Deer Park Gazette has an exclusive video for you to watch below the parade celebrating the 100th year of Settlers Day, a complete success, and an overall tremendous time!
The Settlers Day parade demonstrated our community floats, classic cars, horse teams, and other incredible sights and talents. After the parade, event-goers visited various food, vendors, and volunteer-run activities at Mix Park.
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.
The City of Deer Park’s new splash pad at Mix Park is set to conclude its first season, having been open for less than a month. With only this weekend left for families to enjoy the new park attraction, time is running out to cool off before it closes to the public.
Want to see what made Deer Park’s 2025 Settlers Day unforgettable? Our slideshow captures all the highlights, from marching bands and local royalty to class reunions and a live VFW tribute you won’t want to miss.
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