Week of November 12, 2026
Week of November 12, 2026
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DAYTON – Mayor Michael Smith called the Dayton City Council to order at 6 p.m. on November 3, 2026. Council members present in the conference room were Shannon McMillen, James Su'euga, Glenn Hagfeldt, Jeff Keating, and Dave Harvey. Joann Patras and Kyle Anderson were not present. City Hall did not post the meeting agenda online before the meeting. During the first public comment period, two citizens approached the Council on the same topic. The two are neighbors on East Tremont Street....
EASTERN WASHINGTON — The Eastern Washington Public Broadcasting Station, KSPS, will present “Crime and Punishment in America,” a four-part, eight-hour documentary from Executive Producers Ken Burns and Sam Pollard. Directed by Lynn Novick, the series premieres Monday, Nov. 16, and runs through Nov. 19. The story covers criminal justice from the colonial era to the present day. It is considered by historians as the first documentary project to comprehensively explore how Americans have addressed crime, the purpose of punishment, and the...
Waitsburg Middle School's season-opening basketball game on Kison court ended with the "B" team winning 24-10 against Touchet on Monday, November 9. Touchet led after one quarter, 4-0. Clive Bye hit the first Cardinal bucket in the second quarter. The Cardinals went on a 10-2 run in the second quarter to lead 10-6 at halftime. Waitsburg outscored Touchet in the second half 14-4 to win the game. Coach Joe Webber said the team played very aggressively and played great team basketball. Rodney...
First through sixth graders were honing their basketball skills at a camp put on by the Waitsburg High School boys' and girls' varsity basketball players and coaches November 2-6. Each day the coaches worked with the young players on different skills on Kison Court. Monday was dribbling; Tuesday was passing; Wednesday was shooting; Thursday was offense and defense; and Friday they put it all together for a scrimmage. Cannon Abel received the Offensive Player award, and Cash Grende was awarded...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg High School’s football season came to an end with a loss at Cusick on Friday, November 6, in a North-South crossover game; 54-30. Cusick got on the scoreboard quickly in the first quarter after recovering an on-side kick. The Cardinals’ opening drive started well but ended with Cusick intercepting the football. Then the Cardinals forced a Cusick turnover on their own 13-yard line. The Cardinals strung together a few plays but were stopped at their 25-yard line. Cusick scored again at the end of the first quarter....
OLYMPIA — Fall is a great time to be a Washingtonian. There’s something for everyone: Foraging for wild mushrooms, setting and pulling up crab pots in Puget Sound, early mornings scouting for wildlife, the chance to see salmon returning to streams and rivers, and so much more. For Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), it also marks a season of forward thinking, particularly with the legislative session kicking off in a handful of months in Olympia. As a result of legislatively directed budget reductions from the 2026...
YAKIMA, Wash. — The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved changes to Pacific Power’s rates that will result in a 7.9% overall decrease on customers’ bills. A typical residential customer could see a decrease of $12.14 per month. The Power Cost Adjustment Mechanism is a filing with the Washington UTC that is designed to help ensure customer rates reflect actual power costs over time. “We understand affordability is a top concern for our customers,” said Ryan Flynn, Pacific Power president. “When the costs of...
DAYTON — Tickets are on sale now. Opening night is this Friday, November 13, and it is “Family Night,” when all tickets are only $10. Tickets are available on our website, libertytheater.org, or at the theater’s box office on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 2 to 5 p.m. This year’s show is directed by Brenda Henderson and Assistant Director Stephanie Snyder. When a Kansas tornado whisks Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, away to the magical Land of Oz, they must follow the Yellow Brick Road to...
Grand Re-Opening at Laht Neppur Brewing Company Waitsburg's brew pub is getting a new name and a fresh look. Don't miss the reveal on Saturday, November 14, from 6 p.m. to 9...
WAITSBURG — The City of Waitsburg’s website and banners on Main Street proclaim the city as One-of-a-Kind. One reason is that this is the only city in the state that is still operating under a territorial charter. Weller Public Library Director Sarah Roberts follows up on the question of Waitsburg’s unique governence by inviting the public to a community conversation at Town Hall on November 19, 2026. The event, Local Civics 101: How Do Local Governments Work and How Can I Engage, will...
WALLA WALLA -The Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Board is asking the public for nominations for the 2027 Fair and Rodeo Legends Awards. The award ceremony will be at the 2027 Showcase event on February 6, 2027. The awards recognize the exceptional individuals whose service and contributions have benefited the success of the Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days over the years, in both the fair and rodeo events. Posthumous nominations of qualified persons are welcome. Legends will be introduced...
DAYTON - November activities at the Columbia County Rural Library include coral reefs, science fiction, and virtual author talks. Dive headfirst into the amazing world of coral reefs. Mobius Discovery Center is bringing its pop-up planetarium to the library, but instead of the stars, you'll be diving below the waves to learn all about coral reefs. Two shows will be held on Thursday, November 12. The first show will be at 5 p.m. and the second at 5:35 p.m. A new monthly book club celebrates...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Elementary held its monthly student recognition assembly on Friday, November 6. PRIDE traits are Prepared, Respectful, Integrity, Discipline, and Excellence. Teachers from each grade recognize one student each month who excelled in one of those traits. Kindergarten: Cash Noble – Discipline 1st grade: Dax Bickelhaupt - Excellence 2nd grade: Adilynn Knighton – Respectful 3rd grade: Flint Abel - Excellence 4th grade: Kestrel Deford – Prepared, Respectful, Integrity,...
DAYTON — A High School Mass Band and Choir Festival was held in Dayton on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. Participating high schools from the Southwest Music Education Association were Dayton, Waitsburg, Clarkston, Colfax, Asotin, Oakesdale, Prescott, Pomeroy, Ritzville, and Washtucna. The Mass Choir was led by Elizabeth Jagelski, a former music educator from Dayton, Walla, and Waitsburg schools. Cameron Layes accompanied the choir on piano. The choir sang: “Here Comes the Sun” by George Harrison, Matt and Adam Podd, arr....
Fifteen Years Ago November 17, 2011 Last Wednesday night, a room in Preston Hall packed with school district employees and community members honored the closure of Terry Jacoy's 23 years on the Waitsburg School Board. Jacoy has served on the board since 1988. School board Chairman ross Hamann said that in the time that Jacoy has been on the board, 590 kids have received their diplomas. "When you do something like this, you don't do it with the ideas of being remunerated," Jacoy said. Jacoy said...
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 &...
