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Wildfires in recent years have had a devastating impact on the U.S., including within the Colville Indian Reservation, and a representative from the area will now serve on a federal commission tasked with addressing the issue of these fires. Recently appointed the Colville Confederated Tribes executive director and their former Natural Resources director, Cody Desautel is one of 47 people selected from 500 applicants nationwide appointed to the new federal Wildland Fire Mitigation and...
Apparent illnesses at Spring Canyon brought to light by a Facebook post apparently stopped on their own, officials said last week, although details were scant. “There are no facts,” stated Kim Hines at Lincoln County Public Health, noting the local clinic had recorded no cases of vomiting or diarrhea complained of by several people on the social media site after a commenter just wanted to find out how many might have been affected by whatever it was July 27-28. The Colville Tribal Health Dept. and the National Park Service each took sam...
Taking five minutes to use a new, free boat-cleaning station at Northrup Boat Launch could help save millions in dollars of damage that invasive species can cause. A new "Clean-Drain-Dry-Dispose" unit, also known as a "CD3" system, was demonstrated at Northrup Boat Launch Aug. 9 with representatives there from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which funded the system, as well as from the Washington Recreation & Conservation Office (RCO), Washington State Parks, the Washington Department of Fish &...
The governing body of the Colville Confederated Tribes has a new chairman in Jarred-Michael Erickson, appointed by fellow council members on July 14, following the June election of the Colville Business Council. Erickson, a representative of the Nespelem District, replaced fellow Nespelem District Representative Andy Joseph Jr. as chairman, with Joseph returning to his former position as Health and Human Services chair and having served as CBC chairman from 2020-2022. Also on the CBC, Keller...
Having come here in 1985, and having lived in Spokane before that, my idea of a normal summer includes high heat reaching into the 90s. Now, we’re trying to accept the latest triple-digit trend as the “new normal.” That’s a mistake. Just because we live through a heat wave, or “heat dome” two or three times, doesn’t mean it’s OK, normal. It’s not, and our changing weather seems to be changing our landscape, with fire the great change agent. Burn scars don’t always rebound to their prior state. There used to be more sagebrush on the hi...
Ellen Moses "SWim Tem Nalqs", 93, of Nespelem, Washington and Revered Elder of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, went on to her Maker Sunday morning June 19th, 2022. Ellen's family was by her side to bid her farewell. Ellen was born January 22, 1929 in Chesaw, Washington to Edward & Mary Harbor-Pierre. She was a member Catholic Church where she was an active in fundraising for the Altar society. She also attended Washut services at the Nez Perce Longhouse. Ellen worked... Full story
The Colville Tribes has a new executive director in Cody Desautel. "The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation has appointed Cody Desautel to serve as the Tribes' new Executive Director," stated Colville Business Council Chairman Jarred-Michael Erickson in a July 21 press release. The executive director is the administrative head of tribal government and reports directly to the 14-member governing CBC. "Cody is well known to us and to tribal membership due to his prior service as...
Our beautiful Winston Cyrus Moses came into this world on October 23, 1997, born at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee Dam, Washington. He was born to Pamela A. Ludwig and Ralph C. Moses. He was called home on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the young age of twenty-four. He brought such joy to our families. His late grandmother Yvonne (Musmustoo} Moses said that he took away the pain she carried from losing her husband Gabe when he was born. Winston was given an Indian name by his grandmother... Full story
The Colville Tribes has a new executive director, the tribes announced Thursday night. "The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation has appointed Cody Desautel to serve as the Tribes' new Executive Director," stated CBC Chairman Jarred-Michael Erickson in a press release. The executive director is the administrative head of tribal government and reports directly to the 14-member governing Colville Business Council. "Cody is well known to us and to tribal membership due to his prior...
Colville Confederated Tribes Natural Resources Director Cody Desautel is one of 47 people, selected from 500 applicants, appointed to the new federal Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. The U.S. Departments of Agriculture, the Interior and Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the selections on July 7. The commission will “play a key role in recommending ways that federal agencies can better prevent, mitigate, suppress, and manage wildland fires. It will also recommend policies and s...
Cho.cho.walqx - Darlene M. Wilder, 76, Honored Elder of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville, Devoted Wife, Loving Mother & Grandmother and Caring Educator, left us all much too soon on Thursday, July 7, 2022, from Spokane, Washington. Darlene was born on Wednesday, June 19, 1946, in Nespelem, Washington to Harvey and Ellen Moses. In 1964, Darlene was chosen as Miss Colville Confederated Tribes and went on to be voted 2nd runner-up for Miss Indian America. She graduated from Coulee Dam, Washi... Full story
Lelan J. "Lee" Frank, 46, Son, Brother, Dad, Grandpa & Uncle, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in Wenatchee, Washington. Lee was born Saturday, August 2, 1975, in Toppenish, Washington to Sally Frank and Len Abrahamson. A member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville, Lee worked various jobs including Security at Powwows and at the Trading Post in Nespelem, Washington. When not out walking, Lee enjoyed spending time at the house watching TV, recording movies, listening to heavy metal... Full story
Notice of Primary Election Okanogan County, State of Wash. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 A Primary Election will be held in the below mentioned districts for the purpose of submitting to the voters for their approval or rejection the following. United States Senator, United States Representative 4th District, Secretary of State, State Senator 7th Legislative District, State Representative District 7 Position 1, State Representative District 7 Position 2, County Assessor, County Auditor, County Clerk, County Commissioner District 3, County Coroner, Coun... Full story
Autonomous Sinixt recently self-identified as Autonomous, despite functioning as autonomous for over 35 years in British Colombia (BC). Beginning with the occupation at the Vallican Heritage Site, to prevent road construction from destroying one of our ancient burial and village sites, our deceased Elder, Eva Adolph Campbell Orr, led a collective of Sinixt Peoples to occupy this site: The longest, ongoing peaceful occupation of unceded Indigenous lands in Canada. Our Sinixt ancestors’ spirits, and descendants’ attention towards overcoming the 1...
Jeanne Marie Arnold Jerred was born on November 9, 1943, to Ruth Stensgar and Arthur "Archie" Arnold. Jeanne spent her early childhood years on the ranch, on Kelly Hill. She loved this place and had fond memories of growing up there and roaming the picturesque hillsides. Later, she and her family moved to Keller where she attend elementary and middle school. In October of 1961 Jeanne married LeRoy Jerred. Together they made their home in Keller and began raising their family. They had three... Full story
Johnny Ray "JC" Craig, 33, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Spokane, Washington. Johnny was born Thursday, November 24, 1988, in Toppenish, Washington, to John R. & Anita Frank-Craig Jr. Johnny enjoyed video games, watching TV, listening to Rap music and experiencing the beat of music with no words. Johnny's greatest joy though was spending time with his children, whom Johnny loved. Predeceased by both of his parents; Johnny's legacy live... Full story
A number of community members who value North Dam Park are working to keep it afloat for the remainder of 2022. The park could close for lack of funding in August of this year, a result of the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District having been unable to renew a contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation before the end of 2021. The district is in the process of renewing their contract with the bureau for 2023, but in the meantime, is set to quit maintaining the park, including lawn care, water, power, and garbage services, in mid-August. Tha... Full story
Results for seven elections for spots on the Colville Business Council show five incumbents keeping their positions, and two losing them. Absentee votes were certified Thursday, June 23, and added to the poll vote results that had been certified on Tuesday. In the race for Nespelem District Position #1 on the Colville Business Council, incumbent and current chairman Andy Joseph Jr won 370 to 232 votes against Corby Turner. In the race for Nespelem District Position #2, incumbent Shar Zacherle won 357-244 against former chairman Rodney Cawston....
The Colville Confederated Tribes owns 184 acres of land in Pasco that they will develop for future business ventures, and signed an agreement related to that project earlier this month. The CCT “has signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Port of Pasco regarding the Tribes’ economic development efforts in Pasco,” a June 9 press release from the tribes reads. The agreement “includes a commitment by the Port of Pasco to officially support the Tribes’ Pasco project and assures that the Port is kept informed about the progress of this effort. T...
Final results are in for seven races for spots on the Colville Business Council with five of the seven incumbents keeping their positions, and two losing their positions. Absentee votes were certified today, June 23, and added to the poll vote results which had been certified on Tuesday. In the race for Nespelem District Position #1 on the Colville Business Council, incumbent and current chairman Andy Joseph Jr won 370 to 232 votes against Corby Turner. In the race for Nespelem District Position #2, incumbent Shar Zacherle won 357-244 against f...
Children on the Colville Indian Reservation have been dispersing "seed bombs" in areas affected by wildfires in recent years to help restore native species to the areas. The "Healing the Earth" program is conducted by the Washington State University Colville Reservation Extension 4-H program, which partners and collaborates with the Colville Confederated Tribes and Bureau of Indian Affairs natural resource programs, including Environmental Trust, Range, Fish & Wildlife, and Mt. Tolman Fire...
Regenerating millions of western forested acres scorched by large wildfires is a herculean task costing hundreds of billions. However, healthy growing woodlands are essential to reducing atmospheric CO2 and providing abundant clean air and fresh water for people, crops, fish, and wildlife. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, nearly 3 million acres have already burned this year in the U.S., mostly in Arizona, New Mexico, and Alaska. By year’s end, that total may exceed 2019, w...
GCD School District No. 301J Budget Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that the Grand Coulee Dam School District No. 301J will hold a public budget hearing to review the 2022-2023 budget at 5:00 p.m. June 27, 2022. Regular board meeting to follow. This meeting will be available via ZOOM. B. Paul Turner Superintendent Grand Coulee Dam School District No. 301J (Publish June 15 and 22, 2022) Nespelem School District #014 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids will be received by Nespelem School District #014 for the Nespelem Elementary School Site...
GCD School District No. 301J Budget Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that the Grand Coulee Dam School District No. 301J will hold a public budget hearing to review the 2022-2023 budget at 5:00 p.m. June 27, 2022. Regular board meeting to follow. This meeting will be available via ZOOM. B. Paul Turner Superintendent Grand Coulee Dam School District No. 301J (Publish June 15 and 22, 2022) Public Notice Town of Coulee Dam NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETING CONTINUATION To the citizens of the Town of Coulee Dam, Washington, the Town Council of the...
Ashley Atkins took on the role of Indian Education director this school year at Lake Roosevelt Schools and spoke to The Star recently about the importance of teaching Native American culture and history. "I will introduce myself in my language (Crow) first," she wrote in an email to The Star. "Kahay! Baalaashe' Amiiaxxisesh huuk, baashchiilitaailia, 'Lucky and Receiving' huuk. I am Apsaalooke from the great Crow Nation of Montana. My husband [LR science teacher Derek Atkins] is Psquosa...