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  • Vacation Bible Schools Save the Date

    the Times|Jun 27, 2019

    Dayton First Congregational Church-UCC/Dayton First United Methodist Church July 15-19 Theme: Peace Works Watch either church’s Facebook page for updates. Waitsburg Christian Church July 22-26 Theme: MEGA Sports Camp Bicycle rodeo on July 26 Ages K-6 welcome Watch the Waitsburg Christian Church Facebook page for updates or call Andraya (509) 540-4205 for more info....

  • Lost!

    the Times|Jun 27, 2019

    Look familiar? These keys were found on 6th Street in Dayton and have been turned in to the Sheriff's Office....

  • Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office Daily Press Board Listing

    the Times|Jun 20, 2019

    June 17 Criminal Mischief: Vehicle egged on W. Sixth Street in Waitsburg. June 16 Warrant Service: A man was arrested on a warrant in the 11 block of W. Third Street in Waitsburg. June 15 Violation of Protection Orders: An adult female in the 200 block of N. B Street in Prescott reported a respondent violated the order she has against her. Respondent in the no contact order was taken into custody for the order violation. DUI: Dispatched to Middle Waitsburg Road near Stonecipher Road for a single vehicle rollover collision. June 11 Domestic...

  • Dayton and Prescott students named to Dean's List

    the Times|Jun 20, 2019

    SEATTLE—Jenna Phillips of Dayton and Eduardo Perez of Prescott were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for the 2019 winter quarter. To qualify, students must complete 12 credits and have a GPA of at least 3.50....

  • Third Annual LGBT Open Mic Night

    the Times|Jun 20, 2019

    WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla VA Medical Center and Clinics will present the Third Annual LGBT Open Mic night on Fri., June 21 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the WWVA Theater Building 78 . Light snacks will be provided courtesy of the Veterans Canteen Service and WWVA Voluntary Service. Individuals interested in participating by singing, reading, playing music, sharing a story, etc., or those wishing more information should call Linda Wondra, Public Affairs at (509) 386-1117....

  • Avoid street parking during chip sealing

    the Times|Jun 20, 2019

    WAITSBURG—Waitsburg residents should keep an eye out for the County crew which is expected to begin chip sealing work around the City in the next two weeks. Residents are asked to avoid parking on the street during the work. Crews will be chip sealing from the south end of Orchard Street to West 4th Street, Academy Street from Main to Coppei, Harmon Street from Preston Avenue to East Camp Road and East Camp Road to Garden Street....

  • Free iris starts

    the Times|Jun 20, 2019

    WAITSBURG—Iris farmer Bill Rodgers will have a box of free iris starts available in front of Ten Ton Coffee on Thurs., June 20. The starts are from his impressive garden....

  • Free document shredding, Sat., June 29

    the Times|Jun 20, 2019

    DAYTON—The Dayton Home Street Bank. Dayton Kiwanis and Dayton Lions will host a free shred day on Sat., June 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the bank located at 427 E. Main. Home Street and Kiwanis worked together to fund the event and volunteer and the Dayton Lions will supply free refreshments and volunteer effort. Take advantage of this free opportunity to avoid identity theft risks by properly disposing of confidential paperwork. Shredding will be done by a third-party vendor. Accepted items include: copy/industrial/blue paper, reports, con...

  • Class of 1968 sponsors Woodstock

    the Times|Jun 20, 2019

    DAYTON—The Dayton High School Class of 1968 is sponsoring a free showing of the 1970 classic film Woodstock in honor of the 50th anniversary of the “greatest music festival ever.” The film, with a run time of three hours, will play Thurs., June 27 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free....

  • After Hours Presentation to Feature Talk on Ancient Place Names

    the Times|Jun 20, 2019

    WALLA WALLA—Roberta (Bobbie) Conner, director of Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, will give a free presentation on the meaning of ancient place names at Museum After Hours on Thurs., June 27 at 5 p.m. at Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road. Ancient place names in the Walla Walla Valley, such as Walawála, Walúula and Pášx̣apa, tell the story of waterways, features, myths, and fruits of the land. Locals are invited to try to wrap their heads and tongues around a different perspective of the places they call home. Bobbie Conner is Cayuse,...

  • Waitsburg Pool Opens June 24

    the Times|Jun 20, 2019

    WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg City Pool will open its season at 1 p.m. on June 24. With four certified guards, the pool will be open Mon. - Fri. from 1-4 p.m. with night swims on Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 6-8 p.m. Swim lessons will be scheduled for mid-July. Daily entry is $2 with kids age 5 and under free with a paying adult. Passes are $40 for a single pass and $80 for a family pass (up to 5 family members) and may be purchased at City Hall....

  • Storytime and Fun Factory

    the Times|Jun 20, 2019

    WAITSBURG—The resident alien says “Take me to your readers.” Hear a universe of stories and participate in space-related projects during the “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program at the Weller Public Library each Monday from 1:30-2:30 p.m., June 24-July 29. The Fun Factory will be at Preston Park at 2:45 on Mondays to round out an afternoon of fun....

  • Tent Revival

    the Times|Jun 20, 2019

    WAITSBURG—Tent Revival USA will take place June 26-29 at 7 p.m. each night at 230 W. 1st Street in Waitsburg. All are welcome....

  • Passmore's celebrated with golf and potluck

    the Times|Jun 20, 2019

    DAYTON—A “Friendship and Thank You” potluck will be held for previous county commissioner Norm Passmore and his wife, Ann, on Sat., July 6 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds pavilion from 5-8 p.m. Please bring a main dish, side dish or salad. Cake, tableware and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP to hgetcllc@gmail.com with the number in the party. The 1ST Annual Norm Passmore Invitational will be held at 9 a.m. that same day. Space is limited to 15 foursomes. The entry fee is $50/player which includes lunch and a cart. Information and s...

  • RiverFest 2019

    the Times|Jun 20, 2019

    KENNEWICK, Wash.—RiverFest 2019 will take place at Columbia Park, Lampson Pits in Kennewick, Wash. on Sat., Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The free event promises fun for the entire family. Celebrate local rivers, learn why dams are important with educational exhibits, hear from elected officials, take part in hands-on learning experiences, and enjoy food and entertainment. Learn more at the Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (509) 547-9755 or pascochamber.org....

  • Family Forward program helps parents pay child support

    the Times|Jun 20, 2019

    KENNEWICK – There are still openings in a program providing free job training and support services for parents in Benton, Franklin and Walla Walla counties. Over the next two years the Families Forward Washington program, sponsored by the Department of Social and Health Services’(DSHS) Division of Child Support, is expected to serve up to 100 parents who owe child support. Parents who are eligible can receive free occupational training in jobs that are in demand, such as truck driving, machinist and industrial machinery mechanics, logistics and...

  • Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office Daily Press Board

    the Times|Jun 13, 2019

    June 10 Deputies investigated a domestic assault in the 300 block of W. 4th Street in Prescott. June 5 Warrant Service: Leslie Gallardo was arrested in Prescott on a misdemeanor warrant....

  • Classified Ads

    the Times|Jun 13, 2019

    Position open in the Dayton School District for a custodian. For more information contact Jana Eaton at the District Office 382-2543. To apply submit a completed District Classified Employee application and resume to 609 S 2nd Street. Job Description available on-line at www.daytonsd.org. Closing date June 21, 2019. EOE _____ ROUTE BUS DRIVER Minimum qualifications: Class B CDL, air brake restriction lifted, student endorsement, passenger endorsement. Training may be available. For additional information please contact: Colter Mohney at (509)...

  • Dept. of Health approves Providence Certificate of Need

    the Times|Jun 13, 2019

    WALLA WALLA—On May 29, the Department of Health issued its decision to approve Providence St. Mary Medical Center’s Certificate of Need to open a freestanding Ambulatory (outpatient) Surgery Center (ASC) at the Providence Southgate Medical Park on Second Avenue. The goal is to open an ASC, with two operating rooms and two endoscopy procedure rooms, in the former Walla Walla General Hospital surgical department. Because the area is in an older section of the building, facility renovations required to meet building code are estimated at $6.7 mil...

  • ARTXAGENT OPENS ON WAITSBURG'S MAIN STREET

    THE TIMES|Jun 6, 2019

    WAITSBURG—A new art gallery is opening at 117 Main Street. Owner Claire Johnston will have an art show every two months. “The space is for anything creative; food, performance, movement, dance, or any kind of audio stimulation,” says Johnston. Stay tuned for ArtXAgent’s grand opening....

  • PROVIDENCE IS ACCEPTING COMMUNITY HEALTH DONATION APPLICATIONS

    THE TIMES|Jun 6, 2019

    WALLA WALLA—Providence St. Mary Medical Center is accepting donation re- quests for activities to improve the health of the community. The medical center gathers information on community health needs every three years and uses it to create a Community Health Improvement Plan which guides most donations made by Providence. The most recent plan identifies six high priority areas: youth at risk, home- lessness, behavioral health access, substance abuse, obesity and healthy lifestyles, and immunization rates. Providence St. Mary is focused p...

  • THE CLUB WILL HOST SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM

    THE TIMES|Jun 6, 2019

    DAYTON—The Club will sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for chil- dren in Dayton. Meals will be available for children 18 years and younger at no charge at 528 W. Cameron St. The program will run weekdays from June 24 through Aug. 2 with lunch served from 12-12:30 p.m. and a snack at 3-3:30 p.m. Contact The Club Director Jim Pearson at (509) 204-3146 with any questions....

  • Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office Daily Press Board Listing

    THE TIMES|May 30, 2019

    May 26 Burglary: A gas can was stolen from the school ground on Hwy 12 in Dixie May 22 Assault-simple: A man was assaulted by a woman in the 300 block of W. Fourth St.in Prescott...

  • Music & Contemporary Dance Performance June 1

    THE TIMES|May 30, 2019

    WAITSBURG—J.J. Gregg, Pavan Kanekal and Peter de Grasse will combine forces in a performance featuring sitar, tabla and contemporary dance on Sat., June 1 at 8 p.m. at ART X AGENT, located at 117 Main St. in Waitsburg. A sliding scale donation of $5-$15 is suggested at the door....

  • BMCF 2019 Descretionary Grant Program

    The Times|May 23, 2019

    WALLA WALLA—Blue Mountain Community Foundation is pleased to announce that its Discretionary Grant Guidelines and Application Forms are now available online for local non-profit organizations seeking support. The due date for submission is July 1, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. Applications will be accepted from tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and public agencies in Columbia, Garfield and Walla Walla Counties in Washington, and Umatilla County in Oregon. Total grants in excess of $230,000 will be awarded in the areas of basic needs, health a...

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