Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DW COMBINE-DW was eliminated in the opening round of the WIAA Boys State Basketball tournament on Saturday, February 25. The team lost 53–35 to Lind-Ritzville-Sprague at Cheney High School on Saturday, February 25. The LRS Broncos scored first on a 3-point shot and led 6-0 before DW got on the scoreboard on a free-throw by Monte Pettichord. The Wolfpack continued to trail throughout the first quarter. A 3-point shot by Pettichord, a 2-point basket by Spencer Hansen, and free-throws by P...
WAITSBURG, WA—The Waitsburg School Board of Directors will hold an executive session during a special board meeting this Thursday, March 2, at 5:00 p.m. to review and select the top finalists for the Waitsburg Superintendent/Elementary School Principal position. Using the input provided by community members in the “Waitsburg Superintendent Profile Survey,” the board will narrow the list of applicants to the top three or four. The top candidates will have final interviews with community and staff members. Waitsburg School District began its s... Full story
Adult Fiction “The Unsinkable Greta James” by Jennifer E. Smith, 2022. An indie musician reeling from tragedy decides her path forward and how to find her voice again. Compared by some reviewers to “Where’d You Go Bernadette” and “Daisy Jones & the Six.” “Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano, 2020. A novel about the sole survivor of a plane crash, his coming-of-age, an unforgettable cast of characters, and an examination of some of life’s most profound questions “We Begin at the End” by Chris Whitaker, 2021 An extraordinary crime novel about two k...
I have long been a fan of Lujon's Cabernets, and this may be the best vintage yet. It's toasty and compact, fresh with lovely cherry fruit at its core. The fruit comes from Birch Creek and Spofford Station, both terrific and yet little known vineyards to most wine drinkers. The blend includes 3% Malbec and 3%Merlot - a savvy and distinctive combination that broadens the palate and brings further detail through the finish. This classy Cab was aged for 26 months in just 15% new oak. Though based...
DAYTON—”80 FOR BRADY” is inspired by the true story of four elderly best friends living life to the fullest when they take a wild trip to the 2017 Super Bowl LI to see their hero Tom Brady play. Roger Ebert says “It’s a Cinderella story with four fairy godmothers, but instead of ugly step-sisters forcing them to do housework, these women are confronting the indignities of aging and the limits of mortality. When a local radio station promises four Super Bowl tickets to anyone who comes up with the best story, Trish (Jane Fonda), Lou (Lily Tom... Full story
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg Celebration Days is fast approaching, and it's time to nominate an individual, couple, or family to be this year's 2023 Parade Marshal. The WCD parade committee will be accepting nominations through April 1, 2023. It is a time to honor those outstanding community members who have dedicated their time and effort to make Waitsburg a great place to work, live, and play. Marshals are honored at the Waitsburg Celebration Days Parade and will receive a unique commemorative jacket....
WALLA WALLA—The Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with Sherwood Trust is offering the Nonprofit Fundamentals Series to help nonprofits build on their skills to run efficiently and effectively. The series consists of three free workshops, all to be held at Walla Walla Community College (WWCC). The first workshop, Boards in Gear will include information on board responsibilities, board operations, composition and development, fundraising, and advocacy. There is still time to get information and register for the first workship a... Full story
WAITSBURG—High school students from Waitsburg, Prescott, Dayton, Touchet, and Pomeroy will be able to attend the Waitsburg High School College and Career Fair on March 9, 2023. Students can meet with over twenty businesses, schools, and organizations at the Waitsburg High School gym. Presenters from colleges, tech programs, universities, Columbia County Health System, U.S. Airforce, Army, Marines, Ag businesses, and other public and private job creators have signed up for the event....
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg middle school girls basketball team finished their season on Thursday, February 23. The Cardinals were the shortest and youngest team in the league this year. The girls struggled at times to score against the more experienced teams, but they improved immensely on defense. Five sixth and two seventh graders finished the season and will look to improve individual skills in the off-season. On Friday, February 24, the team played some shooting games in the high school gym,...
WAITSBURG-The Wolfpack Boys Basketball team was cheered Friday afternoon as they left to play in the WAII State 2B basketball tournament in Cheney. Waitsburg students and staff lined the street in front of the high school to wave and cheer on the team as they left Waitsburg. Community members showed support as the team drove down Main Street before heading to Dayton. The team held a practice Friday evening in Cheney and played Lind-Ritzville-Sprague on Saturday. Though the Wolfpack lost the...
As I neared the river, a fog bank appeared on the horizon – an impenetrable wall along the highway corridor. It was disheartening to watch a beautiful January day disappear in the rearview as the sun-shrouding humidity swallowed me whole. Still, the foggy conditions were arguably better for jump-shooting waterfowl. Sunlight glinting from gun barrels and glasses betray me as I sneak through riparian grasses and timber. Pulling onto the road shoulder, I prepared for the approximate half-mile h...
Although I know it’s short-lived, I’ve been enjoying the glimmer of Spring to come. These past few weeks have even provided some sun and warmer temperatures. Warm enough to defrost the frozen dirt in our planters so Daniel can begin his project reorganizing the backyard garden. What does the current project entail, you ask? First, Daniel emptied all the dirt from the whiskey barrels and moved them from the side yard to the back area. Then he refilled them with soil and our first official bat...
Ten Years Ago February 28, 2013 Lisa Caldwell’s job is to expect the unexpected. What happens when the next flood arrives? Or the next big wildfire? The next disaster might be something new and different, like a plane crash or an emergency at a local school. Caldwell is the new Emergency Management Director for Columbia County. She replaces Bill Peters, who left that position at the end of November. “My job comes in four parts,” she said. “Preparedness, mitigation, response and recover... Full story
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, it is worth revisiting the humble classics. Lemon bars are in this category of easy, homey favorites that are always a crowd pleaser. With a delicate butter shortbread base topped with a sweet and lively lemon curd, it is easy to...
