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For resident Devon Peone, returning to Mary Walker School District is more than taking on a new teaching position; it’s a full-circle moment. He is returning to the school he attended as a child to introduce students to a language he has devoted much of his life to preserving.

Deer Park's royalty has been keeping a busy schedule this year, representing the community at parades, community events, fundraisers, and meetings throughout the region.

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

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

The Rotary Club of Deer Park announced September’s Students of the Month at their Sept. 3 lunch. Seniors Kaylin Gines from Mary Walker High School, Noah Brown from Deer Park High School, and Dean Todd of Riverside High School were all honored at the event and spoke about their high school experiences and plans post-graduation.

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.

For Brett Cromwell, becoming an educator began with two people who showed him just how much of a difference a teacher can make. After 17 years in education, including time as a classroom teacher, coach, and assistant principal, Cromwell is bringing that same passion for supporting students and families to Deer Park Elementary as its new assistant principal.

Deer Park resident Robert Whaley plans to set off on foot for Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11, to raise money for a new Veterans Memorial.

U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum made a brief stop at Deer Park Airport Aug. 12 while traveling to Colville, where he was scheduled to meet with firefighting officials.

Longtime educator Brent Osborn has joined the Valley School District as the new superintendent, bringing a wide breadth of experience.

A cyclosporiasis outbreak initially concentrated in the Midwest and East Coast has led to lettuce recalls, with many people uncertain about buying or eating lettuce.

When Cameron Gilbert stepped into his new role at Riverside High School, he brought with him 16 years of experience in education, coaching, and athletics administration – but he said his primary focus has always remained the same: students.

Deer and elk hunters who bought a Washington multi-season application this year will have a chance to buy one of 3,137 remaining multi-season deer tags and 187 remaining multi-season elk tags in August.

Internet legends come and go, but if Valley artist David Garcia has anything to say about it, newly-famous animal Jimothy is going to last a little longer.

At 5 years old, Benton Geiger already has a business, a growing customer base, and a savings goal. Benton began selling eggs at a young age, initially supplying family members, friends, and neighbors with eggs from the chickens he helps raise at his family’s farm, Bent N’ Rusty Ranch, near Nine Mile Falls.

Within days of the Spokane wildfires, community members, businesses, and organizations have raised millions of dollars for the Innovia Foundation’s newly-established Spokane Complex Wildfire Response Fund.

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist that happened on July 21.

Smoke has been hanging heavily over Spokane County for weeks, drifting in from various fires in the region, depending on which way the wind blows. The air quality got worse Saturday, Aug. 1, after new fires exploded in Spokane.

The Santa Express program received a boost toward this year's holiday program after a sold-out fundraiser brought community members together for an evening of food, bingo, and giving.

When Alexis Padgham steps into her new role as principal of Nine Mile Elementary and the 9 Mile Family Partnership this fall, she plans to lead with a simple philosophy...

Andrew Fout, a 14-year-old incoming freshman at Deer Park High School, was chosen to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Spokane Indians baseball game on July 23 at Avista Stadium.

Deer Park HomeLink has added a new face to its leadership team this school year as Sam Abrams steps into the role of assistant principal, bringing with him a philosophy centered on curiosity, collaboration, and strong partnerships with families.

Cooler temperatures in the region earlier this year caused certain crops to grow more slowly, according to local farmers, including Jim Card, owner and operator of Card Family Market Garden, of Nine Mile Falls.

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.