News

DNR increases area fire danger levels

Published Tuesday, July 10, 2018

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has increased the area’s fire danger rating and industrial fire precaution levels (IFPL) on DNR-protected lands.

A Bright Fourth of July

Published Thursday, July 5, 2018

Deer Park residents were treated to a bright and loud public fireworks display on the Fourth of July. The event, headquartered near the high school and sponsored by the city of Deer Park, could be seen many miles away in every direction.

Grand opening

Published Monday, July 2, 2018

Stevens County Fire District No. 1 Commissioners Danny Lee, Skip Wells and Mark Whitaker officially opened up the new Loon Lake Fire Station with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Saturday.

New park added to city's system

Published Tuesday, June 26, 2018

The park system in the city of Deer Park grew by three acres last week as the city council officially accepted the park placed in the Deer Park Meadows subdivision.
The creation of the park was mandated by city officials when they approved the subdivision three years ago.

Region to be treated to a strawberry moon

Published Tuesday, June 26, 2018

A sweet celestial treat known as a "strawberry moon" will greet sky watchers across the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday night, weather permitting.

Highway revisions started at roundabout construction site

Published Thursday, June 21, 2018

Travelers should allow extra travel time and stay alert as U.S. Highway 395 traffic shifts onto a new temporary bypass on June 21 as part of ongoing roundabout construction.

Chattaroy woman acquited of murder charge

Published Wednesday, June 20, 2018

A Spokane County Superior Court jury needed two days to acquit a 31-year-old Chattaroy woman of second-degree murder charges in the death of her 5-year-old nephew three years ago.

Getting ready

Published Thursday, June 14, 2018

Spokane County Fire District No. 4 officials and community members held a brief flag raising ceremony today to informally mark the opening of the new fire station in Deer Park. The east Crawford Avenue fire station is expected to be fully operational next week.

Offering congratulations

Published Sunday, June 10, 2018

Deer Park High School graduate Chloe Breckner, daughter of school board member Carri Breckner receives a congratulatory hug from fellow board member Brad Erickson during ceremonies in Saturday.

Roundabout construction to start on June 18

Published Thursday, May 31, 2018

The public can learn more about upcoming intersection improvements — including two new roundabouts — on U.S. Highway 395 during an open house 5-7:30 p.m. on June 7 at Deer Park City Hall.