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COVID-19: Ninth case confirmed in Stevens County

Published Thursday, April 23, 2020

The Northeast Tri County Health District announced the the ninth positive case of COVID-19 in Stevens County today in the Nine Mile Falls area. The individual is at home, falls between the 0-19 age category and is self-isolating.

Washington Gov. Inslee announces goals for a COVID-19 recovery plan

Published Thursday, April 23, 2020

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced a broad plan with no firm dates to return to a safe public life following the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday evening.

Washington's wolf population grows for 11th consecutive year, depredation down from 2018

Published Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Wolf population counts in Washington State grew for the 11th straight year in 2019, according to recent reports from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

Swift action contains furnace fire to back room of local barber shop

Published Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Firefighters in Deer Park responded to a call at 15 N. Main Street shortly after 5 p.m. on April 16.

“It appears that there was a malfunction in the furnace blower motor that created the fire today,” said Brett Grella, captain of Spokane County Fire District No. 4, Station 41.

Spokane Hoopfest postponed nearly two months

Published Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Due to concerns over COVID-19, the 31st annual Spokane Hoopfest has been postponed until August 22-23, the organization confirmed on April 15.

Washington schools drop ACT/SAT testing requirements for fall 2021

Published Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Many colleges and universities in Washington state have eliminated the requirement of an ACT or SAT test score for students applying as a freshman for fall term 2021.

Deer Park city council approves purchase of new snow plow blade

Published Friday, April 17, 2020

Deer Park city council approved the purchase of a new snow plow blade, which will attach to the city’s existing loader, at the teleconference meeting on April 1.

The multipurpose blade is 10 feet long with four foot wings, and is formally known as the “Metal Pless Maxxpro Wing Blade.”

Second Harvest and Faith Lutheran Church feed those in need

Published Friday, April 17, 2020

Second Harvest’s Mobile Market provided free produce and other perishable products to families, children and seniors at the Faith Lutheran Church in Deer Park on April 10.

WDFW Commission votes to increase cougar harvest

Published Friday, April 17, 2020

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission voted 6-3 to maintain the existing goal of steady growth, while increasing the cougar harvest at its April 9-10 meeting.

COVID-19: First death confirmed in Stevens County

Published Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Northeast Tri County Health District received notice Monday that a Stevens County patient previously in critical condition, with confirmed COVID-19, had died.

It is the first death in the county from the disease.