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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON—Special movie “Sleepless in Seattle” with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, followed by a social event with hors d’oeuvres and a toast to the new year at 9 pm, East Coast New Year’s Eve. The price of $25 per person includes the movie, a glass of champagne or sparkling cider, and the famous Liberty Theater hors d’oeuvres! This tradition at Liberty Theater began before COVID-19 restrictions, before there were smoke-free venues or events for people who don’t want to stay up past midnight. The movie is rated PG, runtime 105 minutes....
Did you, your child, or anyone you know leave a letter to Santa at the Festival of Trees or the Dayton Library? If so, Santa has sent his replies, and a large bag of letters from the North Pole was just dropped off at the Dayton Library. Come to the library this week to pick up your letters for Christmas. If you can't make it before Christmas, his letter will still be there waiting for you next week....
Walla Walla—Community members throughout the region are invited to join a ten-week grief support class offered this winter by the Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH.) The class will begin Wednesday, January 10, 2024, and run through March 13, 2023. It is offered in person at WWCH and virtually. Attendees need not be family members of current or former hospice patients; there is no charge to the participants. All forms of grief support offered through Walla Walla Community Hospice are free. The hybrid weekly support group will be held on W...
Walla Walla — The county’s first flu-related death of the 2023-24 flu season was recently reported. Previous flu-related deaths have been reported in the eastern Washington region in recent weeks, but this is the first reported in Walla Walla County. While most people recover from flu with care and rest, flu can be a serious illness and cause deadly complications. The Walla Walla County Community Health Department urges individuals to follow public health recommendations and stay up to date on vaccinations to help reduce the spread of res...
WAITSBURG — The winners of the 2023 Christmas Light Contest won awards in three categories; No Place Like Home, Christmas Carol, and Reason for the Season. Tony and Diana Messenger's home on 10th St. won the Christmas Carol Award. Gabe and Jessica Kiefel's home at the corner of Main St. and 7th St. won the Reason for the Season Award. The No Place Like Home Award went to Randy and Antoinette Charles' home at the corner of Orchard and 5th Streets....
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" DAYTON — Return to The Hunger Games, the landmark film franchise that has earned over $3 billion globally, with Lionsgate’s adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ #1 New York Times Bestseller -"The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approac...
DAYTON — “Killers of the Flower Moon” is set in 1920s Oklahoma and depicts the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation, a string of brutal crimes that came to be known as the Reign of Terror. This story is based on David Grann’s broadly lauded best-selling book. The movie features Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Lily Gladstone, and others, and is directed by Martin Scorsese. Rotten Tomatoes critics give this movie a 93% favorable rating, but audiences gave it an 84%. The audience summary is “Strong acting, g...
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants to fill an alternate position on the Walla Walla Water Conservancy Board. This member will be an alternate in a reserve capacity as a replacement for absent or recused commissioners. Terms on the water conservancy board are six years. In compliance with state statute RCW 90.80.050(2), for equal representation, applicants need to meet one of the following criteria to fill these vacancies. Individual water right holder who diverts or withdraws water for use within the a...
DAYTON - This week, the City of Dayton celebrated the completion of the Third Street Project, constructing water, sewer, street, and stormwater improvements in multiple locations....
WAITSBURG — It was a full house at the annual Veteran’s Benefit Bingo event sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary on Sunday, November 26. Close to 100 people had the chance to win a turkey, ham, and cash. In the last game of the afternoon, a blackout bingo paid $100. David Long from Walla Walla DJ was the caller and entertained the crowd with a spirited music selection between games. Girls Scouts helped at the food table, and community members sponsored bingo games in memory or honor of...
WAITSBURG - Her love of poinsettias shows when speaking about her years of enjoyment, nurturing them to bloom year after year. Darita "Dari" Williams has had poinsettias over her 43 years of marriage. She is now the proud owner of a poinsettia tree that she acquired in 2019. With proper care, the plant's leaves turn from green to red to become a flower in November. Most poinsettias enjoyed during the Christmas season become unattractive after two to three months and are often thrown away....
“Polar Express” will show for free at the Liberty Theater on November 23 at 3:00 p.m. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”; “Cast Away”) reunite for “Polar Express,” an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. Rotten Tomatoes critics review is: “Though the movie is visually stunning overall, t...
Waitsburg — Columbia-Walla Walla County Fire District # 2 received a Local Heroes Grant of $10,000 from the Gesa Community Foundation. The CWWFD #2 purchase new radios for the department with the funds. The radios will be used to outfit new volunteers and replace existing aging radios. “Gesa is honored to support the Local Heroes in our community whose selfless dedication and unwavering commitment betters the lives of those across Washington,” said Don Miller, President and CEO of Gesa Credit Union. “We are inspired by the remarkable efforts...
WAITSBURG – This year’s efforts by Waitsburg Friends of the Pool and the Parks and Recreation District to replace the city pool are ending on a high note. With over $50,000 raised, the project’s feasibility study can begin. Results from the September Waitsburg Parks and Rec community survey showed a new pool was the top priority for 60% of respondents. “Energized by the survey results, Waitsburg Parks and Recreation District had a goal to get the pool project off the ground by the end of the year, and we are ecstatic we can take this step fo...
WAITSBURG — The City of Waitsburg will test the flood siren on November 11 at 10 a.m. The siren is located on the Weller Public Library roof and sounds at noon on weekdays. For the test, the siren pattern will be continuously sounded for a long time to be determined by the operator. City Council and Community Health & Protection Committee member Jillian Henze said residents should use the flood siren or other alerts to ensure family members and animals are safe. If conditions warrant, people in the affected areas should head to higher ground o...
WALLA WALLA - On Thursday, October 19, the planned drilling in the right-of-way was completed, and 2nd Avenue and Rose Street were reopened to traffic. Western States Drilling drilled two monitoring wells on the Chevron property and another on Thursday. All planned wells were expected to be completed by the end of last week. At the storm drain near 3rd Avenue and Rose Street, where gasoline odor and sheen had been detected, Clean Harbors and Washington Department of Ecology staff utilized a came...
WALLA WALLA — Sometimes, the holidays are not the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you are grieving. The holidays can be challenging for people who have experienced the death of someone they love. Memories of past holiday seasons can be a reminder of loss. Moreover, it can be challenging for others to know what to say to the bereaved or how to support them. Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH) invites community members to one of two holiday grief support classes offered in-person and virtually at Walla Walla Community Hospice (...
Proposed Public Pool Meeting, Wednesday, October 25, 7-8 p.m. DAYTON—A brief question and answer session will be held on Wednesday evening at the Delany Building to answer questions the public may have about Proposition #1 on the November 7 ballot. Proposition 1 will establish a Parks and Recreation District (for a swimming pool only) and reads as follows: “Columbia County and the City of Dayton propose creation of a parks and recreation district solely for the building and operating of a swimming pool, with boundaries coterminous with Col...
DAYTON — When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS. For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups’ archrival Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with Victoria Vance, a meteor-obsessed mad scientist, to steal the superpowers and turn themselves into supervillains. With the fate of Adventure City hanging in the balance, the Mighty Pups have to stop the sup...
WALLA WALLA —Visit Walla Walla (VWW) is participating in the Rural Tourism Support program offered by State of Washington Tourism and would like input from the community to help create a vision of success and identify strategies to improve the visitor experience in the region. Anyone interested can participate in various ways - from showing up for a series of workshops and networking events to taking a brief survey to help VWW establish baselines for the project. The workshops are intended for anyone interested in strengthening the local t...
Waitsburg—The City of Waitsburg and Waitsburg Parks and Recreation invite the community to the grand opening of the pickleball court at Preston Park. The event will be on Friday, October 20 at 1 p.m. This is an opportunity to recognize the city crew and the Parks and Rec Committee for their hard work and collaboration to complete the court and to hit a few balls, so bring your paddles....
DAYTON—A brief question and answer session will be held on Wednesday evening at the Delany Building to answer questions the public may have about Proposition #1 on the November 7 ballot. Proposition #1 will establish and a Parks and Recreation District (for a swimming pool only) and reads as follows: Columbia County and the City of Dayton propose creation of a parks and recreation district solely for the building and operating a swimming pool, with boundaries coterminous with Columbia County excluding property in Town of Starbuck and P...
DAYTON - Time is of the essence for Dayton resident Lisa Naylor as she moves up the national transplant waiting list. She has been on the list since 2018; the average wait can take five years or longer. This week, she will start dialysis to help maintain her level of health as she waits for a new kidney. She will need the treatment for the rest of her life or until she receives a transplant. While a transplant would not cure her kidney disease, it would significantly increase quality and extend...
DAYTON - "A Haunting in Venice" is set in eerie, post-World War II Venice on All Hallows' Eve. It is a terrifying mystery featuring the return of the celebrated sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world's most glamorous city, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets. Critics at Rotten Tomatoes give this movie a 75% favorable...
DAYTON — “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” is a brand-new adventure in this series about the Portokalos family. Join them as they travel to a family reunion in Greece for a heartwarming and hilarious trip full of love, twists and turns. Nia Vardalos wrote, directs, and stars in this movie along with John Corbett, Joey Fatone and more. Only 30% of the Rotten Tomatoes website critics rated this movie as favorable, but 72% of the audience liked it. The audience review on the Rotten Tomatoes website is “With beautiful scenery and a sweet story, My Big...
