Representatives from Comcast announced at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 17, that they have agreed to purchase the cable TV system in Deer Park. Currently, the City has a cable franchise agreement with Northstar Broadband. The next step in the acquisition is for the city to approve transferring the franchise agreement to Comcast.
Terry Davis, who is a Director of External Affairs for Comcast Cable, stated that they will be upgrading the entire cable system in Deer Park. He also indicated that the full line of Comcast services would be available in about six months after the franchise transfer is approved.
In Memory of Don/Donnie Gilmore
July 18, 2026
Donald “Donnie” Eugene Gilmore of Deer Park, Washington, passed away on June 12, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born in Spokane, Washington, on August 22, 1952. In 1973, Don enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served on active duty for two years. In 1983, he graduated with a degree in education from Eastern Washington University. Don was a beloved teacher at Springdale Elementary for 25 years. He even got to teach his two sons when they were in the fifth grade (much to their chagrin!). He retired in 2015. Don was married to Denise
Wurz (Lesmeister) from 1983 to 1995.
