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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...
Despite comments on social media that two people were shot in Delano around 10:30 p.m. Sept. 16 — including a woman who said she was a family member of the victim or victims — police responding to multiple 911 calls from neighbors reporting gunshots were not able to identify any victims, nor any physical signs that anyone had been shot. However, Grand Coulee’s outgoing interim police chief told The Star in a text message Sept. 16 that “there is a suspect” and he confirmed there were two victims. He did not name them, but character...
Two fairly new Grand Coulee businesses have had such success that they've moved to bigger spaces this year - Sweet Pickens and Billups Sub Co. Three friends started a business in Grand Coulee a year ago, and it's growing. Shirley Palanuk, Fawn Brashears and Carlene Worsham make the most of their eye(s) for value among a population full of talented makers. They curate items for sale from 25 vendors. They had to limit suppliers to that number because they were out of room, again. They have a...
In light of recent events in Delano, I think it’s time that the community hear it from an actual resident. I have noticed that everyone enjoys the gossip but when it comes to actual crimes happening, everyone becomes Helen Keller - You don’t see anything, you don’t hear anything and you don’t have anything to say. This includes other Delano residents. Everyone becomes a Facebook sleuth and willingly lends their opinion, but no one actually wants their names on paper. It’s important that the community understand that the crimes that are happe...
Grand Coulee Police 9/16 - The Grand Coulee and Coulee Dam police departments assisted tribal police at the casino in Coulee Dam where an intoxicated man with blood on his face had been irate towards security. He was found lying on a nearby lawn. He explained that he had recently gotten out of prison but didn’t explain what happened to his face. Being wanted on a tribal arrest warrant, he was put in wrist restraints and tribal police took him away once they arrived on scene. 9/17 - Grand Coulee Dam security personnel told police about a d...
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT Determination of NonSignificance September 25, 2024 Lead agency: City of Grand Coulee Agency Contact: Lorna Pearce, clerkgc@gccitywa.org, 509-633-1150 Description of proposal - The project will involve a video inspection of sewer main, replacement of various existing wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) equipment, new WWTF treatment systems, and replacement of at least 3850 feet of sewer main. Location of proposal - The Grand Coulee WWTF is located on the northeast side of the City along Industrial Road, and is... Full story
It looks increasingly likely the Grand Coulee Police Department won’t exist for much longer. Instead, the city may contract with an outside entity for law enforcement within city limits — potentially the Soap Lake Police Department or the Grant County Sheriff’s Office — based on comments made at Tuesday night’s council meeting, and by outgoing interim police chief Levi Johnson in a phone call with The Star last week. Johnson confirmed he had put in his notice earlier this month, and his last day with the department is next week. Council m...
Organizers for Run the Dam say registration this year has almost doubled over last year, with participants coming from all over the western U.S., B.C., and as far away as Texas and Florida. Executive Director Kelly Buche said she expects to surpass 500 sign-ups, a milestone that has been her goal since she took over in 2016. That's thanks in part to a new marketing person, Buche said, but the run and the accompanying weekend festival is attracting more people by simple word of mouth, too. "The...
Coverage of an apparent shooting or shootings in Delano in the early hours of Sept. 17 will appear in next week’s issue of The Star. The police report was not released by the time this issue went to press Tuesday night, and Interim GCPD Chief Levi Johnson could not be reached Tuesday afternoon. Grand Coulee Clerk Lorna Pearce confirmed Johnson was at the Delano call, but did not provide further details....
The gray wolf was never native to the lower 48. But since the introduction of the gray wolf to the lower 48 here are some facts. Yellowstone National Park wildlife numbers in 1990 Elk population was 20,000. Moose population 1,000 Wolf Population 14 Yellowstone National Park Wildlife population 2022 Elk population 5,000 Down 75% Moose population 120 Down 80% Wolf population 120 Up 750% The Gray Wolf has spread from Yellowstone into Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Wyoming, The Idaho Elk hunter harvest in 1995 Lolo Zone was 1,975, In...
Notice of Date Change for the GCD School Board Meeting Please be informed that the Board of Directors of the Grand Coulee Dam School District has changed the date of their Regular School Board Meeting from Monday September 23rd to Thursday September 26th. (The meeting will be held at the regular time and location; 5:30 p.m. at the Jr./Sr. High Library) (Publish Sept. 18,2024)...
Coulee Dam Police 9/8 - An officer went to an SR-174 address in Douglas County and stood by while a Douglas County deputy investigated a burglary report. 9/10 - While parked near River Drive and 11th Street in Coulee Dam, an officer clocked a vehicle going 35 miles per hour in the 20 miles per hour school zone. The speed limit outside of the school zone is 30 miles per hour. The vehicle was pulled over. The driver said he normally goes 30-35 mph in that area. He told the officer that he doesn’t drink but the officer smelled alcohol and noted b...
The education and operations levy that squeaked by in 2022 expires next year, and Grand Coulee Dam School District is already working on the next funding proposal to voters, which the board president would like to see appear on the February ballot. Though the final proposed rate and election date won’t be set until November, it will likely fall somewhere between $2 and $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value, based on comments at the school board meeting Sept. 9. Superintendent Rod Broadnax says he intends to bring a proposal to the b...
It started as an answer to a job interview question in 2015, and next week, the Gathering of Wellness Powwow and Health Fair returns to the CMC grounds, across Highway 174 from the hospital campus in Grand Coulee. Though in its fifth year, it will be the first time since 2019 that Coulee Medical Center has offered the free community event, co-presented by the Colville Tribal Health Program. The powwow specifically began with the goal of improving CMC’s relationships with tribal communities, but everyone is welcome — and it makes for a great fir...
The suspect in an Aug. 6 shooting in Delano has been charged with second-degree assault. Austin Krabbenhoft, 28, pled not guilty to the Class B Felony charge in his arraignment hearing Aug. 20 in Grant County Superior Court in Ephrata. Though he was booked into Grant County Jail right after his arrest, Krabbenhoft has been out on a $50,000 bail since Aug. 7. According to the terms of his release, he is not to use or possess any firearm, nor make any contact with the alleged victim or a neighbor police interviewed as a witness. According to the...
Corey and Dariane Hense of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Colt Wyatt Hense born August 24, 2024 at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches length at birth. Siblings include big brother Clayton Hense. Maternal grandparents are Art Seyler II and Shonita Happ. Paternal grandparents are Don Hense and Sheri Brown.... Full story
Mercedes Nault and Daniel Monaghan of Keller, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son Michael Paul Wayne Monaghan born August 22, 2024, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz., and was 21 inches in lenfgh at birth. Siblings include Joclynn, Shakota, Isis, Nexander, Kal-El, and Dré Lazae. Maternal grandparents are Juanita Weed and Robert Nault. Paternal grandparents are Deloris Campbell and Elmer McGuines.... Full story
Coulee Dam Police 9/2 - An officer spoke to an Electric City woman about an argument she had with her boyfriend that included him throwing some stuff near her phone causing it to fall and crack, and him leaving with their baby. The officer contacted the man by phone, but the man had not given a statement on the situation before the officer had checked out of service. Otherwise, he could have gone to jail for causing the damage to the phone, the officer explained to the woman. - Police went to Camas Street where a woman explained a situation...
Football The Raiders hosted the Colfax Bulldogs Friday night for a 28-8 loss in the non-league football game. Lake Roosevelt reportedly had several players out for ineligibility due to insufficient practices. They host Reardan Sept. 13 at 7 p.m., then Brewster Sept. 20. The Raiders plan to play in Ellensburg Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. against Pe Ell/Willapa Valley. Soccer The Lady Raiders lost their opener in Omak Saturday 5-3, but will host Bridgeport in Grand Coulee on Thursday at 4:30 p.m., then...
Citing its current "security posture," Bureau of Reclamation staff has told the Grand Coulee city clerk the agency does not intend to renew its $750,000 annual contract for law enforcement services with the city. The agreement, which has been amended and renewed since it began in 2017, is set to expire May 31 of next year. "As of now, we will not be renewing unless our security posture changes, and it is required," the Bureau's contract specialist wrote to the clerk last month. Although that...
