News

Deer Park receives a 'dream' ball field

Published Wednesday, May 29, 2019

By Thomas Costigan
Deer Park Tribune

Schmelzer sentenced in child rape case

Published Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Spokane County Superior Court Judge Tony Hazel sentenced 77-year-old Merlyn R. Schmelzer of Loon Lake to 93 months (7 years, 9 months) and up to life in prison today.
Schmelzer pled guilty to one count of first-degree child rape in Spokane County Superior Court on April 2.

Twister Alert

Published Tuesday, May 14, 2019

A small funnel cloud was spotted west of Clayton on Monday evening (photo courtesy of Austin King)

Six in a row

Published Saturday, May 11, 2019

Showing Off Its New Look

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019

The Deer Park Community Float, featuring Miss Deer Park Abigail Waunch and Princesses Brooke Begani and Kristina Shupe in a Lion KIng theme, made its debut tonight through the streets of Deer Park.

Highway accident

Published Tuesday, April 23, 2019

A portion of U.S. Highway 395 at Swenson Road in Clayton was closed following a two-vehicle accident at around 3:30 p.m. The names of the people involved in the accident have not been released.

Library district plans levy election

Published Wednesday, April 17, 2019

The Spokane County Library District 11 ask voters to consider a measure to restore the property tax levy rate that funds daily operations and maintenance of its 11 libraries to keep library services at existing levels throughout Spokane County, increase digital materials, and replace outdated bui

Donkey Defense

Published Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Riverside Middle School Principal Phil Johnson (red T-shirt) tries to apply some defensive pressure during yesterday's donkey basketball game between the RMS staff and students. Johnson's effort was not enough as the students prevailed.

Boyfriend arrested following a stabbing on Hardesty Road

Published Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Spokane County Major Crimes detectives continue to investigate a March 18 stabbing on North Hardesty Road near Chattaroy.

Test your basketball knowledge for a chance to win $50

Published Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Pick up a copy of this week's Tribune, fill out the bracket and return it to the newspaper office (N104 Main St.) by 9 a.m. on March 21. Top prize is $50.