Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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On June 18 through 20, future Cardinal ballplayers Flint Abel, Charlie Wright, Cannon Abel, Bridger Abel, Cash Grende, Chett Cole, and Myles Grende attended Sweet Lou's Skills Camp. Walla Walla Sweets players worked with the kids, ages five through eight, to build on basic skills in the interactive camp. Attendees got t-shirts, a pizza party, and tickets to the June 20 Sweets' game....
DAYTON—Ryan Rundell and Marty Hall are running unopposed for four-year terms on the Board of Columbia County Commissioners, representing Districts 1 and 2, respectively. When elected in November, January 1 will be the start of Hall’s second full term in office. Hall looks forward to continuing the daily tasks associated with his position on the board and wants people to know about three of the most important accomplishments during his time in office. In a prepared statement, Hall said the cou...
WAITSBURG - At its June meeting, the Waitsburg City Council discussed the condition and future options for the grandstands at the city's fairgrounds. The council was to vote on a a resolution to raze several structures at the city propery, including the grandstands. During public comment on the resolution, Friends of the Fairgrounds, Waitsburg Parks and Recreation District, and community members asked the council not to approve the action until a full fairgrounds plan has been completed by Parks... Full story
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Community College’s unique Warrior Pledge ensures that cost is not a barrier for students by covering any remaining tuition or fees not paid by their state/federal financial aid or scholarships. This means no out-of-pocket costs for students who qualify. Students must apply to the college and complete their financial aid application or special inquiry form by August 1. All students who apply are accepted. More information is available now on the WWCC website at www.wwcc.edu/paying-for-college/warrior-pledge/. You can...
DAYTON — “One Life” tells the emotional story of Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton (Johnny Flynn), a young London broker who visits Prague in December 1938. In a race against time, Winton convinces two members of the British Committee for Refugees in Czechoslovakia to rescue as many children as possible before Nazi occupation closes borders. Fifty years later, Nicky (Anthony Hopkins) is haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to bring to England. On the BBC show ‘That’s Life!’ he is re-introduced to some he helped rescue and he begins to come... Full story
To the editor I am pleased to enthusiastically endorse Bertha Clayton for Walla Walla County Commissioner. She is a terrific candidate that will make an excellent Commissioner. There are numerous outstanding aspects of Bertha, her background, education and, working career, and how she views the Commissioner position. I’d just like to touch on a few of these. First, she has a strong connection to our county, with a family farming heritage of many decades. She has an understanding and an affinity for our community. Second, her education and worki... Full story
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my strong support for Bertha Clayton in her candidacy for County Commissioner. As a concerned citizen deeply invested in the well-being and growth of our community, I believe that Bertha Clayton is the ideal candidate to represent our interests and ensure that our tax dollars are used effectively to foster development and inclusivity. Bertha Clayton stands out as a leader who is committed to not only seeing all but also hearing all members of our community. Her dedication to transparency and accountability... Full story
I support Dr. Linda Gunshefski for Washington State Legislative district 16. I have known Linda for 25 years. We worked together in the surgery department at St. Mary creating a safe environment for patients in need of eye surgery. Surgery is a team endeavor. The surgeon is the leader and must establish a respectful relationship with all members of the team. Over the years, I observed Linda create and maintain these relationships. She speaks with clarity and confidence directing a team of health care workers to excel and execute with...
To the Editor, For decades, Republican politicians have promised to eliminate a woman’s right to an abortion. When a Republican-appointed Supreme Court majority overturned Roe v Wade, states with Republican majorities were quick to enact medically dangerous abortion bans. Republican politicians have empowered the government to take away our personal freedoms. This irresponsible political action has already proven harmful to women and infants. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, infant mortality increased 13% after T... Full story
February 18, 1928 – July 5, 2024 Monte Gene Shaffer, beloved father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on February 18, 1928, in Walla Walla, Washington, Monte was brought home to Waitsburg, Washington, where he was raised on the family's heritage wheat ranch. He was surrounded by a large extended family, including many aunts, uncles, and cousins, who were his companions in numerous adventures and often in mischief. From a young a... Full story
Jerald Ray Scott was born in Dayton, Washington, on January 23, 1945, to William Orr and Ida Mae Beam Scott. Jerry graduated from Dayton High School in 1963. He earned a degree in Education and a master's from EWU. His first job was in Royal City, Washington as a math teacher and coach. There, he met the love of his life, Karla, and they were married in 1975. In 1974, he took a job with the Waitsburg School District to teach math and coach football. He taught math for 40 years. He was a patient... Full story
OLYMPIA — With the 2024 wildfire season underway, the Washington Department of Ecology is launching an enhanced air quality monitoring map to help Washingtonians track air pollution and take steps to protect their health and the health of their families. Ecology has made the air monitoring map more accessible on smartphones and tablets, and it can be downloaded to a smartphone or desktop computer. The map draws the most accurate and real-time data from the state’s network of more than 80 air quality monitoring stations, providing a col...
DAYTON — Since opening in 2017, the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center at Columbia County Health System (CCHS) has become a beacon of hope and healing for residents in Southeastern Washington. This state-of-the-art facility specializes in providing advanced treatment for chronic and non-healing wounds. The CCHS wound care center is part of a network of over 600 facilities partnered with Healogics, a national provider of advanced wound care services. With a commitment to evidence-based treatments and patient-centered care, the wound care center b...
A few years back, a social media friend began a wooden dove decoy migration event to raise awareness of the tradition and art of handcrafted wooden decoys for bird hunting. Each year around September 1st, he would send a dozen handmade dove silhouettes from Georgia across the country to be hunted over in various regions. Being a traditionalist, I thrust myself into the migration route, adding Washington to the list of states these well-traveled decoys have landed. Aside from experiencing a new...
Ten Years Ago August 7, 2014 WAITSBURG – Four artists will present their visions for a Main Street art piece at Jimgermanbar on Wednesday, August 13 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The four finalists were selected by the Waitsburg Art Commission and will vie for the right to create one of two life size bronze pieces to be displayed on Waitsburg's main Street. The presentations are open to the public. Keith McMasters and Wayne Chabre will share their vision of "Game Table," an interactive piece to i... Full story
The timing of the harvests in our backyard garden tend to vary greatly from year to year. It is always an adventure to see what is ripe and ready to pick each morning. With this, we try to stay creative and flexible in planning our summer meals. While our red tomatoes are still a few weeks aways from being ripe, this week our tomatillo plants were bursting with bright green fruit peeking out of their husks. This got me searching the many different styles of Mexican salsas verdes, which led me...
