Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Home and School Association President, wrestling club coordinator, mom. These are just a few of the titles Kristy Taylor holds, and recently, she added yet another title to the list: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Kristy is no stranger to the busy world of emergency response. Her husband, Jason, has been a part of the Columbia-Walla Walla County Fire District 2 for at least five years, volunteering as a firefighter. "Being at home, I would hear his (Jason's) scanner go off all of the time,...
WALLA WALLA—Have you been affected by recent flooding? Walla Walla County and the State of Washington are compiling damage estimates for the purpose of requesting possible help from FEMA and SBA. If there is enough damage throughout the county, it may be possible that assistance will come in the form of monetary grants to individuals and low interest loans from FEMA. There is no guarantee that this will happen, but if you have flood damage it is extremely important that you call (509) 524-2913 to report that damage. The deadline for c...
The Columbia County-Walla Walla County Joint Fire District #2 held their monthly meeting last Wednesday. The job description for the fire chief position is still being finalized and Commissioner Deb Fortner presented a proposal that the district consider hiring a full-time paid fire chief. The commissioners discussed compensation and budget, as well as the cost of providing benefits. The board supports the hiring of a full time chief, and will consult with attorney Brian Snure to clarify details, including examining matters of state...
January 28 A man was arrested for driving with a suspended license, and on two misdemeanor arrest warrants on State Highway 125 and Stateline Road in Walla Walla County. January 29 A report of assault in the 4th degree, domestic violence, was taken at an address on Birch Street in Burbank, WA. January 30 A man assaulted his mother at an address on Main Street in Burbank, WA A motor vehicle was stolen from an address in the 1700 block of Reser Road, Walla Walla County. A report of identity theft and fraud was taken at an address on Arnold Lane...
WALLA WALLA-Is self care high on your New Year's resolution list? No matter what level of self care you claim, Gillian Herbrandson, licensed esthetician and proprietor at Sivana Day Spa and Boutique, has the next level for you. Sivana opened officially in late October 2019, the second business to do so in the new Showroom on Colville building. Joining the Combine Art Collective, the Market by Andy's and others, the space is now becoming a one stop shop of sorts. Back in November, however, it...
January 12 Traffic complaint/investigation on N. Tausick Way/Reservoir Road, Walla Walla. January 16 Juvenile was in possession of marijuana at school 800 Abbott Road, Walla Walla. January 17 A suspicious person, Mr. Avalos, was parked in his vehicle on Chase St. just north of Orchard St. This is a direct violation of his probation as he is within 250 feet of the Garrison Middle School Campus, Walla Walla. January 23 Someone at an address on Wilson Hollow Road reported fraudulent activity on a credit card, Walla Walla County. January 24 Tools...
October 10, 2019 Dispatched to an address on Brickner Rd. for possible suicidal ideations. Walla Walla County. November 11, 2019 A woman was transported from an address on Sapolil Road to the hospital for a mental health evaluation. Walla Walla County. December 27, 2019 A man reported unauthorized use of a debit card from an address on E. Alder Street. Walla Walla. January 14, 2020 Deputies were dispatched to the Walla Walla Farm Labor Camp on Farmland Rd. regarding a possible theft of vehicle in progress. By the time deputies arrived the...
WALLA WALLA-The Waitsburg Times staff is reflecting on the passing of Walla Walla resident Mark Anderson this past week. He had just celebrated his 65th birthday and was a visitor to the Art X Agent gallery opening for Juventino Aranda and Rachel Smith in Waitsburg on November 3. The founder of the renowned Walla Walla Foundry, his work there brought many notable artists to the region, for the combination of the cutting-edge technology on offer, as well as for the amazing work done by the...
In 2002, the Schulke family lost their beloved son and brother Cooper who died at age 7-1/2 from a brain tumor. The Walla Walla area family have addressed the heartache of that loss by growing and selling pumpkins. Lots and lots of pumpkins. Father Jeff, wife Kara, son Campbell and daughter Emerson now grow 27 different varieties of the gourds with hues ranging from the traditional orange, to white and pink to blue and green. The purpose of that bounty is to raise funds to support the Ronald...
Free showings of the documentary "The 1919 Walla Walla Tractor Show" will be held in the area as part of Blue Mountain Land Trust's centennial anniversary celebration of this amazing but long-forgotten event. They will also be promoting their book of the same title. The film will be shown in Dayton in the Delany Building at the Public Library at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5. The Waitsburg Commercial Club will host the community viewing at the Town Hall on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m.,...
Sharp-eyed travelers on Middle Waitsburg road might have noticed a distinctive looking crop on a field there this summer. The large, leafy plant seen growing is hemp, and a nearby sign identifies the company associated with it as New West Genetics. New West Genetics develops seed varietals for products intended for the nutraceutical cannabinoid industry, the brewery industry, and in the human/animal food nutrition markets. Although the crop may look like marijuana, it is specifically bred as a...
Waitsburg's Plaza Theater hosted a broad range of community vocalists at the Blue Mountain Chorus Sweet Adelines of Walla Walla's first-ever karaoke event on Saturday, September 21. The fundraiser netted over $400 with the goal of purchasing new sheet music for the choral group. The Sweet Adelines have been active for over 45 years and recently welcomed a new director in Doug Boedigheimer, Milton-Freewater's Chief of Police. Boedigheimer is also a vocalist who performs with the Stateline...
While nearly all communities depend on volunteerism in some form or another, I don’t think it’s an overstatement to say that small towns like Dayton and Waitsburg would fail to function without the concern and dedication of the many volunteers that help keep them running. In this monthly column, The Times will highlight local volunteer opportunities in Waitsburg and Columbia County. With the annual Pioneer Fall Festival justcompleted, it seems appropriate to highlight the Waitsburg His...
WAITSBURG-Community members and visitors can take a step back in time on Sun., Sept. 15 when they join the Waitsburg Historical Society for the City's 47th Annual Pioneer Fall Festival on the Bruce House Museum Complex lawn. The annual event, held on the third Sunday of September, is an opportunity to celebrate the local history that helps make Waitsburg one-of-a kind. This year's celebration kicks of at 11 a.m. with the Pioneer of the Year Award ceremony. This year's honorees are the...
WAITSBURG—This year the Waitsburg Historical Society honors the Don Thomas Family as 2019 Pioneers of the Year. Thomas’ sons, Gary and Jay recently sat down with The Times to share a bit of family history and recount favorite memories. Don Thomas was born in 1915 in Urbana, Missouri to Elijah Streeter Thomas and Abigail (Clymore). When Don was 5, his parents and two brothers, Rod and Mike, moved to the area and soon purchased land near Prescott, on Smith Springs Road, from Elijah’s brothers, Oli...
Waitsburg School District Staff took a break during inservice on Fri., Aug. 30 to pose for the traditional Times cover staff photo. Waitsburg, which started school Tues., Sept. 3, was the last of the local schools to get back to the classroom. Prescott and Dayton both started last week. Meet new teachers and read about how staff spent their summer vacations in this special back-to-school issue....
WAITSBURG—Waitsburg High School faculty is introducing new electives for this upcoming school year. Not only are there new options school-wide, juniors and seniors who have scored favorably on the SDAC, an english placement test, will have the opportunity to earn college credits for their efforts. Unlike the Running Start program, which holds classes only at Walla Walla Community College, Mrs. Liv Leid will teach English Composition I on the high school campus through a College in High School p...
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WALLA WALLA-Dunham Cellars kicked off their tenth annual Dunham Days Celebration this past weekend including live music, new wine offerings and local artisans. Among them, Waitsburg Cottages owner, and Waitsburg Planning Commission chair Karen Stanton-Gregutt debuted new works with familiar subjects. "This work is all about the children and the secrets they tell their imaginary friends," says Stanton-Gregutt. In her larger pieces, children are set amidst overgrown flowers and bees, or in wheat...
Waitsburg residents partied, played, danced and dined in the street during Waitsburg's Third Annual Block Party on Orchard Street last Saturday evening. If appearances are any indication, a good time was had by all....
WAITSBURG-Using a bit of creativity, the Waitsburg City Council was able to fill one empty seat on the City's planning commission with two new members, while remaining within the bounds of the City's Territorial Charter, under which Waitsburg operates. Words-n-Print owner Pam Chapman and Times publisher and Ten Ton Press owner Lane Gwinn both applied to fill the empty planning commission seat. Standard procedure is for the mayor to recommend one candidate to the council for approval, said City...
WAITSBURG—Following a lengthy discussion, the Waitsburg City Council unanimously agreed that woody yard debris and cardboard will be accepted at the City’s wastewater treatment plant from 8 a.m.-noon on both Saturdays and Mondays. Glass, paper and plastics recycling will not be resumed, and all recycling programs will be re-evaluated in approximately six months. Mayor Marty Dunn added the topic to the agenda after receiving multiple complaints from residents who are no longer able to dump debris at the wastewater plant. Historically, the pla...
WAITSBURG—The recent conversion to LED streetlights has already seen a drop of between $400 to $500 in the City’s electric bill, City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe told the Waitsburg City Council at its Aug. 14 meeting. However, the upgrade has also resulted in a few complaints. If one of the newly installed streetlights creates excessive glare, spills unwanted light onto private property or in a home window, or if a light appears to have missed an upgrade, please follow the process below: Identify the pole with the streetlight in que...
WAITSBURG-Times reader Wayde Morris struck and killed a juvenile cougar at approximately 9:15 p.m. on the evening of Sun., Aug. 18. "I was traveling south on Middle Waitsburg Road towards Walla Walla when she suddenly crossed the road. I struck the cougar and pulled over. She was killed instantly," Morris told The Times. Morris contacted the Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. He said the sheriff's office transported the cougar to local...
Council members present: K.C. Kuykendall, Kevin House, Terry Jacoy, Jim Romine, Kate Hockersmith, Mayor Marty Dunn. Public comment Don and Olga Clarke approached the council regarding a sound nuisance from trucks parking across the street from her home on Highway 12, near Waitsburg Mini Storage. New Business Unanimously approved final payment on Main Street Bridge. The Wastewater Treatment Plant will be open from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays and Mondays for yard debris (limbs/brush) and cardboard drop off. See story on Page 1. Tabled a discussion...
