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Riverside and Second Harvest partner for 'Free Food Friday'

Published Tuesday, April 28, 2020

In a partnership with Spokane’s Second Harvest, Riverside School District has distributed produce and frozen food the past two Fridays.

Gov. Inslee to partially re-open outdoor recreation May 5

Published Tuesday, April 28, 2020

In a press conference on April 27, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced a partial reopening of outdoor recreation beginning on May 5. This decision, which Inslee said was data-driven, includes day-use of state parks and state lands (including golf), and fish and wildlife areas.

Antibody testing in New York, Los Angeles finds COVID-19 infections greatly exceed confirmed cases

Published Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Preliminary results of COVID-19 antibody testing in New York state and Los Angeles County show the fatality rate is much lower than previously thought, with infections being more widespread.

COVID-19: Ninth case confirmed in Stevens County

Published Thursday, April 23, 2020

The Northeast Tri County Health District announced the the ninth positive case of COVID-19 in Stevens County today in the Nine Mile Falls area. The individual is at home, falls between the 0-19 age category and is self-isolating.

Washington Gov. Inslee announces goals for a COVID-19 recovery plan

Published Thursday, April 23, 2020

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced a broad plan with no firm dates to return to a safe public life following the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday evening.

Washington's wolf population grows for 11th consecutive year, depredation down from 2018

Published Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Wolf population counts in Washington State grew for the 11th straight year in 2019, according to recent reports from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

Swift action contains furnace fire to back room of local barber shop

Published Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Firefighters in Deer Park responded to a call at 15 N. Main Street shortly after 5 p.m. on April 16.

“It appears that there was a malfunction in the furnace blower motor that created the fire today,” said Brett Grella, captain of Spokane County Fire District No. 4, Station 41.

Spokane Hoopfest postponed nearly two months

Published Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Due to concerns over COVID-19, the 31st annual Spokane Hoopfest has been postponed until August 22-23, the organization confirmed on April 15.

Washington schools drop ACT/SAT testing requirements for fall 2021

Published Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Many colleges and universities in Washington state have eliminated the requirement of an ACT or SAT test score for students applying as a freshman for fall term 2021.

Deer Park city council approves purchase of new snow plow blade

Published Friday, April 17, 2020

Deer Park city council approved the purchase of a new snow plow blade, which will attach to the city’s existing loader, at the teleconference meeting on April 1.

The multipurpose blade is 10 feet long with four foot wings, and is formally known as the “Metal Pless Maxxpro Wing Blade.”