Lianna Shupe – The Stars of Miss Deer Park 2021

Though the Miss Deer Park 2021 event is over, we would love to honor all of the contestants and their achievements by showcasing each in their own spotlight article. Please help us congratulate each one of these wonderful young ladies of character.

Lianna Shupe: Her parents are Brent and Jennifer Shupe. Lianna wants to find a career in international management, and plans on attending Franklin University Switzerland. She enjoys dance, drama, ballet, and plays varsity tennis. Her favorite TV show is “The X-Files”. She offered helpful suggestions on how community members can help one other recover from the pandemic with small acts, such as: smiling, listening, supporting local businesses and leaving positive reviews. Lianna was the winner of the Creative Expression Award.

Check out our results of Miss Deer Park 2021 article here: DPGazette.com/dpmiss2021

The event was live-streamed by the Deer Park Gazette and can be viewed again here: DPGazette.com/dp21live

Brent Shupe, Jennifer Shupe, Lianna Shupe, Miss Deer Park 2021

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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!

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.

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.

Library Campaigns Feed Minds and Fight Hunger

April 16, 2025

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.

Gerald Ray “Jerry” Knight, 1933-2025

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Gerald Ray “Jerry” Knight, born November 23, 1933, in Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and love. Jerry was the beloved son of Albert James Knight and Nora Marie Mack Knight. He spent his formative years in Dover, Idaho, and Usk, Washington, alongside his little sister, Chrystal, to whom he was a life-long protector.

April 16 Open House: City Of Deer Park Seeks Input

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The City of Deer Park is inviting residents to an open house to provide input on long-term plans for growth, transportation, housing, small agricultural animals, and land use. The event is part of a periodic update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan as state law requires.

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Miss Deer Park Kaity Wacker – The Stars of Miss Deer Park 2021

In the last week and a half we have honored all of the wonderful contestants of Miss Deer Park 2021 event. Now we come to celebrate Miss Deer Park Herself, Katiy Wacker! This title win will lead Kaity into a number of new adventures throughout this coming year.

May 20, 2021

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May 19, 2021

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