Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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A family gathered in front of the Columbia County Courthouse Tuesday morning to look over the latest updates on the Grizzly Bear Complex Fire . . ....
WAITSBURG – At their Aug. 19 meeting, Waitsburg's City Council approved a pre-annexation agreement, subject to minor revisions, with Walla Walla County Fire Protection District No. 2 and passed a resolution to surplus the Waitsburg fire station and equipment, allowing for its eventual transfer to the District. Both the agreement and resolution are contingent on city and county voters passing the proposed annexation which will appear on November's special election ballot. A top concern of council...
DAYTON – During a special meeting on Monday, the Columbia County Board of Commissioners rejected a motion to ban growing, processing and sales of marijuana in the unincorporated parts of the county. The motion to ban, which was made by Commissioner Merle Jackson, failed on a 2-1 vote, with Commissioners Dwight Robanske and Mike Talbott voting against. After the vote, the commissioners asked Columbia County Planning Director Kim Lyonnais and County Prosecutor Rea Culwell, who were both in a...
Emma is saying farewell this week. Our Student Life columnist, Emma Philbrook, plans to keep in touch with us, perhaps submitting a column on a monthly basis, but it just won't be the same. While we're pleased to see her set forth on her college adventure, it's hard to say good-bye to someone who has become such a familiar face on the pages of The Times. As a matter of fact, Emma has been here longer than the rest of us. Her first published column, featuring gift-giving tips, was printed on...
WALLA WALLA – Eleven students from Dayton, Prescott, and Waitsburg began school a a bit earlier than their counterparts, starting classes at SEA-TECH, which follows the Walla Walla School District schedule, on Wed. Aug. 26. The skills center, which is located on the Walla Walla Community College campus, opened last year and offers courses in Health Science Careers, Digital Media, Manufacturing and Welding Technology and Electrical Systems Technology. This year, Waitsburg has a total of six s...
Ten Years Ago September 1, 2005 A signal from an aircraft emergency locater transmitter (ELT) was detected and located near Waitsburg on July 20 by members of several Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadrons. The ELT, transmitting from a parked aircraft, was a false alarm. AS firefighting resources continue mop-up operations in the School Fire area, the need for road, trail and area closures were evaluated and eased to accommodate public access late last week. “There is still a lot of firefighting activity taking place within the fire perimeter and we...
Waitsburg Aug. 21 Two-vehicle collision on Bolles Road near Main Street. Both drivers transported to hospital by ambulance. Cause of collision is still under investigation. Dayton Nothing reported....
WALLA WALLA – Bestselling historical fiction novelist Jane Kirkpatrick will speak Tues., Aug. 31, at the Walla Walla Public library as part of the library’s Big Idea Talks series. A dessert reception will be held with the author at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. Kirkpatrick is a New York Times and Christian Bookseller’s Association bestselling author of more than 25 books. She is known for her well-researched, inspirational, historical fiction based on the lives of real people and events. Kirkpatrick will discuss her latest novel...
DAYTON – Columbia County Superior Court Judge Scott Gallina has postponed the trial of Levi Helgerson, of Dayton, who is charged with first degree assault of a child. The trial was originally scheduled to begin this week, but was reset for November 2, and may last as many as eight days. According to Columbia County Prosecutor Rea Culwell, problems with Columbia County’s jury notice system left the court with too few potential jurors for the trial. The judge agreed to delay the trial to allow recruitment of a full pool of potential jurors. Hel...
FREE SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM LAST DAY FRI., AUG. 28 Monday - Friday Breakfast 8-8:30 a.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m. – noon All children 18 & under receive meals free of charge....
August 28: Michelle Donavon, Jerome Baumann, Daniel Harshman, Shelby Janovich, Robert White. August 29: Debby Nordheim, Howie Smith, Rick Peck, Ryan Meier, Ivan Keve, Lori Hickman, Hanna Mock, Eddie Hernandez. August 30: Lee Bergstrom, Jake Harshman, Tristan Michael Dunn, Chance McDaniel, Kendra Smith. August 31: Tim Quigg, Tammie Witt, Dara Roberts, Marshall and Maverick Counts, Mark Leroue, Jr. Sept. 1: Leslie Yancey, Allison Huwe, Janis Huwe, Todd Hawkins, Ronald William Winnett, Travis Roberts, David Mahoney, Mathew Witt, Donna Thomas,...
Columbia County Commissioner Dwight Robanske said it best on Monday: “The ban will not stop pot use. It probably won’t even slow it down.” And so, on Monday, the commissioners voted 2-1 against a proposed ban on marijuana businesses in the unincorporated parts of the county. (See story on Page 1.) I’m encouraged to see a big dose of realism by the commissioners on pot businesses. Even Commissioner Merle Jackson, who made the motion for the ban, and lost the vote, made some very constructive sugg...
Hey there, everyone! Okay, so maybe that was a bit too peppy a start for the last regular edition of this column, but if there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s when the final book in a series gets all moody and broody just because the author’s sad it all has to come to an end. I’ve been thinking about how to write the piece you’re currently reading for ages. For a while, I contemplated printing my “lost first column”, which was about getting a column, but then I decided that I really needed a...
Commodities prices as a class have been declining since 2011, according to the CRB Commodities Index. Created by The Commodities Research Bureau, it is an indicator based on a wide selection of commodity prices; that is, prices for real-world “stuff” from burlap and copper to crude oil, wheat and zinc. There are 23 different items whose prices go into making the numerical index for the CRB. Watching the chart for this index is to observe what is happening in the real world. We all know that crude oil has dropped from $107 per barrel 14 mon...
DAYTON – They say that 'absence makes the heart grow fonder,' and that truism turned out to be a career-changer for Dayton's new library director, Dusty Waltner. While pursuing a doctorate degree in geography, Waltner found herself, for first time since her teens, not employed by a library. The realization of how much she missed that work eventually resulted in Waltner earning a library degree and landing her role as the current director of the Columbia County Rural Library District (CCRLD). W...
County has purchased former PGE office on E. Clay for Prosecutor DAYTON – The Columbia County Prosecutor's Office will move to a new location on South Clay Street in Dayton next month. According to Prosecutor Rea Culwell, the Columbia County Commissioners have agreed to purchase the building at 215 East Clay Street, next door to the County Planning office. The sale was expected to close this week. The building formerly housed the Portland General Electric Dayton office during the construction o...
Date, Opponent, Location, Time Sat. Sept. 5, Red/Gold Scrimmage, Dayton, TBA Wed. Sept. 9, Jamboree, Dayton, 5:30 pm Sat. Sept. 12, Alumni Game, Dayton, TBA Wed. Sept. 16, WWVA, WWVA, 5:00 pm Sat. Sept. 19, Trout Lake, Dayton, 1:00 pm Mon. Sept. 21, Prescott, Prescott, 4:00 pm (JV) Sat. Sept. 26, Northport, Spokane (N.W. Chr.), 2:00 pm Sat. Sept. 26, N.W. Christian, Spokane (N.W. Chr.), 3:30 pm (JV) Wed. Sept 30, Prescott, Dayton, 6:00 pm Fri. Oct. 2, Ukiah, Dayton, 7:00 pm Sat. Oct. 3, Ukiah, Dayton, 10:00 am Mon. Oct. 5, WWVA, Dayton, 6:00...
WAITSBURG – Due to the dwindling number of middle school players at both schools, Waitsburg and Dayton school boards have agreed to form an athletic combine for middle school football for the 2015-16 school year. "This will benefit our kids big time," said Waitsburg middle school football coach Jeff Bartlow, who spearheaded the idea. "We want to continue playing 11-man football at the high school and it allows us not to slip down to 8-man. Dayton is playing 8-man right now, but over time, w...
WAITSBURG – About a half dozen people turned out for the organizational meeting of Friends of the Waitsburg Pool, which they hope will become part of the Rural Youth Enrichment Services 501c3, earlier this month. The group nailed down their priorities and immediately began work on their first fundraiser, a pie baking contest, to be judged at Waitsburg's Fall Festival on Sun., Sept. 20. The Friends agreed that their first priority is meeting the needs of children, followed by providing funding a...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg city administrator Randy Hinchliffe has been awarded the Professional Finance Officer Award from the Washington Finance Officers Association for the eighth year running. The Professional Finance Officer Recognition Program provides an opportunity for members to be recognized for their continued personal development and achievements in the governmental finance arenas. Mayor Walt Gobel recognized Hinchliffe, reading a letter from the Finance Officers Association, at Waitsburg’s Aug. 19 City Council meeting. A portion fro...
PRESCOTT HS SOCCER 2015 DATE, OPPONENT, PLACE, TIME, Wed., Sept. 9, Jamboree, Dayton, 6:20/7:10 Fri., Sept. 11, Boardman, Boardman, 4:00 Mon.,Sept. 14 , WWVA, Prescott, 4:00 Fri., Sept. 18, St. George’s, Spokane, 4:00 Tues.,Sept. 22, Irrigon, Irrigon, 4:00 Sat., Sept. 26 , St. George’s, Prescott, 11:00 Wed., Sept. 30, Dayton, Dayton, 6:00 Fri., Oct. 2, NWC, Spokane, 4:00 Tues., Oct. 6, Boardman, Prescott, 4:00 Fri., Oct. 9, Trout Lake, Trout Lake, 3:00 Fri., Oct. 16, Irrigon, Prescott, 2:00 Mon., Oct. 19, WWVA, College Place, 4:00 Wed., Oct...
Weller Public Library 212 Main Street, Waitsburg Hours: Mon. and Thurs. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Storytime: Mon., 10:30 a. m. Circling the Sun by Paula McLain (Adult Fiction): Historical fiction writer McLain transports readers to colonial Kenya in the 1920's where the fearless and captivating Beryl, Markham, a record-setting female aviator is caught up in a passionate love triangle. The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes (Adult Fiction): A masterful twist on the serial killer tale featuring a memorable and...
WALLA WALLA - The Walla Walla Community Hospice will host its 14th Annual Pond and Garden Tour on Sat., Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The fundraising events is a self-guided tour of 10 gardens in the Walla Walla area. It is a delightful tour of unique and creative gardens incorporating ponds, creeks, and other water features. Walla Walla Community Hospice is a nonprofit organization committed to providing quality hospice care to adults and children facing a limited life expectancy. No patient is denied for financial reasons. All proceeds f...
WALLA WALLA – Seniors who live in the Walla Walla School District boundaries and Walla Walla Public Schools retirees 60 and older are invited to attend most school events at no charge. Get a complimentary Gold Card and see concerts, plays, art shows and athletic events (except playoff games governed by YVIAA or WIAA regulations) at no charge. Gold Cards are issued from the ASB office at Walla Walla High School, 800 Abbott Road. Proof of residence is required. For more information contact Barbara Brown at bbrown@wwps.org or call 5...
[Editor's Note: the following information was released Tuesday morning by the Umatilla National Forest Fire Information Office.] ELGIN, Ore. – Firefighters continue to make overall progress containing the Grizzly Bear Complex fire. Direct and indirect firelines were improved and 5% containment was achieved. A new fire started yesterday afternoon near the north edge of the Grizzly Bear Complex. Named Green Ridge, it is burning in mixed fuel (grass, timber, slash). Although 60% contained y...
