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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Members of the Dayton-Waitsburg football team showed off their EWAC league championship trophy on Friday night in Kittitas. The team defeated previously undefeated Kittitas, 49-6 to clinch the championship. See full story on Page 7....
WALLA WALLA – Republican Todd Kimball is running for the Walla Walla County District 2 commissioner seat, representing northeast Walla Walla County. Kimball is running against Democrat Randal Son. If elected, he will replace Commissioner Perry Dozier who is supporting Kimball as his replacement. Kimball is a sixth-generation Walla Walla County resident. He earned his bachelor degree in accounting from Whitworth College and works as a CPA and farmer. He was previously elected to the office of W...
WALLA WALLA – Democrat Randal Son is running against RepublicanTodd Kimball in a bid for Walla Walla County's District 2 commissioner seat. If elected, he will replace Perry Dozier, who is finishing out his second term in that seat and not seeking re-election. Son has lived in the Walla Walla Valley for 45 years and has worked on farms, canneries, and as a painter and carpenter. He currently works as a transit operator, but plans to retire and focus fully on his role as commissioner, if e...
There’s no shortage of things to do for kids and their parents this Halloween, Oct. 31: Dayton Main Street Trick or Treat Trick or Treat at participating businesses in Downtown Dayton from 3 pm - 5pm. Bring your ghosts and goblins out for a safe and festive trick or treating experience at local businesses. Sponsored by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. Trick-or-Treat Open House Join the fun at Waitsburg Presbyterian Church (504 Main) from 5 -7 p.m. Kids will enjoy treat bags, cider, cocoa, cookies and carnival games for prizes. Trick or Treat a...
DAYTON--Norm Passmore is running unopposed for Commissioner Dwight Robanske's seat on the Board of Columbia County Commissioners, representing District 1. Robanske has chosen not to run for re-election. Passmore was born and raised in Walla Walla, and graduated from Whitman College in 1976. Following a year working as an adhesive chemist in Seattle, Passmore attended dental school at the Uniiversity of Washington, he said. After graduating from dental school in 1982, Passmore said that he return...
DAYTON--Mike Talbot is seeking reelection to the Columbia County Board of Commissioners in District 2. He is running unopposed. Talbot was born and raised in Columbia County, and he and his family have farmed on the Whetstone all of his life, he said. After graduating from Dayton High School in 1969, Talbot studied business administration at Walla Walla Community College. "My dad was going to retire from farming, and he said that if I wanted the farm I had to do it at that time," Talbot said....
Ten Years Ago November 2, 2016 Waitsburg Middle School was awarded a $300 grant sponsored by the Seattle Seahawks Student All-Star Program. The grant was given to help with the financial costs of starting up Middle School Football in Waitsburg. The grant was applied for by Zach Bartlow last November. Thirty-nine were present for dinner when Commercial Club met Oct. 17. Guests attending were Court Ruppenthal and Heath Druffel of McGregor Co. Druffel was presented with a plaque as a thank you for the use of their facility for the Salmon Bake....
October 28: Mary Senter October 29: Daniel Reese, Kaia and Ania Larsen, Paul Presler, Nicholas Lodato, Seamus House. October 30: Judy Bradley, Barbie Thompson, Ken Colby, Cindy Hofer, Robert Peddinani, Meghan Conrath, Aryn Davis. October 31: Virginia Nichol, Ben Lincoln, Pami Wallis, Sarah Henze, B.A. Keve. November 1: Connor Talbott, Phyllis Eaton, Courtney Mock, Curtis Johnson, Jack Osburn. November 2: Dean Hermanns, Richard Webber, Shane DuPree, Sondra Keith. November 3: Lori Bartlow, Barbara Erwin, Margaret Rohde, Geoff Baker, Don...
10: Pancake on a Stick; Corndogs 31: HALLOWEEN Cook’s Choice 1: Biscuit & Gravy, Crispitos, Spanish rice. 2: Longjohn, Tater Tot Casserole, Roll 3: Breakfast Pizza...
The following editorial appears on Bloomberg View: Voters in Washington state will be asked next month whether they want to adopt the nation’s first carbon tax -- a powerful way to curb greenhouse-gas emissions. You’d think environmental groups would be doing everything they can to back that idea. You’d be wrong. Initiative 732 will be on the ballot on Election Day. It calls for a $25-per-ton carbon tax, and it says how the proceeds should be spent: Trim the state’s sales tax, cut taxes on manufacturers, and give tax rebates to low-income house...
The presidential debates gave the world a chance to watch Donald Trump bluff about his mistreatment of women and lie about mocking a person with disabilities. Nearly as theatrical was the sight of Hillary Clinton spinning convoluted explanations of why people shouldn’t fret about her use of a private e-mail server while secretary of state. These and other familiar election-season spectacles may have revealed something about the candidates’ character, but shed little light on how they’d approach governing. Missed substantive opportunities in al...
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Dear Editor, With the November 8th election approaching I feel it is important that each voter examine the qualifications of the candidates and make a well-informed choice. As a taxpayer and resident of Walla Walla County for forty-three years, I, along with the rest of the community, have been fortunate to have had fiscally responsible County Commissioners elected to office throughout the years. For example, we presently have individuals in office that have signed both sides of a paycheck and met that obligation with their own money. I feel...
Dear Editor, In Waitsburg, we are fortunate to have a great school system with an accomplished Staff. Please give a “yes” vote for Proposition 1 to maintain and upgrade our facilities. Roger Hevel, M.D. Waitsburg...
Dear Editor It has been my privilege to know County Commissioner Jim Johnson for nearly 30 years. Jim’s commitment to his family and his record of service to our valley are well known. Jim’s appointment to complete the unexpired term of former Commissioner Gregg Loney in 2012 and subsequent election to his first full term has given Walla Walla County a proven leader whose background in accounting and finance as well as a long time business owner has been invaluable to the residents of our valley. I respect his leadership and offer, as an exa...
Dear Editor, Unfortunately, Cathy McMorris Rodger’s political ambition has left behind any moral principles. My party and Cathy McMorris Rodgers have crossed the line supporting Donald Trump and have abandoned not only standards of decency but true conservatism. I’m not sure who to vote for but it won’t be Trump or Rodgers. Tanner Morgan Walla Walla...
Dear Editor, I write this letter in support of the re-election of Jim Johnson as Walla Walla County Commissioner. Walla Walla County has been blessed over the past several years with dedicated, intelligent and hardworking County Commissioners, and Jim Johnson has proven to be one of the very best. Jim’s professional background and experience as an accountant, business owner and commercial property owner has served us well as he has made difficult but pragmatic and common sense decisions as to how our tax dollars can best be allocated and s...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Home and School Association is hosting a showing of Hotel Transylvania 2 at the Plaza Theater on Fri., Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. All funds go toward purchasing school supplies for Waitsburg students for the coming year. Candy, popcorn, and water will be available for purchase and prizes will be awarded for different categories of costumes. This will be a fun event for parents to attend with their children. Admission is $5 and includes movie, popcorn and water. Donations will also be accepted....
DAYTON - The Dayton Hospital Auxiliary is holding its annual luncheon this week. It will be Friday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dayton First Congregational Church, U.C.C., at 214 S 3rd St. A wide variety of salads, Roland Schirman’s Famous Bread, Bake Sale & Gift Shop Items will be available. Cost is $10 per person. All Proceeds go to support Community Scholarships, Hospital Equipment, and other Hospital Needs. For more info, call Linda Miller at (509) 382-4138....
DAYTON – At their regular meeting on Oct. 19, the Dayton School Board approved establishing a high school varsity and JV Baseball Combine with Waitsburg schools. The Waitsburg School Board has approved the combine as well. According to Dayton school superintendent Doug Johnson, all practices and games will be held in Dayton at the school’s athletic complex. Johnson said that Dayton head coach Shane Loper and assistant coach Johnny Watts are already under contract and will coach the team. Johnson said that both schools have between 12 and 15 boy...
DAYTON-Bob and Anita Hutchens and Dolores Hutchens Cole have established a new fund for the benefit of friends and neighbors living in Columbia County, Dayton and Waitsburg. The Dayton/Waitsburg Community Health Care Foundation Fund is a permanent endowment, and it is a component fund of the Blue Mountain Community Foundation. According to Bob Hutchens, the Fund was created in the memory of his parents, Dale and Dorothy Hutchens, and others who cared deeply about health and health care issues....
DAYTON—Port Manager Jennie Dickinson presented a 2017 budget draft proposal to the commissioners for discussion at last week’s Port meeting on Oct 11. An updated copy of the proposed budget will be available for the commissioners’ consideration at the Nov. 9 meeting, which will be a public hearing on the budget, Dickinson said. Dickinson highlighted several items on the revenue side of the proposal, showing a “very modest” one-percent tax levy increase, an additional increase for a new land lease at the Blue Mountain Station – an increase to be...
DAYTON-Faye Amor has been sewing fashionable dresses for girls and their dolls since her move to the Touchet Valley four months ago, she said. Amor, who is a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers, said she owned floral shops in Chinook, Mont., and Palm Desert, Calif., before retiring in 2012. Amor said she has children living in Washington, Hawaii, and Montana, but she moved here to be closer to all of them. "They have to get around," Amor said with a smile. Amor said she found...
KITTITAS – The first-ever football championship trophy in the new Eastern Washington Athletic Conference was captured emphatically by Dayton-Waitsburg on Friday night. DW traveled more than three hours to get here, and overwhelmed the previously undefeated Coyotes, 49-6. The win gives DW a 6-0 record in EWAC play with one game remaining. Even if they were to lose Friday night's game against 1-6 Liberty Christian, DW would still retain the league title, since they have beaten both of the teams w...
League Overall Dayton-Waitsburg 6-0 7-1 Tri-Cities Prep 5-1 7-1 Kittitas 5-1 6-1 DeSales 2-4 3-5 Mabton 2-4 3-5 White Swan 2-4 2-6 Lyle-Wishram 1-5 2-6 Liberty Christian 1-5 1-6 Games Played Friday, Oct. 21 Dayton-Waitsburg 49, Kittitas 6 DeSales 43, Lyle-Wishram 24 Tri-Cities Prep 28, Mabton 8 White Swan 60, Liberty Christian 36 Week 9 Schedule, Friday, Oct. 28 Dayton-Waitsburg at Liberty Christian Tri-Cities Prep at Kittitas White Swan at Desales Mabton at Lyle-Wishram...
