Deer Park, Washington, United States

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Tag: Roger Krieger

A City Evolves: Planning and Progress

Deer Park’s population is growing and forecasts predict it will continue to do so. A question naturally arises: How can Deer Park keep its charm and character while continuing to grow?

Even before its incorporation on June 24, 1908, early residents and non-residents alike looked to Deer Park as a rural escape from Spokane. It was a community they had created for themselves while working with the Spokane Falls/Great Northern Railway, Arcadia Orchards, or Short and Crawford’s lumber mill, whose structure eventually became the city’s center. More than a century later, with few remnants of the lumber mill or orchards left, many of the town’s residents still cherish the charm, character, and “escape from the city” Deer Park provides. Many would like it to stay this way.

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Flushing toilet

What the Flush?

The difference between flushable and treatable might not be a question asked by the city dweller. If the item effortlessly flushed away, all is fine, right? Actually, no, it may not be all right.

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Approval Given for Main Street Apartments

Approval has been given to Bailey Holdings, LLC to renovate commercial space on Main Street into multi-family housing. Dave Hubert, Spokane County Hearing Examiner, approved the conditional-use permit after a public hearing was held via Zoom on November 19th, 2020.

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Election Endorsements

As a fellow citizen I would like to make some endorsements for you to consider in our upcoming election.   Ron Scholz and Caleb Stapp are

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Playgrounds & Parks

New playground equipment was proposed and a grant application for a splash pad were discussed at the City Council meeting on February 6th, 2019. In

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