Week of October 8, 2026
Week of October 8, 2026
The 2026 Cardinal Homecoming began Friday, September 25, with a student competition to decorate parts of campus, including the cage. The junior class won "Best Decorations". The school selected daily themes for the following week. Monday was Pajama Day, and at the daily assembly, the sophomores won the cup game. Tuesday was Jersey Day, and the sophomores again won at Musical Chairs at the assembly. Wednesday was Dress Your Age Day, where freshmen were babies, sophomores were toddlers, juniors...
WALLA WALLA — Washington State University Walla Walla County Extension invites the community to its annual Open House on October 10, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the WSU Extension Office, at 328 W Poplar, Walla Walla, Wash. This family-friendly event showcases Extension programs, including hands-on activities about 4-H, agriculture, STEM, gardening, and more. Attendees can see live poultry, rabbits, goats, and pigs, explore sewing, cooking, and robotics projects, and gain gardening tips from Master Gardeners. Free seeds and expert advice...
Waitsburg lost its homecoming football game against Pomeroy. 74-12. Cardinal coach Gabe Kiefel said it was rough, with his team starting strong but ultimately unable to string plays together. In the first quarter, Pomeroy started off with the ball and ran for a 70-yard touchdown on their first offensive play. Kiefel was happy with how the Cardinals responded as JJ Gleason met Uriah York on a couple of big passes to score a touchdown. Dylan Gutierrez recovered an onside kick, and the coaches...
Waitsburg High School's varsity volleyball team lost at Prescott in three sets on September 28. In the 25-15, 25-21, 25-8 loss, Jemma Anderson served 100% for the Cardinals, and Katy Allen served nine out of ten serves, including three aces. The Cardinals junior varsity team dropped their first game, then won the next two sets to win the match. Laila Long had a strong serving night with twenty-two out of twenty-five serves and ten aces in the 22-25, 25-15, 15-12 win. Madyson Potter served...
Waitsburg Middle School volleyball team lost both matches against Rogers Adventist School on Monday, September 28, and Desales Catholic School on Wednesday, September 30. In the junior varsity game against Rogers, Dakota Creeley and Avery Springs led the team in serving in the 25-13, 25-17, 25-17 loss. Springs also had two aces. Vaida Langford and Grace Eastman played well in passing, and Eastman was named Player of the Game. The varsity team committed too many serving errors against Rogers,...
To the Editor of the “Waitsburg Times” I am writing to wholeheartedly endorse Richard Schram for Walla Walla County Sheriff. As President of the Walla Walla Sheriff’s Foundation for the past three years, I have come to know Richard as a highly motivated and professional individual dedicated to serving both the Sheriff’s Office and our community with excellence. Born in Spokane, Wash., and a long-time resident of Walla Walla County, he has been deeply committed to our community throughout his career. Since joining the Sheriff’s...
When you love someone who wears a badge, you understand that their job becomes part of your family. You see the long hours, sacrifices, difficult calls, and the weight that comes home at the end of a shift. That is why Richard Schram’s leadership means somuch to me. As the wife of a deputy who serves under Richard, I have had the privilege of seeing the kind of leader he is when noone is watching. I have seen that he genuinely cares—not only about our community, but about the people who serve it. Richard holds people accountable and is...
I support the candidacy of Tim Reeves for the position of Walla Walla County Auditor. I encourage readers to visit Tim’s website, which lays out how his educational and professional journey uniquely qualifies him to serve us in this pivotal role. Part of the challenge we face as a nation has resulted from a lack of civic engagement. Of particular importance to me is Tim’s commitment to help make county government accessible, transparent, and understandable to ordinary citizens. Tim’s plan to make the Auditor’s website the repository...
WALLA WALLA. — The Pacific Power Foundation has awarded grants to eight Washington organizations working to protect the environment and strengthen their communities. Funding will help provide hands-on outdoor education for students, expand volunteer initiatives, and support career training programs. The funds were awarded through the Pacific Power Foundation’s Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect grant cycle. Organizations interested in applying for the Foundation’s next grant cycle, Safety and Wellness, should apply by...
DAYTON –In the Western "Angel and the Badman", a feared outlaw, Quirt Evans, staggers onto a ranch with a bullet in his back. He expects a quick death, not mercy; however, the rancher's daughter offers him a chance at something he's never had: a life beyond violence. Unfortunately, the past doesn't forgive. A marshal is closing in, and an outlaw gang wants to burn the ranch to the ground. Quirt must decide what kind of man he'll be when the world demands blood. Notable performances from...
Waitsburg Elementary held its first Students of the Month assembly for the school year on Friday, October 2. Each grade recognizes a student for excelling at one of the PRIDE traits: Preparedness, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, and...
Fifteen Years Ago October 13, 2011 It has been 25 years since Markeeta Little Wolf has belted out songs with her powerful voice to an audience. Little Wolf performed on TV, in club acts and even on the theater stage in musicals from age 12 to 28, when she gave it all up to sell real estate and have a different kind of life. Little Wolf realized about one year ago that she still has one more show in her, she said. And she's been working since on songs, lighting and costumes to give her friends...
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 &...
