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Workman part of Lilac Festival's 'Fab 14'

Published Monday, February 1, 2016

Riverside High School's Hannah Workman (foreground) took part in the Lilac Festival Royal Court coronation ceremony on Sunday.

Accident closes portion of U.S. Highway 395

Published Wednesday, January 27, 2016

A portion of U.S. Highway 395 between Monroe and Cleveland roads was closed following a two-car accident at around 4 p.m. today. Two of the victims were transported by helicopter to a Spokane hospital.

Washington Healhplanfinder signup deadline nears

Published Wednesday, January 27, 2016

The Washington Health Benefit Exchange is reminding those individuals and families still needing to sign up for 2016 health coverage that they have until 11:59 p.m. this Sunday to confirm the selection of a Qualified Health Plan through Washington Healthplanfinder.

SCFD1 to re-run bond issue in February

Published Sunday, January 24, 2016

Stevens County Fire District No. 1 officials, who saw its bond measure to build two fire stations suffer a narrow defeat in November, plans to give it another try next month.

Large crowd greets 32nd Winter Festival

Published Sunday, January 24, 2016

A large crowd jammed into the Deer Park High School commons area on Saturday morning for the start of the Deer Park Winter Festival.

AG defends marijuana initiative in appeals court

Published Friday, January 22, 2016

A state appeals court in Tacoma is hearing a challenge to the state's voter-approved recreational marijuana law.
Division Two of the Washington Court of Appeals began hearing arguments in MMH, LLC v. Fife after the Washington State Supreme Court declined to hear the case last June.

Archive: The first Deer Park Winter Festival

Published Friday, January 22, 2016

Snowmobile races were part of the first Deer Park Winter Festival in January 1985

Bill to raise smoking age gaining support

Published Wednesday, January 20, 2016

A Stuart Elway poll released this week shows an overwhelming 65 percent of Washingtonians support raising the sale age of tobacco to 21.

Coaching angst

Published Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Riverside girls basketball coach Buddy Wood tries to hide his frustration during last night's Lady Ram game with the Deer Park Lady Stags.

Deer Park Winterfest set for Saturday

Published Monday, January 18, 2016

The 32nd annual Deer Park Winter Festival will be held Saturday at Deer Park High School.
Tireless community volunteer Karen Martino will serve as the festival’s honored citizen. Martino will be honored along with Janet Day, who created this year’s Winterfest logo.