hold public meetings first, or decide on a possible solution before presenting it to the public at large, even beyond Grand Coulee. The city’s ambulance service is already serving a larger area. Coulee Dam no longer has a functioning service, and those in Grand Coulee’s regularly cover calls to the other three local cities. Get...
The only reason North Dam Park is still green and lovely is spelled: The Coulee Area Park and Recreation District, an entity run by volunteers, at least some approaching burnout. CAPRD is an actual government organization, created in 2003 by a vote of the people within its boundaries, which stretch from Disautel Pass to Steamboat Rock, a design intended to give it enough reach to empower everyone to contribute minimal amounts to a collective benefit and initial target: siting and building a new...
If you’re headed very far west in the next month, check before taking U.S. 2. It’s closed just west of Coulee City due to a washout. The state Department of Transportation says emergency repairs began on July 20 and are expected to wrap up about Aug. 23. The highway is closed from its junction with SR-17 just west of Coulee City to Farmers, where SR-172 meets it west of Moses Coulee and east of Douglas, in Douglas County. The fastest route from Grand Coulee to Waterville currently is over SR-174 to SR-17 and Sr-172 through Man... Full story
Ten years ago The Grand Coulee Dam School District Board passed it’s budget Monday night after a public hearing on the matter. No one showed up to question the $9.5 million budget. The Colville tribes has announced plans to construct a casino on property purchased four years ago along SR97 South of the Rodeo Trail Road near Omak. Tribal officials had announced that the cost will be a $24 million project for the 58 square foot facility. The building that had housed the headquarters of the Colville tribes for decades burned down early Monday n...
Harry Francis Hardy, 73, of Grand Coulee, Washington passed away with his family by his side the afternoon of Thursday July 13, 2023, in Spokane, Washington. Harry was born Sunday October 23, 1949, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania to the home of Harry L. & Mary Jane Fox-Hardy. From 1969 to 1989, Harry served his country in the US Navy as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Retiring as an E-6; Petty Officer Harry F. Hardy's service record includes - Four "Good Conduct Awards"; the "US Navy "E" Ribbon"... Full story
Jack Herbert Zielsdorf passed on to be with the Lord on July 9, 2023 at about 9:00 PM at his home in Grand Coulee. Jack was born on March 24, 1942 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to his parents Hebert and Mary Zaielsdorf. He had 4 bothers, Bruce, Randy, Mark, and Tom. He graduated from High line High School in Burien, Washington where he met his future wife, Sharon Lee Janet. They were married in 1962. Both working and in 1967 God blessed them with a son, John Cody Zielsdorf. In 1969 they were blessed... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/15 - Police were told that a variety store had footage of a woman police had spoken to earlier outside the neighboring hardware store. The footage showed the woman leaving a package of ice cream outside in the parking lot. - Police were in possession of a lost cell phone when the owner called with a friend’s phone. The woman confirmed the phone was hers by knowing the PIN and she got her phone back. - Police spoke to a homeowner on Dill Avenue who explained she was having a branch cut down that hung over her roof, and not...
Several local students have been noted for good grades at colleges and universities. At the University of Washington, senior Shannon O’Brien Landheer, of Electric City, made the Dean’s List for winter quarter, the school said. At Spokane Falls Community College, Taylor Bartholomew, of Grand Coulee; Logan McElyea, of Wilbur; and Emily Nichols, of Keller each made spring honor roll. Spokane Community College, Robert Morin, of Elmer City, and Kaimyn Scheib, of Electric City, made that school’s spring honor roll, as did Mason Andersen, Piper Geib,...
Snapping in place some of the final panels, Workers for WTI Inc. near completion of a new roof on the Grand Coulee Dam School District's CTE building in Coulee Dam Monday. They will start on another job on the Alternative Learning Environment building at the former middle school in Grand Coulee within a few days. - Scott Hunter photo...
After 26 years in Las Vegas law enforcement and another five in the in security and investigations at a resort there, Mike Eylar feels "It's good to be home," he said. Now retired, he'd like to see if he can make a contribution, so he's running for the mayoral seat being left open by Mayor Paul Townsend's decision not to run again. Eylar is one of three candidates for the job hoping to make it through the primary election ending Aug. 1 to make it to the general in November. He faces Kim...
The new superintendent at the Grand Coulee Dam School District has set a schedule to be available on one Tuesday a month for either morning coffee or evening pizza to sit down and chat. It’s something he has done in other districts with some success, Superintendent Rod Broadnax said when he dropped off a flyer at The Star with a schedule through next May. “Parent & Community Engagement Opportunities with the Superintendent” will offer coffee at 10 a.m. for an hour. The first one is set for Aug. 29. Broadnax said it will likely take place at Vo...
Two local police departments will hold separate events to get together with citizens for some fun on the same date. “National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live,” explains the website that promotes the event that started in 1984. It’s always on the first Tuesday in August. Coulee Dam Police Department will hold their event at Mason City Memorial Park on Mead Way Aug. 1 beginning at 5 p.m. Mead...
"Miss Coulee", the first big passenger boat to go into service on the lake behind Grand Coulee Dam. - July 8, 1940...
Marjoe Ann Richards, 84, gained her heavenly independence on July 4, 2023, in Tahlequah, OK. She was born September 22, 1938, in Hollywood, CA the daughter of Richard Lee Webb and Helen Louise (Barber) Webb. Marjoe graduated from Boulder High School in Boulder, CO in 1956. She attended the University of Colorado on a full scholarship to the School of Music for playing the harp and was also blessed with the gift of perfect pitch. Marjoe's childhood was spent in Oceanside, CA until she moved to... Full story
Tanisha Amaro and Charlie Craig of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Ray Ray Louie Gene Craig, born Friday, July 7, 2023, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Andi Craig, 7, Soaren Craig, 6 and Victor Craig, 4. Maternal grandparents are Cheryl Paul of Grand Coulee and Gregory Amaro of Yakima. Paternal grandparents are Anita Frank and John Craig.... Full story
Samara Cosgrove and James Francis of Grand Coulee, Washington are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Aria Reign Cosgrove born Friday, July 7, 2023, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Sibling is Alessio Royal Cosgrove, 2.... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/9 - A Roosevelt Drive resident showed police security camera footage that showed someone, possibly a neighbor, throwing rocks at her home, causing an estimated $1,900 worth of damage, including a broken window. Police were unable to speak to neighbors at the time. 7/10 – A bucket of dirt was being carried by a homeless fellow. He told police, when contacted near the park on SR-174, that he was using the bucket of dirt for street art. Police told him not to wander into empty lots and people’s yards for such purposes without...
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Elmer City has adopted the following Ordinance. • Ordinance 375: Defining public nuisances and declaring certain conditions, places, and things to be a public nuisance and prohibiting the same, providing for the abatement thereof and providing penalties and repealing Ordinances No. 181 and all Ordinances in conflict therewith. Passed July 13, 2023. Copies are available at: www.townofelmercity.com or at City Hall located at 505 Seaton Ave. Elmer City. City Hall is accessible to the handicapped. Kelly R... Full story
