News

As fire victims and firefighters need resources, volunteers lend a hand

Published Tuesday, September 29, 2020

For the past several weeks, community members and volunteers have banded together to help provide resources for fire victims and firefighters in the area.

Hidden Stars: Local helps relaunch 'Just Garden' project for low-income families

Published Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Editor’s note: This is the fifth of a multi-week series to highlight community members who serve others, but may not get the recognition they deserve. If you would like to nominate someone to be featured, email reporter@dptribune.com.

Clayton hosts final farmers market of the season

Published Tuesday, September 29, 2020

After four months of weekly events, the Clayton Farmers Market concluded its season last Sunday at the fairgrounds.

Stephanie Littrel—manager of the market for the past four years—said the summer went really well, with above average turnout.

Museum to honor area health care workers, first responders with tribute flight

Published Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The Historic Flight Foundation will sponsor a Tribute Flight of vintage aircraft to honor area healthcare workers and first responders on Saturday, October 3.

Heroes Homestead publishes first edition of magazine

Published Wednesday, September 23, 2020

After owning and operating Heroes Homestead in Clayton for the past two and a half years, Andrew and Danielle Holstine have published the first edition of “Heroes Journal.”

DP Rotary Club tabs Feist as Rotarian of the Year

Published Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Joe Feist was selected as the “Rotarian of the Year” and awarded the honor by Wes Player, the outgoing president of the Deer Park Rotary Club. (Dr. Ken Russell, superintendent of Riverside High School, is the new president).

Intrepid Pet donates dog food to support animal shelters, new pet owners

Published Wednesday, September 23, 2020

During the COVID crisis, many animal shelters are facing an increase in adoption requests. This good news also generates additional demand for food for the animals in their new families.

Spokane County warns of new phone scams

Published Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Investigators have received two reports of a new but similar SCAM that appears to be active in our community. Please, do not send your hard-earned money to anyone contacting you by phone until you independently confirm you are talking to a legitimate employee of the company.

USPS postcard contains inaccurate information for WA voters

Published Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Last weekend, voters in Washington began receiving postcards from the US Postal Service with recommendations for voting in this year’s General Election. Two of the five tips are not relevant to Washington.

DPMS remains open after positive COVID-19 diagnosis

Published Thursday, September 17, 2020

On Wednesday, a letter was sent to Deer Park Middle School families notifying them that a 7th grade "Gold" student has tested positive for COVID-19.