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DP city officials discuss future of Spokane County Sheriff contract

Published Thursday, August 20, 2020

At the August 5 city council meeting, Deer Park council member Richie Schut said owners of local businesses, including Bicycles by Deron, have had recent issues with thefts and unwelcome people roaming on their property.

DP Councilman Stapp provides city update at rotary meeting

Published Thursday, August 20, 2020

Caleb Stapp, Deer Park city council member, was a guest speaker at the latest Rotary Club of Deer Park meeting last week.

Stapp gave a two-part update on the latest happenings in the city—beginning with where things stand today, and concluding with future topics to keep in mind.

Upchurch appointed to DP planning commission

Published Thursday, August 20, 2020

Local resident, Jason Upchurch was appointed to the Deer Park planning commission at the August 5 city council meeting.

DP city council approves subdivision phase 2

Published Thursday, August 20, 2020

Deer Park city council members at the August 5 meeting unanimously approved the next phase of construction for the Shamrock Glen subdivision northeast of downtown.

Loonsday shirts on sale despite cancellation

Published Friday, August 14, 2020

The annual Loon Lake Loonsday walk, like many other fun activities, was canceled this year. Loonsday was celebrating its 37th year.

Bailey Bordelon was picked the winner for designing the 2020 Loonsday shirt. Because of COVID she put a mask on the loon.

The Spin Barre reopens in new space

Published Thursday, August 13, 2020

After two and a half years in business and multiple relocations, The Spin Barre in Deer Park has hopefully found its forever home.

Spokane County Fire District 4 names new chief

Published Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Bill Neckels has accepted the position of fire chief of Spokane County Fire District 4, as former Chief Randy Johnson steps down.

DP issues plenty of building permits as population continues swelling

Published Tuesday, August 4, 2020

In Roger Krieger’s nearly three decades working for the city of Deer Park, 2020 is setting up to be the one with the most building permits issued.

New sex ed plan suspended; voters to decide fate

Published Tuesday, August 4, 2020

The implementation of Senate Bill 5395—which involves comprehensive sexual health education in K-12 schools—has been shelved, with the decision being left to voters.

Rural districts continue community college partnership

Published Thursday, July 30, 2020

In the spring of 2016, five rural school districts in the region began a partnership with the Community Colleges of Spokane to further career and college readiness for students.