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Last month, two people were shot while walking along Spokane Boulevard in the Delano area, who then drove themselves to Coulee Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police reports from the Sept. 16 shooting. Though police did name a suspect, no arrest was made and an “attempt to locate” dispatch was ultimately canceled the next morning due to lack of probable cause. The case has been forwarded to the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office. According to Grand Coulee Police Department reports, one victim, a 35-year-old, refus...
For the first time, Grand Coulee’s own Colorama Pro Rodeo has won formal recognition amongst small rodeos in the northwest. The Mother’s Day weekend rodeo was named second runner up in the PRCA Columbia River Circuit, which includes Washington, Oregon, and north Idaho. “Not #1, but we will take it,” said Cindy Edwards, a longtime volunteer with the Ridge Riders, who put on the annual pro rodeo in Grand Coulee. “It’s a huge honor to be even runner up out of 56 events.” Edwards said she hopes the award will bring more attention to the north end o...
What started as a classic social media venting session turned into something positive: a spruce-up day for Crown Point Vista, the Washington State Parks property overlooking the Grand Coulee Dam area. A handful of volunteers and parks staff gathered Saturday morning with the goal of painting the guardrail posts and adding a fresh coat to what some folks call the "sundial" – the concrete open air building at the edge of the overlook. "My administrative assistant said she saw on Facebook a g...
After being closed for 11 years, Village Cinema is making a comeback, stirring up fond memories and sparking excitement among community members. This past weekend, during the saʔtitkʷ (River) Artist Celebration, we offered special pre-renovation theater tours, and I witnessed a touching moment that speaks volumes about the community’s connection to the theater. James and Cassandra, both in their early 20s, were volunteering to help move old seat parts when they stumbled upon a nostalgic memory. As we worked, I pointed out that while there isn...
You can explore the stars, planets, and the Milky Way Galaxy, all from Spring Canyon next week, when park rangers will offer a "constellation tour" followed by telescope viewing, the NPS announced recently. Pending good weather conditions on Oct. 25, plan to meet at the Upper Boat Launch Parking Lot at Spring Canyon, five minutes outside of Grand Coulee. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. to allow for maximum darkness. Keep in mind, it will be late at night, so use caution getting to and from...
Coulee Dam Police 10/6 - A state parks ranger requested an officer respond to SR-155 in the Electric City area where a woman in a disabled vehicle had claimed to have escaped from someone holding her against her will. She didn’t wish to provide any further details. Police stood by while she put gas in her vehicle and was able to drive off. - Police collected evidence of a man violating a no-contact court order with a woman. The evidence included letters left on the doorstep of a contact of the woman and a social media message. The letters ackno...
Soccer The LR soccer team scored two wins in a row last week, including their first shutout. That was at home on Thursday, Oct. 10, when they won against Manson 5-0. "Goalies Taylor Thomas and Cora Nicholson share credit for LR's first shutout of the season," said Coach Solveig Chaffee. Shae Crollard scored three goals, "giving her a team-leading 14 on the season," Chaffee noted. "Nautika Brown and Halle Picard contributed one goal each. Kenzie Brown had an assist and Phenyx Marchand had three...
An Electric City woman who allegedly kept dozens of dogs in her one-bedroom basement apartment failed to comply with code enforcement citations for over a year, and now faces the criminal charge of second-degree animal cruelty, according to police reports. One animal rescue professional described the situation as a case of “hoarding.” Kari Doughty wasn’t at her Coulee Boulevard home when Coulee Dam Police Chief Paul Bowden and two officers arrived to execute a search warrant Oct. 4, but she got there while police and Spokanimal staff were...
The switchyards that direct the power from Grand Coulee Dam have been owned by that Bureau of Reclamation project since it was all built, but that just changed. On Tuesday, the Reclamation formally handed over ownership of those assets to the Bonneville Power Administration at a signing ceremony in front of the dam, much of which was used to recognize those in each agency who worked to make it happen, many of them for years. Grand Coulee Power Manager Coleman Smith said he has been working on th...
Two separate incidents involving gunfire three days apart in Delano resulted in police response to the neighborhood. On Sept. 16, two people were shot and transported themselves to Coulee Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Police named a suspect, but lacking probable cause, canceled an “attempt to locate” dispatch the following day. On Sept. 19, multiple neighbors reported hearing rounds of gunfire but police found no victim and that case is inactive. Due to reporter error, The Star’s Sept. 25 article, “Shooting investi...
The Liberty Quartet will be in concert in Saturday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. at the Grand Coulee Nazarene Church, 45925 SR 174 N....
Volleyball The Lady Raiders played four hard-fought volleyball sets against Okanogan Tuesday night, losing 3-1, by 13-25, 15-25, 25-22, and 13-15. Lake Roosevelt lost to Cascade in five sets Thursday, 3-2 and have a 2-9 record. They'll head to Tonasket for a 6:30 game on Thursday, then host Brewster on Tuesday, also at 6:30 p.m. Football The Raiders lost at Manson Friday night, 42-28. No game is scheduled until Oct. 18, when LR (0-5) will head to Winthrop to play the Liberty Bell Mountain Lions...
Grand Coulee Police 10/1 - Nothing appeared amiss at CR Lumber on Alcan Road where an alarm had been activated. The business is in the Grant County Sheriff’s Office’s jurisdiction, and a county deputy responded as well. A cat was seen in the building which may have activated the alarm. - An employee of the Catholic church told police that an unknown culprit had thrown trash bags into their dumpster, and the church didn’t want to be charged for having an overfilled dumpster. An officer took photos of the overfilled dumpster and looked for evide...
GCD School District NOTICE OF JOINT MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Grand Coulee Dam School District Board of Directors will be holding a joint board meeting with Nespelem School District Board of Directors. This meeting will take place at LaPresa, 6pm on Wednesday, October 16. (Publish October 9, 2024) Grand Coulee Dam School District Board of Directors Cancellation of October 14th School Board Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Grand Coulee Dam School District Board of Directors will not be holding their October 14th school board...
Many people around the region saw this very odd cloud formation Friday. So did Shad Moore, who took this photo with his phone on top of Grand Coulee Dam and sent it to us later. Meteorologists call it a Fallstreak Hole. "Such holes are formed when the water temperature in the clouds is below freezing, but the water, in a supercooled state, has not frozen yet due to the lack of ice nucleation," states the entry in Wikipedia. "When ice crystals do form, a domino effect is set off ... causing the...
Starting January 1, a ride in the local ambulance will cost you an additional $25, amounting to a 3.5 to 4% increase. "Last time they were changed was two years ago," said Rick Paris, ambulance chief. "Inflation is probably about 5% over the last two years, but we're still trying to keep it reasonable for the citizens." The ambulance currently costs $700 per ride, or $625 for residents of Grand Coulee, which will become $725 and $650 respectively. Additionally, the charge for an ambulance...
Newsbriefs Scouts help at senior center dinner The Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center held its member appreciation dinner recently, where steelhead trout was donated by Pacific Seafood, and the “Grand Coulee Boy Scout Troop were rock stars and served over 65 meals!” noted Edna Hauser on the Grand Coulee Area Community Announcement Board on Facebook. “We could not have done it without them and are GRATEFUL for their help.” She said the event was an enjoyable evening for all. PUD changing rate strategy Grant PUD commissioners gave their unoffic...
The Liberty Quartet will be hold a concert on Saturday, October 12 at the Grand Coulee Nazarene Church, 45925 State Rt. 174 N. It will begin at 6 p.m. A Love offering is suggested....
Rylee Pitner and Shane Innes Jr. of Elmer City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Frankie Ethel Ann Innes born Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 6 lbs., 1 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Christel Pitner and Chet Pitner of Elmer City. Paternal grandparents are Shane Innes Sr, and Jackie Innes. Great-grandmother is Vonnie George.... Full story
Stephanie R, Juarez and Mitchell R. Goodwin of Wilbur, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Elainna Del-Ray Goodwin, born Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Dunkan, Dalton, Anika, Dante, Alleyah – Goodwin; Kaylie Chafin and Marques Juarez. Maternal grandparents are Karla and John Paul. Paternal grandparents are Larry Conley, the late Yonre Conley and the late Milton Goodwin.... Full story
Amanda Chronister and Dylan Thorne of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Hunter Arlene Rose Thorne born Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 6 lbs., 3.3 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Vicki Chronister and John Borba. Paternal grandparents are Toria Jackson and Chad Thorne. Great-grandparents are Robert Sandaine and Peggy Sandaine.... Full story
Alice Miller, Ellis Desjardins, Milo Desjardins and Brandon Hachey show off their cardboard robots at the Grand Coulee Library's first ATLAS event ("At The Library After School") recently. Branch librarian Sage Hachey created the new weekly event to give kids an opportunity to take part in STEAM activities in a casual environment, Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. during the school year. "STEAM" stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. - Renata Rollins photo...
Grand Coulee Police 9/23 - A complaint was filed on a Fortuyn Road property that is licensed as a “junk yard” but not for accumulating general trash and refuse. Police spoke with the property owner who was cooperative, had already been told about the complaint, and was working on the issue by ordering a dumpster through the city that would be arriving in the coming weeks. 9/26 - Police went to the Delano Regional Transfer Station where someone had damaged the fence and trespassed into the yard, an employee said. Two batteries were stolen from a...
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1098 of the City of Grand Coulee, Washington On September 17, 2024, the City Council of the City of Grand Coulee, Washington, approved Ordinance No. 1098, the main point of which may be summarized by its title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1098 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1089, AMENDING THE RATE SCHEDULE FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES. The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request. DATED this 17th day of September 2024. Lorna Pearce, Clerk Treasurer (Publish October 2, 2024) Grant County Mosquito...
A cooking mishap turned a house to ashes Friday, leaving a family without a home, but well, not including one or more less fortunate pets. Firefighters got the call at 5: 24 that evening, according to a post on the Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department's Facebook. When they arrived, "the fire had progressed enough to determine it would be a defensive attack," the post states, so firefighting would emphasize keeping it from spreading to other structures and the dry grass in the adjacent lot. A...