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Two suspects arrested for causing nearly $20,000 in damage to DPHS

Published Thursday, May 14, 2020

Deputies investigating a substantial amount of damage caused to Deer Park High School, among other reported crimes in the area, identified and arrested two young adult males Tuesday evening.

Deer Park summer event planning still on despite COVID-19 crisis

Published Wednesday, May 13, 2020

While many events are getting postponed or cancelled around the state due to concerns over COVID-19, two in Deer Park remain on schedule to occur this summer.

DP city council approves bid for airport improvement project

Published Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Construction could soon start on an airport improvement project in Deer Park after the city council unanimously accepted a $985,925.62 bid at the May 6 teleconference meeting.

Deer Park emergency proclamation remains in place indefinitely

Published Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The city of Deer Park’s emergency proclamation will remain in effect indefinitely after a motion to revisit the resolution at a later meeting failed 2–3 during a teleconference council meeting on May 6.

EWU: 'Online first, maximum flexibility for Fall 2020'

Published Wednesday, May 13, 2020

In a livestream on May 5, Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan announced a plan to offer most of its courses online for the fall 2020 term.

Deer Park Chamber pens letter to Gov. Inslee

Published Wednesday, May 13, 2020

In coordination with its board of directors and members, the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on May 4 detailing how the city is safely conducting business during the COVID-19 crisis and asking the governor to consider opening the local economy.

Firefighters respond to early-morning blaze on E. Crawford

Published Wednesday, May 6, 2020

At 5:10 this morning, crews from Spokane County Fire District #4 responded to a structure fire on the corner of Colville St. and E. Crawford Ave.

Backyard Market opens in Elk

Published Tuesday, May 5, 2020

The recently established Backyard Market, located in Elk, has a unique origin story.

Gov. Inslee establishes five markers for COVID-19 risk assessment

Published Friday, May 1, 2020

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced a risk assessment dashboard to gauge when the appropriate time to lift restrictions around the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order at Wednesday's press conference, following an announcement that the order would stay in place past May 4.

Riverside and Second Harvest partner for 'Free Food Friday'

Published Tuesday, April 28, 2020

In a partnership with Spokane’s Second Harvest, Riverside School District has distributed produce and frozen food the past two Fridays.