Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Lady Cardinals won one of three basketball games last week. On Tuesday, January 28, they beat the Touchet Redhawks 51-44. On Thursday, January 30, the girls lost to Moses Lake Christian 48-20, and then they fell to the Pomeroy Pirates on Saturday, February 1, 57-13. In her last week in a Cardinal uniform, senior Alyssa Hollingsworth scored 26 points in the win against Touchet. Freshman Cheri Mathews scored 11 points, and sophomore Hannah Peralez scored nine points....
WALLA WALLA - The Walla Walla chapter of the American Association of University Women has added a third scholarship type to its scholarship fund for women seeking a trade school certificate. The Women in Trades Scholarship is available to help women enrolled or intending to enroll in trade programs at Walla Walla Community College. "Locally and nationally, AAUW's mission is to empower women and girls. And we know workforce needs are changing," said AAUW Walla Walla President Mitzi Jensen. "For...
WAITSBURG — The decision to suspend the printed publication of “The Times” has been suspended. “The Times” received an anonymous donation to cover the cost of print production for the paper over the next few months. In that time, the paper will transition to a nonprofit organization. In reorganizing as a nonprofit, the new organization will form a board and file for a 501(c)(3 ) status with the IRS. The board will work with a local fiscal sponsor to begin raising funds for the paper’s operation as it waits an estimated three to eight month...
WAITSBURG - For the last 21 years, the Waitsburg Booster Club has honored a member in January for their exceptional dedication to supporting our students. Vickie Hamann, a long-time Booster Club supporter, was recognized as Booster of the Year on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Booster Club Vice-President Julie Karl made the presentation after President Ross Hamann read Vickie's attributes, including her contributions behind the scenes, poster making, washing and mending uniforms, organizing...
DAYTON — “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadl...
WALLA WALLA — Cold temperatures will continue in Walla Walla County and surrounding areas this week. To help residents stay warm, the First Congregational Church at 73 S. Palouse Street will host the Walla Walla Emergency Warming Center from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. beginning Tuesday, February 4, through Saturday morning, February 8. The Warming Center is not open during daytime hours, and dates and times are subject to change based on weather forecasts and conditions. The Warming Center relies on volunteer staff and offers volunteer training r...
WALLA WALLA — The Washington State Department of Licensing is upgrading its software systems in mid-February. While updates are underway, many services will be unavailable. The temporary shutdown will include closing the Walla Walla County vehicle and driver licensing offices from February 14 through 17. Online vehicle/boat and driver licensing services will be unavailable from February 10 through February 17. Anyone with driver or vehicle/boat transactions is encouraged to complete them now by going to www.dol.wa.gov before February 9. A...
DAYTON — The Columbia County Rural Library has entered into a Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement with neighboring libraries. Patrons can obtain free library cards from the following reciprocating libraries: Richland Public Library Mid-Columbia Libraries Walla Walla County Rural Library District Walla Walla Public Library Columbia County Rural Library District...
Some of the best moments of my life have occurred while following the flashing tail of a bird dog through the whipping grouse covers and amber plains. I've found the upland hunting community welcoming, and the tales I've shared have connected me with friends I would never have known otherwise. Pheasants Forever holds a subset of this community - like-minded conservationists passionate about nature, bird dogs, and the beautifully plumed game birds that fascinate us. I've had the good fortune of...
Ten Years Ago February 5, 2015 [Photo caption] Volunteers (l-r) Robbie Skiles and Marianne Newell serve ready smiles along with the senior round table meals they dish up each week in the basement of the Waitsburg Presbyterian Church. Skiles says there is plenty of food left each week and encourages anyone age 60 or older to come and join them. Twenty-Five Years Ago February 3, 2000 If you thought it was a thrill to read about a cougar coming into town... how about a Bigfoot in your backyard?!...
Everyone has their own unique way of expressing matters of the heart. For me, my love language has always been centered around the kitchen. Sharing recipes, cooking together, and serving special meals, are some of the ways that I communicate my feelings to loved ones. With that, there are certain homey recipes that are so comforting they feel like a hug. This dish of tender braised beef, spiced with a generous amount of sweet paprika, and served over small tender dumplings, is like a love...
