Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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October 13th, 2024 – "Flat, clear water and high sun are a poor combination for persnickety trout, particularly in desert midge country. Throw in a metric ton of black fly larvae the size of a pencil lead that the fish inspect with excruciating detail, and you've got the makings of a slow day. By noon, the frost had melted off, and I had tired of watching Chas catch fish on a booby fly with a chironomid dropper. Midday, hundreds of large dragonflies began copulating unexpectedly over the shallow...
DAYTON - During the 2024 fall migration season, the National Audubon Society was concerned that the avian flu's virulent H5N1, or HPAI strain, could spread to and by wild songbirds at backyard feeding stations. During last year's migration, wild and domestic birds' infection and death rates soared. The virus spreads along bird migration routes, or flyways, to the detriment of many birds, mainly waterfowl, during the fall migration. There is good news for songbirds, though. According to an...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg middle school girls' basketball team lost their last home game against Rogers on February 19, then finished the season with two wins on the road as they beat DeSales and Liberty Christian of Richland. "Against Rogers, the girls had a lot of shots that did not go through the hoop in the first half of the game," said Coach Karen Huwe. "We played pretty evenly with them in the second half but could not close the gap from the first half." Kayla Kuykendall scored four...
WAITSBURG — “Captain America: Brave New World stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America. Mackie previously played The Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe until his character became Captain America after Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) retired. After meeting with the newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, played by Harrison Ford in his MCU debut, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must foil a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.” Captain Ameri...
WAITSBURG -The Waitsburg Town Hall hosted two fundraisers this last weekend. On Saturday, March 1, supporters raised $1,700 flipping pancakes to help send six Waitsburg students to the 2025 Global Amazing Shake competition. Waitsburg students Carter Barron, Emily Knudson, Kaitlyn Paul, Ava McCaw, Wiley Gagnon, and Oaklee Adams have earned their place by moving through local and state competitions. The Ron Clark Academy will host the annual competition on March 28 – 30, 2025, in Atlanta, G...
WALLA WALLA - The Combine Art Collective said it was thrilled to present "Straight Outta Waitsburg," an exhibition showcasing the vibrant talents of the Waitsburg Arts community. These talented artists will come together for the first time in a group show that promises to be a captivating and unforgettable experience. The exhibition includes various artistic mediums, including drawing, painting, collage, photography, fiber art, sculpture, iPad drawings, mixed media, and pinhole photography. The...
WAITSBURG — The Waitsburg Town Hall is preparing for its annual St. Patrick’s Dinner and Silent Auction. Tickets are $20 and are available from Town Hall Board members Louie and Marie Gagnon, Dave Tipton, Allen Huwe, Jim Romine, Ron Stranding, and Andrew Knee. All proceeds go towards this historic town resource’s operation and maintenance costs. Donations for the silent auction can be dropped off at the Town Hall on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between 10 and 4 p.m....
WAITSBURG - Preston Hall Middle School held an awards assembly for students on Friday, February 28, in the high school auditorium. Principal Joe Wirtzberger announced the PRIDE students for January and February. Preparedness: Wiley Gagnon, Laila Long and Olivia Kiefel Respect: Peyton Childers, Kaitlyn Paul, and Colt Boudrieau Integrity: Katherine Roberts, Davina Navarrette, and Joslin Nodine Disciplined: Emerson Kiefel, Flynn Richardson, and Alex Watson Excellence: Shylo Hedges, Audrey Kiefel,...
Ten Years Ago March 5, 2015 [Photo caption] Dejay Lalka and P.E. Teacher Jeff Bartlow try out ski bikes at Bluewood. Twenty-Five Years Ago March 2, 2000 Special levies in Walla Walla and Columbia counties passed save Walla Walla School District's two-year, $5.43 million levy, which was lagging at 58.27% approval in unofficial returns. Some 11,464 voters in Walla Walla County and 1,609 in Columbia County cast ballots. Three important issues in the Touchet Valley were overwhelmingly approved by...
