Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG - The Touchet Redhawks delivered Waitsburg a three-set volleyball loss on Wednesday, Oct. 1, on Kison Court. Both teams are young and are improving with each match. The Cardinals struggled with passing and receiving the serve, and Touchet errors came from missed serves and hitting errors. The Redhawks beat the Cardinals 25-17, 25-8, and 25-17....
WAITSBURG - Homecoming week at Waitsburg High School was celebrated with dress-up days, class competitions, field night, and volleyball and football games. The homecoming court was introduced at halftime of the October 3 football game, and the senior class was declared the winner of spirit week. Waitsburg High School's football team went on to win its homecoming game against Tekoa-Rosalia on Friday, 58 to 30. Both teams now have a 4-1 overall record. The Cardinals are now 2-0 in the league,...
WAITSBURG - Safety Always Matters is a fire and life safety program developed by the City of Walla Walla Fire Department to teach elementary school students how to respond to emergencies. Presentations are in collaboration with local fire departments and school districts. On September 23, members of the College Place and Walla Walla Fire Departments, and Walla Walla Fire District #4 presented the S.A.M. program to the Waitsburg Elementary School. "Not only do the kids love interacting with the...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Lions Club said the 67th annual Salmon BBQ brought smiles to 520 satisfied diners last weekend at the Don Thomas building. Attendance was slightly down from previous years, as the BBQ competed with popular fall events including the Apple Cup and several local weddings; however, community enthusiasm was not. The diners enjoyed the annual community event, with the consensus that the fish and socializing were superb this year. For many returning, this year's event might...
The Waitsburg Middle School volleyball team dropped its first match of the season against Liberty Christian on Monday, September 15. The "A" team lost 26-24, 26-24, and 25-15. Audrey Kiefel and Laila Long both served for seven points in the loss. In the "B" game, Jaylynn served for 11 points. Liberty Christian won the first set 26-24, and the Cardinals won the second set 25-15. On Monday, September 22, the Cardinals' "B" team won their match against Dayton, 25-19, 25-17, and 11-25. The "A" team...
At Prescott on Monday, September 15, the Waitsburg High School volleyball team lost 25-11, 25-18, and 25-12. “We played much better tonight against them than the first time,” said Coach Jamie Smit. Sophia Castillo and Joslin Nodine both served 12 for 12. Against St. John, the Cardinals lost 25-23, 25-11 and 25-17. Garfield-Palouse won the match with Waitsburg, 25-6, 25-5 and 25-12. “The girls continue to work hard and get better every match. I am very proud of them for sticking with it and growing as a team,” said Coach Smit....
Waitsburg Cardinals played an exciting non-league game in Waitsburg on Friday, September 19, against Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian (MLCACC). It was a high-scoring game, with teams tied after one quarter, 12–12. The Cardinals took a two-point lead at halftime, 26–24. Both teams scored 14 points in the third quarter, and Waitsburg took the win after four quarters, 68–62. Quarterback JJ Gleason scored five touchdowns, completing 15 of 31 passes for 293 yards, and rushed for 308 y...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Cardinals youth football team played Irrigon, Milton-Freewater, and Standfield in Irrigon on Saturday, September 20. In the jamboree style format, the Cardinals won one game and lost two. Coach Morris said the boys learned a lot, and they will continue to work and hope for a good season. “Ephraim Tarrance had some big plays on defense in the backfield,” said Morris. “Gavin Watkins saw a lot of action on offense, playing running back, and Myles Frasco was able to play a crucial role as quarterback. Frasco helped teammat...
WAITSBURG - The Cardinal high school football team had a big win against Mabton, scoring 52-0, on Friday, September 12. The game was a boost for everyone on the team. Waitsburg's strong defensive game included quarterback sacks, interceptions, 15 tackles by Jarod Hankins, and 12 tackles by Tucker Hamilton. On offense, Martin Vasquez rushed for 85 yards and scored two touchdowns, and JJ Gleason rushed for 52 yards, threw for 130 yards, and scored two touchdowns. "The thing that stood out to me...
WAITSBURG - This year, Waitsburg has a new youth football program for students in fourth through sixth grades. The program developed by USA Football is part of its youth football development model, Football for All. The new model is designed to make the game safer by reducing contact and teaching skills based on the athlete's age, skill, and game type. The boys, coached by Waitsburg High School graduate Cyson Morris and assisted by Dallas Harker, will play their first game of the season in...
DAYTON - The 2025 Columbia County Fair was held September 4 through 6 at Dayton's fairgrounds with the theme "Celebrating Columbia County - 150 years of Heritage and Heart." The fair hostesses were Kayla Mikesell and Sarah Wilson. The fair opened with a flag opening ceremony on Thursday morning. Breakfast was included with the general gate admission. Attendees spent the day enjoying live entertainment, livestock judging, and a large variety of craft, art, and food booths. On Friday, events...
WAITSBURG - September is the American Library Association's Library Card Sign-up Month. The theme "One Card, Endless Possibilities" is a reminder that signing up for a library card can be the first step toward academic achievement and lifelong learning. Weller Public Library Director Sarah Roberts visited Waitsburg Elementary classes on Monday, September 8, to show students how library cards can give them access to books, ebooks, audiobooks, games, and other resources. Roberts also helped new...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Booster Club held its annual "Back to School" kickoff for the Cardinals at the Waitsburg Elementary's multipurpose room on Tuesday, September 2. The event was a big success, with lots of kids and community members who came to help start the new school year with enthusiasm and energy. "This was the largest turnout yet," said Waitsburg Booster Club's President Ross Hamann. David Long from Walla Walla DJ provided music, coaches introduced the fall sports teams, cheerleaders...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Cardinals' season-opening football game against DeSales on Friday, September 5, did not go as Coach Gabe Kiefel had hoped, resulting in a 66-16 loss. The DeSales Irish won the coin toss and deferred the opening kickoff to the Cardinals. JJ Gleason received the kick and ran the ball for 30 yards. The Cardinals went four and out, and the Irish took over and scored on a long pass. After making the two-point conversion, DeSales led 8-0 with 8:43 remaining in the first...
Waitsburg Middle School volleyball team's first match of the season will be in Waitsburg on Monday, September 15. Coach Savannah Castillo invites the community to come to the game to cheer for the team....
Waitsburg High School has a new varsity volleyball coach. Jamie Smit coached the Waitsburg Middle School team for the past three years. Smit's previous volleyball coaching experience was in Nezperce, Idaho, coaching the high school junior varsity team. "We have a very young team, and I am hoping for the best," said Smit. Her team consists of one senior, one junior, three sophomores, and seven first-year students. The Cardinals had their first non-league game against Prescott on Thursday,...
WALLA WALLA - This year, the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days lived up to its theme "Hotter than Ever" with high temps and blazing excitement at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds from August 27 to 31. Despite the heat, crowds came to enjoy the show animals, carnival rides, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. "The Sea Lion Splash!" and the "All-Alaskan Pig Races" were big hits. The farm center's hands-on activities for kids, were updated with the addition of a combine harvester...
WAITSBURG - The 2025 Varsity Football Jamboree was held at Lybeker Field in Pomeroy on August 29. Teams from Waitsburg, Dayton, DeSales, Gar-Pal, Teloa-Rosalia, St. John, and Liberty Christian. Each team had the opportunity to play twenty offensive and twenty defensive plays against various teams. The Waitsburg Cardinals played defense against Liberty Christian A, followed by offense against Liberty Christian B. The Cardinals finished playing offense against Pomeroy and defense against Tekoa-Rosalia. "The jamboree was a good litmus test," said...
Waitsburg Middle School football is gearing up for its season opener on Thursday, September 11. The game will start at 4:30 p.m. at DeSales. This season, Gavin Waggoner and Scott Creeley will assist head coach Chris Andrews. Andrews said he is looking forward to a great season, focusing on building fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence. He is excited to see how the kids will grow and improve throughout the season....
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School football is in full swing again. Gabe Kiefel is in his third year as head coach for the Cardinals. This season, Kiefel will be assisted by Lash LaRue, who has been promoted to offensive coordinator, and Dane Kiefel as the defensive coordinator. Greg Crenshaw, Matt Hamilton, and Marco Reyes will coach the offensive and defensive line. Hamilton will also coach special teams, and Josh Gonzales joins this year, helping with running backs and linebackers. Kiefel...
MILTON-FREEWATER - For the first time, the Milton–Freewater Pioneer Posse will include a Junior Princess Court. The court consists of Waitsburg student Sydney Smith, Rylee Stowers from Prescott, Evangeline Pace, and Teagan Freemantle from Milton–Freewater. The Junior Princess Court is for girls aged 7 to 10 years old who can ride a horse on their own. The young princesses will join the Royalty Court to ride in the Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Parade on August 20. The Junior Princess Cou...
WAITSBURG - The week of July 28 was busy for many Waitsburg youth. A play in Dayton, a band concert in Walla Walla, Vacation Bible School in Waitsburg, and a basketball skills camp in the Tri-Cities. The Red Truck Tour, from the Missoula Children's Theatre, brought "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" to the Liberty Theater in Dayton. Two MCT directors worked with over 40 kids, including eight from Waitsburg, to learn lines, choreography, and build stage skills. In only one week, the students...
Latah Trail in Idaho TROY, IDAHO - Bicycling for about 30 minutes can strengthen your heart and improve circulation by increasing your heart rate. It can lower blood pressure, which reduces bad cholesterol levels. It is also fun. A recent trip to Pullman to meet up with our cousins to ride the Latah Trail from Moscow, ID to Troy, ID was a great way to exercise while strengthening the heart. The twelve-mile paved trail, one way, took us by gentle rolling hills covered with wheat. We passed...
Jubilee Campground in Elgin, Oregon is a short scenic drive from Waitsburg. Travel to Walla Walla, to Milton-Freewater, and then 11.5 miles from the unincorporated town of Tollgate. The campground with 48 RV and tent sites includes a beautiful lake that is popular for fishing, swimming, non-motorized boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and wildlife viewing. Trees surround the lake, and there is a pleasant 2.8-mile hiking trail around the lake. There is a rope swing for visitors to cool off on a...
WALLA WALLA - On June 22, the museum saw hundreds of families enjoying the interactive Oregon Trail game. The families loaded their wagons and traveled from fort to fort trying to reach Fort Walla Walla to claim their land deed. On July 13, visitors played a clue-based hide-and-seek game to catch a criminal. Participants followed clues to find criminal Orvy Whipstitch Horvath who had escaped from Walla Walla's territorial prison....
