Week of April 16, 2026
Week of April 16, 2026
April 17-19 and April 24-26 DAYTON - "Hello, My Name is..." This year's TVAC variety show was created around popular songs with names of characters that inspired each act. This year, the show features 60 talented local performers, including many brave newcomers. The cast and crew are comprised of volunteers aged 5 to 80, and include families and couples. This is the fourth year Jae Goodridge and Samantha Steinhoff have directed. Stephanie Snyder is the choreographer, and the talented Mary Luce...
DAYTON — The Port of Columbia Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting at 5 p.m. on April 8, 2026. Commissioners Mike Spring, Johnny Watts, and Scott Hudson were present in the Port’s conference room, with Executive Director Jennie Dickinson and Economic Development Coordinator Shane Laib. The Board discussed a new law requiring government websites to be ADA-compliant. The Port will need to convert past posts and PDF documents into ADA accessible content. This includes creating text and audio descriptions for graphics and photos....
On Monday, April 13, the Cardinals baseball team was scheduled to travel to Colton for a doubleheader. The game was moved to Waitsburg, with Colton playing as the home team, after a storm on Sunday made the Colton field unplayable. A hard day at the plate as eleven batters from both teams were hit by pitches during the doubleheader. Trace Nesje started on the mound for the Cardinals, getting nine strikeouts and walking four in the 14-4 loss. The Cardinals had a 4-2 lead until the third inning...
Waitsburg High School qualified three golf players for sub-districts after the match at Columbia Point in Tri-Cities on Thursday, April 2nd. In the 18 holes of golf, Cody Coulston scored 107, Blake Benevides 95, and Jake Lynch 93 to qualify for sub-districts. The three will join teammate Carter Barron, who previously...
WALLA WALLA - Looking for a fun way to celebrate the season? If you like pony rides, petting zoos, and Rizzy the Camel, the answer is Once upon a Spring! on April 18, from noon to 4 p.m. This free event offers music, food, and hands-on fun for all ages at The Selah in the Walla Walla Valley. The Kaufman Family Bluegrass and Whitman Children's Choir will perform during the day. There will also be 4-H rabbit races and four cow milking demonstrations at the petting zoo. There will be pony rides...
WALLA WALLA — Crews are set to begin the second phase of work on the north half of the SR-125 and Myra Road intersection on Monday, April 13, 2026, with traffic patterns adjusted as needed to support construction. Crews will begin adjusting striping, with updated traffic patterns beginning Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Myra Road will remain closed between SR-125 and Commercial Drive/Twin Creek Place. SR-125 will remain open during construction, with one lane of traffic in each direction. Traffic will be shifted to allow vehicles to navigate...
DAYTON — Columbia County Noxious Weed Board is compiling a list of people interested in a pre-license pesticide class for Public, Private, and Commercial Applicators. To get on the schedule with the WSU instructors for a November 2026 class, the Board needs approximately 50 interested people. If you are interested, please call the Weed Board office at 509-382-9760 or email columbiacount...
Martin Vasquez Martin Vasquez's parents are Alisha and Josh Vasquez. Martin started at Waitsburg High School in his sophomore year. He is a full-time WHS student. Vasquez has volunteered at the Waitsburg Lions Club rib and salmon feeds. In addition, he helped paint the football field for home games and worked at school concessions. In the community, he has raked leaves for elderly residents and assisted with the FFA Festival of Trees fundraiser during Hometown Christmas. Vasquez's favorite...
WAITSBURG - The sun is out, and tulips are blossoming, and as usual, volunteers are preparing Waitsburg for spring and summer. Volunteers were out replanting the pots along Main Street. Karen Gregutt was joined by Jim Strawn, Janice McIntyre, Trisha Knee, Richard Hines, Corben Ketelson, Patrick, and Dayna. After the recent flooding, the city's sandbag supply needed to be restocked. Members of the Waitsburg football team came to the rescue, helping Marshall Nechrom and others fill, move, and...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Elementary School students were presented PRIDE Awards on April 3. This month, awards were given to students who exemplified traits of respect for "R." Congratulations to the following : Kindergarten: Jane Ely and Soren Schavrien 1st grade: Bryson French and Lane Eastman 2nd grade Skylar Ruth and Brooklyn Gascon 3rd grade: Gemma Pennington and Asher Hilton 4th grade: Soren Nokes and Cooper Smith 5th grade: Dori Adkins and Clive Bye 6th grade:...
We make several trips to the southern Washington coast throughout the year. From the lazy sunny days of summer to the dramatic storms of winter, there is something special about each season. My favorite time to visit is September through October, when the weather is still lovely and the post-Labor Day tourist crowds are much smaller. Last week, we were able to sneak off for a quick weekend get-away where we were met with perfect weather and a chance to satisfy our built-up seafood cravings. At...
Fifteen Years Ago April 14, 2011 Bill Clemens presents the grant award check from the Pacific Power Foundation to Jessica Atwood, co-chair of the Downtown Dayton Playground Committee, as they stand at the site of the future playground. The recent wresting Little Guys wrestling tournament at Waitsburg's Kison Court helped raise interest in the sport among middle and high school students in the area. In action here is Austin Kimmon, a Dayton member of the Waitsburg Matbirds. Prescott seniors...
Thursday, Dec. 11 Breakfast Pancake on a stick Lunch Chicken Alfredo Breadstick Fruit and Vegetable Friday, Dec. 12 Breakfast Breakfast Burrito Lunch Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Fruit & Vegetable Monday, Dec. 15 Breakfast Breakfast Pizza Lunch Hamburger Tater Tots Fruit & Vegetable Tuesday, Dec. 16 Breakfast Biscuits & Gravy Lunch Nachos Fruit & Vegetables Wednesday, Dec. 17 Breakfast Ultimate Breakfast Round Lunch Turkey Sandwich Fruit &...
