top of page
Deer Park Tribune Background.png

Voice of the Community since 1906

|

September 22, 2026

Breaking News | Statesman-Examiner
Published by Statesman-Examiner

A Conversation with Local Writer and Historian, Wally Lee Parker

Tamara Lee Titus

March 4, 2026

Wally Lee Parker at his home in Spokane, with his Clayton/Deer Park Historical Society Publications. Photo by Tamara Lee Titus.

Local Cheer Squad Hosts Fundraiser at Inland Feed
Published by Deer Park Tribune

Deer Park High School cheerleaders pause for a quick selfie inside the lemonade stand during the Stag Cheer Booster Club's annual car wash and lemonade fundraiser at Inland Feed on July 11. The event raised $560 to support the cheer program throughout the upcoming season. Pictured left to right are Emilee Griffin, Bella Todd, Dakota Reiter, Kat Costello, and Abby Whitham. Photo courtesy Amy Phillips.

Sandi Strickland

July 22, 2026

The Deer Park High School (DPHS) Stag Cheer Booster Club raised $560 during its second annual car wash and lemonade fundraiser at Inland Feed on Saturday, July 11.

Stag Spirit Showdown Brings Local Businesses Together for Homecoming
Stag Spirit Showdown Brings Local Businesses Together for Homecoming

Sandi Strickland

September 23, 2026

Deer Park businesses are showing their school spirit as the Deer Park Football Club hosts the first annual Stag Spirit Showdown, inviting local businesses to decorate their storefronts in support of Deer Park High School students and athletes.

Deer Park Mayor Passes After Fight with Cancer
Deer Park Mayor Passes After Fight with Cancer

Staff Reports

September 16, 2026

The city of Deer Park announced on Sept. 14 that Mayor Tim Verzal has passed away.

Clayton Woman Faces Long Recovery After Loose Wheel Strikes Her at Deer Park Coffee Stand
Clayton Woman Faces Long Recovery After Loose Wheel Strikes Her at Deer Park Coffee Stand

Brandon Hansen

September 9, 2026

Hannah Petty suffered a fractured femur and pelvic injuries after
a wheel broke free from a vehicle traveling on Highway 395

Local Youth Helps Wildfire Victims Recover Treasures from the Ashes
Local Youth Helps Wildfire Victims Recover Treasures from the Ashes

Sandi Strickland

September 2, 2026

With roughly 10 minutes left before his Samaritan’s Purse volunteer team had to leave the wildfire-damaged property, Mykel Strickland and the other volunteers launched one final search through the remains.

Published by Deer Park Tribune
State Reps Discuss Finding Common Ground and Upcoming Bills at Meet and Greet

Meredith Carroll

September 9, 2026

The Stevens County Republican Women’s Club hosted a Meet and Greet at the Loon Lake Library with 7th District Legislators on Sept. 3.

Published by Deer Park Tribune
Governor Declares Statewide Wildfire Emergency, Issues Statewide Burn Ban

Staff Reports

August 5, 2026

Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency on Aug. 1 due to drought conditions, unusually high temperatures, and high winds all “exacerbating our record-setting wildfires.”

Published by Deer Park Tribune
Costello Filling in as Mayor

Cami Krema

July 15, 2026

Billy Costello, known by many in Deer Park for his community involve ment and as a State Farm owner/agent, has recently been filling in for Mayor Tim Verzal.

Published by Deer Park Tribune
Local State Reps Attend Candidate Forum

Cami Krema

July 8, 2026

Approximately a dozen residents attended the Republican candidate forum at Deer Park High School, hosted by the Spokane County GOP.

Published by Deer Park Tribune
Kota & Krumb Brings Homemade Sweetness to the Elk Community

Sandi Strickland

September 23, 2026

For 20-year-old Dakota Girton, what began as a childhood love of baking has turned into a new business venture – one cake pop at a time.

Published by Deer Park Tribune
Inland Northwest Bookkeeping Services Expands into Deer Park

Sandi Strickland

September 23, 2026

For Kim Suda, bookkeeping began as a family connection and grew into a 45-year career. Suda, owner of Inland Northwest Bookkeeping Services, is expanding her remote bookkeeping business into the Deer Park area, where her daughter and son-in-law now live and assist with the family business.

Published by Deer Park Tribune
Wizards Enclave Brings New Ownership, Expanded Gaming Plans to Deer Park

Sandi Strickland

September 9, 2026

Wizards Gaming, located at 113 N. Main Street in Deer Park, officially changed ownership on Sept. 1 and is now operating as Wizards Enclave, with Paul Celeri and William Hatfield taking over the business.

Published by Deer Park Tribune
New Medical Practice Prioritizes House Calls

Nina Culver

August 19, 2026

In a nod to how smalltown doctors used to operate, residents in Deer Park will soon be able to have a health care professional visit their home instead of having to go to an office.

Local Ads

Screenshot 2026-05-04 at 6.32.51 AM.png
Screenshot 2026-05-04 at 6.32.30 AM.png
WhatHappens DP 2025.jpg
Lewistion 250x250.jpg
DPT Ad - 250x250.png
Screenshot 2026-05-04 at 6.33_edited.jpg
Deer Park Tribune Paid Event Ad_edited.jpg
SE Class 250x250.jpg
DPT Ad - 250x250.png

Got something to sell?

Looking to reach your neighbors?

 

Whether it’s a car, a rental, or a weekend garage sale—we’ve got the space. Place a classified ad and get seen by the entire community.

Published Classified Ads by Deer Park Tribune
Hey Parents - DPT Ad.png

Advertise with us!

Have an upcoming event in Deer Park, Stevens County, or the surrounding region? Submit your details here, and we’ll feature your event in the Deer Park Tribune’s online calendar.

September 23, 2026

Roger Haick

Loon Lake

Baumgartner or Conroy
There are many reasons to vote for Michael Baumgartner. If you like the Trump tax cuts, vote for Baumgartner. If you like higher healthcare and medication costs, reduced funding for rural hospitals, reproductive healthcare for women, food support for children, and the rollback of clean air and water standards, thank Baumgartner and vote for him. Other things you get with Mike include massive funding for ICE abuses, a border wall Mexico won’t pay for, limitless military spending, cash subsidies to the coal industry, and bailouts for big agribusiness. If you like the increased cost of living due to tariffs and the Iran war, then vote for Baumgartner, who will never utter a word contrary to Trump policies. Perhaps it is the use of money intended for the national parks being diverted to build monuments to Trump, or our national forests and BLM land opened to resource extraction and data center construction while being closed to the public, or our unique friendship with Canada destroyed, or providing cover for pedophiles that was your main reason for voting for Baumgartner. And if you really admire how Trump has enriched himself and his wealthy supporters (looking at you, Mike) while you pay $5 per gallon at the pump and are told you should like it, then you know who to vote for. On the other hand, if you want representation in DC more closely aligned with your values and needs, Carmela Conroy is the obvious choice this time. Vote Carmela.

Births, Wedding, Anniversary, Engagements

Email editor@dptribune or call 509-890-4044 to be featured in our community announcements section!

Got something to say to our Editor?

We want to hear from you!

 

Whether it’s praise, protest, or personal insight – your voice matters. Send a letter to the Editor and join the conversation!.

Publish your Letters to the Editor with the Deer Park Tribune
alpinemetalweb.jpg
Screenshot 2026-05-04 at 6.32.30 AM.png
WhatHappens DP 2025.jpg
dpautoweb.jpg
aceweb.jpg

150 - Services

Ranger Mobile Garage - mobile mechanic for cars, mowers, and small engines. Affordable maintenance & repair. All makes/models. Call: 509-690-3721.

May 6, 2026

150 - Services

CuddleMeWarm Reconditioned appliances and Mink Blankets. 1-year warranty. We pick up used appliances free. 1024 East 10th Avenue, Colville, 509-680-1926.

May 6, 2026

110 - Community Notes

AUGUST 15: Loon Lake Historical Society Summer Festival. Loon Lake Historical Society, 4000 Colville Rd, Loon Lake, WA. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Aug 9, 2026

110 - Community Notes

AUGUST 12: Kiwanis Meeting. Pizza Factory, 619 S. Fir Ave., Deer Park. 6:00 p.m.

AUGUST 14: Friday Night on Main. Main & 1st Street. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

AUGUST 15: Summer Concert Series. Mix Park, 301 W. 4th St., Deer Park. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Aug 9, 2026

210 - Yard Sales & Auctions

DP Storage and UHaul will be having a storage unit auction on Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. Multiple units. 404 S Fir Street. 509-276-5160.

11.20

150 - Services

Blue Bolt Roofing and Construction. All roofs and remodels. Framing, siding, decks, and painting. Licensed and insured. 30 years experience. Can travel or work remote. 406-499-8712.

11.80

110 - Community Notes

AUGUST 16: Clayton Farmers Market, 4616 Wallbridge Rd, Clayton. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Aug 9, 2026

120 - Notices

THE DEADLINE FOR A CLASSIFIED AD IS FRIDAY AT NOON! 

---------

LINE AD RATES ARE:

$10.00/week for 20 words or less + $0.30 a word over 20. 

Email classified@dptribune.com or call 509-890-4044

May 13, 2026

Lloyd Oscar Reiter

May 13, 1958

-

August 18, 2026

Lloyd Oscar Reiter was born on May 13, 1958, in Deer Park, Washington. He passed away on Aug 18, 2026, in Pinedale, Wyoming, after a long battle with cancer. 

Ronald Herschel Roberts

Feb 8, 1934

-

August 18, 2026

On August 19, 2026, the world lost a great American. Ronald Herschel Roberts was born February 8, 1934, in Okanogan, WA, to Herschel and Katherine Roberts. 

Marlene Adele Rasmussen

Sep 20, 1946

-

August 28, 2026

Marlene Adele Rasmussen, age 79, of Deer Park, passed away peacefully into the presence of Jesus on August 28th, 2026. Born on September 20th, 1946 to Howard and Adele Christeson. She grew up in Springdale, WA where she came to love music and dance, which led her to meet the love of her life, Elwyn. They shared 61 years of a Christ c...

bottom of page