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WinterFest committee seeks 2017 logo

Published Wednesday, September 21, 2016

The 2017 Deer Park Kiwanis WinterFest is looking for a logo for this January’s celebration.
Logo submissions must not be any larger than 8 by 10 inches and include the words Deer Park Kiwanis WinterFest, January 21, 2017. A picture or an image of a deer is an option.

Running/walking for a cause

Published Saturday, September 10, 2016

Some area residents spent Saturday completing a 5K course near Deer Park Elementary School. The participants took part in event, sponsored by the Deer Park Kiwanis Club, as a fund-raiser for the school's Bite to Go program.

First day reminder

Published Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Retired Deer Park school bus drivers Steve Hughes (left) and Ken Feser offered a reminder to students as they began the first day of the 2016-17 school year today.

Governor declares fire counties a state of emergency

Published Friday, August 26, 2016

Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed a state of emergency for 20 counties, including Spokane, Stevens and Pend Oreille coiunties, in response to multiple wildfires in Eastern Washington threatening homes, businesses, public infrastructure and natural resources. å

Riverside adds 10 new staffers

Published Tuesday, August 23, 2016

The Riverside School District will welcome 10 new staffers for the 2016-17 school year.
New staffers are:
Riverside Elementary School — Pinie Engeland (fourth grade), Samuel Howard (second grade), Annie Johnson (first grade) and Nicole Leonard (first grade)

School start is just around the corner

Published Friday, August 19, 2016

With the start of the 2016-17 school year two weeks away, area schools have started getting ready for the influx of students.
At Deer Park, where schools open on Aug. 31, all school offices will open on Aug. 17.

A Close Look

Published Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Prospective sanitation workers got a first-hand look at the job when a Waste Management crew visited the Deer Park Library today for "Touch-A-Truck" during preschool storytime.

Primary election voter turnout remains weak

Published Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Area voters were more likely to take part in this month’s primary election than their brethren across the state.

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

Published Saturday, August 6, 2016

Quilt enthusiasts had to decide the top three placers in the Fat Quarter Quilt Show's pig challenge on Saturday at St. Mary's Presentation Catholic Church in Deer Park.

Illegal oil dumping investigation continues

Published Friday, August 5, 2016

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office detectives continue to investigate several incidents where suspect(s) illegally dumped large amounts of used oil in various parts of the county in the past two weeks.