U.S. Highway 395 has been officially renamed the Thomas S. “Tom” Foley Memorial Highway, after the longtime congressman for Eastern Washington.
In honor of his work for Washington, the state legislature passed a measure last session calling for the renaming of the highway.
Tom Foley served as Washington’s 5th district representative for 30 years, and was a fierce champion of local infrastructure needs, including work on Highway 395 itself.
The Medicine Shoppe in Deer Park is closing its doors permanently on November 28th due to undisclosed circumstances. All patient prescription files are being automatically transferred to Sixth Avenue Pharmacy in Spokane. Patients will need to contact the new pharmacy to update their payment information, as credit card details could not be transferred.
‘Tis the season for packages, but some Deer Park residents must update their shipping addresses to avoid returned packages. This new Post Office policy, which arrives just before the holiday shopping season, adds an extra layer to logistics for those shipping their gifts this year.
A state investigation is officially underway into the City of Deer Park for the alleged illegal use of taxpayer resources to promote a $14.6 million school levy. At the center of the probe is a potential conflict of interest, as the School District’s plans to purchase city-owned land in the near future hinge on the levy’s passage.
Dear Community Members,
My name is Mike Thompson, and I have been a resident of Spokane County Fire District #4 for 22 years. During this time, I have had the privilege of serving on the Citizens Advisory Committee, where we review district operations, monitor facilities, and provide input on funding options.
Fire erupted from a van parked in front of Sculley’s on Monday. A quick response by Spokane County Fire District #4 crews prevented a vehicle fire from spreading to the structure. Traffic was blocked on A Street for a short time while crews worked on the fire.
As a city council member in the late 70’s and early 80’s and a city employee for 24 years I have heard a lot of misinformation disseminated through “coffee shop” talk and later social media. It has always concerned me to hear incorrect information passed along by people who don’t bother to ask for the facts, when they are readily available. Right now I am hearing of things being said about the Deer Park School levy, particularly the need for a new bus barn, that are troubling.
Years ago we lived on the other side of Highway 2 before there was a traffic light at Deer Park Milan Road and Highway 2.
I realize that most of us who live in this area are getting used to the roundabouts by now. Since the opening of the one
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