As I exited a convenience store the other day, in a red town in upstate New York, a tabloid newspaper headline caught my eye. It blared that “DON” (no last name needed) was threatening to slap new ...

July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was sighed formally ending the Korean War. The signing took place following the longest negotiated armistice in history. 158 meetings over a two-year, ...

The 1986 class of Lake Roosevelt High School will be celebrating its 40th class reunion July 31st and August 1st. On Friday, July 31st from 6:00 to 8:00 PM there will be visiting and light snacks at ...

A man walking around Electric City was reported to be intoxicated, possibly on Fentanyl. He told police he was walking somewhere, didn’t want a ride, and didn’t need medical attention. Although wanted ...

Ballots for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election are in the mail If you have not received your ballot by Friday, July 24, 2026, please contact the Auditors Office at (509) 422-7240. Remember your ...

Some of our nation’s thinkers are coming around to the conclusion that maybe our inclination to keep things fair for all individuals all the time has been accidentally making things worse in a number ...

Millions of people across America and Canada are choking from wildfire smoke. Unfortunately, it has become an annual occurrence. Currently, thick smoke from hundreds of active Canadian wildfires has ...

Neighbors frustrated by growing disorder on Dill Avenue pressed Grand Coulee City Council members Tuesday night to crack down on what they described as dangerous and unsanitary conditions on two ...

Electric City's new Ray Halsey Memorial Park opened this week with applause, laughter and memories of the longtime mayor who ...

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, ...

A work day is scheduled at the Ridge Riders’ rodeo grounds in Delano for Saturday, July 18th beginning at 5:00 AM until about 1:00 or 2:00 in the afternoon depending on how hot it gets that day. We ...

Electric City will begin shopping around for possible providers of police services, voting Tuesday night to send out a request for proposals to nearby agencies, including other cities’ departments and ...