Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG – In the late afternoon of November 29, Waitsburg was the scene of a vehicle accident on the north side of town following a 20-mile police pursuit by Walla Walla Police. The suspects' vehicle, a motorhome, damaged three power poles near the intersection of Preston Avenue (Highway 124) and Coppei Avenue (Highway 12.) The motorhome landed in a lot across from Preston Park, ending the chase. It left Main Street commercial and residential customers in the dark for several hours. The pursui...
DAYTON — People residing in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than their urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease. Columbia County Health System is committed to changing that. For efforts to optimize acute cardiac care and eliminate rural health care outcome disparities, Columbia County Health System received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Rural Recognition Bronze award for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The Americ...
DAYTON — “Killers of the Flower Moon” is set in 1920s Oklahoma and depicts the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation, a string of brutal crimes that came to be known as the Reign of Terror. This story is based on David Grann’s broadly lauded best-selling book. The movie features Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Lily Gladstone, and others, and is directed by Martin Scorsese. Rotten Tomatoes critics give this movie a 93% favorable rating, but audiences gave it an 84%. The audience summary is “Strong acting, g...
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants to fill an alternate position on the Walla Walla Water Conservancy Board. This member will be an alternate in a reserve capacity as a replacement for absent or recused commissioners. Terms on the water conservancy board are six years. In compliance with state statute RCW 90.80.050(2), for equal representation, applicants need to meet one of the following criteria to fill these vacancies. Individual water right holder who diverts or withdraws water for use within the a...
In response to a November 23, 2023 Waitsburg Times article concerning Dayton School Board meeting. Dear board members It has come to my attention after reading a November 23 article in the Waitsburg Times that CCC member Aneesha Dieu stated that she wanted a bit of “heightened awareness” on what kind of books were being brought into the school. I would like to caution the board members and staff on entertaining such cynical ploys to undermine public education. Over the past 18 months, we have witnessed an unprecedented campaign of cen... Full story
Kim Hamann and Joe Weber of Waitsburg welcomed their first child, Eleanora Jan Hamann-Weber, on November 16, 2023. Eleanora weighed 8 lbs 10 oz and was 20.75" long. Proud grandparents are Ross and Vickie Hamann of Waitsburg and LeLand and Traci Weber of Touchet. Great-grandparents are Jerry and Gail Harshman of Waitsburg, the late Jan Cronkhite of Waitsburg, Lon Hamann of Lewiston, ID, and Richard and Mary Hanson and Myrna and the late Larry Weber of Touchet.... Full story
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg's middle school boys basketball team played Rogers in College Place on Wednesday, November 29, and in Waitsburg on December 4. At Rogers, the B-team lost 45-37. Damien Karl scored 15 points in the loss, and Arrow Groom contributed 12 points. Carsyn Pennington scored six, and Colt Boudrieau scored four points. The young Cardinal A-team lost 48-23. Jake Lynch led the team with 10 points. Alex Zuniga scored six, Rowdy Cole five, and Carter Barron scored two points. In...
This week, the bluegrass jam will be at American 35 on Saturday, Dec. 9. Always a fun place for the jam. Be sure to come early for great wood-fired pizza and drinks. American 35 Jam @ 7 p.m. 128 Main Street, Waitsburg...
In late October, the Walla Walla County Conservation District (WWCD), Blue Mountain Pheasants Forever (BMPF), and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) hosted Dixie Elementary for a conservation field day. Alison Crowley, Project Manager with the WWCD, leads the WWCD "Conservation Connections" program, which promotes conservation-related outreach and education. As a part of Conservation Connections, Alison led Dixie Elementary School students through completing a riparian...
Ten Years Ago December 5, 2013 What would you do with an extra day? The members of Dayton’s First Congregational Church decided they would use it to provide care, comfort and hot food to the community. So on February 29, 2012, Pastor Marj Johnston and her congregation provided their first free community soup and bread dinner. “It was meant to be a simple meal,” Johnston said. “A safe place and good, hot meal. We wanted to create a place of welcome at a time of year when people tend to be isolate... Full story
In the period between Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, I often find myself seeking lighter, vegetarian recipes to counter the season's decadent feasting. This flavorful chili, with walnuts, bulgur, and lentils, is as satisfying as it is full of nutrient-rich ingredients. A wonderful, and quick to prepare dish that is sure to impress your favorite vegetarian or vegan friends, though your omnivore friends will love it too. Also, this is a comforting and healthy recipe to have on hand when you...
