News

City may increase deputy patrols this summer

There could be a stronger police presence in Deer Park this summer thanks to a plan being formulated by city officials and the Spokane County Sheriff's Department.

Fatal Mishap

[Update] A 43-year-old Loon Lake woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 395 at the Dahl Road intersection yesterday.

Senior Celebration Entertainment

Guitarist Sam Endress was the entertainment headliner at today's annual Senior Celebration at the Deer Park Eagles Lodge.

Joralemon chosen Miss Deer Park

Shari Joralemon was crowned the 63rd Miss Deer Park in ceremonies tonight in the Ken Fisher Performing Arts Center at Deer Park High School.

Highway 395 Mishap

One driver, whose name was not immediately released, was taken to a Spokane hospital following a two-vehicle accident at U.S. Highway 395 and "H" Street in Deer Park at around 4:15 p.m. today.

Memorial set for Bonnie Remington

A memorial service for longtime Deer Park School District Administrator Bonnie (Bantis) Remington, who passed away on Feb. 17 after a battle with liver cancer, will be 3 p.m. on March 4 at Deer Park High School.

Close at Heart

A community remembrance card was sent to longtime Deer Park administrator Bonnie (Bantus) Remington this week. Remington, who served as principal at Arcadia and Deer Park Elementary schools for more than two decades, is battling an aggressive form of cancer.

Mary Walker levy request receives early voter approval

A preliminary ballot count shows Mary Walker School District’s four-year maintenance and operations levy request heading for passage.

A Total Loss

Spokane County Fire District No. 4 firefighters could not save a mobile home that caught fire Sunday morning at north Fir Street in Deer Park. No one was hurt in the fire, which remains under investigation.

Storm Cleanup

With some areas receiving almost a foot of snow over the weekend, residents spent Monday shoveling off roofs in and around Deer Park.