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After a downturn earlier in the year, Coulee Medical Center earned its keep in a strong March. "March was a phenomenal month," said Chief Financial Officer Kelly Hughes Monday at the hospital district board meeting. "Stats were through the roof." "Inpatient days" in the hospital, she said, numbered 113, which is 53 more than in February. Patients visited the clinic 330 more times in March than in January, 274 more than in February. The Emergency Department saw 354 visits in the month, 39 more...
Marjorie Ann Drolet died peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Coulee Medical Center under the care of her endearing hospital staff. Marjorie was born April 1, 1929, to Frank and Pearl Epperson. Her parents, originally from Missouri, moved to Washington where they had three daughters one son. Margie had a husband, Jack, and two sons, Don Sr. and Richard, who all proceeded her in death. Marge is survived by many grand and great-grandchildren. She was young at heart and full of love and... Full story
Although more “cash flush” than they were a year ago, Coulee Medical Center posted just over a quarter million dollar loss in January on net patient revenue of$2.98 million, which was $144,000 less than budgeted, Chief Financial Officer Kelly Hughes reported March 20. December 2022 had seen a gain of nearly $736,000. Salaries in January were over budget by $96,000, but that had been estimated last August, before they knew they’d be implementing a larger wage increase to meet market conditions. And the “temporary manpower” line item was still...
Wanda and Andrew Louder are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Ruby Gene Louder on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 5 lbs., 15 oz., and was 18 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Tara Teeples of Atwater and Manny Cardenas of San Jose. Paternal grandparents are Juana Ortega of Chula Vista and Matthew and Jana Louder of Boulevard. Great-grandparents are Ruth and Gene Hancock and Rachel and Ken Louder... Full story
Ida Sue Dick and Sean C. Waters of Nespelem are proud to announce the birth of their son Owen Lee Waters born Friday, February 17, 2023, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Sibling is sister Maisie Ann Waters. Maternal grandparents are Rena Redthunder and Dwane Dick. Paternal grandparents are Colleen Waters.... Full story
Anna Hayden of Grand Coulee, Washington, is proud to announce the birth of her daughter Sawyer Jewell Hayden born Monday, February 27, 2023 at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz., and was 18 inches in length at birth. She joins a sister Faith Hayden. Maternal grandparents are Lanette Jewell Hayden and Clifford Henery Hayden III.... Full story
Elizabeth Armstrong and Aren Orsen of Electric City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Josephine Louise Orsen on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lbs., and was 19-1/2 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Biscuit and Chippers. Maternal grandparents are Diana Armstrong and Edward Armstrong. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Sheila (stepmom) Orsen and Karna and Steve (stepdad)) McKinney.... Full story
Kyla Wells and Mason Hobrecht of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Alice Hobrecht on Thursday, March 1, 2023, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Jenifer E Pera and Shawn Pera. Paternal grandmother is Tia Hobrecht.... Full story
Mysti and Kyle Holt of Keller, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Kaelor Holt, born Friday, March 3, 2023, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Jason and Lisa Dick. Paternal grandparents are Steve Holt and Stephanie Duclos. Great-grandparents are Marie and Andy Anderson, Carmen and Arnie Holt, Zelda Andrew and Richard Fry, and John and Barb Dick.... Full story
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT Notice of Application and SEPA Determination of NonSignificance Date of Issuance: March 15, 2023 Lead agency: City of Grand Coulee Agency Contact: Lorna Pearce Clerk/Treasurer PO Box 180 Grand Coulee, WA 99133 (509)-633-1150 Description of proposal: The Grand Coulee Wastewater Facility Plan addresses the City’s comprehensive planning needs for wastewater treatment and disposal for the 20-year planning period. The Plan identifies the improvements required at the City’s WWTF site. It also includes planning for col...
Grand Coulee 2/27 - Police went to the senior center where items had been left outside. Some of the items were suitable for donation to the senior center’s thrift store, such as clothes and books, while other items were better suited for trash, such as broken electronics and a dirty animal cage. An address found on a pool floatie gave police someone to talk to on Bowen Avenue. There, police spoke to a woman who said that her husband and she hadn’t donated items, but were in the process of cleaning out their home. Police observed items pac...
Melissa and Sorrell Katich of Keller, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Karter Markus Katich, born Monday, January 23, 2023, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 9 lbs., 15 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Eli, Conner, Buck and Saige Katich. Maternal grandparents are Tom and Kellie Groth. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Karlene Katich.... Full story
Marriah New and Desmond Adamson of Elmer City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Madalynn Adamson born Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 5 lbs., 8 oz., and was 18-1/2 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Kyndra, Jystin and Carol. Maternal grandparents are Angel and Walter New of Elmer City. Paternal grandmother is Nicole Simmons. Great-grandmother is Elaine Adamson....
Gerry Kerby left his earthly home peacefully at Coulee Medical Center on Friday, December 23, 2022, his wife at his side. Born on March 30, 1940, to Clair and Eleanor (Springston) Kerby in Spirit Lake, Idaho he moved to Grand Coulee at a young age where his father taught school and coached at Grand Coulee Junior High. Gerry loved this area and had many fond memories of growing up here especially having a horse and being a charter member of the Junior Ridge Riders. He moved with his family to...
Amanda Palmer and Tyler Jordan of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Ace Alan Jordan, born Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 5 lbs., 0 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Archer Palmer and Kade Jordan. Maternal grandmother is Debra Francis. Paternal grandparents are Lakeytha and Brent Jordan....
Here’s a look at the most popular stories in The Star over the last year. January Stolen car found abandoned at Keller Ferry after chase A stolen Cadillac that police stopped following because of a new state law was found at the Keller Ferry Marina the next day anyway. Washington State House Bill 1054 took effect in 2021 and limits, among other things, the circumstances in which an officer can pursue a vehicle in a chase, including circumstances related to probable cause, weather conditions, the safety of others, and more. A local officer h...
Mary Atkins, born June 24, 1946, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, following an extended illness. Mary was known for being a cook for many businesses in the Grand Coulee Dam area over the years and eventually retiring from Coulee Medical Center. She was known for her good humor and being a friend to everyone. At this time no services are being held....
Darrel Fleischman, 75, born January 23, 1947, a long time resident of the Grand Coulee Dam area died on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Born in Omak, Washington, to his parents Floyd and Rose Fleischman, he lived in Omak until his family moved to Moses Lake, Washington. After high school he went to Washington State University until he joined the Army during Vietnam where he was in the 44th medical brigade. After Vietnam he returned to Moses Lake and worked for the waste water treatment facilities....
Grand Coulee Police 12/25 - Police responded to a Bay Area Drive home where the security alarm was going off. The homeowner was there and explained that he forgot the passcode for the alarm. 12/26 - Police went to Continental Heights where a woman had reported that a man was intoxicated and needed to be escorted away. When police arrived, she explained the man had already left as had another man whom he had been arguing with, wanting to fight him. Police weren’t able to find either of the men. - Police were unable to find any evidence of a w...
Covid is apparently on the move locally. Coulee Medical Center cautioned community members Monday that although all services are still available, covid-related staffing problems may cause delays in service. “We are now in the midst of a COVID 19 outbreak in the community which is affecting the operations of Coulee Medical Center,” CMC posted on their Facebook page Monday. CEO Ramona Hicks said CMC has had nine staff members out in just four days after testing positive, far more than they’ve had in months. “I think there’s just a lot more covi...
Call for bids to create a website/domain for Center Senior Living Center Senior Living is a 501c 3 non-profit with the goal of converting the former Center School in Grand Coulee to a top-quality 60 bed assisted living and memory care facility. The board will accept proposals to create a domain and build a website for this project. The proposal should include examples of your work and previous experience. Proposals should be returned to Center Senior Living no later than January 15th, 2023. Return bids to: CSL, PO Box 748, Grand Coulee, WA...
A trailer housing two families on E Street burned down Thursday on one of the coldest nights of the year so far, burning one man badly. "This is the devastation that no family should have to go through," Kimberly Minks wrote in an online message the next day. The fire started about 7 p.m. Dec. 1 on E Street, just west of the Bridgeport Highway. A friend, Crysta Harris, posted on Facebook her two kids were visiting at the time. She explained that two families were living in the home - a man with...
Taliena Louis and Christian Rizzonelli of Electric City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Miracle Annalise Rizzonelli on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 5 lbs., 8 oz., and was 18 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Shannon Clark and Cyril Louis. Paternal grandparents are Jessica Rizzonelli, Ronald Smith and James Robinson. Great-grandparents are Norma Sanchez, Alan Rizzonelli and Lori and Jim Robinson....
Katy McBride of Creston, Washington is proud to announce the birth of her daughter Harper Ann McBride on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 6 lbs., 18 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Sibling includes Skylinn McBride....
Kylee Vera and Tevin McCraigie-Boyd of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Zayva Rosely McCraigie-Boyd born Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandmother Stephanie Dorsey. Paternal grandparents are Michele McCraigie and Lester Boyd. Great-grandmother is Yvonne Thomas....
