Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON — There’s a new breed of hero in town. DreamWorks Animation, creators of the film franchises including Kung Fu Panda, Trolls, and How to Train Your Dragon, have adapted the New York Times bestselling series “Dog Man” by Dav Pilkey. When a police dog and an officer are injured on the job together, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve as long as he isn’t distracted by squirrels. He doggedly pursues his arch-nemesis and the feline supervill...
DAYTON – The Dayton School Board met in the high school library at 5:30 p.m. on February 6, 2025. Dayton School District Superintendent Jeremy Wheatley, Business Manager Jana Eaton, Board Chair Jeffrey McCowen, and board members Aneesha Dieu, Grant Griffin, and Ryan Paulson were present. The sole purpose of this meeting was to select a new board member from candidates who applied for the position. Candidates were Melissa Gemmell, Brenda Henderson, Katie Lied, and Pat Davidson. Board members separately interviewed each candidate for about 30 m...
DAYTON — Nominated for eight Academy Awards, “Conclave” follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, the selection of the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets that could shake the foundations of the Church. “Carrying o...
DAYTON - The snowmobiling community in Dayton hosted the 2025 Washington State Snowmobile Association's Winter Rendezvous. Local chapter president, LaRhonda McCauley co-chaired the event that helped raise funds for the WSSA Legal Action Fund to protect motorized winter recreation. Over three days, there were adventures for every riding style and evening events at the Dayton Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday. There were trivia games, a silent auction, basket raffle, a photo contest, and guest...
Columbia County - With fresh snow, it is a great time for a trip to the Jasper Mountain Reserve. The privately owned, nonprofit reserve has 330 square miles of diverse terrain and offers year-round outdoor recreational options. The cross-country ski trails are groomed for classic and skate skiing. JMR President Hartmut Stecher shared the following visitor's information: Road Conditions: Payne Hollow Road, the road to the reserve may be plowed, though Columbia County usually clears it. In the...
BELLEVUE – A trip to Bellevue, Washington, for the 2025 Fly Fishing Show will be worth the drive to the sport’s enthusiasts. Organizers said there will be thirteen classes, seminars, films, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and wall-to-wall displays of everything new in the sport. There will be nearly $100,000 in door prizes, including the following trips: a Golden Dorado Trip for two to South America, a week on the waters of King Salmon, Alaska, a week at Rio Manso Lodge in Northern Patagonia, a week at Chile Trout in Patagonia, and fishin...
WAITSBURG — The Waitsburg School District board of directors is considering presenting a Safety, Security, and Technology Capital Project Levy to the voters on April 22, 2025. The board is seeking applications from district residents to be considered for a committee to write the “for” and “against” statements for the proposed levy to be published in the Walla Walla and Columbia Counties’ Voter Pamphlets. Any district residents interested should send their name, address, phone number, email address, and position they represent to the Waitsburg S...
DAYTON — Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown,” the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. Set in New York in the early 1960s, when the 19-year-old Dylan came to the West Village from Minnesota during a time of vibrant music and tumultuous cultural upheaval. With his guitar and talent, he was destined to change the course of American music. He formed close relationships with musicians from the folk movement...
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla County Commissioners announced an opening on the Walla Walla County Rural Library Board of Trustees. The board of trustees determines the mission and basic policies for the library’s operation, has supervision, care, and custody responsibilities for all library property, including buildings, books, and other supplies, and has exclusive control of the library’s finances. The rural library district board must submit and certify an annual budget used to levy taxes for the library district. The board reviews the annua...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Resource Center is open from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays at 106 Preston Avenue in the Banner Bank building. The service provides a food pantry and personal care items to help meet community needs. The WRC is now offering free clothing assistance at the Waitsburg Christian Church when the resource center is open on Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Anyone can come to the church for adult and children's clothes and do not need to be registered with the WRC. Speaking on behalf of...
WALLA WALLA - The Combine Art Collective invited artists from Waitsburg to exhibit their work at the gallery in Walla Walla. The show will feature Carrie Hendrix, Bill Rodgers, Greg Tate, Twila Tate, Tom Benett, Karen Gregutt, Lane Gwinn, Kim Bruzas, David Gignac, and Suze Woods. The diverse range of artwork by the Waitsburg artists includes photography, collage, pinhole photography, painting, and multimedia. The show will run from March 6 to April 27, with a reception and several...
DAYTON — The Port of Columbia commissioners have scheduled a workshop to discuss the potential sale of the port-owned rail line for February 5 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be available on Zoom through the link at https://portofcolumbia.org. The rail operator, Columbia Rail, has expressed interest in purchasing the rail and right of way from the port. An assessment of the rail and property has been completed, and Chair Bryan is pursuing the matter. The agenda for the workshop has not yet been posted but should be available before the meeting. T...
DAYTON — The Liberty Theater will present a live production of“The Witch in 204” from January 24 through 26. Don’t let the title fool you; this is not a Halloween show. It is a tale that weaves ageless romance with the magic of true love through the lives of some 55+ seniors. This entertaining and hilarious sequel to Barbara Pease Weber’s popular play “Seniors of the Sahara” revisits Sylvie’s hopes of living happily ever after with Eugene. Her hopes soon dissipate when the next-door neighbor turns out to be Eugene’s mysterious former...
WALLA WALLA - The YWCA Walla Walla Board of Directors announced the upcoming retirement of Anne-Marie Schwerin as Executive Director after over 24 years, effective spring. Schwerin came to the YWCA as Chief Financial Officer in 1996, following a career in public accounting and agribusiness management. Under her leadership, YWCA Walla Walla has significantly expanded its impact, enhancing programs and services for individuals and families in Walla Walla and Dayton Key achievements include the int...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Town Hall has been closed for January by the board of directors to refinish the facility's floor. The board hired Jonathan Abbey, a graduate of Waitsburg High School, to do the work, including removing floor vents and patching the hardwood floor. Abbey replaced previously repaired floorboards to reweave new boards into the original staggered pattern. Abbey will complete sanding and sealing the floor, and the hall will reopen in February after the varnish has...
DAYTON — Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet. The cast includes Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Krysten Ritter, Idris Elba, and Keanu Reeves. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” received an 88% favorable rating from the criti...
DAYTON — The Coalition for Youth and Families has updated and gone live with its website. The welcoming site gives information about the organization, including its key values on health, education, safety, research and prevention science, and family. The coalition uses the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) model to increase access to public resources for the best possible outcomes in prevention. The website provides information on events and encourages membership and community involvement. Meetings of the Coalition for Y...
WASHINGTON — The Washington State Order of the Eastern Star offers two nursing scholarships for those pursuing a career in the field of nursing. The Alexandra Schencking Memorial Nursing Scholarship and the Glenna Hall Memorial Scholarship are awarded exclusively for the assistance to cover the cost of tuition and books. The date to apply for both scholarships is May 1, 2025. Applicants do not need Masonic affiliation. More information is at the Grand Chapter of Washington of the Eastern Star’s website at https://washingtono...
MANCHESTER, NH — Marshall Nechodom, a paraeducator for the Waitsburg School District, has been named to the Fall 2024 President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University As a full-time undergraduate student, Nechodom had to earn a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 and above to earn his place on the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer. The Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit, accredited insti...
DAYTON — From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the revered hero Maximus’s death at his uncle’s hands, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people. “Gladiator 2” has recei...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds users that clearing snow and ice from driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots is no small job. Many rely on outdoor power equipment, and keeping safety in mind is essential. The OPEI offers safety tips on its website, opei.org. “Weather today is unpredictable. You need to have your snow thrower serviced and ready to power up,” says OPEI President and CEO Kris Kiser. “Review your owner’s manual to use your equipment safely,” Kiser says preparation is key and that home and bu...
KENNEWICK, WA — The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O-negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for needy patients. The start of the new year is one of the most challenging times to collect blood products as the threat of severe winter weather builds and can often lead to widespread blood driv...
WAITSBURG — The decision to suspend the printed publication of “The Times” has been suspended. “The Times” received an anonymous donation to cover the cost of print production for the paper over the next few months. In that time, the paper will transition to a nonprofit organization. In reorganizing as a nonprofit, the new organization will form a board and file for a 501(c)(3 ) status with the IRS. The board will work with a local fiscal sponsor to begin raising funds for the paper’s operation as it waits an estimated three to eight month...
DAYTON — “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadl...
WALLA WALLA — Cold temperatures will continue in Walla Walla County and surrounding areas this week. To help residents stay warm, the First Congregational Church at 73 S. Palouse Street will host the Walla Walla Emergency Warming Center from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. beginning Tuesday, February 4, through Saturday morning, February 8. The Warming Center is not open during daytime hours, and dates and times are subject to change based on weather forecasts and conditions. The Warming Center relies on volunteer staff and offers volunteer training r...
