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Deer Park Library Celebrates 20 Years

This month the Deer Park Library is celebrating their 20th anniversary. The all-ages celebration event scheduled for November 8th from 6-8pm includes a concert, face painting, cake, and the library’s history.

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Establishing A City Police Department In Deer Park

July 10, 2025

Every few years the subject of establishing a city police department in Deer Park
makes the rounds on social media, local papers, and even the floor of the City Council.
Since the late 70’s when the city disbanded it’s own department and contracted with
the county, well meaning people have thought that it “seems” like we could fund our
own department for what we are paying the county.

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Letter of support for Roger Krieger, Fire Commissioner, Spokane County Fire District 4.

July 9, 2025

As past Fire Chiefs of Spokane County Fire District 4 spanning the past 30 plus years, we strongly support the reelection of Roger Krieger for Fire District Four (4) Fire Commissioner.

Having worked with and for Commissioner Krieger we have personally witnessed and have firsthand knowledge of Commissioner Krieger’s professional behavior, leadership proficiency and dedication to his community.

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Deer Park Man Missing – Officials Seeking Information

July 8, 2025

Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies are seeking public assistance to locate 72-year-old Harry A. Ballman, who was reported missing from his Deer Park home on July 7, 2025. Ballman, who suffers from dementia and other health concerns, was last seen on July 6 and his family is gravely concerned for his welfare amidst rising temperatures. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Crime Check immediately.

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Abigail Joy Hill

June 20, 2025

Abigail Joy Hill, born July 31st, 2003, was tragically killed in a head on collision on Hwy 395 on Father’s Day June 15th, 2025. She is survived by her father (Dan Hill), mother (Theresa Hill), and 5 siblings (Teresa Polensky, Brett Hill, Elizabeth Moshe, Carissa Curtis, and Jason Hill), as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She will be severely missed by all!

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Long-time Deer Park resident, 1950 – 2006

June 18, 2025

The two most important things to Jannis were her relationship to Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and her family.  Jannis was born in Oakesdale, Washington on April 14, 1928, and passed away peacefully in Spokane on May 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert A and Edna (Hall) Crow, her husband M Dean Snook, and her two siblings Robert (Mac) Crow and Jerrene Holling.  Jannis learned hard work and gratitude for family values as she helped cook and clean for the large farm crews connected to dry land wheat farming of the 1930s-1940s.  She attended WSU (known as WSC at the time) and completed her BS in Home Economics plus her BA in Education in 1950-51.

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Young Voices Shine Home Link Writing Contest

April 17, 2025

Home Link recently held their annual short story writing competition. More than twenty 3rd-12th grade kids participated this year. In a competition that encourages six-trait story telling, but welcomes writers of all experience levels to tell a tale.

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Library Campaigns Feed Minds and Fight Hunger

This April, the Spokane County Library District is turning the page on two pressing issues, literacy and hunger, by launching Library Giving Day and the Bites & Books food drive. These twin campaigns aim to nourish both minds and bodies, ensuring every child in the community has access to books and basic nutrition.

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April 16, 2025

Free “SUN” Meals and Snacks For Kids

As summer begins, Deer Park and Riverside School Districts launch SUN Meals, offering free meals to kids 18 and under with convenient to-go options to families. Returning to the Deer Park Middle School location for its community lunch, this program ensures no child goes hungry while school is out.

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June 14, 2024
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