Week of February 26, 2026
Week of February 26, 2026
WAITSBURG - The 2026 Waitsburg Celebration Days Royalty Coronation was held in Waitsburg Town Hall on Saturday, February 21. The new royalty court, Kayla Kuykendall, Alexis Jones, Keely Harshfield, and Kinsley Tinnons, greeted guests as they arrived at the hall. The members of the court began their journey at try-outs in October 2025. The girls rode their horses, gave speeches, and were interviewed by the judges who scored their performances. Alexis Jones earned the highest score and the honor...
DAYTON – The Dayton School Board convened at the high school's library at 6:30 p.m. on February 18, 2026. Superintendent Jeremy Wheatley, Board Chair Jeffrey McCowen, and Board members Pat Davidson, Grant Griffin, and Ryan Paulson were present, with Aneesha Dieu joining remotely. The Board passed the consent agenda, which included approval of past meeting minutes, accounts payable and payroll, a donation of $3,157 from the FFA Alumni for the FFA State Convention, and an overnight school trip...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg senior Jarod Hankins finished his high school wrestling career at the W.I.A.A. State Wrestling Tournament at the Tacoma Dome on February 21. Hankins started wrestling in high school, his sophomore year, and has made the trip to the State Tournament twice, his junior and senior years. Hankins qualified for the State Tournament when he finished in sixth place at the 1B/2B State Qualifying Wrestling Tournament at Freeman High School on February 13 and 14. Thirty athletes from...
A Waitsburg second- and third-grade boys basketball team has been competing in the Small Schools Little League since January 10. The league includes 119 boys and girls teams this year. The Waitsburg team plays on Saturdays in Dayton, Asotin, Pomeroy, or Lewiston. The games have twenty-minute halves, and teams play in two or three games each Saturday. Waitsburg's boys team is coached by Abby Grende and sponsored by Rural Youth Enrichment Services (RYES), McGregor's, and Grende's Occupational...
The Waitsburg Lady Cardinal middle school basketball team beat the Touchet Redhawks in two games at Touchet on Wednesday, February 18. In the first game, the Cardinals saw sixth-grader Oaklee Adams have an outstanding performance, leading the team with 11 rebounds, 4 steals, and 8 points. Lillian Carpenter scored nine points, and Jaylynn Gleason scored four points. Emma Langford scored six, rebounded three, and had two steals. Shylo Hedges and Peyton Childers scored two points each, and Adalin...
WAITSBURG - A group of Waitsburg citizens has been meeting to foster community connections and strengthen civic engagement and political change. The group, known as The Circle, was formed by Tom Elstrom, the Walla Walla Democratic Precinct Officer. And though many attendees identify as Democrats, Elstrom said people of all political stripes who are unwilling to give up on the Republic are welcome. The meetings are held on the first Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Ten Ton Art, 216 Main...
“GOAT” February 27, March 1 & 3 DAYTON — From Sony Pictures Animation comes “GOAT,” an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams, who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to play with the pros in roarball. The game is dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled to have a little goat on their roster. Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove “smalls can ball!” The critics on RottenTomatoes.com said that...
DAYTON — The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation will host a public event at the Dayton Public Library, Delaney Building. The informational event will be held on Thursday, February 26, at 7 p.m. The focus will be on the management of and policy changes to the Tátwin Wildlife Area (formerly the Rainwater Wildlife Area). There will be a short presentation and a question-and-answer period. The public is invited to...
Fifteen Years Ago February 24, 2011 Both the girls and boys Cardinals basketball teams celebrated district tournament victories at Whitman College in Walla Walla this past Friday. They made history by becoming the first teams to win the title at the same time. Cole and Brittany Lindsey, married just last year in Puerto Rico, left for a missionary adventure to Kenya last week. Young wrestlers and their support staff roll up the mats that are too old and worn out for the growing wrestling...
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 &...
