News

Construction picks up at Pickett Fence

Published Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Pickett Fence in Deer Park is currently undergoing renovations that will add a drive-thru and nearly double the indoor space.

Owner Kelsie Carlson originally wanted construction complete for the coffee shop’s fourth anniversary on March 16.

Dollars for Scholars fundraiser starts

Published Tuesday, February 16, 2021

February is a month that represents so many different things to a lot of people. In this topsy turvy time of COVID-19, one thing that we can always say is; The Deer Park community always rallies together to support, love and encourage each other no matter what may be standing in our way.

Local school district levy results

Published Tuesday, February 16, 2021

All 15 school districts with levies on the ballot in Spokane County passed overall, including Deer Park and Riverside.

Coffee shop opens in Springdale, with restaurant on the way

Published Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Halona Brown-Ezell and her family of four moved to Springdale from Texas last June. They had been looking for property in the area for a couple of years, and ended up finding the desired acreage.

Gov. Inslee allows WA economy to partially restart

Published Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has moved the entire state into Phase 2 of his Roadmap to Recovery plan, which has allowed businesses to open at limited capacity and slightly larger social gatherings.

Deer Park city council approves new water tracking software

Published Thursday, February 11, 2021

The Deer Park city council last month unanimously approved a software service agreement with Ferguson Waterworks in Spokane to install and set up systems to better track the city’s water usage.

NETCHD seeks flexibility within regional approach

Published Thursday, February 11, 2021

Northeast Tri County Health District has written a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee urging greater flexibility in his plan to reduce spread of the COVID-19 virus.

WA state single-use plastic bag ban delayed until end of COVID-19 emergency

Published Thursday, February 11, 2021

Due to supply issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the new Washington state law prohibiting retailers from issuing single-use plastic bags has been delayed.

Biden administration approves disaster-relief aid for September fires

Published Thursday, February 11, 2021

The Biden administration on Thursday approved Washington state’s Major Disaster Declaration request for nine counties and two tribes in Eastern Washington that were devastated by wildfires over Labor Day weekend last year.

Valley student helps thrift store clean up for Eagle Scout project

Published Thursday, February 11, 2021

Joseph will soon be the sixth Kerbs brother to earn his Eagle Scout rank.

“In order to get your Eagle Scout, which is the highest rank in the scouting program, you have to do a project,” he explained.