Joshua Freed, former Bothell Mayor, and Republican announced that he would start a “write-in” candidacy campaign for Lt. Governor.
Freed initially ran for Governor in the primaries but was beat out by Loren Culp. He has since decided that because two Democrats are running for the Lt. Governor position, he would make that his goal instead.
If you would like to learn more about Joshua Freed, visit his website at JoshuaFreed.com.
Kathy Starr, born in December 1947 in Garden City, Kansas, passed away surrounded by family. She devoted her life to her faith, her family, and her community. Kathy met David Starr at Western Baptist Bible College, and together they built a life of ministry and service.
Albert “Al” Stevens was born to Warren and Luella Stevens on December 4, 1937. He graduated from Deer Park High School in 1955, attended EWU for two years, and served in the Army National Guard. Like his late brother Donald, he worked for the Department of Natural Resources as a firefighter but spent most of his career in sales.
Cecil Emil Tobeck, 96, of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026. Born December 9, 1929, in Clayton, Washington, Cecil lived a full and meaningful life devoted to family, hard work, and community.
Traffic is moving again on US-395, but the investigation into today’s serious motorcycle crash is far from over.
As of 5pm today, all lanes of US-395 have been reopened to traffic. Earlier today, a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a white pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 395 and H Street, which is near Henery Hardware, forced a complete closure of the highway, resulting in significant gridlock through the heart of Deer Park.
The “Dream a Little Dream” 2026 scholarship program has officially named the young leaders who will represent the heart of our community this year. This production served as a brilliant showcase of local talent and poise, celebrating the ambition and grace of ten exceptional young women.
William “Bill” Nichols, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 28th 2025. He was born in 1935 and lived a long life marked by devotion to family, service to his country, and quiet strength.
Washington State lawmakers announced in early May the possibility of a budget crisis over the next few years. The cause of this fiscal emergency stems from the COVID-19 pandemic; with the shutdown of Washington and closure of many businesses, this is something they saw coming.
Customers of businesses are now required to wear masks in addition to employees. This announcement was made on July 2nd by Governor Jay Inslee and
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