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Cindy Carter seeks to keep seat as commissioner
Cindy Carter has been a Grant County commissioner since 2007, and wants to stay in that position to help share her knowledge with the large number of new people in leadership... — Updated 10/5/2022
Prescribed burning planned at LRNRA
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area may implement the following prescribed fire during the fall of 2022: • At Gifford, 67 acres adjacent to the Gifford Campground and Boat Launch. • One large pile at each of the following... — Updated 10/5/2022
Jeff Foster running for Grant Co. commissioner
Jeff Foster sees changes that need to be made in Grant County, feels like he is the man for the job, and is challenging incumbent Commissioner Cindy Carter, who has held the seat... — Updated 10/5/2022
Krohn now serving on park district
Nate Krohn was appointed to a vacant commissioner seat with the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District at their Sept. 28 meeting. Krohn joins fellow commissioners Brian... — Updated 10/5/2022
October's First Friday event set
It’s October, and watching the 1993 Disney film “Hocus Pocus” in the park, in addition to enjoying food, drink, and craft vendors, may be the perfect way to spend your Friday night. On Oct. 7, the last “First Friday... — Updated 10/5/2022
School board meeting to discuss upcoming levy
The Grand Coulee Dam School District school board will hold a meeting on Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m., in the Raider Hub at Lake Roosevelt where they will hold a question-and-answer... — Updated 10/5/2022
To read The Star online, do this:
1. Go to www.grandcoulee.com with your browser. 2. To get instant access, click the small ad in the upper right corner, circled in red here. It's linked to a page with a form for... — Updated 9/28/2022 Full story
How to attend public meetings in the Grand Coulee Dam area
With multiple towns, boards, and districts, there are lots of meetings happening in the Grand Coulee Dam area that each offer opportunity to engage in the processes that affect... — Updated 9/28/2022 Full story
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Evacuation alert issued in Okanogan County A wildfire in Carlton warranted a level 2 (be ready to go) evacuation alert Tuesday afternoon that was still active by early evening. The Leecher Fire near 188 Vintin Road was about 30... — Updated 9/28/2022
Mastodon jaw found along Columbia River
It can be hard to imagine mastodons roaming around in Eastern Washington, but they did, and a Grant PUD pulled a bone from one out of a bag last week. Back in March, the jawbone of... — Updated 9/28/2022
Engineer: City sewer revamp will cost millions
The wastewater treatment plant that takes care of all the sewage from Grand Coulee and Electric City has been in operation continually since 1985, treating 127 gallons a minute on average. The two cities have not grown out of it... — Updated 9/28/2022
Scarecrow trail planned to liven up fall
The Coulee area looked so festive last year with scarecrows that another Scarecrow Trail is planned this year by the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce. During the scarecrow trail, residents and businesses display... — Updated 9/28/2022
Ended pandemic or not, Covid is here to stay
After a nice break for a couple weeks, the infection control nurse at Coulee Medical Center had to get back in the saddle the third week in September with three employees out with Covid-19. And as of Monday night, reported CEO... — Updated 9/28/2022
Winning spirit
Raider football fans cheer at last Friday night's game against the Liberty Lancers, the LR defeat of whom boosted the Raider rating to second in the state after four games this... — Updated 9/28/2022
Two school levy meetings coming up
by Jacob Wagner Those who have an interest in the education of local youth will have two opportunities to learn more about an upcoming school levy that will be on the ballot for the November election. The Grand Coulee Dam School... — Updated 9/28/2022
Grant County government emails compromised
Don’t open any recent emails from Grant County government entities or respond with any data as they aren’t actually from Grant County officials. “Grant County government has had several email accounts compromised,” a... — Updated 9/22/2022 Full story
School leaders outline goals in strategic plan
A school’s vision and mission will inevitably affect the success of the education of the children who go there, and the Grand Coulee Dam School District is working on updating their strategic plan. The current strategic plan orig... — Updated 9/22/2022
Kiosk officially dedicated
It was constructed nearly three years ago, but people behind putting up an informative kiosk at North Dam Park, delayed by circumstances, decided to hold a ceremony to officially... — Updated 9/21/2022
Nespelem opens big, new ball field
People in Nespelem opened up a new ball field Friday, complete with dugouts, fencing all around, bleachers, a tall backstop, and synthetic turf. The baseball/softball field can... — Updated 9/21/2022
Consolidation discussed briefly in Electric City
Although the idea of consolidating local towns wasn’t popular during a brief discussion in Electric City, the idea of consolidating local fire and EMS services does have support. During their Sept. 13 council meeting, the... — Updated 9/21/2022
Elmer City starts own website
Elmer City has entered the digital age with their own website found at www.townofelmercity.com, which includes helpful information for residents. Recently hired City Clerk Kelly Ross designed the website, which includes a few... — Updated 9/21/2022
2022 Run the Dam Festival in the books
For the complete results https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-US/results/pbgwruxz7nuavevr/results?subEvent=... — Updated 9/21/2022
GCDSD Levy Committee meet
There will be a levy committee meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 5:00 pm in the HS HUB. Community members interested in helping with the levy are needed. Karen Depew will be running the meeting so come with your thoughts and ideas.... — Updated 9/19/2022
Not a mosh pit, but hopping
Junkyard Jane plays at Sunbanks Lake Resort's music festival Saturday night, where they had the crowd jumping after being a presented a banner on their 25th year of playing music.... — Updated 9/19/2022
Run the Dam Festival starts Friday
Time to lace up your sneakers because the Run the Dam festival takes place this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17, and includes fun and activities for people of all ages in addition... — Updated 9/14/2022
