Update as 5/20/21 – Presale Tickets are no longer available. Tickets, on a limited basis, will be available at the door the night of the event for $20.
The Deer Park Settlers Day Committee is having their annual dinner on May 22nd from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. This year they will be celebrating the 100th year of Settlers Day celebrations. The dinner will be prime rib, potato, green salad and pie. Meals are being offered with a to go orders option. The location will be at the Deer Park Eagles.
Christopher (Chris) E. Still passed away on March 4, 2026, at his home in Spokane, WA. Chris was born to Robert and Victoria Still on April 9, 1983. Chris’s passion was the Thrift Store he owned with his mother in Deer Park, WA. His enthusiasm, faith, values, and gentle demeanor had a way of making everyone who came in feel welcome and appreciated.
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.
Starting this Friday, Deer Park’s Settlers Day weekend features many old and new events to keep you hopping around town. People can see a lively parade, rodeo, fire station demonstrations, youth baseball tournaments, and a farm swap. Food vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities throughout the town. Additionally, there’s an opportunity to give back at a Special Olympics fundraiser, complete with water fights involving local fire and law enforcement personnel.
Evacuees fleeing the Oregon Road Fire have a range of resources available to them. We have compiled a list of what is available and how others can help people impacted by the fire. For those interested in volunteering & donating, please contact the organizations listed beforehand, as needs will change over time.
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