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There wasn't much extra room in the Grand Coulee post office Monday as postal workers dealt with a crush of Amazon boxes to be delivered locally. USPS delivered an average of 23.9 million packages per day in 2024, controlling about 30% of the market, according to industry watchers. - Gwen Hilson photo...
The Moon shines over Lake Roosevelt Tuesday evening, a day after a "supermoon" lit the sky with a full moon about 14,000 closer to the Earth than normal, at 224,600 miles. It still looked big and bright on Tuesday. - Gwen Hilson photo...
Grand Coulee Lodge 504 was recently recognized as a leading Moose lodge of excellence in Washington state and Northern Idaho by being awarded Premier Status. The award was presented to them at the Washington, North Idaho Moose Association (WSNIMA) convention in Pasco, Sept. 11-14. Of the 20 lodges in 504's territory, five were awarded the honor. This was the first time in the history of the lodge, established in 1936, that it has received the award, which is given to lodges that provide a...
Seth Rose, the manager at Les Schwab in Grand Coulee, pictured with Nespelem Junior Rodeo Queen Kareese Palmer and Princess Brylee Cate, shows the saddle Les Schwab of Omak and Grand Coulee donated to the 46th annual Nespelem Jr. Rodeo, which takes place April 26-27, with Grand Entry starting at 10 a.m. - Gwen Hilson photo...
Easter baskets stand ready at the Grand Coulee Dam Area Senior Center after volunteers put them together recently for the center's annual fund raiser. They are now on sale. - Gwen Hilson photo...
Early morning sun Tuesday gives the top of Grand Coulee Dam a warm, deceptive glow that gives little hint of 13 degrees. For local weather expectations, see weather on thi page.. - Gwen Hilson photo...
From left Mary Ann Boll, Tammy Yanzick, Carol Whitman, Linda Blackk in the Grand Coulee Community Church get readyr the last of the presents to be delivered to children around the community from the Trees of Sharing community effort Saturday. -Gwen Hilson photo...
Santa The Billups family of Billups Sub Co. visited Santa at Les Schwab Saturday. -Gwen Hilson photo...
After days of creating hundreds of Easter baskets at the Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center, (from left) Carlene Worsham, Diana Canady, Kerry Noggles, Evelyn Alling, Judy Behrens, Bev Bruno, Debby Clark, Edna Hauser and Debbie Nelson gather for a photo with a few of their creations in the background at right. They created 350 new baskets that are on sale now at the center. - Gwen Hilson photo...
Seven brave souls take a refreshing dip in Lake Roosevelt just after noon on New Year's Day at Spring Canyon for the annual polar plunge. In its seventh year, the plunge seems to attract participants numbered in proportion to the degrees above zero on the thermometer. It was about 40. From left: Bob Carlson, Koy Griesse, Lazelda Foster, Gwen Hilson, Tammy Norris, Diana Parrish, Diane Bussard and Kori Goudey. - Scott Hunter photo...
Sylvia Smith, center, was recently selected as the Moose Lodge #504 Moose of the Year. Smith was honored for all her contributions to the lodge over the years. Presenting her with the award was member Herb Sherburne and lodge president Lonna Bussert. - Gwen Hilson photo...
Everyone knows Scott. In fact, he might be the best known man in our coulee towns. He owns The Star newspaper, and you might say he is The Star newspaper. You would have to have Gwen Hilson to take a bow. She has worked there for over 35 years and knows as much about individuals in town as anyone. Most people know Scott from covering serious and joyous events over a lot of years. He gets called out from sleep when anything serious happens, camera in hand. You want to know about things, just wait until Wednesday and you can read about it in The...
Izabella Lauseng, age 9, tries a hook shot as little sister Aundrea waits her turn Sunday at the new basket at Grand Coulee's city park on SR-174. The city received a $162,000 grant from the Paul Lauzier Foundation to help refurbish the park, including with this adjustable-height basketball hoop and the concrete pad on which they're playing. - Gwen Hilson photo...
Brian, the manager at Les Schwab in Grand Coulee, shows the saddle Les Schwab of Omak and Grand Coulee donated to the 44th annual Nespelem Jr. Rodeo, which takes place this weekend, April 29-30, with Grand Entry starting at 10 a.m. - Gwen Hilson photo...
Over 400 individually curated Easter baskets stand ready at the Grand Coulee Dam Area Senior Center Monday after volunteers put them together recently for the center's annual fund raiser. They go on sale today, Wednesday. - Gwen Hilson photo...
Thursday Mixups TEAM W L Living' on a Spare 72 32 Hemmer Ranch 55.5 48.5 San Poil Valley 49.5 54.5 Old Bag & Balls 44.5 59.5 The Incredibowls! 44.5 59.5 Team #2 41 63 High Game: John Stensgar 222; Gwen Hilson 190 High Series: Bishop Stensgar 532; Gwen Hilson 487 Splits: Cory Bennett 4-6-10; Bishop Stensgar 5-6-10; Frank Quinto 3-10; Sam turner 2-7/4-5-7s; Mike Lackner 2-7 FRIDAY DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L #5 95.5 74 #3 87 68.5 #6 87 74 #1 76.5 86 #2 70.5 90 #4 22.5 113.5 High Game: High Game: Dale Bjorson 259; Jessica Warner 204 High Series: Dale...
Thursday Mixups TEAM W L Living' on a Spare 62 30 Hemmer Ranch 48.5 43.5 San Poil Valley 46.5 45.5 Old Bag & Balls 40.5 51.5 Team #2 39 53 The Incredibowls! 34.5 57.5 High Game: Logan Stensgar 205; Mae Stensgar 173 High Series; Logan Stensgar 559; Mae Stensgar 445 Splits: John Stensgar 4-10; Mike Beaty 4-6-10; Gwen Hilson 2-7; Cory Bennett 3-10(x2), 3-6-10; 4-5 FRIDAY DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L #6 71 50 #3 60 52.5 #5 60.5 58 #1 60.5 64 #2 53.5 63.5 #4 22.5 86 High Game: John Stensgar 287!; Mae Stensgar 180 High Series: John Stensgar 613; Jessica... Full story
Ray McDonald, of Grand Coulee, was recently honored with a 65-year service plaque from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302. McDonald began his work as an Oiler for Morrison Knutson in Skykomish. His work took him to Alaska, Montana and Washington. Sean Jeffries, president and District 4 representative presented McDonald with his award....
Thursday Mixups TEAM W L Living' on a Spare 51 21 Hemmer Ranch 38.5 33.5 San Poil Valley 37 35 Old Bag & Balls 34.5 37.5 Team #2 29 43 The Incredibowls! 21 51 High Game: Tommy Turner 247; Sam turner 199 High Series: Mike Lackner 583; Sam Turner 509 Splits: Frank Quinto 5-10; Cory Bennett 8-10; Karen Lacker 2-7; Mike Lackner 2-7 Previous: High Game: Mike Lackner 205; Sam Turner 192 High Series: Tommy Turner 544; Gwen Hilson 479; Splits: Karen Lackner 3-10 FRIDAY DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L #2 29 13.5 #4 22.5 21 #3 18 17.5 #1 18 25 #6 18 24 #5 vacant 0...
In 30-degree weather New Year's Day a larger group of intrepid people gathered than at last year's annual Polar Plunge event at Spring Canyon when the temperature was in the single digits. Five plungers and five kayakers braved the water with looks on their faces ranging from startled to determined. - Scott Hunter photos...
Bowling Scores Thursday Mixups TEAM W L Living' on a Spare 44 20 Hemmer Ranch 35.5 28.5 San Poil Valley 34 30 Old Bag & Balls 30.5 33.5 Team #2 23 41 The Incredibowls! 20 44 High Game: John Stensgar 214; Gwen Hilson 201 High Series: Tiger Covington 572; Sam Turner 509 Splits: Karen Lackner 2-7; Wes Chase 3-10/4-5-9; Mike Lackner 5-10; Gwen Hilson 2-7; Robin Atlin Covington 9-10; Marvin Bob 3-10 FRIDAY DAM KEGLERS 1st Week/2nd Half TEAM W L #2 13 2 #6 12 2 #4 10 2 #3 2 10 #1 2 13 #5 0 14 High Game: John Stensgar 268; Mae Stensgar 192 High...
Thursday Mixups TEAM W L Living' on a Spare 41 19 Hemmer Ranch 34.5 25.5 San Poil Valley 33 27 Old Bag & Balls 26.5 33.5 Team #2 20 40 The Incredibowls! 20 40 High Game: Lopgan Stensgar 225; Mae Stensgar 213 High Series: Logan Stensgar 605; Mae Stensgar 540 Splits: Logan Stensgar 3-10; Mike Lackmer 5-6; Gwen Hilson 5-6 Previous: High Game: John Stensgar 236; Samantha Turner 172 High Series: John Stensgar 606; Samantha Turner 442 Splits: Mike Beaty 3-10; Karen Lackner 2-7; Bishop Stensgar 3-10; John Stensgar 3-4-6-7-10 Previous: High Game: John...
THURSDAY MIXUPS TEAM W L Living on a Spare 19 9 #4 17 11 #1 16 12 #3 14 14 #2 2 26 The Incredibowls! 2 26 Oct. 20 – High Game: John Stensgar 240; Gwen Hilson 173 Hiigh Series: Wes Chase 563; Samantha Turner 455 Splits: Logan Stensgar 6-7-10 Oct. 13 – High Game: Logan Stensgar 203; Mae Stensgar 175 High Series: LOGAN STENSGAR 556; Gwen Hilson 438 Splits: Karen Lackner 5-6; Gwen Hilson 2-7 Oct. 6 – High Game: Logan Stensgar 234; Samantha Turner 229 High Series: Logan Stensgar 582; Samantha Turner 541 Splits: Mike Beaty 2-10; Wes Chase 4-5-7...
Remmi Cruz enjoyed the watermelon at last weekend's annual Moose Picnic at North Dam. The turnout was larger than ever with great food, drinks and fun. - Gwen Hilson photo...
A late-summer stand of wild sunflowers thrives under blue skies in front of Steamboat Rock Monday. For the local weather outlook, see our forecast at right. - Gwen Hilson photo...