Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG - The formation of snow rollers outside Prescott in March 2019 was captured by photographer Bill Rodgers. This week's weather conditions of, freezing rain and wet snow could cause a repeat of this rare occurrence....
WAITSBURG - This year, the Cardinals' Wrestling welcomed its first girl competitor to the team. It was a first for Karissa Potts, a junior who only took up the sport this year. "When I started wrestling, I knew absolutely nothing. I wasn't perfect-still not-but in just a few months, I've grown so much and learned more than I ever expected," said Potts. "Wrestling pushes you physically and mentally, and yeah, it's tough, but it's also addicting. Even on the hardest days, it's fun, and I can't...
DAYTON — Mayor Roger Trump called the Dayton City Council to order at 6 p.m. on February 11, 2025. Trump, council members James Su’euga, Joann Patras, Michael Smith, Laura Aukerman, Kyle Anderson, and Shannon McMillen were present. During the public comment period, Dayton resident Theresa Eier spoke about the recall petition she intends to file against Columbia County Sheriff Helm. Eier also discussed her litigation against Columbia County for “withholding records and a lack of transparency.” Eier said there were 600 documents withheld for 600...
DAYTON — There’s a new breed of hero in town. DreamWorks Animation, creators of the film franchises including Kung Fu Panda, Trolls, and How to Train Your Dragon, have adapted the New York Times bestselling series “Dog Man” by Dav Pilkey. When a police dog and an officer are injured on the job together, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve as long as he isn’t distracted by squirrels. He doggedly pursues his arch-nemesis and the feline supervill...
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Mark Lee Schuck, age 72. After a long battle with cancer, he went to be with his Lord on February 13, 2025, in Dayton, Washington. Mark was born to Ted and Esther Schuck of Avon, Indiana, on May 22, 1952. He graduated with Avon High School's class of 1970, then earned his degree in fish biology at Colorado State University. While at CSU, Mark spotted a tall, dark-haired beauty across the cafeteria. Mark and Carolyn were married on June 16,...
DAYTON — The Port of Columbia Commissioners held their regular meeting at 5 p.m. on February 12, 2025, at the port’s conference room. Commissioners Seth Bryan, Johnny Watts, Mike Spring, and Executive Director Jennie Dickinson were present. The commissioners handled a few administrative items, including approving minutes from past meetings and reviewing the monthly budget report. There were no new or amended leases to review. The commissioners reviewed and approved a sewer agreement with the City of Dayton, which allowed wastewater pipes to...
DAYTON—When her alarm goes off at 5:45 a.m., Carol Anderson, 80, rises, washes her face, makes her bed, empties the dishwasher, and then calls for the Ski Bluewood daily report. She is going skiing! Breakfast is first. Then she dresses in long johns, a ski turtleneck, and very tight ski socks, carefully working them over her feet so there are no wrinkles. Then she starts loading the car, first with her skis, poles, and a small gear bag to the car. Helmet and goggles go into the car next. She p...
WAITSBURG — Last week, the Waitsburg Middle School girls basketball team played two close games. On Monday, February 10, the young Cardinals played Prescott at home on Kison Court and then traveled to Dayton on February 12. “It was a pretty rough game against Prescott,” said Coach Karen Huwe. “Twenty-five fouls were called. There have not been that many total fouls in our last three games. But the girls stayed composed and had a good fourth quarter, scoring 10 points to secure the win.” In the 16-14 win, Audrey Kiefel scored six points in...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School junior Jared Hankins will make his first trip to a State Mat Classic XXXVI Wrestling Competition on February 22 in Tacoma. He will compete in the Boys 1B/2B 175 weight class with a 16–16 record and seeded seventh. Hankins won his place at state at the District 6 State Qualifier Boys Wrestling Tournament on February 15 at Freeman High School in Rockford, Wash. As one of the top nine wrestlers in his weight class, Hankins earned the seventh seed by beating a w...
Ten Years Ago February 19, 2015 [Photo caption] (l-r) Don Morgan and Court Ruppenthal show off Laht Neppur's People's Choice "Best Cure for Cabin Fever" award for their Waitsburg Winter Warmer at the Palouse Cabin Fever Brew Fest on Feb. 7. This is the second year that Laht Neppur has walked away with the award. Twenty-Five Years Ago February 17, 2000 A bunch of Walla Walla men have sort of taken the lead in running down this Bigfoot thing around here, but a woman is right up there with them,...
While searching for dessert recipes it is easy to get lost in the seemingly endless options of new and trendy flavor combinations. Exotic ingredients and complicated techniques can be fun when you have the time, or the budget, to bake for a special occasion. However, sometimes it is worth revisiting the humble classics. Lemon bars are in this category of easy to make homey favorites that are always a crowd pleaser. With a delicate butter shortbread base topped with a sweet and lively lemon...
