Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Walla Walla—The Sustainable Living Center will hold a Composting with Worms workshop at the WWCC Water and Environment Center, on Sat. Feb. 16 from 10 -11:30 a.m. Learning Center staff will cover the benefits of composting and the basics of setting up and maintaining an indoor worm bin. Participants can pre-purchase a worm bin set up to take home from the workshop, or pre-order worms. Registration for the worm composting workshop is online at: https://slcceep.wufoo.com/forms/slc-public-workshop-series-composting-with-worms/. For more i...
PENDLETON, Ore. - Growers and agricultural professionals in Washington, Oregon and Idaho can learn the latest in soil health practices from experts at the “Healthy Soils, Healthy Region Workshop,” March 12-14 in Pendleton, Oregon. Co-hosted by Washington State University’s Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR), the workshop shares training on soil health practices, new technologies, on-farm challenges, the current state of the science, and next steps. Experts from WSU, Oregon State University, the University of Idaho...
PASCO, Wash. – Ernest (EJ) Brewer, 35, who grew up in Dayton was killed on Jan 23 after colliding with a semi truck. Brewer was reportedly driving a Dodge minivan behind a semi on Highway 395 near Mesa in North Franklin County at 11:45 p.m. on Jan. 23 and rear-ended a semi. The semi and trailer had reportedly slowed for a Department of Transportation truck that was de-icing the roadway, because he needed to exit. Brewer has been active in the Richland Players community theater group and had been in eight plays between 2007 and 2014. The R...
DAYTON – The Dayton Ladies Auxiliary 2618 will host their annual Jimmy Durante Day fundraiser at the Dayton Eagles on Feb. 16. The event is open to the public and funds will be split between The Club and the local 4-H endowment. Doors open at 3 p.m. Haystacks will be available for purchase for $5 for adults and $4 for kids. The event will include a cake walk, silent auction and live auction. Silent auction items will be set up earlier in the week for viewing and starter bids. The Eagles is open from Mon. – Sat. from 4 p.m. – close. The live...
DAYTON—The County Public Health Department at 270 E. Main St. in Dayton, will offer free blood pressure checks from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 14....
WAITSBURG – One of two motorcycles stolen from the same location in Dayton was recovered on Sunday morning. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Civil Deputy Tim Quigg said the office received a call from Walla Walla County deputies on the morning of Sun., Jan. 27, saying they had recovered the 2014 BMW motorcycle. The bike had been abandoned in a field on Bolles Road and McKay Alto Roads. Quigg said the motorcycle, which was reported stolen on Jan. 25, was impounded by Kyle’s towing. The other...
WALLA WALLA – Bob Carson will discuss his new book, The Blues: Natural history of the Blue Mountains in northeastern Oregon and southwestern Washington, at January’s Fort Walla Walla Museum After Hours. This free event will take place in the entrance room of the Fort Walla Walla Museum, located at 755 NE Myra Road, at 4 p.m. The book, which was published in 2018, describes the complex makeup of the Blue Mountains. Waitsburg photographer Bill Rodgers provided some of the many excellent photographs for the book. Museum After Hours take place on...
WALLA WALLA – Communications Consultant Allison Carney will speak at a Women in Business Luncheon at the Courtyard by Marriott on Wed., Feb. 27 from 11:30a.m. – 1 p.m. Carny has spent her career working with local and national nonprofits, with over 20 clients in Washington state. Carney develops communications strategies for organizations – from planning wide-reaching campaigns to coaching staff on best practices in social media. This Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon will help businesswomen identify the skill...
WAITSBURG – A trial date of Feb. 26 has been set for Leslie M. Moreno, 25, of Waitsburg. Moreno is charged with second-degree murder for the Dec. 28 stabbing death of her boyfriend, Marcus H. Allessio. Moreno is being held in the Walla Walla County Jail on $250,000 bail. Requests for bail reduction or release with conditions have been denied....
OLYMPIA – Due to the partial federal government shutdown, DSHS has announced that most clients will receive their basic food benefits for February by Jan. 20. This is being done to minimize the potential impact of any lapse in funding because of the federal government shutdown. SNAP recipients normally see monthly benefits arrive on their Electronic Benefits Cards (EBT cards) anywhere from the first of the month to the 20th. DSHS is urging clients who receive February benefits early to budget carefully. At this time, if the shutdown does not e...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg School District has moved the start date for their Strengthening Families program from February 14 to Feb. 21. They will also skip the March 28 gathering due to a conflict with a conference. Revised program dates are: Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, April 11, 18. The Strengthening Families program is geared to parents of children 10-14. The program, for both parents and children, includes a meal time, separate discussion and activity times, and joint activities and discussions. Childcare is available. Contact Rosy N...
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla County Department of Community Health is hosting a suicide prevention training on Fri., Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Chuck Fulton Room at the Walla Walla Police Department, located at 4 East Moore Street. Nikki Sharp of Comprehensive Healthcare and Amanda Walsborn from Umatilla County Public Health will conduct this six-hour training that includes activities, interactive case scenarios, discussion, PowerPoint and printed materials. The protocols have been developed for educators, emergency medical ser...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg School District has an immediate opening for a school board member to replace Russ Knopp who has moved out of the area. Interested parties should email a resume and letter of interest indicating why they would like to serve as a director to jmishra@waitsburgsd.org. This is an at-large position and is open to qualified candidates who reside anywhere in the Waitsburg School District. The term will expire Dec. 2019. Interested candidates will be interviewed in open session at the Wed., Feb. 13 school board meeting. C...
WALLA WALLA –The Little Theatre of Walla Walla will hold auditions Feb. 4-6 for the drama “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee (dramatized by Christopher Sergel). The play will be directed by Robert G. Randall and Cheryl Sutlick and will be produced by Barb McKinney. The play has roles for ten male characters (age 20-70), seven female characters (age 20-70), two male characters (age 9-14), one female character (age 9-14) and additional nonspeaking roles for crowd scenes. The casting requirements include a minimum of two African-American males...
WALLA WALLA--Tickets are on sale for the annual Evening of Elegance Dinner and Auction supporting Walla Walla Community Hospice. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Marcus Whitman Hotel. The theme is “Viva la Vida” and it focuses on living your best life, even at the end of life, according to WWCH Event Coordinator Brad McMasters. Music will be provided by Melissa Cunnington. Two silent auctions and fundraising games are planned. Auction packages include a seven-night Mexican beach resort getaw...
PRESCOTT – Prescott Lions breakfast will be held on Sun., Jan. 20 from 8 – 11 a.m. No Saturday breakfast this month due to other events. All you can eat eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, breakfast casserole, juice, and coffee for $10.00. Hope to see you there! Corner of Hwy. 124 and “D” Street....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Christian Church will begin a new women’s Bible study group on Tues. Jan. 22. The topic will be “Boundaries” and discovering when to say “yes” and when to say “no” in difficult relationship situations. Studies will be held at two times, one at 9 a.m. at Pam Conover’s home and one at the church at 7 p.m. Childcare is available on request. Please contact Rachel Paxton at 554-6330 if childcare is needed....
DAYTON – The Dayton Eagles Aerie #2618 will be open to the public on Sat., Jan. 26 from 2-8 p.m. for a chili feed fundraiser to raise money for the Cush family that lost their home and belongings in a fire earlier this month. Small bowl of chili and cornbread is $3.50, and a large bowl is $4.50. Chili burgers or chili dogs are $7 each. All proceeds will go to help the Cush family....
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Home and School Association will host its popular daddy-daughter dance from 6-9 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 9 at the Waitsburg Elementary School multipurpose room. The annual fundraiser raises funds to purchase school supplies for all Waitsburg students. Dads or daddy-figures and daughters are encouraged to dress to the nine’s as they prepare to climb through the rabbit hole into a wacky Wonderland of desserts, dancing and fun at the Mad Hatter’s Ball. Music will be provided by Walla Walla DJ. Presale tickets are $20/c...
WALLA WALLA – The Third Annual Women’s March on Walla Walla will held on Sat., Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. The march will begin and end at Crawford Park, located at 4th and Main in Walla Walla. This year’s event will be a celebration of the Year of the Woman and will emphasize involvement in and service to the community. Spanish interpretation will be available. Local nonprofit groups will have tables with information about their work. The supported charity for this year’s march is the Children’s Home Society of Washington benefiting the Valle Lin...
WALLA WALLA – The Little Theatre of Walla Walla will stage the comedy Calendar Girls by Tim Firth with performances January 25, 26, February 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10. When Annie’s husband John dies of leukemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow Women’s Institute members to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence. The news of the women’s charitable venture spr...
WALLA WALLA - The Blue Mountain Action Council/BMAC Food Bank, as the lead agency, the Walla Walla Food System Coalition, and ten regional organizations are partnering to build a more vibrant local food distribution system. In September, the Local Food Promotion Program team received a $134,000 award from the USDA to study the feasibility of establishing a food hub in Walla Walla. Attendees will hear from existing food hubs and processing centers about how they developed, and the lessons learned, at a Food Producers Workshop at the Walla Walla...
WALLA WALLA - The Blue Mountain Action Council/BMAC Food Bank, as the lead agency, the Walla Walla Food System Coalition, and ten regional organizations are partnering to build a more vibrant local food distribution system. In September, the Local Food Promotion Program team received a $134,000 award from the USDA to study the feasibility of establishing a food hub in Walla Walla. Attendees will hear from existing food hubs and processing centers about how they developed, and the lessons learned, at a Food Producers Workshop at the Walla Walla...
Saturday, January 12 Dance/Drill Competition Walla Walla High School, 800 Abbott Road Noon Walla Walla High School will host a 10-school dance competition. Competition begins at noon and door entry is $5 for adults and $3 for students with an ASB card. Competitors will perform 22 routines in six categories. ‘Gift of Love’ Family Film Dixie First Christian Church, 66 S. Actor St., Dixie 4 p.m. A story about unconditional love and the generous gift of love by a teenage boy for his beloved grandmother. Fellowship and refreshments at 4 p.m. wit...
WALLA WALLA –The City of Walla Walla has come up with a clever way to prevent clogged sewer lines. The January 2019 city newsletter explains that fats, oils and grease poured down the drain can catch on roots and imperfections in the lines to block the flow of sewage. On a personal level, this can mean home and/or business sewage backups, potentially costly maintenance, and health hazards. When city lines become blocked, raw sewage can flow out manhole covers into the streets, possibly even reaching streams where it becomes an environmental h...
