Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG—The members of the Waitsburg Resource Center committee are seeking donations of items designated for Easter blessing baskets. Generous citizens can drop items off at the Waitsburg Catholic Church at 405 W. 5th Street, the Waitsburg Christian Church at 604 Main Street, the Waitsburg Presbyterian Church at 504 Main St., or to the Waitsburg Resource Center itself, located at 106 Preston Ave. Please donate your items by April 16....
WALLA WALLA—Applications are being accepted for grants from the Warren Community Action Fund of the Blue Mountain Community Foundation at www.bluemountainfoundation.org. The deadline for submission is Friday, May 1, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. The application is online only. Nonprofit and charitable entities are encouraged to apply, particularly those serving Columbia and Walla Walla County, particularly the Waitsburg area. The Warren Community Action Fund honors the deep roots of the Warren Family in this area and is focused on continuing the t...
DAYTON-The Port of Columbia notes that Blue Mountain Station's Verdurous Gardens is deep into garden preparation. Lorrie & Tom Bensel have hundreds of tomato plants started, some for use in their garden and some that will be available for sale later this spring. Use of Blue Mountain Station's commercial kitchen is ramping up, and the BMS Co-op Market & Nursery has Walla Walla Sweet Onion starts for sale!...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Commercial Club is now accepting nominations for Employee of the Year, Business of the Year and Community Service Awards. Please bring your letters of recommendation to Blush Salon, 214 Main St or Waitsburg Grocery, 200 Main St in Waitsburg by April 1st. The awards will be presented at this year’s Waitsburg Commercial Club Awards Banquet on April 17, 2020....
DAYTON—The Dayton Chamber's Brix & Brew fundraising auction has been postponed to May 8 due to health concerns regarding COVID-19. Tickets previously purchased will be honored on May 8, or refunded....
WAITSBURG—Local citizen, Leroy Cunningham, arranged for a community meeting to discuss the current and potential impact of COVID-19 in our area. The meeting, held March 5 at Ten Ton Coffee, included concerned citizens as well as representives from the City of Waitsburg, Waitsburg School District and the Columbia County Health System. The event allowed citizens to ask specific questions concerning local government and health services planning and response to the virus. Dr. Kurt Frauenpreis, MD from the Columbia County Health System and the W...
February 19 The reporting party came into the Sheriff’s Office to report a burglary and theft to her storage unit in the 700 block of Waitsburg sometime in July of 2019. Waitsburg, WA February 26 Subject at an address in the 800 block of Mojonnier Road wanted to turn over a jar of black powder for destruction. Walla Walla county. February 28 The reporting party called to report that she had attempted to buy a Labrador puppy on-line. She later learned that it was a scam. Burbank, WA. February 29 Missing property was returned to an address in t...
WAITSBURG—At a special meeting on Thursday, March 5, the Waitsburg School Board interviewed an applicant for the vacant District 1 seat. The board voted unanimously to appoint Sarah Boudrieau to the School Board. District 1 covers the north end of Waitsburg, spanning north along Preston Avenue and Hwy 124, stretching from Taggart Road out to where 2nd Street merges into Hwy 124. Applicants for the positions had to reside within the district in order to be considered. The seat was vacated by J...
The Brix and Brew Benefit Auction takes place on Friday, March 13 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion, located at 5 N. Pine Street, Dayton, WA. This event is a fundraiser that supports the operating costs of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. The beer, wine and silent auction starts at 5:30 p.m., and the live auction starts at 7 p.m. Food, wine and beer are included in the ticket price, and there will be a “Spin the Bottle” game to win a bottle of wine of varying value. Enter the raffle for a Lil’ Tex 22 Elite Treager Grill, or throw...
Both Walla Walla and Columbia County have Emergency Alert Systems that will provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of emergency situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Sign up for Walla Walla County’s Emergency Alert Program, at this link: https://tinyurl.com/suk8ul5 Citizens will receive time-sensitive messages wherever they specify, such as their home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more. This geographic b...
DAYTON-The Boldman House Museum is making changes! The Museum is saying goodbye to manager Sylvia Beuhler who is retiring after guiding visitors through the Boldman House and guiding the Boldman committee for the last seven years. The museum is grateful to Beuhler for the transformations she has made during her tenure. Under her guidance, the Boldman House has become a thriving museum. Beuhler expanded the tours to include the basement of the home, she also created Dayton Days in the Boldman...
WAITSBURG-Don't miss the Shamrock Bingo Relay for Life event at the Waitsburg Elementary Multi-purpose Room on Friday, March 20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and up to 20 bingo games can be played from 6 to 8 p.m. Games cost $1 each, and players get three cards per game. The event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. A soup dinner with soup, roll, a drink and dessert will be available for $4. There will be gift basket prizes, cash prizes and gift certificates for winners. Questions? Call...
WALLA WALLA-On March 6th at 5:30 p.m. in Whitman College's Olin Hall, room 138, Sheehan Art Gallery Director Daniel Forbes will speak about the work of photographer Mary Randlett. The gallery was recently gifted the archives of this Northwest photographer and Whitman alum. Randlett was a recipient of several prestigious honors, including an Anne Gould Hauberg Artist Image Award. Among her many photographic genres, Randlett is known as perhaps the most significant visual documentarian of...
This annual sales event offers a 12” hanging flower basket for $30, and an 18” hanging flower basket for $65. Order baskets by calling: (509) 520-9952, emailing Cindy Daves at cldtig@yahoo.com or via postal mail to PO Box 825, Waitsburg, WA, 99361. Baskets can be picked up on Friday, April 24 at 124 Jay Street in Waitsburg. A portion of the sales this year will go to support three senior 4-H members as they represent the Walla Walla Valley at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championship this June in Grand Island, Nebraska....
February 24 A victim reported falling for a phone scam. Touchet, WA. A lost property report was taken at an address on Ridge Crest Court. Walla Walla County, WA. A vehicle was reported stolen at an address on Cemetery Road. Dixie, WA. A hit and run was reported. Walla Walla County, WA. Agency assist for Umatilla County Officer-Involved Shooting in Milton Freewater, Ore. An abandoned vehicle was tagged on the 24th, and removed on the 28th in Walla Walla County. February 25 A man was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant and cited for driving with a...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Emergency Management has completed the collection of initial Walla Walla County damage reports for three federal disaster assistance programs: Individual Assistance (IA) Program (residences and personal belongings) Small Business Association (low-interest loans) Public Assistance (PA) Program (roads, bridges and other infrastructure) The information has been forwarded to Washington State Military Department Emergency Management Division (WAEMD) who will, in conjunction with FEMA, review the data for Washington S...
SARS-CoV-2 – The novel coronavirus causing the current outbreak of respiratory disease. COVID-19 - The disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been named COronaVIrus Disease 2019 Person-to-Person spread – The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Spread from contact with infected surface or objects—It may be po...
WALLA WALLA—The fourth annual Women’s March on Walla Walla will begin at 10 a.m. this Saturday, March 7. The route begins at 108 W. Main St near the Market Station Transit Center and will continue down Main Street....
WALLA WALLA—Get the latest in business insights, trends, strategies and leadership skills at the 8th annual Walla Walla Business Summit presented by the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce andPacific Power. The event takes place at the Walla Walla Courtyard Marriott, located at 550 W. Rose Street in Walla Walla. The Summit takes place on Wednesday, April 1 from noon to 6 p.m. The event is an educational investment that connects individuals and businesses of different industries. This y...
DAYTON—On March 11, from noon to 2 p.m, Speaker Jutta Thorsness will share “The Mustard Seed" as guests enjoy a pulled pork lunch catered by Gary Schroeder. As a special feature, Lois Hemphill will host a make-your-own card station. There will be music presented by Jim and Pennie Edwards. Contact Judy Jackson (509) 399-2005 to reserve a seat by Friday, March 6. Cancel by Monday, March 9. Tickets are $12. The luncheon will take place in the Delaney Bldg at 111 S. 3rd St, Dayton, WA....
DAYTON—During the season of Lent members of Dayton's First Congregational Church-UCC are considering the ideas and experiences of wilderness. Sometimes growing older can feel like being led into or through the wilderness, so in response they are hosting three occasions for learning about the resources available on the journey. On March 11, Katherine Besst-Smith, Information Specialist at Aging & Long-term Care (ALTC) Services for Southeast Washington, will present information on resources available locally. Besst-Smith’s office is on Main Str...
COLUMBIA COUNTY—If your home or business was damaged during the flood or a significant amount of your land washed away, you may be eligible for a reduction of value for the 2020 tax year. Any real property or business personal property that has been placed upon the assessment roll as of January 1, 2019 in which the property was destroyed by a natural disaster in 2020, in whole or in part, is eligible for a reduction of the value for the 2020 tax year. Please contact Christine Mills at the Columbia County Assessor’s Office at (509) 382-2131 for...
WALLA WALLA—The 6th Annual Walla Walla Home and Outdoor Show will feature vendors and products for home, outdoor, and lifestyle. The three-day event takes place at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds Pavilion on Friday, March 13 from noon - 6 p.m., on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Sunday, March 15 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will also have delicious food truck vendors and the Walla Walla Community College Rodeo will be happening next door. Admission is free to the home and o...
WALLA WALLA-Gesa Power House Theatre presents Mike Super - Magic & Illusion on Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m. As the winner of NBC's hit TV show Phenomenon, Mike Super is the only magician in history to win a live magic competition on prime-time US network television and was voted America's Favorite Mystifier! Through spectacular illusions and his own inimitable down-to-earth style and personality, Mike Super has pioneered a new form of magic that transcends the "trick." Super's ever-growing...
WALLA WALLA-The Gesa Power House Live Cinema Series continues with an April 1 screening of The Royal Opera's current production of La bohème at 6 p.m. La bohème explores the love affair between the penniless poet Rodolfo and the seamstress Mimì, contrasting it with a more lighthearted affair between the painter Marcello and the singer Musetta. Mimì is gravely ill with tuberculosis and she and Rodolfo decide to separate so that Mimì can find a wealthier lover to provide her with the care she...
