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Artist at work

Kendra Michielli spent this morning working on her design at a children's cookie decorating workshop at the Deer Park Library.

City to increase wataer/wastewater rates

City of Deer Park’s water and wastewater rates for residents and businesses are expected to increase on Jan. 1.

Real or artificial: How to decide

Every holiday season there are debates about which is the better choice – a real or artificial Christmas tree. Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary S. Franz has the definitive answer.

Mueller named Rockwood Clinic president

Bryan Mueller has been named president of Rockwood Clinic. Mueller, who will start his new role on Feb. 5, is currently serving as both the chief operating officer for the Swedish Medical Group and the chief executive of Swedish Mill Creek and Redmond Ambulatory Care centers.

Spokane County sees bump in flu cases

Flu activity continues to increase in Spokane County, claiming the life of a Spokane County adult last week—the region’s first flu-related death this season. The male resident was in his 60s.

Santa sighting

Santa Claus made his first area appearance of the holiday season with a visit to the annual Deer Park Christmas Tree lighting ceremony this evening.

DP's Greer completes term as WSSDA president

Deer Park School Board member Joanne Greer completed her term as Washington State School Directors Association president at the conclusion of the group’s annual conference on Nov. 19 in Bellevue.
Greer transitioned to the role of WSSDA “immediate past-president” of WSSDA.

State releases October unemployment rates

The state’s unemployment rate fell from 4.6 to 4.5 percent in October – equaling the state’s all-time low for unemployment set earlier this year, according to the state Employment Security Department.

GreenHouse getting ready for Tots for Tots distribution

The GreenHouse Community Center’s annual Christmas toy drive is underway in various Deer Park area businesses.

Calderwood elected Springdale mayor

It’s official, Elizabeth Calderwood was elected the new mayor for the town of Springdale.