There are many debates about vaccinations. Though both sides have valid arguments. Like everything else since the COVID-19 outbreak, the loudest people seem determined to have their way. Now you can make your voice heard.
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Claymont, Delaware — Abram J. Lyons’s family proudly announces that he has earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Welfare from the University of Pennsylvania, marking a significant milestone in his academic and professional career.
Dr. Lyons began his academic career at Loon Lake Grade School and graduated from Deer Park High School in 2005. He went on to earn his Associate of Arts degree from Spokane Falls Community College and his Bachelor of Science from the University of Idaho before serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Western Ukraine.
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.
During the last Deer Park City Council meeting, several issues were addressed briefly. These issues regarded pedestrian ramps, COVID emergency powers, inflation regarding the annual fireworks budget, and repairs completed in parks.
After two years, the emergency powers provided to the Mayor of Deer Park have been repealed. In contrast to other previous votes on the subject, this decision was made unanimously and without debate.
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