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The new year will kick off with the first major Electric City trail project meeting. Councilmember Brad Parrish, who is heading up the effort, said last week that he plans a stakeholder meeting Wednesday, Jan. 20, somewhere in the area. That’s about a week after the city council will consider a proposal to commit 150 percent of next year’s projected tourism-tax-fund balance on the pathway along Banks Lake. The meeting will include stakeholders like Coulee Medical Center; Gray & Osborne; the National Park Service; The NPS Rivers, Trails and Cons... Full story
Rodney Gene Bise, with a twinkle in his eye and a joke on his lips, cashed out to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 5, 2015, surrounded by his family. Rodney was born on June 13, 1947, in Coulee Dam, Washington, and passed away in Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane after a short illness. Rodney married Joy Blackledge, March 11, 1967, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. They were both so young that their mothers went with them. Rodney was still saying, at the end of his 68... Full story
Nieka Marie Somday, of Coulee Dam, is proud to announce the birth of her daughter, Ashby Francis Somday, born Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. Siblings are Anoki Louis Somday, age 10, and Anela Marie Somday, age 5. Maternal grandparemts are Roberta Lynn Somday and Francis Willis Somday II. Great-grandmother is Donna Nanamkin.... Full story
CITY OF GRAND COULEE PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET FINAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2016 Budget Final Public Hearing will be held by the GRAND COULEE CITY COUNCIL, in the council chambers, 306 Midway Avenue, on December 22, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to provide both written and oral comments on the 2016 budget at said public hearing. The council chamber is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate the needs of special classes of citizens, including handicap accessibility... Full story
Purchases made at Amazon, the giant online retailer, can now benefit the Coulee Medical Center Guild. Guild President Clea Pryor told The Star Monday that her organization had been selected as a participating charity by Amazon. Pryor stated that if you go to AmazonSmile.com it will ask to what charity you want a donation to go. If you select or add Coulee Medical Center Guild, the guild will get 0.5 percent of the sale, at no additional cost. “Not all items fall within their charity giving,” Pryor stated. She said she tried the system, and it... Full story
David A. Kelly, 89, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, Washington. He was born July 6, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, and spent his childhood growing up in Ashland, Oregon, and later Portland, Oregon. He was the last survivor of eight children born to John and Emma Kelly. During his youth, David was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. David enlisted in the Army while he was in high school and... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 12/1 - A man left his phone in the restroom at Safeway, but it was gone when he returned for it an hour later. He asked to see the store security video but was told it was against store policy. The police planned to follow up. - A school employee reported that graffiti had been painted on Center School. Police took a picture of the graffiti. - A person reported to police that there was an abandoned wheelchair east of town and clothing was scattered around. Police couldn’t find any person nearby but recorded that someone h... Full story
Elaine Sanford, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington, on Sunday, November 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Ella Brooks; older sibling, Phyllis Sears; and younger siblings, Kenneth Brooks and Betty Whitelaw. She is survived by her husband, Frank, at home in Grand Coulee; a younger sister, Barbara Phillips of Portland, Oregon; two sons: Delmar (Linda) Sanford,... Full story
Christopher Whalawitsa and Tyana Towner, of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Illithiah Jane Whalawitsa on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 6 lb., 13.7 oz., and was 19.5 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Addie Simpson and Allen Towner. Paternal grandparents are Jason Whalawitsa and Fauna Ferguson. Great-grandparents are Lois Herman and John Herman.... Full story
Kelly and Leah Kobes, of Wilbur, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jackson Kenneth Kobes, born Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz., and was 20.5 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Andrew and Jill Jordan of Spokane, Washington. Paternal grandparents are David and LaDonna Kobes of Toppenish, Washington. Great-grandparents are Sonja Everett, of Coulee Dam, and Clarice Schmidt, of Billings, Montana.... Full story
Coulee Medical Center officials were hoping to break even for 2015, but probably won’t make it, Chief Financial Officer Paul Babcock told Hospital District 6 commissioners Monday night. CMC and its clinics lost nearly $125,000 in October, about 7 percent of its net operating revenue of almost $1.8 million. The low month brings CMC’s year-to-date losses to about $418,975, which compares favorably to a loss of more than $2.5 million for the same time frame a year ago. Even a good November and December are unlikely to be good enough for a bre... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 11/24 - Police responded to a 911 hang up call at Safeway. The officer was told there was no problem. - A worker whose employment was terminated by a person at Continental Heights took some tools and was holding them until he got paid. An officer said he couldn’t do that, and he returned the tools. - A Nespelem woman was stopped when an officer noticed one of her headlamps was not working. She was cited for driving with a suspended license and for outdated vehicle tabs. A passenger was arrested on a tribal warrant and a t... Full story
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation employees begin a Tuesday morning exercise that might have alarmed police scanner listeners not paying close attention. The hazardous material/explosives drill involved USBR security and emergency response, Grand Coulee's ambulance and Coulee Medical Center in a scenario that started with a security officer approaching two suspicious subjects claiming to enjoy the view and some coffee. Within minutes, a bomb exploded (on paper only) and the two subjects and the... Full story
Jack A. Hilson, 90, of Electric City, Washington, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center, Long Term Care, Grand Coulee, Washington. He was born May 14, 1925, to Herman and Ethel Hilson in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. He graduated from Almira High School in 1943. On June 9, 1944, he entered into the U.S. Navy. He was a Radioman 2C, stationed on the USS Vincennes in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, American Area Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He... Full story
Janae and Cody Ray of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Ryder Joseph Ray, born Monday, November 16, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Debbie and Monte Joseph. Paternal grandparents are Trina Ray and Bennie Bane.... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 11/14 - An Omak driver was stopped when an officer noticed his tail lights were faulty. The man had a suspended license, and the officer found several syringes in the vehicle, which were sent to the Washington State Crime Lab for testing. The vehicle was towed. He was cited on both counts. 11/15 - An officer was dispatched to Coulee Medical Center because of an unruly man who had been in a car wreck past Coulee City on Highway 2. The Washington State Patrol was called to take charge of the man after his injuries were... Full story
Martin Douglas Bullion, 46, who was born July 21, 1969, in Puyallup, Washington, to Daniel Lee and Bonnie Eloise Bullion, died Tuesday evening, November 10, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. A member of Banks Lake Bible Church in Electric City, Washington, Martin had recently worked for the Siam Palace as a Food Prep Cook and enjoyed making deliveries for the Grand Coulee Food Bank. Previously an employee of Puget Sound Rope in Anacortes, Washington, Martin was a... Full story
Janelle Bearcub and Desmond Yazzie, of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Warren Jodi Yazzie, born Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 5 lbs., 12 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Dillan Yazzie and Bradyn Yazzie. Maternal grandparents are Roberta (BJ) Bearcub and Adam Bearcub Jr.; Paternal grandparents are Jennifer Joseph and Frank Yazzie Sr.... Full story
Marlaenna Ankney and Johnny Craig are proud to announce the birth of their son, Bravyn Connor Craig, born Monday, November 9, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 8 lbs., 11 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Theo George, Desirae Craig and Zariah Craig. Maternal grandparents are Pattie Ankney and Vinny Jack. Paternal grandparents are Anita Frank and John Craig.... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 11/6 - Police were advised that someone had entered a storage unit on A Street. The party had been in the storage unit the day before but had locked it on leaving. The next day, the lock was gone and the door ajar. Police asked the party to report anything they noticed was missing. - A woman on Silver Drive reported that her garage alarm activated. Police responded but couldn’t find anything wrong. - Police responded to a reportedly suicidal person who had taken some pills and needed someone to talk to. He was taken to C... Full story
Museum calendar fund raiser starting Coulee Pioneer Museum’s 2016 calendar, goes on sale next Thursday. The calendar sells for $10. Add membership in the museum and you get both for $30 (a $35 value). The sale opens at the Chamber of Commerce meeting at noon Thursday at the Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center, but can also be purchased from Birdie Hensley, 631-0303. Give blood Monday, save lives There will be an Inland Northwest Blood Center blood drive at the community room at Coulee Medical Center, Monday, Nov. 16. Donation hours are 11:30 a.m. ... Full story
Jack A. Hilson, 90, of Electric City, Washington, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center Long-Term Care in Grand Coulee. Per his request, no services will be held. A complete obituary will follow in an upcoming issue of the Star.... Full story
Lachelle Ives and Nicholas Barnaby, of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Clyde Markus Barnaby, on Friday, October 30, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz., and was 20.5 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Chantelle Pakootas and Twila Moses. Maternal grandfather is Mark Ives of Nespelem. Paternal grandparents are Boozer Barnaby and Suzy Spangler. Great-grandparents are Betty Barnaby, Sharon and Bill Ives, and Pete Peterson.... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 11/2 - An officer assisted in the search of a suspect and found a baggie with a crystal-like substance. The material was retained by the North Central Washington Task Force. - A man reported to police that someone had poisoned a dog on Jackson Avenue in Electric City. - A man on Young Street was arrested and is being charged with unlawful imprisonment and fourth-degree assault. He was taken to Grant County Jail. 11/3 - Police were called to Continental Heights when a person refused to leave when asked to. The person left whe... Full story
Memorial services for Edith Short will be held at 10 a.m., on Sunday, November 8, at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Grand Coulee. Edith, 84, and a life-long Grand Coulee resident, passed away Saturday night, October 31, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center, after a very brief stay.... Full story