Masked Made Mandatory
Starting Friday, June 26th, Governor Jay Inslee will be requiring face masks in all Washington State public settings. Face masks are now mandatory in all
Natalie S.
June 25, 2020
Category: Featured
Rodeo Rides Forward
Organizers for the Clayton Rodeo are optimistic they will have a rodeo July 24th and 25th at the Clayton Community Fairgrounds.
Denise Porter
June 25, 2020
Election 2020
This year has been politically very turbulent, with many calling for drastic changes. Because so few people tend to vote in the primary, your vote has more impact at this time than during other elections.
Editorial Team
June 24, 2020
Interviewing Miss Deer Park 2020
Miss Deer Park is a great privilege that comes with great responsibility—and no former Miss Deer Park has had the responsibility of wearing the crown and a smile while her town remains on lockdown. With an end to this unprecedented quarantine finally in our sights, Ainsley Carpenter has had a chance to reflect on this rocky beginning to her reign.
Natalie S.
June 23, 2020
Summer Concert Series
Deer Park’s summer concert series is coming back to Mix Park. Warm evenings with some cool tunes is set to bring some “normal” back to our community.
Editorial Team
June 22, 2020
Local Markets
Summer temperatures are underway, and so are summer gardens. While many events have been cancelled for summer 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, farmers markets have not.
Denise Porter
June 19, 2020
Six Word Story: June 2020
Each month’s prompt will be in the newspaper and on Facebook. Our favorite stories will be published the following month. Responses will be judged on creativity and the ability to communicate a story. Submit your six-word story by the 25th of each month.
Editorial Team
June 18, 2020
Summer Food Lunch Programs
Free Meals Available Throughout The Summer For Ages 1-18.
All Locations Closed on July 3rd.
Editorial Team
June 17, 2020
Fireworks To Be No-Show
Canceling the fireworks display for the 4th of July, Mayor Tim Verzal cited concerns over public health amidst the ongoing pandemic. Depending on deputy availability, there will be extra enforcement of consumer fireworks laws in Deer Park. This year marks the first 4th of July with the new limitations on when you can use and buy fireworks.
Editorial Team
June 16, 2020
$15,950 Awarded to Scholars
Each year, Deer Park Dollars for Scholars (DPDS) raises funds with the help of community volunteers to support local students in their efforts to reach and achieve their educational goals. Dollars for Scholars is a non-profit, tax-exempt scholarship foundation that assists students as a resource for collegiate financial aid. Founded in 2001, Dollars for Scholars became Deer Park’s locally supported and operated chapter of Scholarship America, aiding graduating seniors in the Deer Park School District.
Kayla Viveiros
June 16, 2020