Michael John Coffin
Mike Passed away Saturday October 10, 2021 in Tacoma Washington. He was born in Spokane, Washington on May 25, 1945 and adopted by Frances Ethyl and Elden Frank Coffin.
Editorial Team
October 20, 2021
Category: Featured
Volunteers Desperately Needed
Winterfest and Settlers Day need volunteers to continue their annual events. Both groups are revving up for the upcoming 2022 year; however, the lack of new volunteers and the retiring of past leaders leaves these events struggling and at-risk right now.
Editorial Team
October 18, 2021
Cedar Road Dedication
Building a straight road can be complicated. Cedar road has been a big project with funds provided by a range of government agencies, including local, state, and federal.
Editorial Team
October 14, 2021
Rotary Students of the Month September 2021
The Deer Park Rotary Club members were thrilled to have their first in-person Student of the Month program in 15 months on September 16, 2021.
Last school year, students could join the club’s meetings via ZOOM; however, having the students and family members present for lunch at First Street Bar and Grill was a welcome change.
Press Release
October 12, 2021
Tana Gwen McNair Stapp
On Wednesday, September 29th, 2021, Tana Gwen McNair Stapp passed away at the age of sixty-three while at a family reunion.
Editorial Team
October 4, 2021
Libraries Snack Program Changes
Deer Park Library has been offering snacks to kids using a federal grant for many years now. During the pandemic, they received an exemption so that families could pick up snacks without following the standard participation requirements.
Crystal Schut
October 1, 2021
Libraries Expanding Services In October
Spokane County Libraries announced they are increasing the number of hours and days they are open to the public. Starting on Sunday, October 3rd, the Deer Park library will be open on Sundays from 1-5pm. They will also be expanding their hours on Monday through Wednesday by two hours (making their hours 10-8 Monday-Wednesday)
Editorial Team
September 30, 2021
Watch: School Board Meeting With Senator Short
Did you miss Senator Shelly Short as the guest speaker via Zoom at the September 27th Deer Park School Board meeting? She spoke on legislative mandates coming down from Olympia that affect how schools are operated.
Editorial Team
September 28, 2021
Lawmakers Visit Deer Park School Board
School Districts throughout Washington have been implementing and responding to legislative mandates. The Deer Park School Board has invited local lawmakers and provided a time for public questions and discussion.
Editorial Team
September 27, 2021
A Ballot Question For City Council
Deer Park City Council candidacy requires contenders to live within the city for more than one year before the election. Billy Costello moved to Deer Park in May of 2021, he has owned a business in the community since 2018.
Editorial Team
September 22, 2021