Week of May 14, 2026
Week of May 14, 2026
Waitsburg High School Track at Pirate Raid @Twilight Invite Waitsburg High School track members participated in the Pirate Raid at Twilight Invite at Pomeroy High School on Friday night, May 8th. The Cardinals competed against thirteen other schools that are gearing up for the SE 1B Sub-District Qualifier, which will take place on Tuesday, May 12 in Pomeroy. The top eight from each event will advance to the 1B District 6 Championships at Valley Christian School starting Wednesday, May 20. Waitsburg coach Dan Nechodom said that athletes always...
Walla Walla Community- I am proud to endorse Richard Schram for Sheriff. Having worked with Richard for many years, I’ve seen firsthand the kind of leader and person he is. He leads with integrity, professionalism and genuine care for the people he serves. Richard has always put others before himself and approaches every situation with fairness, honesty and competence. As Chief Deputy, Richard provides guidance and support to those around him while leading by example every day. He is approachable, dependable and committed to helping others...
WALLA WALLA - Walla Walla County Sheriff Mark Crider did not file to seek reelection before the Friday, May 8, deadline, according to online data from the Washington Secretary of State. Crider was first elected to the position in 2018, after serving as undersheriff for his predecessor, John Turner. Crider's current term ends at the end of 2026. Candidate filing for the Aug. 4, 2026, primary ended at 5 p.m. Friday. Chief Deputy Richard Schram and Deputy Ashley Daschofsky, both serving under...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg students from the YMCA Youth and Government program participated in its annual non-partisan, civic engagement program in Olympia on April 30 through May 2. Youth Legislature students work throughout the school year to learn parliamentary procedure and write legislation to be presented during a state-wide conference. "Youth and Government in Olympia was great this week and was a great opportunity for the kids. For most of our students, this was their first year, but we did...
WAITSBURG - Midnight in the City was the theme for the Waitsburg High School 2026 Prom held in Preston Hall on Saturday, May 9. Close to seventy students enjoyed a night to remember and congratulated seniors Victor Whitmore and Mattilynn Carter, who were voted King and Queen. Other court members were juniors Pilar Diaz-Easton and Griffen Hinchliffe, sophomores Audrey Walker and Gavin Mikesell, and freshmen Joslin Nodine and Alex Zuniga. Local photographer Dave Tipton provided complimentary...
WAITSBURG - A Hansen family favorite has come home. Pinky was one of Jim Hansen's many International Harvesters, which included Travelettes, Scouts, and Loadstar wheat trucks. After a little modification, Hansen used the 1949 KB-1 half-ton pickup in the wheat fields as a roustabout. Jim's daughter Cheryl knows about homecomings. She returned to the family home in 2017 to take care of her mother, Geraine, soon to turn 103. Since moving back, Cheryl has created Stella's Homestead at Geraine and...
This year, the Memorial Fun Run at Celebration Days will honor nine remarkable educators. They have taught, coached, nourished, cleaned, driven buses, and served on the school board. They were chosen to represent all the dedicated educators who the community has lost over the years. Come out to the Waitsburg High School football concession stand on Sunday, May 17. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., and the 1K and 5K runs start at 9 a.m. Honoring: Frank Reser, Jack McCaw, Mike White, Anita Baker,...
DAYTON — “Michael” portrays the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists ever to perform. It is the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the talented lead of the Jackson Five to the visionary artist whose ambition made him the biggest entertainer in the world. The film highlights his life off-stage and his iconic performances from his early solo career. Audiences will experience Michael Jackson as never seen before. The cast includes Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo, and...
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Frank Reser Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is available to Waitsburg High School seniors and alumni. Interested applicants can obtain the necessary materials from the Waitsburg High School office. Please ensure that all completed materials are returned to the WHS office by May 29,...
WAITSBURG – In 2023, the USDA moved Waitsburg into a new growing zone from 7a to 7b, indicating a longer growing season. Given a little luck, I can now push my garden into early October. Our family moved to Waitsburg over thirty years ago, and the first thing we did was put in a garden. I didn't know much about gardening, let alone heirloom varietals. After my husband mentioned the garden to his folks, we received a letter in the mail that contained tomato seeds. Unknown to me, his family in...
Logan Seal Logan Seal is the son of Maisee and Anthony. His sisters, Kailyn and Kenzie, are WHS alumni, and he has a younger sister, Hannah. Seal has attended Waitsburg Schools since kindergarten. An honor student, he has four classes at the high school this year, participated in FFA his junior year, and has been a member of the basketball teams since he was in the eighth grade. A team captain on the basketball team his junior and senior years, Seal was named MVP and was voted All league 2nd...
The days are finally warming up, waking up our vegetable patch with a fresh batch of delicate sprouts and young shoots. A lovely sight as we anticipate the delicious harvests to come. My kitchen herb garden, planted close to the house for quick plucking, has been looking particularly vibrant and lush these past few days. This silky quiche, full of fresh herbs and tender chard, comes alive with verdant spring flavor. Ingredients: 1 flakey crust, unbaked (recipe below) 2 spring Walla Walla...
Fifteen Years Ago May 12, 2011 A member of the Atomic Bombshells Burlesque dance group from Seattle entertains wine enthusiasts during Charles Smith's Spring Release party on Saturday. A boater leaves the docks at Lyons Ferry Marina on the Snake River. Despite the poor weather, recreational boating is underway. Val Woodworth and fellow Lions Club members prepare ribs for the annual Rib Feed at the Don Thomas Pavillion on the edge of the Fairgrounds Saturday. The event drew a crowd of 700 this...
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 &...
