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  • Covid cases at a minimum locally

    Jacob Wagner|Aug 4, 2021

    There have only been a few cases of Covid locally in the past month. Since June 30, when The Star last reported local covid numbers, there have been zero cases reported from Grant County Public Health for the Grand Coulee and Electric City area of the county, with a total of 48 in those cities since the pandemic began. According to Okanogan Public Health, Coulee Dam has seen 68 total cases, up one since June 30, and Nespelem has seen three new cases since that date for a total of 83. Elmer City has stayed at a total of 20 cases. OPH breaks... Full story

  • Coulee Cops

    Aug 4, 2021

    Grand Coulee Police 7/27 - A Cheney man crashed his convertible into a parked car outside of the ice cream shop on Midway Avenue. The second vehicle moved approximately 50 feet, hitting another parked car. The driver was the only one hurt. He said his head hurt and was taken to the hospital. The owners of the other two cars were in the ice cream shop at the time of the accident. There was no sign of the driver being intoxicated, and he didn’t know what had happened. It appeared to officers he wasn’t paying attention. The 22-year-old driver was...

  • Colvilles meet governor at 'epicenter of climate change'

    Jacob Wagner|Jul 28, 2021

    Gov. Jay Inslee met with tribal leaders and people affected by wildfire in Nespelem last week, characterizing the area as perhaps "the epicenter of climate change." He met with the Colville Business Council as well as with incident command staff from recent reservation fires in a closed meeting inside the Lucy Covington Government Center, the Tribal Tribune reported. "These are such difficult days dealing with COVID and these fires," Inslee is reported as saying in the July 21 meeting. "No...

  • Health advisory from Grant County Public Health

    Jul 28, 2021

    Grant County Public Health issued a public health advisory today which includes advice for those who are vaccinated and unvaccinated, including to wear a mask indoors and avoid contact with at-risk individuals. "Due to rapidly increasing spread of COVID-19 in Washington state driven by the Delta variant, Region 7 public health officers are recommending a change to masking practices," the health advisory reads. "All residents are advised to wear a mask in indoor public places and practice... Full story

  • Firefighters, aircraft hold Northrup fire down

    Scott Hunter|Jul 28, 2021

    A fire that started along the highway along Banks Lake Thursday evening quickly turned into a threat to a local landmark canyon and to farms above the coulee wall. The Northrup Fire that scorched the canyon its named for started about 5 p.m. July 22 at milepost 18 on SR-155. Logan Braaten caught an image of the fresh fire on the coulee wall side of the highway and posted it on Facebook. Local firefighters responded quickly, but the intensity of the fire's approach during initial attack took at l... Full story

  • Senior center volunteers feed firefighters

    Jacob Wagner|Jul 28, 2021

    Firefighters work up an appetite saving homes and lands, and they have to eat, often in a small town with no notice of a big need for food. The Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center served 500 meals this past weekend to firefighters who fought the Northrup Fire that started on Thursday. The senior center had helped feed firefighters on the Grass Valley Fire a few years ago, and they appreciated it so much they asked if the senior center could help feed them again. On Friday, a dinner was provided, on...

  • Newsbriefs

    Jul 28, 2021

    Grand Coulee getting new electronic speed signs The Grand Coulee City Council approved on July 20 the purchase of two electronic, solar-powered, speed limit signs estimated to cost between $5,000 and $6,000 total. The signs will be placed somewhere on the east end and west end of the city limits on SR-174 for drivers coming into the city, and will show their speed compared to the speed limit. Grand Coulee supports sheriff The Grand Coulee City Council passed a symbolic motion of support for Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones, president of the...

  • Rangers rattle town with big guns

    Scott Hunter|Jul 28, 2021
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    Loud gunfire that woke and frightened Coulee Dam residents Thursday night was part of a “routine military training,” a US Army spokesman said. The repeating racket that started about 10:30 sounded to some former military men like 50-caliber automatic weapons. Flashes from multiple gun barrels could be seen on the hillside above the Third Powerhouse on the east side of Grand Coulee Dam. And one caller reported seeing flames at the top of the north end of the powerhouse. The weapons fire, which continued until after midnight, woke at least one...

  • CMC to offer forum on vaccines

    Scott Hunter|Jul 28, 2021

    If you are one of many with questions you’d like answered before deciding whether to get vaccinated against the SARS Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, take note: you may get your questions answered at an upcoming forum on the topic hosted by Coulee Medical Center on Zoom. Dr. Jennifer Knox, a family practice physician at CMC, will present information and discuss with anyone attending what’s true and known about the disease and the vaccines being used to fight its spread worldwide. Knox met the hospital’s staff Monday to present the same... Full story

  • Federal money can help local cities fund infrastructure

    Jacob Wagner|Jul 28, 2021

    Local cities will be able to spend money from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, with a combined total of about a million dollars, on things like infrastructure and helping residents. The cities receive money based on their estimated 2019 populations. A list of distributions to cities from the Department of Treasury shows that Electric City, with a population of 1,002, qualifies for $279,706; Grand Coulee, population 1,048, qualifies for $292,547; Coulee Dam, population 1,080, qualifies for $301,480; Elmer City, population 248, qualifies...

  • Election day is August 3

    Jul 28, 2021

    Here are a few things to remember about you ballot. The ballot envelope must be signed. If you mail your ballot, postage is paid. Check with your local Post Office for cutoff times to get you ballot postmarked properly. The Auditors Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Okanogan, is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and on Election Day only from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the following services. Drop box locations open for the August 3rd, 2021 Primary Election locally include: Nespelem- Tribal Agency- 21 Colville St.; Coulee Dam- 300 Lincoln Ave, City H...

  • Coulee Cops

    Jul 28, 2021

    Grand Coulee Police 7/19 - Police responded to Burdin Boulevard on a report that a white pitbull had a fawn in its mouth. The reporting party told police that the dog dropped the fawn when approached and the fawn ran off. They were also told the dog was chasing a cat at 4 a.m. as well, and frequently gets out and causes problems. Police went to the house belonging to the dog owner. The dog was inside and growled at the officers from inside the house. Police were unable to contact the owner. The dog is unregistered with the city, according to...

  • Candidates hard to reach

    Jul 28, 2021

    Two candidates for Grand Coulee City Council were not reached before deadline. With three candidates on the ballot for Council position 1, it’s the only local election in the primary that ends Aug. 3. The Star attempted to reach out to the other two candidates who filed their intent to seek the position in Grand Coulee at the same time that a July 14 article was written on candidate Ben Hughes. The other two candidates include Frank Jones, who didn’t provide contact information when filing for election, and Tracy Wright, who did not res...

  • Meetings & Notices

    Jul 28, 2021

    Eagles Auxiliary to Meet Grand Coulee Eagle Auxiliary will be holding a 2 p.m. meeting on the first and third Monday of the month. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call Margie at 633-3443. New Cancer Support Group Cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors have been gathering semiweekly to talk, in a safe environment with honesty about the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of cancer. The group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6 p.m. in the multipurpose area of the Nazarene...

  • Another multibillion dollar pumped-storage hydropower project proposed

    Jacob Wagner|Jul 21, 2021

    A $4.9 billion pumped-storage hydropower project has been given preliminary nods by regulators for a site 35 miles upstream from Grand Coulee Dam, near Creston. Similar to the proposed Banks Lake Pumped Storage Project being developed for the Grand Coulee area, the 2,650-Megawatt Halverson Canyon Pumped Storage project got a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Developer Daybreak Power Inc. says the project "would connect to the nearby Bonneville Power...

  • Northrup Fire 65% contained

    Scott Hunter|Jul 21, 2021

    The Northrup Fire that started Thursday along highway 155 is now 65% contained after burning an estimated 252 acres, an update from the fire management team in charge said Saturday night. An update from Incident Commander Leonard Johnson of the Southeast Washington Type 3 Interagency Incident Management Team 2, which assumed command of the fire at 8 p.m. July 23, said all areas previously at a Level 2 evacuation (get ready to leave) have been stepped down to a Level 1 (be aware), including the... Full story

  • Updated 7-23 at 1:05 pm | State Fire mobilization authorized for Northrup Canyon Fire

    Scott Hunter|Jul 21, 2021

    The fire that started along SR-155 Thursday afternoon has burned about 300 acres, prompted evacuation notices and still threatening structures and standing wheat. It was moving down into Northrup Canyon last night as four Fireboss airplanes, three helicopters and a jet tanker attacked it from the air, and more resources were arriving as firefighters headed up to canyon on foot about dusk. An hour later, authorities were knocking on doors in the North Shore Acres community near Jones Bay, telling... Full story

  • Level 2 evacuation notice for "Jones Bay community" issued

    Grant County Sheriff's Office|Jul 21, 2021

    Level 2 Evacuation notice - Jones Bay community Level 2 Evacuation notice due to wildfire. This is a Level 2 evacuation notice for people in the following areas of Grant County, Washington. This notice was requested by the Bureau of Land Management fire command. Jones Bay community south of Osborn Bay, east of SR155. This is about 3 miles south of Electric City, Washington. This notice is effective as of 7/22/2021 at 10:05 PM. Police are going door to door to notify residents. This Level 2... Full story

  • Lightning fires continue to burn reservation

    Jul 21, 2021

    The Chuweah Creek Fire, which has burned 36,177 acres since it started by lightning July 12 east of Nespelem, is now 40% contained, according to a July 20 update on the fire. Firefighters faced challenges July 19 "as rising temperatures were accompanied by gusty winds and low relative humidity," the update reads. "Lines held, but some spotting and slop-over occurred, particularly on the northeast and lower eastern edge of the fire. Some spotting also occurred in the Central Peak area, as... Full story

  • Junior rodeo this weekend

    Jul 21, 2021

    The Ridge Riders Junior Rodeo will be back, Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25, starting at 9 a.m. The town will soon be filled with youth and their horses from all over the state of Washington and Idaho. The kids are coming from, Yakima, Cashmere, Moxie, Selah, Royal City and more, and from as far away as Deary and Rathdrum, Idaho. It’s not unusual to have as many as 125-150 contestants participate in the Ridge Rider Jr. Rodeo. The Jr. Rodeo is the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Youth Program focused on attracting contestants 8-19 y...

  • Governor set to visit Colville Reservation today

    Jul 21, 2021

    Gov. Jay Inslee has scheduled a visit to the Lucy Covington Government Center in Nespelem today. The governor is meeting with leaders of communities impacted by recent wildfires, including the Colville Business Council. Inslee plans to hear directly from a select group of community members greatly impacted by the fire on the first floor of the Government Center starting at 3 p.m., a press release from the Colville Tribes sent Tuesday night said. The governor will receive earlier briefings from the Colville Business Council and from fire...

  • Small fire nipped in bud near Lakeview Terrace

    Jacob Wagner|Jul 21, 2021
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    A fire across SR-174 from the Lakeview Terrace trailer park was nipped in bud before it could spread through the dry terrain July 17. The fire scorched under half an acre, burning multiple older vehicles, including an old camp trailer, tires, and garbage, according to Grand Coulee Fire Chief Ryan Fish. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The fire started at about 1 p.m. when fire departments of Grand Coulee, Coulee Dam, and Elmer City responded, as well as Bureau of Reclamation...

  • Caudell named new vball coach

    Jul 21, 2021
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    Meagan Caudell has been named the new head coach for the Lake Roosevelt Raiders volleyball team. "Meagan is currently a teacher at Lake Roosevelt Elementary and has been a part of the Coulee Area community for the last two years," an announcement on the school website June 16read. "Caudell moved here two years ago [from Minnesota] when she married her husband and current Raider [assistant wrestling] coach, Justus. Together they have 3 amazing girls who also play the game of volleyball! As a...

  • Honor Society gives books to every student

    Jul 21, 2021

    There's a lot of honor in giving the gift of a good summer read. Lake Roosevelt's National Honor Society, in partnering with the LR Indian Education Program and Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union, who gave major donations towards the cause, purchased a book for every LR student from kindergarten through 12th grade, including Alternative Learning Environment and online-only students. Nearly 750 books were given away to encourage summer reading. "This service project will become an annual project,"...

  • Coulee Cops

    Jul 21, 2021

    Grand Coulee Police 7/13 - A Grand Coulee RV Park resident was arrested for harassment and threatening to kill, then taken to jail. Following a social situation in which the man was texting a woman he had a history with, while both were at another residence, the man had reportedly made suicidal remarks. Police then spoke to him at his residence in the RV park. After police left, the man allegedly made threats toward law enforcement and the people who reported him, prompting police to return to arrest him. 7/14 - Police responded to a report of...

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