Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Waitsburg High School Cheerleaders, Waitsburg Parks and Rec, and facilator Jillian Henze hosted a youth cheer camp at Preston Park. Kids ages 4 to 17 learned cheers, a dance, and basic-level stunting from August 19 to 21. Above, Henze and the cheerleaders taught the campers cheer moves under the shade of park trees....
DAYTON – The Columbia Port Commissioners held their regular meeting at 5 p.m. on August 14, 2024, at the port’s conference room. Commissioners present were Seth Bryan, Johnny Watts, Mike Spring, and the Executive Director, Jennie Dickinson. There was no public comment during the first opportunity to do so. The commissioners handled the usual administrative items, including approval of past minutes and the monthly budget. The commissioners briefly discussed next year’s budget, due this November. This fall, a federal financial audit of the port...
DAYTON- Mayor Roger Trump called the Dayton City Council to order at 6:00 p.m., August 13, 2024. Mayor Roger Trump and all council members were at City Hall, including Teeny McMunn, Michael Smith, Laura Aukerman, Joann Patras, Kyle Anderson, James Su'euga, and Shannon McMillen. Ryan Rundell, speaking for Columbia County, reported July dispatch numbers. The city had 433 law enforcement calls and 172 for the county. There were five city fire calls and eleven for the county. EMS calls were 26 for...
DAYTON — “Twisters” is a stand-alone chapter of the 1996 blockbuster “Twister.” The new movie stars Daisy Edgar-Jones (“Where the Crawdads Sing,” “Normal People”) and Glen Powell (“Anyone but You,” “Top Gun: Maverick”) as opposing forces who try to predict and possibly tame the immense power of tornadoes. Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her... Full story
WALLA WALLA—The 2024 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Rodeo promises to feature the best cowboys in the business. The show’s organizers say it will be an unforgettable showcase of top-tier talent, heart-pounding action, and thrilling competition that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Take note of the key dates for this exciting annual event: Rodeo Dates: August 30th - September 1st Location: Walla Walla Fairgrounds Don’t miss the chance to see the finest cowboys and cowgirls in the world as they gather at the Walla Walla Fair & Front...
Bertha Clayton and those of us on her campaign committee are encouraged by the primary election results for Walla Walla County Commissioner, District 1. We hope voters will continue their engagement through the General Election on November 5th. Bertha is working hard to meet prospective constituents. I find her eager to educate, engage meaningfully, and respond to inquiries in person via Facebook and on her webpage. Only District 1 voters had an opportunity to vote in the primary but voters in all three districts are eligible to vote for... Full story
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg FFA Chapter was recognized as a Superior Chapter and a State Gold National Chapter after meeting goals set forth by the National Chapter Award Program. The chapter qualified in the top ten percent in the State of Washington as a Gold Chapter and competed for National FFA 3-star, 2-star, or 1-star rating. Waitsburg's chapter was highlighted for its activities in its best nine categories, including growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture. The...
William "Bill" Carter, 75, of Dayton, passed away on August 12th, 2024, at his mountain home. Bill was born in Walla Walla on May 4th, 1949. He was raised in Walla Walla and Grandview and graduated from Grandview High School in 1967. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served two tours in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1972 and was awarded a National Defense Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, and Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals with two bronze stars. He returned to... Full story
WAITSBURG - Following a special school board meeting on Aug. 16, the Waitsburg School Board voted to select Dr. Carol Clarke as interim superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. This decision comes a little more than two weeks after the board accepted the resignation of former superintendent David Woods, who told staff he was leaving the position due to health issues. Clarke is a retired Waitsburg School District Superintendent who retired in June 2017. She has more than 40 years of...
LYONS FERRY - The eleventh annual Swim the Snake, an open-water swim and paddling event, was held on Saturday, August 10, at Lyons Ferry State Park and Lyons Ferry Marina. This event is a fundraiser for the Blue Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council, a regional non-profit that supports local competitive youth summer swim programs in Southeast Wash. The popular event was first held in 2013. Twenty open-water swimmers and seven paddlers enjoyed the warm summer day, refreshing...
I went to a garden party, and to my surprise, I saw a face that was familiar but out of context. Then it hit me, "I know you from tennis." First, I thought, "What are you doing here," but asked more politely, "How do you know this group?" It turns out that her husband is a guitarist in the host's band, and they are long-time friends. It was another connection in this cool web of the Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Dayton small-town labyrinth of friends. And, not that I would have anything bad to say,...
The Cruizin Prescott Car Show was held Saturday, August 17. The well attended show brings out car and truck lovers and thier rides. Waitsburg resident, Karl Newell, took home the Best Old Truck award for his 1951 Chevy Panel truck. He appreciated the Walla Walla Electric sponsored award. At Cheer Camp this week, Waitsburg City Council member Jillian Henze offered kids 4 to 17 the chance to jump, climb, dance, cheer, and make new friends. Waitsburg Cheerleader Cedar Stegall helped these young... Full story
Ten Years Ago August 21, 2014 [Photo Caption] Waitsburg resident Pam Conover studies a scale model of a proposed sculpture of Waitsburg's founders by Walla Walla artist Jeffrey Hill. The sculpture represents Waitsburg's three founding fathers: Sylvester Wait, William Bruce and William Preston. Hill was one of four artists to present proposals last week to the Waitsburg Arts Commission for two public art pieces to be placed on Waitsburg's Main Street next year. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 19,... Full story
The last sweet weeks of summer are always my favorite time of the season. The days are still long, yet thankfully, the scorching triple-digit temperatures are mostly behind us. It is also when our homegrown tomatoes are ripe and bursting with sun-kissed flavor. When tomatoes are as good as they are right now, I mostly enjoy eating them as unadulterated as possible – just a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of flakey sea salt is all that is needed. As a result, I am always in search of recipes f...
WAITSBURG - This Friday's Jam has been moved to Saturday, August 24, at the first annual RYES Rhythm & Fun Festival. The event will be at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be games, food, and, of course, music. Fiddle and banjo contests, a band scramble, and a youth festival with The Jasper Mountain Opry start at 4 p.m. The Mythical / Movable Blue Mountain Bluegrass Jam will start at 6 p.m. All ages and players are welcome to join. At 7 p.m., the following bands will... Full story
