Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WALLA WALLA—An Outshoot the Sheriff Trap & Skeet Shoot Fundraiser will take place Sat., June 29 from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Walla Walla Gun Club. Entry fees are $40/person; $35/youth under 18; $180 for team of five. All shooters must provide their own shotgun and only use lead shot; size 7 ½ to 8. Ear and eye protection required. Participants receive: one round of 25 clays with additional rounds available, lunch, T-shirt. Prizes for over 18, under 18 and ladies trap and overall skeet. There will be a shoot-off round for a tieb...
WAITSBURG—Just Another Chance Ranch will hold a free Family Fun Day on Sat., June 29 from 3-7 p.m. The ranch is located at 14224 E. Highway 12, halfway between Waitsburg and Dixie. Visit the ranch and find out what the summer youth program is all about. Enjoy face-painting, finger foods water balloons, games with prizes and a craft table. Call (509) 337-6056 with questions....
DAYTON—The Boldman House Museum will host “Art in the Garden,” a garden party and art show on Sat., July 6, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Local artists will share their garden and regional artwork with the public in the Boldman House Garden (410 N. 1st, Dayton). Stroll through the garden and enjoy the quiet breezes while viewing the wonderful artwork juxtaposed against the abundant blooms. The public will have the opportunity to meet some of the artists and view a wide variety of art. Refreshments will be served. Prospective buyers are encou...
WALLA WALLA County—The Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business Showcase Awards will take place on Sept. 18 in the lobby of the Baker Boyer Bank downtown branch. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the awards ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. The Awards Showcase honors individuals and businesses for excellence, leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and business practices that enhance the community. This year’s categories include: Start-up Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Duane Wollmuth Catalyst Award, Agribusiness of the Year, Non-...
DAYTON-WAITSBURG—A Facebook page has been created for the new trail being developed between Dayton and Waitsburg, now known as the Touchet Valley Trail, and community members are being asked to provide input. To participate, visit the Touchet Valley Trail Facebook page and fill out a seven-question survey to help the trail committee understand what the communities would most like to see in the trail. A steering committee is working to develop a concept plan this year, with engineering being completed next year and construction starting in 2...
WALLA WALLA/COLUMBIA Counties—Local and state agencies already have burn bans planned or in place. Fire No. 2 Columbia-Walla Walla Fire No. 2 will institute a burn ban in Columbia and Walla Walla counties from July 8-Sept 15. That ban includes the City of Waitsburg and the end date may be extended if conditions warrant. Bureau of Land Management The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) in eastern Washington. The order went into effect on June 22...
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. at the Liberty Theater. Admission is free....
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....
Look familiar? These keys were found on 6th Street in Dayton and have been turned in to the Sheriff's Office....
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...
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....
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....
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....
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....
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...
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....
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—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....
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....
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....
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...
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....
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...
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....
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)...
