Entertainment

Get ready: Misbehaving elf is on his way!

Published Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Be of good cheer! Don’t let the sorry state of political affairs in this nation get you down, or the reality that most of our holiday activities will be curtailed due to the continuing COVID-19 crisis.

Spokane County libraries close again after brief opening

Published Friday, November 20, 2020

UPDATE: On Tuesday, Nov. 17, Spokane County Library District announced that all libraries in the county will close to the public, returning to curbside pickup and virtual services only.

Grange in Springdale puts on annual event with modifications

Published Tuesday, October 20, 2020

The Camas Valley Grange in Springdale has hosted a haunted house each of the last 32 years for the local area to enjoy.

Like most things during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, this Halloween’s version is slightly altered.

For two local farms, success grows with second pumpkin harvest

Published Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Veley Farm

Since 1943, the Veley family has lived and farmed on Wild Rose Prairie in Deer Park.

Deer Park Rotary Club provides Little Free Libraries to area

Published Wednesday, October 7, 2020

After months of work and coordination, the first Little Free Library was installed in Deer Park at 3833 E. Eloika Rd. on September 29.

Clayton hosts final farmers market of the season

Published Tuesday, September 29, 2020

After four months of weekly events, the Clayton Farmers Market concluded its season last Sunday at the fairgrounds.

Stephanie Littrel—manager of the market for the past four years—said the summer went really well, with above average turnout.

Heroes Homestead publishes first edition of magazine

Published Wednesday, September 23, 2020

After owning and operating Heroes Homestead in Clayton for the past two and a half years, Andrew and Danielle Holstine have published the first edition of “Heroes Journal.”

Spokane County is accepting recycling poster contest submissions until Oct. 9

Published Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Erase the Waste: Reduce, Reuse, THEN Recycle! That’s the sentiment and this year’s theme for the 21st Spokane County Recycles Poster Contest.

Shore Acres Resort hosts Fall Vendor Showcase

Published Saturday, September 19, 2020

Despite the thick wildfire smoke smothering the region last Saturday, there was little that was going to stop the second annual Fall Vendor Showcase, put on by Shore Acres Resort on Loon Lake.

Deer Park 'tween lives in the fast lane

Published Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Cole Dasenbrock, age 9 of Deer Park, is an aspiring NASCAR driver.

He set sights on racing two years ago when his father, Chuck Dasenbrock, had him find a hobby. Starting out with a dirt bike, Cole soon hopped in a go-kart and never wanted to get out.