Derek Deis
#kxly 4 News
Spokane, WA, United States
Contact Derek
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Derek:
Are you worried about your kids' overuse of social media? We want to hear from you
Hey, gang. This is Derek Deis from 4 News Now. As a parent of teenage and preteen boys, I'm pretty worried about the dangers being on social media for hours a day and how it can affect our kids' mental health. My guess is you're worried about it, too, or may already be dealing with the effects of too much social media and are looking for ways to combat it. → Read More
One shot, suspect on the loose in Soap Lake shooting
SOAP LAKE, Wash. – One person was shot and a suspect is still on the loose following a shooting early Monday morning in Soap Lake. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says the person who was shot was taken to a hospital by air ambulance. There is no word on the victim’s condition. State Route 17 in Soap Lake is closed... → Read More
Motorcyclist killed fleeing traffic stop in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A motorcyclist, who police say fled a traffic stop, died in a crash in Spokane Valley early Tuesday morning. It happened just after 1:00 a.m. Tuesday at N. Pines Rd. and E. Mansfield Ave. Spokane Valley Police say after the attempted traffic stop, the motorcyclist fled at a high rate of speed, then crashed into a... → Read More
WSU men's basketball lands top 50 recruit in Diongue
Adrame Diongue made an official visit to WSU in late April.PULLMAN, Wash. – Finally, some good for the Washington State men’s basketball team. 7’0″ center Adrame Diongue of Compass Prep in Chandler, AZ officially signed with the Cougars Tuesday morning. Diongue, a four-star recruit, chose WSU over Kansas, Texas Tech, Washington and a host of other schools. Diongue, who is... → Read More
Made in the Northwest: Hidden Mother Brewery
The best beers emerge from quality, local and organic ingredients. → Read More
Sports betting coming soon to Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Courtesy: Northern Quest Resort & CasinoAIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – You may soon be able to place bets on your favorite sporting events at Northern Quest Resort & Casino. On its website, Northern Quest says the Kalispel Tribe recently reached a tentative agreement with the Washington State Gambling Commission to add sports betting. However, there are still several legal steps that... → Read More
Made in the Northwest: Booey's Gourmet
It wants to be known as Spokane's pepper sauce. Booey's Gourmet has been making sauces for over 25 years now and recently came out with a BBQ rub as well. Derek Deis met up with Pappa Booey himself for this edition of Made in the Northwest. → Read More
Made in the Northwest: YaYa Brewing Company
It's a local brewery with its own guardian angel. YaYa Brewing Company in Spokane Valley is run by brothers who have a very personal source of inspiration. Derek Deis has the story behind YaYa Brewing in this edition of Made in the Northwest. → Read More
Laundry room fire at Ruby River Hotel forces evacuations
A fire in the laundry room of the Ruby River Hotel forced the evacuations of several guests early Friday morning. → Read More
Made in the Northwest: Lite-Check
It's a local company that plays a critical role in keeping semi trucks safe on the road. Lite-Check has been in business for nearly 35 years, but it continues to create new products to improve diagnostic trailer testing. Derek Deis has the details in Made in the Northwest. → Read More
Made in the Northwest: Lumberbeard Brewing
It's one of Spokane's newest breweries. But like many local businesses, Lumberbeard Brewing is now trying to survive the coronavirus shutdown. Derek Deis has the story in this edition of Made in the Northwest. → Read More
Longhorn BBQ restaurant damaged in early morning fire
The Longhorn BBQ restaurant in Spokane Valley was damaged in an early morning fire Monday. → Read More
Made in the Northwest: Longhorn Barbecue Production Center
It's a genuine, Texas style barbecue, made right here in the Inland Northwest. Since 1984, the Longhorn Barbecue Production Center has been making tens of thousands of pounds of barbecue for local stores each week. Derek Deis has the delicious details in Made in the Northwest. → Read More
Made in the Northwest: Post Falls Brewing Company
It's a microbrewery that's really making a name for itself in North Idaho. Post Falls Brewing Company was founded three and a half years ago and has been growing ever since. Derek Deis pores over all the details in Made in the Northwest. → Read More
Wildfire burns 5,000 acres near Mesa, is 30 percent contained
The Manton Way Fire, which started Monday afternoon, has burned more than 5,000 acres near the town of Mesa in Franklin County. → Read More
Made in the Northwest: Ascent Recreation
If you need special gear for your outdoors adventures, doesn't your dog deserve some special gear as well? Ascent Recreation offers a series of canine products for the active dog. Derek Deis tells us all about them in this edition of Made in the Northwest. → Read More
WSP investigating fatal crash on Nine Mile Rd.
Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Friday morning in Nine Mile Falls. → Read More
Made in the Northwest: No-Li Brewhouse
It's grown into one of the bigger breweries in Washington and it's been serving up "Spokane style" beers for several years now. But as Derek Deis tells us in Made in the Northwest, No-Li Brewhouse now has a new product and it's not even a beer. → Read More
Made in the Northwest: Contemporary Fiberglass and Marine
If you're looking to upgrade your boat, Contemporary Fiberglass and Marine and Contemporary Marine Flooring may have just the products you're looking for. Derek Deis has the story of the Spokane Valley companies in Made in the Northwest. → Read More
Made in the Northwest: Vaagen Timbers
A Colville company is on the cutting edge of what could become a mass timber revolution.Vaagen Timbers believes it's only the sixth manufacturer of Cross Laminated Timber in North America. Derek Deis has the details in another edition of Made in the Northwest. → Read More