News

DP issues plenty of building permits as population continues swelling

Published Tuesday, August 4, 2020

In Roger Krieger’s nearly three decades working for the city of Deer Park, 2020 is setting up to be the one with the most building permits issued.

New sex ed plan suspended; voters to decide fate

Published Tuesday, August 4, 2020

The implementation of Senate Bill 5395—which involves comprehensive sexual health education in K-12 schools—has been shelved, with the decision being left to voters.

Rural districts continue community college partnership

Published Thursday, July 30, 2020

In the spring of 2016, five rural school districts in the region began a partnership with the Community Colleges of Spokane to further career and college readiness for students.

Community (and) cars show up for modified Settlers Day parade

Published Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Deer Park’s long-standing tradition of celebrating Settlers Day continued on Saturday, albeit in a modified format.

Settlers Day parade limited to royalty as tradition continues

Published Friday, July 24, 2020

The annual Settlers Day parade in Deer Park will have major modifications this year, the Tri-County Settlers Association committee has decided.

Local resident starts Deer Park Car Club

Published Thursday, July 23, 2020

After retiring from commercial construction seven years ago on the west side of the state in Marysville, Hargis Adams decided to move to Deer Park.

Since then, he has learned about the local car history, including the drag races that were held at the airport from 1944 to 1972.

Deer Park-based restaurant headed to Elk

Published Sunday, July 19, 2020

In a couple of weeks, a local restaurant and clothing store will have a new home on Highway 2.

Deer Park FFA names scholarship winner

Published Thursday, July 9, 2020

The Deer Park FFA Boosters would like to congratulate Molly Keller, this year’s $500 scholarship winner.

New massage therapy practice opens in Deer Park

Published Thursday, July 9, 2020

A new business—Moran Massage—opened in Deer Park on Monday.

Renting out the back room of the Spin Barre at 843 S. Main St. Suite H, owner Stephanie Moran said she is very excited to start taking customers.

Heroes Homestead assists vets through the fog of PTSD

Published Tuesday, July 7, 2020

It has been more than five years since Andrew Holstine—a Marine Corps veteran—had a life-altering breakdown.

While raising three children in California, he lost his insurance business and his wife, Danielle, was laid off when her employer downsized.