Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Dayton's Boldman House Museum hosted its annual Quilts in the Garden exhibit last weekend.... Full story
WAITSBURG—After recent Dayton City Council actions delaying compliance with Department of Ecology guidelines for effluent release, residents of Waitsburg brought concerns to Waitsburg city officials. City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe contacted the Department of Ecology’s Water Quality Program manager Llyn Doremus for guidance. In an email response, Doremus stated that the effluent from the Dayton Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) meets the required permit limits for fecal coliform. “The fecal coliform content measured (weekly) has been signi...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg is a town that is full of heart, and when it comes to our kids, the community is ready to give at a moment's notice. The Jace Strong Fundraiser dinner, supporting a local nine-year-old battling cancer, was no exception, as nearly 300 people gathered last Saturday to help out. At the end of May, Jace Grende was rushed to the hospital where it was found that he had a significant brain bleed. He was airlifted to Seattle, where they discovered a large tumor that was pressing... Full story
The American flag has evolved over time along with the nation. The first official red, white and blue flag bearing 13 stars and 13 stripes debuted in 1777. Stars were added as states were admitted to the union. Today's familiar 50-star flag dates to 1960, the year after Alaska and Hawaii became states. Legends and misconceptions about the flag have also evolved over time. Here's a closer look at nine myths about the American flag and the truth behind each of them. Myth #1: Betsy Ross created the...
Seattle, WA—The League of Women Voters of Washington Education Fund and The Spokesman-Review are pleased to announce that voters across Washington state can view important statewide forums on TVW.org. Candidates for the position of Secretary of State will face voters on July 14 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Voters are invited to submit questions to forumquestions@lwvwa.org for this forum and asked to mention what community they are from. The deadline for submitting questions is 5 p.m. PT, Sunday, July 10, 2022 TVW.org will air the forum as part of i...
PENDLETON, Ore— Umatilla National Forest officials have lifted the temporary closures on Pomeroy Ranger District Forest Service roads 4712 and 4713 following the district’s assessment of road conditions after the recent rainfall. The Umatilla National Forest closed both roads in early June due to debris flow and flooding in the Green Ridge Fire footprint. These conditions caused standing water in the Lady Bug and Panjab Campgrounds and created a debris jam at the Panjab Creek Trailhead bridge. Water levels have receded; however, the bridge rec...
WALLA WALLA—Events for Independence Day in Walla Walla include the family-friendly annual 4th of July in the Park Celebration at Pioneer Park, 940 E Alder St. The free event hosted by the Union-Bulletin on Monday, July 4th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., includes local music, entertainment, arts and crafts, food trucks, and other vendors. The city of Walla Walla will host an Independence Day fireworks display on July 4, 2022, beginning at 10 p.m. The event will be held at Walla Walla Community College, 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, and is expected t...
Walla Walla, Wash. – Beginning with the start of the Fall Quarter, Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) students can attend in-person classes and seek on-campus support services regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status, except where otherwise directed (e.g., WWCC’s Nursing Education program). WWCC considered numerous factors, and several experts and key stakeholders were consulted. The change follows Governor Jay Inslee’s May 20, 2022, proclamation noting “…the reduction in severe disease from COVID-19 infection due to a combinati...
WAITSBURG—The Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible homicide that happened in Waitsburg. On June 17, WWSO detectives received information regarding a possible homicide in the small town. The detectives, along with patrol officers and the regional task force, began interviewing subjects and opened an investigation into the validity of the tips immediately. The investigations occured over the weekend, resulting in multiple search warrants being signed for various domiciles, vehicles, and outbuildings at 705 Maple Street,...
Our gentle boy Otto passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 25, 2022, a few weeks shy of his fifteenth birthday. Born in Salem, Oregon, Otto was a handsome wire-haired dachshund who spent most of his life in Seattle, raised and loved by a community of humans. He grew up with his cousin Flora, who became more like a sister, a bonded pair on life’s journey. In 2018 he moved with his family to Waitsburg, Washington, where he quickly fell in love with his large back yard, t... Full story
SEATTLE—Students from Pomeroy and Prescott have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for the Autumn 2021 Quarter. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.50 (out of 4). Students learned they achieved this distinction when they received their grades for the quarter. Congratulations to Juniors Sydney Laine Smith and Vegas Jean Vecchio from Pomeroy, and Junior Briseida Yareli Ayala Rebolledo from Prescott.... Full story
I call this series “Just Vignettes” because that’s what they are, just short snapshots of things that have happened to me or have been told to me. I can vouch that the stories you read here are mostly true. Most of my childhood was spent in Richland, Washington, just downstream on the Columbia River from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. I imagine growing up there was like growing up anywhere else. Still, I can point to at least one difference. For part of fourth grade, I attended Jefferson Elementary school in Richland. I remember only about...
WAITSBURG-Every Saturday from 10am to 3 pm, local artists are bringing their work to exhibit. This last weekend featured Helen Ortins-Boland Lorna Barth Sharon Kaufman-Osborn Greg Tate Bill Rogers The shows are curated by WAG and hosted by the participating artists. WAG is located in the little green Quonset hut across from Ten Ton Coffee and The Royal Block in Waitsburg....
The new art event at the Wenaha Art Gallery features sculptures and paintings by Nancy Gresham. The artist from White Bird, Idaho, works in various traditional and non-traditional mediums. In this exhibit, Gresham features her work in polymer clay and on painted rocks. Gresham discovered polymer clay ten years ago when she discovered a block of the material she had in her studio for a long time. She decided she needed to give it away or use it up. Always up for a challenge, she began...
The Bruce Mansion is getting much needed work this year thanks to a grant from the Sherwood Trust. Maurilio Lara is preparing and painting the historic home over the next few weeks.... Full story
You're never too old to ride a bike. It is not about a race; it's about the journey, the places you can go, and the scenery you will see! Easy rides such as pedaling around the streets of Waitsburg or riding the backroad to Huntsville are a good way to start easing into bicycling. On those rides, you will be on relatively flat surfaces, and in Waitsburg, you will get the occasional rest as you stop to visit people that are out and about. Places outside of Waitsburg that are easy jaunts are...
The Horse Heaven Hills AVA (American Viticutural Area) is home to many of Washington's oldest and finest vineyards, not the least of which is Champoux. Famous for its red wines, especially Cabernet, it's a pleasure to find a well-made example at a relatively modest price. Robert Larsen (formerly with Rodney Strong) consults for Beckstone, which is vinified in the Tri-Cities. This vintage is principally sourced from the Wallula vineyards overlooking the Columbia River. The wine is medium-bodied...
Beyond basic sustenance, good food is deeply connected to our emotional lives, something we turn to when celebrating the highs or to provide comfort during the lows. This week, bombarded with several unexpected lows, I sought solace in a vat of melted cheese...and maybe a little tequila. Grilled corn and green chilies melted into real cheddar cheese made for a consoling and zesty version of the ever-popular queso dip. Wonderful as an appetizer with tortilla chips, this is a recipe perfect for...
Ten Years Ago June 28, 2012 One of Waitsburg’s best-kept secrets is on Arnold Lane, tucked back behind sweet, country houses. For the past four years, those who have driven down Arnold Lane have noticed or even stopped at the produce stand run by Ed and Cathy Lambert. And the Lambert’s, though unseen from the street, have six gardens full of ripening produce fresh for the picking and selling every summer. Ed’s family has lived in the house on Arnold his whole life. He and his wife Cathy raise...
