Deer Park is set to expand its city council from five to seven members, a move mandated by state law as the city’s population reaches 5,000. Applications for the two new positions are due by September 3rd, with interviews scheduled for September 4th during the city council meeting at City Hall.
The 2024 Clayton Community Fair, themed “Mad About the Fair,” is coming this weekend. It promises a weekend packed with exhibitions, competitions, and live entertainment. With a wide array of activities and the Junior Livestock Sale supporting local youth, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this lively celebration.
A legacy of love and connection brought the descendants of Jacquline Rose Nunez to Loon Lake for an unforgettable family reunion. The Olivo family, spanning five generations, gathered and local businesses were called upon to serve at their extraordinary family reunion in early August. From catering to floating musical entertainment, the Loon Lake community showed up in a big way.
Ziply Fiber was seeking to bring high-speed fiber internet to every home in Deer Park. However, the city’s leadership has expressed concerns about the increased workload on city workers and the abundance of existing internet options. The mayor has rejected Ziply’s offer to present at a city council meeting.
Deer Park residents should be aware of temporary traffic changes as East H Street is closed to all traffic between South Colville Road and South Main Street starting today. This closure is a continuation of earlier work by land developers to connect utilities.
Deer Park School will see its sports teams face new competition as it transitions from a 1A to a 2A classification this fall. With the start of the season approaching, student-athletes must complete key registration steps, and fans can now take advantage of the convenient GSL pass for game access.
During the most recent city council meeting, the features of city parks were a recurring topic. Discussions ranged from citizen input and engineer presentations to council member reports, covering various aspects of the city’s parks and recreational activities.
An arrest unfolded in Deer Park as a suspect was apprehended by law enforcement in connection with a Spokane shooting. Specialty units, including SPD SWAT and Hostage Negotiators, surrounded the residence, leading to the suspect’s peaceful surrender.
Law enforcement is still on site. For over an hour Colville Street was closed during a standoff between an unknown individual and and Spokane City Police.
Deer Park celebrated its 103rd Settlers Day with a lively parade featuring colorful floats, marching bands, and community groups. Relive the vibrant moments from the 103rd Deer Park Settlers Day Parade through our slideshow.