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.
What’s certain? Death and taxes. What’s up to you to control (to some degree)? When you die and how much you pay in taxes. Tax planning is crucial for your financial independence and is how you go from losing to winning the tax game.
Wendy Michelle Lauderdale, 68, a cherished resident of Loon Lake and Deer Park for many years, passed away peacefully at her home in Deer Park on July 22, 2024.
Wendy is survived by her father, three brothers and two sisters, numerous nieces and nephews, and her long time friend, Hap. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Tony Lee Whicker, her sister, Leah(Lauderdale) Aiono and her mother, Nancy.
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.