News

DPHS basketball season suspended after two confirmed COVID-19 cases

Published Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Following a pair of confirmed COVID-19 cases, the Deer Park High School basketball teams are in quarantine and their seasons have been suspended until at least next Wednesday, June 9.

Cat Tales Wildlife Center turns 30

Published Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Shareyah Crandell observed Tigger the Bengal tiger a couple months ago when Cat Tales Wildlife Center in Mead reopened for general admission visitations.

Local candidates file for upcoming election

Published Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Last Friday marked the filing deadline for elected positions that will appear on the Nov. 2 General Election ballot.

Washington on track to fully reopen by June 30

Published Thursday, May 13, 2021

Gov. Jay Inslee announced that Washington is on track to fully reopen by June 30 Thursday, if current statewide vaccination trends continue.

Inslee signs Maycumber’s community policing bill into law

Published Wednesday, May 5, 2021

The 2021 legislative session ended on Sunday, April 25. Prior to the final gavel falling on the mostly remote proceedings, legislation was signed into law to create a law enforcement outreach program for traditionally underserved communities.

Wanted: Help for veterans; Private property sought for turkey hunts in May, others in fall

Published Wednesday, May 5, 2021

The Fallen Outdoors, a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans overcome the trauma and injuries of war, is looking for local landowners willing to host a hunt, and fishermen willing to take vets out on their boat.

Election filing season on the horizon

Published Wednesday, May 5, 2021

The 2021 election season is fast approaching and candidates will soon be filing to have their names placed on the General Election ballot.

Spokane County Elections is urging people to submit their Declaration of Candidacy by mail or online to maintain a safe environment for everyone.

Loren Culp to run for Congress

Published Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Loren Culp, 61, the retired Police Chief of Republic announced on Friday that he will be opposing U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse in next year’s primary out because he believes the incumbent has betrayed the Republicans he represents.

Wacker, Griffin and Moss selected as new Miss Deer Park royalty

Published Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Kaity Wacker was named Miss Deer Park for 2021 on the evening of April 24, while Mason Griffin and Xandria Moss were selected as princesses.

All three winners said they were feeling a combination of shocked, excited and overwhelmed with emotion following the program.

DP Early Learning Center to offer more preschool classes

Published Thursday, April 22, 2021

The Deer Park Early Learning Center program has been awarded 14 additional ECEAP full day slots. The district will now offer preschool for 80 students! Currently, we have 2 full day and 2 half day classrooms. The increase will allow us to offer 2 more half day classes.

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