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Josef Elmer Gray, 84, died Monday, February 17, 2020, in Bellevue, Washington, following a brief illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Stephany (Stenton) Gray. Surviving him are his sister Joanne (Gray) Leitch, and his six children: Lucian (Geralyn), S.Peter (Dana), Mark (Erin), Constance, Philip (Karla) and Peggy. With 14 grandchildren and three (soon to be four) great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, family was his biggest passion. Born and raised in Mason... Full story
Chrystien Hakola died Monday, February 10, 2020, at her home in Deer Park, Washington. Born in 1949 in Grand Coulee, Washington, Chrys graduated from Grand Coulee High School, and received a baccalaureate degree from Eastern Washington University. Later she continued here education to receive a master’s in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University. Chrys was a prominent member of the Grand Coulee area business community until mid-1980’s when her and Chip relocated to The Dalles, Oregon. Her career returned her to Grand Coulee as the... Full story
Arielle A. Cawston and Braxton P. Booze of Coulee Dam, Washington are proud to announce the birth of their son Sebastian Scott Booze, born Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 9 lbs., 11 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Sibling is Jocelyn Louella, age 2. Maternal grandparents are Rodney and Colleen F. Cawston of Coulee Dam. Paternal grandparents are Jerry Booze of Salem, Oregon, and Judy Halter of Phoenix, Arizona. Great-grandmother is Alvina B. Cawston of Nespelem....
Kylee Marchand of Nespelem, Washington, is proud to announce the birth of her daughter Paisley Cole Boyd, born Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 6.6 lbs., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandmother is Bridget Boyd. Great-grandmother is Cindy Boyd....
Kendra and Anthony Robinson of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Yazmyne Kiara Brielle Robinson, born Monday, February 17, 2020, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lbs., and was 21 inches in length at birth. She joins a brother Luka Robinson. Maternal grandmother is Jennie Saulque. Paternal grandparents are Jessica Rizzonelli, the late James Alan Robinson and Ron Smith. Great-grandparents are Juliann Saulque, Vernon Saulque, Roger Jack, Lori and Jim Robinson and Alan...
Grant County Mosquito Dist. 2 Call for Bids The Board of Trustees for Grant County Mosquito Control District #2 is requesting sealed bids for the removal of a 24’x36’ building and improvements from land located at 500 Division Street (NE corner of B St and Division St) Grand Coulee, WA. Conditions of removal include the following: 1. Structure posts will be cut off at ground level 2. Concrete slab will be removed 3. Water, sewer and power will be cut off and capped 4. Contractor’s agreement to pay prevailing wage rates For a full list of condit... Full story
Vehicles line up behind a crash on SR-174 just northwest of Grand Coulee Wednesday where a driver of a westbound 2010 Ford Fusion failed to make the curve and collided with a semi headed the other direction, about a mile from where this photo was taken, just before 1 p.m. The USBR fire department helped extract her from the seriously damage car and she was taken to Coulee Medical Center with what the Washington State Patrol said were minor injuries. She was cited for driving too fast for...
Kristen Smith and Keith Copley, of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their twin sons born Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. Keneth Richard Copley weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Gavin Celestino Copley weighed 6 lbs., and was 19 inches in length. Siblings include Liam and Scarlet Stanford. Maternal grandparents are Lynne and Dale Rinker of Mansfield, Washington, and Ron Smith of Tacoma, Washington. Paternal grandparents are Marilu and Clyde Copley of... Full story
Alyssa Palmer and Virgil Tonasket of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son David LeRoy Tonasket born Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 7 lbs., 15.7 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Sibling includes Wesson Tonasket. Maternal grandparents are Jeff Palmer and Fawn Palmer. Paternal grandparents are Denise Jane and William Tonasket. Great-grandparents are David Palmer and Sue Palmer.... Full story
Vitalant, along with the Grand Coulee community blood drive volunteers led by coordinator Penny Lewis, is planning a blood drive for Monday, January 20. Donation hours will be from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the community room at Coulee Medical Center. Vitalant is the sole blood provider to more than 35 hospitals across the Inland Northwest and needs an average of 200 blood donors every day. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people. For more information contact Michael Long at 208.659.7085....
Joahlee Nee and Rayven Membrere of Keller, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Coda Bear Membrere, born Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 8 lbs., 6.6 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth. Sibling is Cash Membrere, age 4. Maternal grandparents are Brenda and Les Nee. Paternal grandparents are Tina Membrere and Andrew Tingle. Great-grandparents are Gary and Sharon Clemenson and Dyana Membrere.... Full story
Rhonda St. Pierre and Timothy Abell of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Aiyana Jade Abell, born Monday, January 6, 2020, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz., and was 20.5 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Blake and Miraya. Maternal grandparents are John St. Pierre and Cindy St. Pierre. Paternal grandparents are Tim Abell I and Nancy Giger. Great-grandparents are John Abell, Ramona Hunter, Henry St. Pierre and Marie Lacourse.... Full story
Recent fires investigated Colville Tribal Police Chief Dustin Best told The Star Monday that the agency has “looked into” recent fires in empty buldings in the Lone Pine area near Elmer City, but he couldn’t disclose any details. Hospital awarded opioid response grant Coulee Medical Center is one of seven regional entities this month to be awarded a grant for efforts to deal with opioid addiction. The The North Central Accountable Community of Health (NCACH) awarded $58,540 in Rapid Cycle Opioid Project funding to support local opioid respo...
Notice of Change of Regular Meeting Date Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, & Okanogan Counties, WA Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan Counties, Washington; which operates Coulee Medical Center and Coulee City Medical Clinic, will be changing the regular board meeting date for the month of December. The next Board meeting will be held Friday, January 10th at 8 am in the Coulee Medical Center Training Room. (Publish December 18, 25 and 31, 2019) Colville Indian Housing Authority Request... Full story
Grant County Mosquito Control District #2 Surplus Sale The Board of Trustees for Grant County Mosquito Control District #2 has authorized the sale of the following “as is” items by sealed bid: 2000 Ford Ranger 4x4 with 57,000 miles (minimum bid of $3,500) 6’x4’ storage shed with open front 13 gallons of cement floor paint Bids are due by Wednesday January 8, 2020 at 4:00 PM and will be opened at the regular meeting on Thursday January 9, 2020. Mail bids to GCMCD#2 – PO Box 8 – Electric City, WA 99123 and include contact information... Full story
Kids, parents and hospital staffers turn a room normally reserved for professional classes and meetings into a Christmas party at Coulee Medical Center Dec. 11, with over 300 community members filling the three-hour Santa's Social and Workshop from the administration offices through the lobby area over about three hours. Santa arrived on the back of a fire engine and his elves bore distinct resemblances to hospital staff. - submitted photo...
Grant County Mosquito Control District #2 Surplus Sale The Board of Trustees for Grant County Mosquito Control District #2 has authorized the sale of the following “as is” items by sealed bid: 2000 Ford Ranger 4x4 with 57,000 miles (minimum bid of $3,500) 6’x4’ storage shed with open front 13 gallons of cement floor paint Bids are due by Wednesday January 8, 2020 at 4:00 PM and will be opened at the regular meeting on Thursday January 9, 2020. Mail bids to GCMCD#2 – PO Box 8 – Electric City, WA 99123 and include contact information... Full story
Growing up on the Colville Indian Reservation, Andy Castrodale had no intention of staying in rural Eastern Washington. "I was going to get out and I wasn't coming back," he said. And yet, for 21 years he's been practicing family medicine in Grand Coulee. Castrodale laughed. "I also hadn't planned to be a physician." He studied microbiology as an undergrad at the University of Washington, thinking he might pursue physical therapy. "I spent the first three years trying to survive, feeling like th...
Jessica and Alex Tufts of Electric City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lucille Josephine Tufts, born Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Jackson age 5, and Charles age 3. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Cathy Sternberg, Electric City. Paternal grandparents are John and Patti Tufts also of Electric City. Great-grandparents are... Full story
James and Charlotte McGinnis of Nespelem, Washinton, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Destiny Reign McGinnis, born Monday, November 11, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grad Coulee, Washington. She weighed 5 lb., 5 oz., and was 18.5 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Jasilynn, James III, Deelan, Garrett, Kaugen and Buck. Maternal grandparents are Cerv and Gwyn St. Peter. Paternal grandparents are Lili Clark. Great-grandparents are Don and Betty Ferguson and William and Mabel Dick.... Full story
The local hospital has an acute need to provide daycare for its employees, a circumstance that has led to the purchase of nearby grain elevators. Coulee Medical Center asked employees in a survey earlier this year about their need to find daycare for their children. Some 65 children of hospital employees would be served by a daycare if the hospital built one, concluded Chief Executive Officer Ramona Hicks. So that's now one of her goals. CMC has been successfully recruiting young professionals...
James and Charlotte McGinnis of Nespelem, Washinton, are proud to announce the birth of their dauhter Destiny Reign McGinnis, born Monday, November 11, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grad Coulee, Washington. She weighed 6 lb., 5 oz., and was 18.5 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Jasilynn, James III, Deelan, Garrett, Kaugen and Buck. Maternal grandparents are Cerv and Gwyn St. Peter. Paternal grandparents are Lili Clark. Great-grandparents are Don and Betty Ferguson and William and Mabel Dick....
Jessica and Alex Tufts of Electric City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lucille Josephine Tufts, born Satrday, November 16, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 5 lbs., 14 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Jackson age 5, and Charles age 3. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Cathy Sternberg, Electric City. Paternal grandparents are John and Patti Tufts also of Electric City. Great-grandparents are Shirley Sternberg and Dave and Phyllis...
Cecelia Broncheau Myrick, 92, Elder of the Colville Confederated Tribes, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019, surrounded by her family at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. Cecelia was born Thursday, December 1, 1927, in Culdesac, Idaho to Thomas & Nancy Waters-Broncheau. Cecelia’s Wake was held Monday evening, November 25, 2019 at the Community Center in Nespelem, Washington. Her funeral Mass was conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10:00am on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, followed by graveside committal at The Nez P... Full story
Taylor Burn's and Isaiah Michel of Elmer City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Cassius James Burn's-Michel on Monday, November 4, 2019, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz., and was 19.5 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Brandie Burn's and Anthony Moulton. Great-grandparents are Donna Deckman and Larry Shephard.... Full story
