A state investigation is officially underway into the City of Deer Park for the alleged illegal use of taxpayer resources to promote a $14.6 million school levy. At the center of the probe is a potential conflict of interest, as the School District’s plans to purchase city-owned land in the near future hinge on the levy’s passage.
The City of Deer Park’s new splash pad at Mix Park is set to conclude its first season, having been open for less than a month. With only this weekend left for families to enjoy the new park attraction, time is running out to cool off before it closes to the public.
The City of Deer Park is inviting residents to an open house to provide input on long-term plans for growth, transportation, housing, small agricultural animals, and land use. The event is part of a periodic update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan as state law requires.
Due to a nationwide egg shortage, Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture appointed by President Trump, suggested on Fox News that one solution could be for some families to raise backyard chickens. This marks the second major egg shortage in the past five years. The first, during the COVID-19 pandemic, was driven by hoarding and delivery disruptions, while the current shortage is primarily due to Bird Flu and industrial farming practice
The launch of the City of Deer Park’s app provides residents with a new tool for improved communication and engagement with local government services. The app offers ways to streamline access to essential information. Links to download the app are included in this article.
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.
A group of local business owners and residents joined an open conversation about restoring vibrance to the downtown area of Deer Park. The discussion was led by a Community Development Specialist from Retail Strategies.
The City of Deer Park partnered with Downtown Strategies to host a Strategic Visioning Workshop on May 15th, 2024. The workshop aims to gather community input and collaborate on developing a comprehensive plan to revitalize and promote growth in Deer Park.
A power outage that began just before 11 am has left the entire city of Deer Park and homes to the south without electricity. Avista, the local utility company, is aware of the situation and estimates power will be restored by 1:45 pm today.
The City of Deer Park is moving closer to realizing a long-debated splash pad project, with funding allocated in the 2024 budget. To gather public input, the City has created a survey seeking feedback on the preferred location, features, and amenities. The deadline for responses is April 14th.