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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.

Nine-year-old Deer Park resident Cora Schaefer dreams of getting back in the saddle. The Deer Park HomeLink student said she loves riding horses more than anything.

Lakeside High School’s new principal, Mike McCune, is returning to a school and community that helped shape his career as an educator.

For more than three decades, Jan and Dwayne Strong have dedicated themselves to preserving traditions, supporting local youth, and strengthening the Deer Park community.

Since the start of the 2021-22 school year, student-athletes at Deer Park High School (DPHS) have had the services of a certified athletic trainer available.

Staci Gloyn joined the Loon Lake School District on July 1 as the new superintendent

The sight of firefighting aircraft completing a water drop over the Deer Park Municipal Airport is again expected to be one of the biggest attractions at this year's Deer Park Fly-In, but organizers say the event is about much more than airplanes.

Set against the backdrop of the Deer Park Golf Club, Mountain View Meadows welcomed prospective homeowners Saturday, June 27

The Mead School District has selected Haley Maxfield as the next principal of Colbert Elementary School.

Longtime Deer Park School Board member Eric Keller retired last week and the school district is seeking someone to replace him. District Superintendent Alexa Allman said the board will miss Keller.

Community members gathered June 19-20 to celebrate the 50th annual Elk Pioneer Days

David Birdsell has lived his life behind a microphone, calling games of nearly every sport for the Deer Park School District since before he could legally drive.

Northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 395 were temporarily blocked, bringing traffic to a standstill.

As summer temperatures begin to rise across northeast Washington, fire officials and weather experts are reminding residents that leaving children or pets inside parked vehicles can become dangerous within minutes.

The 43rd annual Loonsday race was hosted in Loon Lake on Saturday, June 6. The event had over 100 runners and walkers participate this year, according to event organizers.

Seventeen local graduates received 22 scholarships totaling $18,232.55 through Deer Park Dollars for Scholars from May 27 to June 5, helping students from Deer Park High School, Deer Park Achievement School, and Home Link continue their educational journeys.

Founded in 2001, Deer Park Dollars for Scholars is a locally-supported chapter of Scholarship America. Operated by community volunteers, the nonprofit organization raises scholarship funds to help local students pursue higher education. Organizers said dollars raised in the Deer Park area stay in the Deer Park area, directly benefiting local graduates.

Hundreds of bubbles filled the air as students at Deer Park Elementary celebrated BubbleFest

Held each spring at Riverside High School, RamFest has evolved from a small gathering into a community-wide celebration featuring more than 60 vendors, multiple food trucks, a car show, live music, games, and activities for all ages.

Spokane Fire District 4 crews conducted a controlled, real-world structural burn training exercise

The Deer Park City Council addressed a wide range of issues during their May 20 meeting, including calls for tighter fireworks restrictions, questions about development permitting, and concerns over future data center construction in the city.

The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce is hosting their fifth annual Sunflower 5K on Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m.

A new playground designed specifically for preschool-aged children officially opened May 8.