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Governor declares fire counties a state of emergency

Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed a state of emergency for 20 counties, including Spokane, Stevens and Pend Oreille coiunties, in response to multiple wildfires in Eastern Washington threatening homes, businesses, public infrastructure and natural resources. å

Riverside adds 10 new staffers

The Riverside School District will welcome 10 new staffers for the 2016-17 school year.
New staffers are:
Riverside Elementary School — Pinie Engeland (fourth grade), Samuel Howard (second grade), Annie Johnson (first grade) and Nicole Leonard (first grade)

School start is just around the corner

With the start of the 2016-17 school year two weeks away, area schools have started getting ready for the influx of students.
At Deer Park, where schools open on Aug. 31, all school offices will open on Aug. 17.

A Close Look

Prospective sanitation workers got a first-hand look at the job when a Waste Management crew visited the Deer Park Library today for "Touch-A-Truck" during preschool storytime.

Primary election voter turnout remains weak

Area voters were more likely to take part in this month’s primary election than their brethren across the state.

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

Quilt enthusiasts had to decide the top three placers in the Fat Quarter Quilt Show's pig challenge on Saturday at St. Mary's Presentation Catholic Church in Deer Park.

Illegal oil dumping investigation continues

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office detectives continue to investigate several incidents where suspect(s) illegally dumped large amounts of used oil in various parts of the county in the past two weeks.

Front and center for the citywide yard sale

The Deer Park Senior Center took advantage of prime real estate for the citywide yard sale this weekend by placing their wares in front of city hall.

McMorris Rodgers leads in first round of primary election voting

Incumbent Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers is holding a slim lead in preliminary Aug. 2 primary election results.

West Nile Virus reported at Kettle Falls campground

The West Nile Virus has been reported in some mosquitoes near the Kettle Falls Day Use and Group Site Campground, according to the National Park Service and the Washington Department of Health.