Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON-The Dayton Eagles building caught fire around 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, and was quickly, fully involved. The fire appeared to be contained just before 5:30 p.m, as firefighters from College Place entered the building to check for 'hot spots, according to a social media post by Columbia County Port Director, Jennie Dickinson. Columbia County Fire District 3 was joined by crews from Waitsburg, Dixie, Walla Walla County District 4, Walla Walla ladder trucks, and Walla Walla strike...
WASHINGTON-Crop insurance is a complex topic, but it may come in handy for area farmers as they ride out the fifth driest year since data recording began in 1894. Rainfall is down 2.94 inches from an average year, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), resulting in lower yields for many dryland producers. According to data from the NIDIS, which can be accessed at www.drought.gov, April 2021 has been the second driest month since the system began recording data...
Here Today is a comedy-drama that was directed, co-written, and stars Billy Crystal as Charlie. The movie follows veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz, who is going through a tough time as he tries to keep his growing memory loss a secret. He meets New York singer Emma Payge (Tiffany Haddish), and they form an unlikely yet hilarious and touching friendship that kicks the generation gap aside and redefines the meaning of love and trust. Rotten Tomatoes critics rated this movie as a mushy mix of...
DAYTON-Columbia County Health System Thursday announced the promotion of Matt Minor to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). "Matt's role has expanded to include oversight of our revenue cycle, materials management, and the compliance auditor in addition to his existing finance department duties," said CEO Shane McGuire. Within the last year, Minor performed a pivotal part in creating the business plan and presentations for the CCHS Dental Project and the upcoming Assisted Living project....
Dear Editor, My husband and I are writing in support of Jillian Henze’s campaign for city council. We worked with Jillian during the flood efforts last year, and we were very impressed with the team work, dedication, and leadership qualities that she showed during that time. She and her family are also members of Waitsburg Christian Church, where my husband and I serve as co-chairmen of the church board. Jillian is very dedicated to her family and raising her children in a safe and thriving community that operates and makes decisions with f...
A kind neighbor, Randy Charles, came to the aid of new residents on Main St., to clear a giant tree limb that fell while they were out of town....
DAYTON—A shooting victim is in critical condition after an incident at Shangri La RV Park, in Dayton. Justin G. Karl, 40, of Dayton, sustained gunshot wounds to the stomach and chest and remains in critical condition. The shooting happened in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 6. Joshua B. Wilson, 25, was arrested later that morning. Wilson, who is the son of the RV park’s owner, claims he was shooting at what he thought was a wild animal in the bushes. After learning that it was a hum...
PRESCOTT—A tenacious store clerk in Prescott endured an early-morning attack on June 5, the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office reported. Ahmed A. Mohamed, 41, was arrested at his apartment later that morning. Deputies were dispatched at 7:59 a.m. after receiving a report of an assault that had just occurred at a convenience store, according to a release from the sheriff’s office. The release stated that during the investigation, deputies learned that the suspect entered the store, armed with a...
OLYMPIA—On June 1st, the Washington State Department of Health launched a new mobile vaccine service called “Care-A-Van” that will deliver vaccines to communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. DOH is working closely to support community partners and local health jurisdictions to increase vaccine access for priority communities, which include: Counties with higher vaccine gaps by race and ethnicity. Communities with a high rank on the Social Vulnerability Index for COVID-19. Sectors with recent outbreaks. Communities overr...
May 31 Vehicle collision with a deer. Walla Walla County June 1 Informational report taken. Humourist Road, Burbank Hit and run report. Main Street, Walla Walla Trespass report. Rose Street, Walla Walla Female in Walla Walla County arrested for suspicion of DUI. Ice Harbor Dr/ Flat Top Road, Burbank An 81-year-old female passed away in her residence from natural causes. Frog Hollow Road, Touchet June 4 An unknown suspect entered into a vehicle and stole equipment and tools. Lewis Peak Road, Waitsburg Report of trespass at Walla Walla District...
May 31 Abandoned vehicle reported on Eckler Mountain. Animal call. Lower Hogeye Hollow Citizen contact, Knoblock Apartments. 5th Street June 1 Welfare check at Dayton Motel. Pine Street Citizen contact at Dayton Elementary Violation of court order. Cameron Street June 2 Welfare check at Best Western. Main Street Trespass. 1st Street Civil problem at Blue Mountain Motel. Main Street June 3 9-1-1 call. Starbuck Threats reported at Moose Creek Cafe & Bakery. Main Street Malicious mischief reported at Dayton City Park. 1st Street June 4 Suspicious...
The 2021 Dayton High School Graduates, not in photographed order: Valedictorian Anna Claire Fortier, Salutatorian Roselin Burris-Rameriz, Morgan Laine Boggs, Drake Logan Campbell, Wyatt Marshall Costello, Mackena Persis Culley, Samantha Roxanne Davis, Alexxys Jean Draper, Cristobal Antonio Escobar, Mason Joseph Finney, Christopher David Fulbright, Jose Isaac Gomez-Arroyo, Vanessa Griffen, Maya Marie Harvey, Isis Alexis Johnson Day, Cassidy Sky Laughery, Lindsey Rae Newhouse, Aston Wayne...
Celebration of Life for Betty Hofer Shaded outdoor service, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 11:00 AM The service will be held at 21 S. Fork Coppei Rd, Waitsburg, WA Dress comfortably and be prepared for a light lunch, lots of laughs, and memories of Betty to follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Young Life at https://giving.younglife.org/MarneHenderson in memory of Betty Hofer American Cancer Society National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Dementia Society of...
Valedictorian Speech by Koby Harris High School is really a short time in our lives, a time when later we look down the road, we realize how impactful this time was in many ways. High school is a time where we develop a lot of our personalities; traits and characteristics we will hold with us for many years and possibly the rest of our lives. We made friends when we played sports or went to each other's houses almost every day after school. We, the Class of 2021, became like a family. We would... Full story
This was the second year Waitsburg High School graduates paraded through town in decorated cars, trucks, a boat, and a sofa. Family, friends and residents cheered the Seniors as they drove past on the way to their future....
A combination of injuries and graduations have challenged the depth on the team and provided an early look into what the team may look like next year. As a result, the DW Girls basketball team dropped their last three games to Mabton, WWVA and Columbia. DW @ Mabton June 1st 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total DW 7 3 9 0 19 Mabton 20 24 15 6 65 DW: Forney 5, Andrews 3, Barron 2, Beamer 2, Kilts 7. Mabton: Chavez-Graciano 6, Galarza-Tampa 4, Bonewell 18, Roettger 1, Moreno 4, Garson 2, Becerra 3, Torres 4, Sanchez-Gomez 12. “We suited up a very young team, w...
Our jet sled bobbed near the infamous "Buoy 10" in the mouth of the Columbia River. It was a stormy September afternoon with angry Pacific surf bullying its wave action far upriver. Coho were the target, yet no one aboard complained at the prospects of landing anything willing to trounce the cut herring corkscrewing behind the boat as we drifted. Kicking back, we enjoyed the ride, and the experience of fellow fishermen jumping hurriedly for a bent rod, ripped from the complacency of a lull in th...
Recently, we stepped into a movie house for the first time in over a year to watch A Quiet Place II. I had seen the first film, A Quiet Place, at the cinema in 2019. The sequel had been scheduled for box office release in the Spring of 2020. The director of both movies, John Krasinski, who stars in the film, was adamant that the sequel not be released to streaming during the pandemic but wait until cinema opened again. Krasinski introduced the film thanking the audience for coming out to the...
Ten Years Ago June 9, 2011 It may seem ironic that Waitsburg Valedictorian Austin Beasley chose a quote from a famous high school dropout to inspire his fellow high school graduates. But the saying from McDonald's fast food chain founder Ray Kroc was on message when it comes to being successful in life. “Where there is no risk, there can be no pride in achievement,” Beasley quoted Kroc as saying. “It is no achievement to walk a tightrope laid flat on the floor.” Summer vacation starts Friday for hundreds of kids in the Touchet Valley. It will...
It's the season of backyard barbeques and neighborhood potlucks, a time when small gatherings can quickly turn into large parties. Amongst the various salads and grilled meats of your summer spreads, there is always room for a crowd pleaser casserole. And perhaps none pleases a crowd quite like the American classic, macaroni and cheese. As with any national favorite, there are countless variations and regionally specific recipes for this cheesy comfort, all of which are a million times better th...
We’re all exhausted, my hands are raw, my nails are shredded, and my feet are so sore I can hardly walk. Somehow, we made it through the first two weeks as new Dayton restauranteurs. All without killing each other, burning down the building or poisoning anyone. We have had our share of chef tantrums (him), staff silent treatments (me), stare downs (both of us) and pizza lunches. Luckily, to balance out the opening kinks and tiffs, we’ve had many laughs, happy customers and great lunches pre...
The Tour Walla Walla bike race was back in town this last weekend. Racers met up at the fairgrounds, relaxed after racing, enjoyed coffees and snacks at Ten Ton Coffee. The event was postponed last year due to the pandemic and residents in Waitsburg and Walla Walla were happy to see racers back in the saddle....
