Dr. Alexa Allman has been unanimously chosen by the Deer Park School District’s Board of Directors as the next superintendent. She will replace the outgoing Travis Hanson, who is moving to the Mead School District.
The power provided by Avista in the Deer Park and Clayton areas went down at about 11:09am. According to the Avista website, they are identifying and scheduling resources to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
Sometimes, something dramatic can shake people and institutions out of their complacency. Such was the case two summers ago when a group of extortionists stole data from the owners and operators of a critical American fuel pipeline. The hackers, calling themselves DarkSide and believed to be operating from eastern Europe, used malware to encrypt Colonial Pipeline’s data, then demanded payment before they would release it.
Today is Roundabout Appreciation Day! Yes, you read that right. It’s a day to celebrate and show love to those circular junctions that often leave drivers feeling a bit dizzy and confused.
Two males have been released after being arrested for a domestic violence incident turned hostage situation in Deer Park. The suspects refused to release four young children.
Deer Park Home Link is undergoing a transition as they bid farewell to their principal, Molly Murphy, who has been a part of the program for the past 20 years. Gretchen Hausman has been selected as the new Home Link Principal.
Watch a video of a tour of the historic Deer Park City Hall. Because the third floor was unsafe to tour we included photos and descriptions from Councilman Caleb Stapp.
Council approved accepting Covid funds for use in water upgrades. The City Hall Task Force provided a tour and outlined the next steps. Discussion about improving the visual appearance of the city arose throughout the meeting.
Over the last several decades Deer Park has lost several of its unique and historic features. The Civic Center and the Fairgrounds come to mind quickly. We may lose another.
Elizabeth Fausti, Carly Shines, and Mackenzie Hays won big at the “The Greatest Show,” Miss Deer Park Scholarship Association 2023 program.
