Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Finished in 1887, the Columbia County Courthouse is a beautiful piece of history, a boon to the tourist industry, and a general point of pride for the citizens of the county. From its stately position and through several facelifts, the courthouse has witnessed the ebbs and flows of history come and gone. In celebrating statehood in 1889, railroad booms in Dayton and Starbuck, the arrival and evolutions of the Blue Mountain Cannery to Green Giant to Pillsbury to Seneca, the building of Little Goose Dam, and the growth of agriculture as the...
I’ve known Mark Klicker for many years and his trustworthiness and integrity is unmatched. I’ve had business dealings with Mark and his word can be trusted. Our district needs Mark to represent our farms and businesses to help solve the tax, regulations, and spending problem in Olympia. Our businesses are crippled with regulations and taxes. Education, Farming, Healthcare, Businesses, etc will be well represented with Mark’s expertise and experience as our new state representative. Urging my family, friends, and the public to vote for Mark...
Several years ago a friend of mine was involved in a controversy that went to trial before Judge Robert Zagelow, who was an exceptionally well liked and respected Walla Walla Superior Court Judge. After the trial, I asked how it went. My friend said, “We don’t have his decision yet, but he really listened to both of us, and whatever he decides, I know it will be fair.” It’s an extraordinary judge who inspires such confidence that a litigant accepts the decision before she knows if she won or lost! My friend was confident in the judge because he...
My daughter, Jenny Mayberry, is running for Walla Walla County Commissioner for District 1. Jenny is a strong, confident woman who believes everyone is important and should be listened to. She’s a woman who will stand her ground when the going gets tough. She is always looking to better herself in the world around her. As far as what she’s done for the community? Let’s start with her Volunteer Firefighting/EMT for 18 years in District 4. Did you know 80% of firefighters in Walla Walla County are volunteers? They train constantly in class...
Perry Dozier, as a county commissioner and citizen, has provided many benefits to our communities. The completion of 7th street rebuild in Waitsburg with streets, sidewalks, etc. was aided by Perry, while a commissioner, to secure funding for this project to aid in its completion. I question the validity of many items our media reports now days as most appear one sided and biased instead of letting the reader draw their own conclusion as reporting used to and still should be done! What would Edward R. Morrow do if he witnessed the true lack of...
Mike Mitchell misrepresents Brandon Johnson’s experience for Walla Walla Superior Court Judge. Johnson has broad experience in our judicial system. He earned a criminal justice degree. He graduated with honors from Gonzaga Law School. He served two years as a law clerk with the Washington Court of Appeals researching the law, reviewing the facts, and preparing the initial analysis for appealed Superior Court decisions. (50% were criminal cases.) He practiced thirteen years representing clients in civil and criminal cases. In 2015 Brandon, to b...
Danielle Garbe Reser is uniquely qualified to become the 16th Legislative District’s next Senator. After graduating with honors from Whitman College, Danielle earned a Masters in Public Administration from Columbia University. Between 2001 and 2015, Danielle worked for the State Department. During the administration of President Bush, she served on the staff of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. She later served on the National Security Council staff of President Obama. During her tenure at the State Department, she was posted to U.S. E...
I am writing in support of Mike Mitchell’s candidacy for Walla Walla County Superior Court Judge. There have been numerous letters of support for both candidates touting their legal experiences, educational backgrounds, and personal attributes. These candidates have been extensively vetted as they should have been. I don’t take issue with any of the positive assessments of each candidate. I believe I have a unique perspective on this race. I served as a Superior Court Judge in Walla Walla County for 24 years. During that time, I worked wit...
For this year’s General Election, Walla Walla County Elections has moved all operations to the Pavilion building at the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds, 363 Orchard St., Walla Walla. Voter services, ballot processing, and Canvassing Board meetings will be conducted at this location. Jurisdictions: State of Washington: Referendum Measure No. 90, Advisory Vote 32, Advisory Vote 33, Advisory Vote 34, Advisory Vote 35, and Engrossed Senate Joint Resolution No. 8212; Federal: President / Vice President, U.S. Representative in Congressional D...
OLYMPIA—Registered voters in Washington state will soon receive their ballots for the General Election, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Ballots must be sent to registered voters no later than Friday, Oct. 16. Voters have until 8 p.m. Nov. 3 to place their marked ballots in one of over 500 drop boxes statewide. Drop-box locations can be found at VoteWA.gov, Washington’s online voter portal. People who choose to return their ballots by U.S. mail can use the provided postage-paid envelope. The U.S. Postal Service recommends that ballots should be returned by mai...
My son, Brandon Johnson, is running to be Superior Court judge. I am a proud father and, of course, am hopeful he will be elected. If he is, it will be his turn to be struck by lightning. Let me explain. We have two boys, Brandon and Jason. Brandon is 15 months older than Jason. In 1989, when Jason was 12, while at baseball practice behind Pi-Hi, he was struck by lightning. Their mother (Diane) and I were not there, but Brandon was. He saw his brother struck down. Jason’s heart stopped beating. He was technically dead. When the EMTs arrived, t...
I strongly recommend Brooke Burns for Superior Court Judge in the Asotin-Garfield-Columbia County Judicial District. Brooke has appeared in my courtroom on countless occasions in a diverse variety of cases over the past 14 years. She has always impressed me, whether she won or lost, not only with her intelligence and legal ability, but also with her professionalism, honesty, and commitment to the highest of ethical standards. Brooke Burns is humble and compassionate. She understands and takes very seriously the effect that a Judge’s d...
I have known Mike Mitchell for almost 30 years. We met when I took a job scrubbing clubs at Walla Walla Country Club as I was going to college. I later served the Walla Walla Valley in the education system, as coach, teacher, principal, central office administrator and currently work for CH2MHILL. Through it all Mike has treated me the same with a highly level of respect and thoughtfulness. I have found Mike to be trustworthy. There was a time (like everyone) I struggled with a very sensitive issue. I went to Mike for some assistance. Mike was...
I think Brandon Johnson has the experience, smarts, and personality to be a very good Superior Court judge. I urge you to vote for him. I am a Superior Court judge. I was first elected in 2008. Before that I was in a private law firm. Brandon Johnson was a lawyer in that firm. I know from personal experience that Brandon was, and is, a good lawyer. He studied and understood the law. He worked hard, was fair, and treated people equally. All important qualities for a judge. I have been told some people question Brandon’s experience in criminal l...
I have known Mike Mitchell both professionally and personally and believe that he is the most qualified to be our next Superior Court Judge. Mike is a man of the utmost integrity whose legal career has extended over all areas of criminal and civil law. He has 42 years as a practicing attorney including working in the Prosecutors office where he was involved in numerous jury trials. He was also a partner in a local law firm handling criminal cases. Since 1989 Mike has been a sole practitioner where he has gained the diverse skill sets required...
Garbe Reser shares my values. Perry Dozier is a party line Trump/Culp supporter. According to the Walla Walla Union Bulletin, Dozier said, “He wants Culp to be the man he answers to as the district’s next state senator.” I believe our next state senator should answer to all the citizens he represents. Not to a small-town sheriff who believes you only enforce the laws you happen to like. My vote goes to the candidate who will uphold the law, believes in science and shares my values that all people have a right to be equally represented. My vo...
I write in support of Brandon Johnson’s candidacy for Walla Walla County Superior Court Judge. Brandon worked for me as a law clerk when I was a judge on the Washington State Court of Appeals. He was smart. He worked hard. And he cared about people. I know that he cares deeply about his family and the Walla Walla Community. He will make an excellent Superior Court Judge and I urge the citizens of Walla Walla to vote for him. Judge Dennis J. Sweeney, Retired Richland, WA...
Danielle Garbe Reser is uniquely qualified to become the 16th Legislative District’s next Senator. After graduating with honors from Whitman College, Danielle earned a Masters in Public Administration from Columbia University. Between 2001 and 2015, Danielle worked for the State Department. During the administration of President Bush, she served on the staff of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. She later served on the National Security Council staff of President Obama. During her tenure at the State Department, she was posted to U.S. Embassi...
Letter to the editor, Frances Chvatal is running to represent the 16th Legislative District in the State of Washington and I could not be more excited. I met Frances nearly three decades ago when we both served in healthcare management at what is now Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla. Before I met Frances, I had the privilege of meeting her parents, Ed and Rosina. Ed, a local farmer, had volunteered for years on the Community Advisory Board at St. Mary and Rosina was legendary as a nurse educator. Ed and Rosina both served our...
Our region must come together to vote and Elect Perry Dozier for State Senate Dist. 16. This election puts us at a crossroads of where we will be in a few years. Will we be more in debt? Will parents’ choices on how to raise their children be infringed on even further? Will hardworking laborers that make our region so vibrant go unrepresented? All these are issues that affect me personally, my parents who work the fields and processing plants, my children who I am choosing to raise in a conservative manner. Perry Dozier will ensure that all t...
I have been a trial court judge in Pierce County for nearly 24 years and have known Mike Mitchell professionally for the last eight years. Our families, however, have been acquainted for well over 40 years. Mike is an exceptional candidate for a critical position. He is devoted to sustaining and improving our current justice system. As a practicing attorney and Court Commissioner, Mike has reflected the highest traditions of the bench, through honesty, integrity, and compassion for others. Mike will bring to the bench a keen knowledge of the...
Many thanks to the volunteers of Waitsburg Fire District #2 and Dayton Fire District #3 who responded to the report of a fire that was blazing in the dry grass and stubble at our place on Field’s Gulch Road. Due to the prompt response a potentially serious fire was prevented and our buildings and trees still stand, and people and creatures who live there are safe Neighboring property also could have been threatened if flames had spread. Hooray for the volunteers who jump on their trucks to f...
Dear Editor, In 2018, my young relatives in Texas had worked hard for Beto O’Rourke’s bid for US Senate, and they came so close to victory. Out of anger and disappointment, I posted a rude remark on Facebook that included a curse word and then was rightly called out for it by a Facebook friend. I removed the post, apologized in a private message, and agreed that ugly language was not appropriate or necessary; I should be able to make my case without it. We put yard signs up in support of Democratic candidates. Our neighbors across the street pu...
Dear Editor, I am writing to endorse Mike Talbott for Columbia County Commissioner, Position #2. I have known Mike for over 40 years. Mike and I have daughters the same age, we both farmed, and have been involved in many similar community activities. Mike is a leader and has demonstrated his leadership skills in many ways. He has been a County Commissioner for eight years and served on the Dayton School Board for 17 years. He also served as President on the Columbia County Grain Growers Board and was a member of that board for many years. He...
It is vital we vote for an effective advocate for our County Commissioner. Jenny Mayberry is that person. A successful local business woman, passionate in her giving and highly invested in our community. Her business supports a variety of projects and fundraisers to help organizations and nonprofits. Jenny selflessly gives countless hours to the care of our community through her volunteer service as a Firefighter/EMT. She has a passion for the health and well being of our community. I met Jenny a couple years ago and my first impression upon...
