As the float season winds down for our Deer Park Float association and our Miss Deer Park representatives for 2019, they ended the year on a high note! The group brought home the Grand Sweepstakes honors from Odessa the 2nd to last weekend in September, and from Leavenworth the final weekend in September. Congratulations to each person who helped to bring the magic of this year’s Lion King theme to life — the surrounding communities did indeed hear Deer Park roar!

WA Saves Could Cost Business Owners
Most Washington businesses without an employer-sponsored retirement plan must register for WA Saves, starting July 1, 2027, the state’s new retirement savings program. WA Saves aims to help employees build financial security by requiring businesses to offer payroll-deducted Roth IRAs managed through the state. While beneficial for workers, the program raises concerns for employers, particularly small businesses.