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Two students at Lake Roosevelt Jr./Sr. High School were expelled on an emergency basis Thursday after an investigation of their emails revealed threats to kill five students at the school. During an authorized investigation into... — Updated 5/1/2024

If you’ve received an unexpected hospital bill recently due to your insurance company denying payment, you’re not alone: Coulee Medical Center staff reported an uptick in denials by insurers when the hospital attempts to... — Updated 5/1/2024

Grand Coulee’s mayor is advising residents to have trash cans out on the street by 6 a.m. Wednesday mornings in order to ensure they don’t miss their pickup. Apparently, the regular waste collection driver was out recently,... — Updated 5/1/2024

The Federal Emergency Management Administration announced this week that federal disaster assistance is available for the state of Washington to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms,... — Updated 5/1/2024

It’s tempting sometimes to lump people into easy categories. Stereotypes exist for a reason. But if you learn anything from this issue of The Star, it should be this: Labeling groups of “those people” as this type or that... — Updated 5/1/2024

What if our president went to the Arlington Cemetery to put a wreath on the unknown soldier and said the soldier who gave his life to protect us was a loser and a sucker? What if our president got out of the service draft about a... — Updated 5/1/2024

When coming from Coulee Dam through Grand Coulee I understand people like to take a left at The Star newspaper building to save time on the way to Wilbur. If it is a safety hazard, make it a four-way stop! Or tell area police to... — Updated 5/1/2024

I decided to quit my job with Potlatch Forests and move to southern Idaho so I could see my future wife more easily and not have to drive 500 miles on weekends to see her. I guess that’s when I came in contact with Idaho... — Updated 5/1/2024

Unfortunately, too many pragmatic Democrats and Republicans in Congress are retiring at a time when we need them most. Two are from Washington: Reps. Derek Kilmer (D), Olympic Peninsula; and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R), Eastern... — Updated 5/1/2024

Rowena St. Pierre and Ryan Marchand of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Siya Tanai Marchand born Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 6... — Updated 5/1/2024

It’s just about time for the Isle of Flags dedication. Dediations will be accepted until Friday, May 17. If you want to have a flag dedicated and in place to honor your deceased veteran for this year’s event, call Ben Alling... — Updated 5/1/2024

In preparation for Memorial Day and the Isle of Flags Celebration there will be two more clean-up days at Spring Canyon Cemetery. They are Saturday, May 4 and Saturday May 18 from 9:00 am until noon. Thank you for coming to help.... — Updated 5/1/2024

Coulee Dam Police 4/19 - A man and woman who were arguing about an issue related to child custody on Fir Street agreed to separate for the night to let tensions cool. No crime was committed. 4/22 - Police responded to Roosevelt... — Updated 5/1/2024

There is a $50 charge for obituaries published in the Star. This includes a photo and up to 500 words. Reminders for Celebrations of Life and Death Notices are $25. Articles must be either e-mailed, faxed or dropped off at the... — Updated 5/1/2024