River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary was awarded the designation of “Accredited” status by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) on January 29th, 2021. This status globally recognizes the sanctuary as being an exceptional organization employing the highest standards in ethics, animal care, staffing, finance, education, and other features.
Lately, things have been a little chaotic. With COVID-19 going on, schools can’t function normally. Deer Park High School is part of a small percent of schools doing in person learning during 2020-2021. However, this doesn’t bode well for the freshmen who are ascending from middle school. Luckily, Deer Park has Link Crew. Link Crew is a group of leadership students who have put a lot of time and energy into making the school more welcoming for the incoming students. So far, the leaders have accomplished many things.
Heroes Homestead is inviting female veterans in the area to gather to share skills, learn from, and connect with each other. This is the first of what will be a regular gathering.
Goldilocks is looking for her purrfect furrever home. She is a low maintenance feline that would do better in a home with adults, no other pets.
The Department of Transportation has given the all-clear to finally begin construction of the Colville Road – Crawford Avenue Roundabout and reconstruction of Colville Street up to 3rd Street.
Deer Park Gazette is seeking writers to join the Scribe Tribe. This team is the voice to and for the community. Experience not required, but a willingness to learn is vital.
We asked you 5 Questions about the growth of Deer Park and you answered in a big way! With these simple questions about what growth you have already seen in town, as well as your hopes for the future, the Gazette has learned more than we ever expected. Thirty-three people replied, providing more than one hundred fifty comments and suggestions.
City Hall is getting a new ramp after the previous one fell into disrepair. Construction is currently ongoing to replace the 2011 structure with stronger steel, thicker cement, heating elements, and a high-tech coating. Brad Wainwright, Street Supervisor for Deer Park, updated the city council on the overhaul of the ramp, and in correspondence, explained in greater detail the specifics of the repairs.
Spokane County Libraries announced the reopening of their eleven facilities to the public on March 8th in a limited capacity. This will be the second time that the Spokane County Libraries will be reopening their doors; the last time was in November 2020. They were only able to remain open for a couple of weeks before they had to close back down.
Work continues on the Middle School addition despite cold temperatures and wind.