Week of June 18, 2026
Week of June 18, 2026
DAYTON – The Port of Columbia Commissioners held their regular meeting at 5 p.m. on June 10, 2026, at Lyon’s Ferry Marina. Commissioners Mike Spring, Johnny Watts, and Scott Hudson were joined by Executive Director Jennie Dickinson and Economic Development Coordinator Shane Laib. During public comment, a resident expressed concern about the condition of the marina’s breakwater, which apparently prevents larger craft from entering. The marina concessionaire, Joanne Knouf, said the restriction on large craft had been resolved, but...
DAYTON - Waitsburg's music teacher Elizabeth Arebalos-Jagelski walked into the Dayton Liberty Theater's annex with plans to practice lines for the upcoming play but instead found the room packed with well-wishers at a surprise retirement party on Tuesday, June 9. Party organizers, including Waitsburg teacher Brenda Henderson, managed to keep the event a secret, leaving Jagelski completely jaw-droppingly surprised. Henderson had a few secret guests hidden in the back room, so Jagelski could play...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Junior Livestock Show was held on June 6–7, hosting FFA and 4-H members for two days of jackpot livestock competition, showmanship, and education. Local youth who participated in the event were Sara Wilson, Rylee Cole, Clay Katsel, Bridger Abel, Flint Abel, Makaelyn Mikesell, Shaunna Hilton, Braxton Bly, Jackson Griffin, James Griffin, Madyson Potter, Harlee Coulston, Tanna Ray, Levi Dean, Maverick Dean, Alayna Dean, Bella Contreras, Stella Pearson, Emerson...
TOUCHET VALLEY - Waitsburg, Dayton, Prescott, and Dixie softball players and coaches were grateful for the opportunity to be able to host softball games in Waitsburg and Dayton this season. In the past, all games were played in Walla Walla. With the leadership of Dave Meliah at Walla Walla Parks & Rec and Waitsburg coach Chelsie Abel, family and friends were able to enjoy watching our girls play on their local fields. The number of Touchet Valley teams in the Blue Mountain Girls Softball League...
To the editor, Tim Reeves, candidate for WW County Auditor, has the experience and leadership to do a stellar job. I met Tim when he first arrived in Walla Walla and was impressed by how quickly and fully he embraced our community. He immediately served on the City Parks and Rec Committee and the Walla Walla Arts Collaborative Board and participated in our Civics and Police Citizen Academies. He regularly attends County Commissioner meetings and myriad other community gatherings to learn and contribute. He is kind, a listener, and a man of...
DAYTON — The Mandalorian and Grogu embark on their most thrilling mission yet in Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” an all-new Star Wars adventure. The Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. To protect the gains from the rebellion, the fledgling New Republic enlists the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. The cast includes Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White and Martin Scorsese. It is rated PG-13...
DAYTON — The Jasper Mountain Reserve annual trail race is for recreational and elite runners to push their skills on the reserve’s maintained trails while raising money for the nonprofit. The race is on June 20, and early arrival for camping is encouraged. Camping begins June 18 and is included in the event fee. More details about the event and sign-ups are on the race website by scanning the QR code on the right. Jasper Mountain Reserve Saturday, June 20, 2026 7 a.m. – 10...
WAITSBURG — Luke Chavez, co-founder of Ten Ton Coffee and writer for “The Times,” has graduated with distinction from Western Washington University in Bellingham. He earned a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and graduated on Saturday, June 13, 2026. “The Times” is hosting a celebration for Luke at the Royal Block in Waitsburg on Thursday, June 18, after 5 p.m. Come toast the graduate with sparkling wine and encourage Luke to read a few poetry...
DAYTON — Father’s Day is a special weekend in Dayton, featuring the All Wheels Classic Car show on Main Street. This year, on Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., pump car rides will be available at the Historic Dayton Depot. Riders must be 40″ or taller at the shoulder. No loose clothing, bare feet, or sandals will be permitted. Admission to the Depot is free, so check out the current exhibit upstairs, shop in the Museum Shop, and experience railroad...
Spokane – This summer, Innovia’s Longest Table program will help communities in Eastern Washington and North Idaho come together and strengthen connections with a meal. Microgrants of up to $2,500 will support at least 60 Longest Table events between June 1 and September 30. The Longest Table is a growing movement built on a simple, powerful idea: sharing a meal. Community members across the nation are gathering in public spaces to sit down with one another and build new relationships. The nation marks 250 years, this initiative offers an...
WAITSBURG —The Columbia Walla Walla Fire District #2 is hosting its annual Firewise meeting on Thursdy, June 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at the fire station on 232 Main Street in Waitsburg. The meeting will focus on issues the FireDistrict #2 will face in the upcoming fire season. Topics will include preparation for the fire season, defensive space, and becoming aquainted with local and regional fire response partners. CWWDF#2 Fire Chief Matt Spring, representitives from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, U.S. National...
Pickleball Camp June 23, 24, 25 9 & older @ 9:30 to11 Preston Park Soccer Camp June 23, 24, 25 5 – 6 yrs. @ 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 7 – 8 yrs. @ 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Preston Park Softball/Baseball Camp July 7, 8, 9 6 – 9 yrs. @ 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 10 – 12 yrs @ 10 - 11 a.m. WHS Baseball Field Skateboard Camp July 16, 17, 18 9-10 a.m. 5 - 7 yrs old 10 - 11 a.m. 8 yrs & up Waitsburg Skate Park Volleyball Camp July 21, 22, 23 8 – 12 yrs old WHS Gym Football Camp July 28, 29, 30 7 – 12 yrs @ 9...
WALLA WALLA — Greg Tompkins withdrew from the Walla Walla County Auditor race. In a press release, dated June 13, 2024, Tompkins said he ended his candidacy to serve as the interim manager of the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds and to focus on the upcoming Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days. “I entered the County Auditor’s race because I care deeply about Walla Walla County and believe in effective, honest and accessible county government,” Tompkins said. “That same commitment is what leads me to step away from the campaign at this...
As we move into the summer months, my culinary inspirations become increasingly influenced by what is ready to be picked in the garden. Compared to years past, the strawberry plant that runs along the east side of our house, has been extra bountiful lately. With a big bowl of perfectly ripe strawberries on hand, I set out to make a special dessert this week, researching recipes for cakes, soufflés, trifles, and crisps. Then, inspiration hit me when I remembered the robust rhubarb we have...
If you spend time with your dog outdoors in wild places, you may encounter snakes. Fortunately, Washington state has only one native venomous snake: the western rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus), which is active from April through October in shrub-steppe habitats, often near water sources with woody debris or basalt outcroppings. Locally, they are common along the Snake, Palouse, Touchet, Tucannon, and Grande Ronde Rivers, as well as in hiking areas like Wallula Gap and Palouse Falls State Park....
Fifteen Years Ago June 23, 2011 Dayton School Superintendent Doug Johnson, local volunteer liaison to the Carson & Barnes Circus expected here June 30, dons his new nose after being made Honorary Clown by the real professional jester Lisa Babcock, or Penelope the Clown. Nate Wolbert, 22, is on the construction crew of Living Space and helps renovate two buildings on Waitsburg's Main Street. His parents bring back coffee beans from Ethiopia for their humanitarian work there. Touchet Valley...
Another school year has ended, and another Waitsburg class has left a lasting contribution. The Class of 2026 commissioned a Cardinal Country mural on the high school entrance. The Class of 2021 gifted new backboards on the outdoor basketball courts at the high school and at the elementary school. The class repainted the lines on the tennis courts and painted "Cardinals" on the tennis court net poles and basketball posts. The Class of 2014 had a water fountain/bottle filler installed in the...
Robin Wilson Hogan, 75, of Pomeroy, died June 13, 2026, at Dayton General Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on March 29, 1951, to Wilson D. and Lorraine A. (Rundhauge) Hogan, in Alton, Illinois. Robin spent his early years in Alton and numerous other locations around the United States as his parents, both majors in the Salvation Army organization, frequently moved to serve different communities. As a youngster, Robin remembered ringing the bell by the red kettle during Christmas...
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 &...
