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Members of the Palouse Empire Threshing Association were operating their 1920-era draft horse and mule-drawn threshing machines, the pre-cursors of modern combines, on Monday. They will be at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds on SR 26 west of Colfax during the annual fair running from September 9-12. Officially named the Palouse Empire Threshing Bee, young and old observers marvel at the historical equipment put to beautiful and utilitarian use....
DAYTON— County Commissioners approved a mandate that requires masks at the Columbia County Fair this weekend at a meeting on Tuesday, September 7. The mandate, signed by Dr. Lewis Neace, Columbia County Health Officer, will provide an added level of protection for exhibitors, guests, and facilitators. “As our cases continue to go up, we are looking at the fair,” Lanman said. “We need to do something at the fair, to make it clear that we have additional cases in our communities.” Lanman sa...
DAYTON-In November 2015, Norm Passmore's dental practice closed in Dayton, and treatment options for Medicaid patients became slim. Realizing the importance of preventative dental care to whole-body health, the Columbia County Health System administrators got busy. The result is the Columbia Family Dental clinic located on the Dayton General Hospital campus at 1012 South Third Street. Since the grand opening on June 30, Audra Morgan DMD, Michael Strang DDS, Registered Dental Assistant Cherie...
Free Guy is an adventure-comedy. Ryan Reynolds plays a bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game and decides to become the hero of his own story... one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way before it is too late. Rotten Tomatoes critics consider this movie “frivolous fun” and rate this 82% “fresh” or favorable, while the audience reviews rate it 95% favorable. This movie shows September 10, 11, 12, and 14 on Fri. &...
OLYMPIA —Soon, schools across Washington will be teeming with students for the first time in more than a year. Supporting the effort to get students back into schools, and formulating plans to help keep our schools open, has been a priority for the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) for months. This year, back-to-school occurs amid a COVID-19 surge in all regions of the state. So, the strategy for a healthy return includes layered protections: encouraging vaccines for all eligible students, requiring staff to be vaccinated, n...
WALLA WALLA —Blue Mountain Community Foundation (BMCF) is now accepting applications for the 2021 Discretionary Grant Program. Public agencies, 501c3 nonprofit organizations and churches in Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield and Umatilla counties are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online by October 1. Eligible organizations can apply for grants of up to $35,000 for general operating or to support a specific program or project. Award announcements will be in December. For more information and to apply visit ww...
DAYTON—Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in our area, the Columbia County Rural Library District (CCRLD) will be switching to curbside-only service effective Thursday, September 2, 2021. The library and the Delany building will be closed to the public, but staff will still be available during normal business hours. Patrons wishing to check out materials are encouraged to place holds online or call the library directly. Holds placed by noon will be available for pick up the next business day. Please call to make an appointment to pick up you...
DAYTON—The use of facemasks for everyone five years of age and above at large events is reasonable and necessary in Columbia County to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Effective September 10, 2021 through September 12, 2021, all participants and spectators over five years of age must wear a face mask at all times while present at the Columbia County Fair. People exempt from this directive are people with a medical condition, mental health condition, developmental or cognitive condition, or a disability that prevents wearing a face c...
WALLA WALLA—Providence St. Mary Foundation is making $20,000 available in scholarships for locally employed Providence caregivers. “The Foundation’s board of directors is thrilled to offer another round of scholarships this year to support Providence St. Mary healthcare workers during this difficult and very busy time. Applications will be considered for courses and degrees that are either relevant to their current role or professional development,” in a statement from the Foundation. Scholarships are made possible by donations through the Fou...
DAYTON-The community of Dayton recently lost two leaders from their community. Port of Columbia Commissioner Earle Marvin, and Kim Clark, General Manager of Ski Bluewood Resort, passed away unexpectedly over the past two weeks. The Port of Columbia announced the unexpected passing of Commissioner Earle Marvin on September 1, 2021. Marvin passed away on August 30 at a hospital in Portland after undergoing emergency surgery for a broken leg. Commissioner Marvin was in his tenth year as the...
To the Editor: Dr. James Worthy, a Texas physician addressing a shortage of hospital beds due to non-vaccinated covid variant patients, said that he dislikes the term “elective surgery” because it sounds like “a mere tummy tuck” issue rather than serious procedures that need to happen, even if they’re not considered life-threatening. Some people with pancreatic and cardio procedures have in fact died when a simple operation would likely have saved them. The unending selfishness of those who could safely get the shots, but who think that “fre...
Dear Editor, On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 the Governor of Washington decided to make a decision for most workers residing in the state of Washington: mandating COVID vaccinations. Vaccinations are an extremely personal choice, and they SHOULD be. It is a choice that should be up to the individual receiving the vaccine, and only the receiver. Some people may not have adverse side effects to a vaccine, but there is a large majority of individuals’ who have had heartbreaking reactions from the vaccine that affect either themselves or a loved o...
To the Editor, I am writing to express my support for Vicki Zoller as a write-in candidate for Dayton City Council Position #5. I’ve gotten to know Vicki pretty well, working with her on various projects and committees over the last few years. I’ve had ample opportunity to admire her leadership and character, and there are three things that I think make her a great choice for the Dayton City Council. One is that she doesn’t come into a project or decision with an agenda or preconception of what the final solution will be. She is open-...
August 29 A vehicle window was broken out by an individual who was then cited for malicious mischief in the third degree. Kohler Road, Burbank August 30 The reporting party advised that sometime during the night of August 27-28, an unknown subject punctured tires on his personal vehicle and his company vehicle while parked on Farmland Road. Farmland Road, Walla Walla County September 1 Made contact with the reporter on Farmland Road who advised that sometime over the last couple of days that a rear license plate was taken from his vehicle....
August 30 Suspicious activity. 2nd Street Violation of court order. 5th Street August 31 Theft, motor vehicle. Robinette Mountain Welfare Check. Pataha Road Malicious mischief at Dayton Elementary School. 2nd Street September 1 Threats. Commercial Street Theft. Rose Gulch Burn complaint at Pioneer Park Dayton. September 2 Disturbance. Clay Street Missing person reported. 2nd Street Attempt to locate. Dayton Ave. September 3 Suspicious activity reported at Dayton Elementary. 2nd Street Accident, non-injury. Cottonwood Street Domestic problem....
.OLYMPIA—In recognition of National and Washington Public Lands Day, Washington State Parks, Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will offer free entrance to state lands on Saturday, Sept. 25. On this day, visitors to Washington state lands will not need a Discover Pass to park. Discover Pass free days apply to all visitor parking on DNR and WDFW lands and in day-use areas at Washington state parks. In 1994, National Public Lands Day was established as the fourth Saturday in S...
WALLA WALLA—The Valley Giving Guide, formerly the Charitable Giving Guide, is currently accepting registrations for the 2021 event. This month-long online giving event is open to all 501c3 non-profit organizations in Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, and Umatilla counties. The deadline to register is October 1, 2021. Launching on November 30, the Valley Giving Guide will offer a one-stop shop for donors to select their favorite non-profits and make only one payment through a secure and trusted website. A bonus pool will add a match to all d...
DAYTON—After closing the school’s doors to in-person learning on September 1, Dayton middle and high school’s remote learning has been extended through September 9. The district hopes to return to in-person learning on September 13. Elementary students will remain in in-person instruction. The announcement, made on the district’s website www.daytonsd.org, was made following a continued rise in COVID-19 cases in Columbia County. As of September 7, there were 33 active cases in the county. Public Health Administrator Martha Lanman told county...
DIXIE—Dixie School District, which has a population of less than 20 elementary students, also made the switch to remote learning on Sunday, September 5, after one staff member tested positive. The announcement was made on the district’s Facebook page over the weekend. The district plans to reopen on September 15....
KENNEWICK—For the first time in league history, PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will buck into Kennewick, Washington, with the Toyota Center slated to welcome fans Sept. 10-11 for the PBR Tri-Cities Classic. For two nights only, some of the best bull riders in the world will attempt the sport’s rankest bovine athletes in one of the most exciting live sporting events to witness. For more information on the event, visit https://tinyurl.com/rww4kxpw. The Kennewick tour stop will tentatively mark the 19th Veloc...
WALLA WALLA-Wheelin' Walla Walla returns for its 25th Anniversary on September 10 and 11 of this year. The annual car show brings over 500 vehicles to the streets of Downtown Walla Walla. The event begins on Friday, September 10th at 6 p.m. with the Classic Cruise. In celebration of the 25th anniversary, the cruise will end with a parade cruise down Main Street. Event attendees are invited to stop by host restaurant Big House Brew Pub after the cruise and enjoy their Dual Carb Kolsch, specially...
DAYTON—The Green Ridge Fire, burning just thirty miles east of Walla Walla in the Blue Mountains, tipped over 41,000 acres of burned land during the weekend. Firefighting efforts have secured 40% containment as of Tuesday, September 7. On Monday, firefighters continued to knock down flare-ups that have popped up with assistance from helicopter water drops. Firefighters continue to patrol established fire lines and conduct mop-up operations, and will continue to monitor hotspots as the fire e...
In just a few days, cows, curly fries, and farm critters will take over the Columbia County Fairgrounds for a "Blue Ribbon A-Fair." For the young horsewomen from Rocking D Riders 4-H club, the fair began early after the Columbia County Fair Horse Show was moved to an earlier weekend to solve time and space constraints. Having the show held on a weekend before the fair allowed fans and riders to distance themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic safely. Under the guidance of 4-H leader Shelli Bryan...
With about four weeks left in the regular season, the Mariners are still within reach of a playoff spot. Although the Mariners front office claimed that this team could compete for a wild card spot at the beginning of the season, few fans likely believed them. Now the Mariners are one of five teams in the American League playing for two wildcard spots. The teams in contention are the New York Yankees (78-59), Boston Red Sox (79-61), Seattle Mariners (75-63), Toronto Blue Jays (74-62), and Oakland A’s (74-63). The Yankees currently hold a h...
