Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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The Liberty Theater will screen two recent and locally-produced documentaries on the wonders and urgencies of our natural environment on Feb. 20th at 6:30 p.m. The two films are the Secret Life of the Forest: The Northern Blue Mountains and the Beaver Believers. The first provides a close-up view of our own backyard and is narrated by Mike Denny. Sarah Koenigsberg's Beaver Believers introduces us to six activists, each with a personal investment in the return of beavers to our watershed for...
Blue Mountain Heritage Society will hold their annual Ground "Hog" Dinner on Saturday, February 1 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Youth Building. This 12th annual event will include a historical presentation "Frank Finkel & the Sole Survivor Controversy," about the 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn, from Gary Lentz. Suggested donations for the event are $12.50 per person, or $35 per family, and will be accepted at the door. Dinner will be served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with the presentation, and a...
SEATTLE, Wash.—A new Washington state law (SB 5723) took effect on January 1, 2020 that provides motorists with clear rules about how to safely pass bicyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable roadway users. "Washington legislators have passed a law they hope will reduce collisions between motor vehicles and people who are walking or riding bikes, and it is important for drivers to become familiar with the new laws —to avoid collisions as well as traffic infractions that may end up on your driving record and reported to your insurance company,...
OLYMPIA, Wash.—Washington students in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in a writing, art, and podcast contest running Jan. 6-April 30 to showcase individuals they believe are ahead of the curve in their communities. The contest is in conjunction with Legacy Washington’s “Ahead of the Curve” exhibit, which opened in September 2019 and celebrates trailblazing women in Washington state history, and the 110th year of Washington State’s inclusion of women’s suffrage in its constitution. “I’m thrilled to offer this contest this year and look f...
WALLA WALLA—It all began with a group of volunteers, donated space, and the dream of caring for people in the most vulnerable stage of their lives. That’s how Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH) began in 1980. It’s WWCH’s 40th birthday and you can help celebrate. Tickets are now on sale for An Evening of Elegance, the annual wine dinner and auction supporting the work of Hospice. This year’s theme is “Cheers to 40 Years” and takes place on Saturday, February 8th from 5:30-9 pm at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center. The color scheme...
DAYTON—Jessica Welch, owner of Country Chic Boutique, is hosting a Valentine’s Fashion Show & Gift event at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Sunday, February 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Four boutiques will be present to show off the latest styles for Spring 2020, with a runway fashion show, including men’s clothing. Twenty additional small businesses and vendors will also be in attendance offering opportunities to shop for a Valentine’s gift or a treat to spoil yourself. Murray’s Rustic Pie will serve their wood fired pizza for lunch, an...
DAYTON—In the past, the winery has been closed from mid-December through February. Now, as they have grown, they merely took a two-week break and opened the tasting room back up on Thursday, January 9. Stop by for a visit and sample six wines that they are sure you’ll love to taste. The Winery and Tasting Room, located at 36229 Highway 12 near Dayton, is open Thursday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m....
WALLA WALLA-The local chapter of the national conservation organization Blue Mountain Chapter #258 of Pheasants Forever, will hold their 2020 Pheasant Challenge on February 1st and 2nd at the Clyde Shooting Preserve. The preserve is located at 2361 Lyons Ferry Road near Prescott, WA. This competitive hunting event will be held twice each day at 7 a.m. and noon. Teams of two hunters, with one dog, are limited to ten shells, with a registration fee of $500 ($250 per gun.) Starting times will be...
DAYTON—Dayton voters are being asked to consider two levy measures on their February 11th ballots. The District is running an Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy and a Capital Technology & Facilities Levy. The measures are not new taxes. They will replace expiring levies approved by voters in 2016. If approved by voters, levy funds will continue to be used to maintain educational programs and facility expenses in Dayton schools not fully funded by the state. The EP&O Levy dollars support smaller class sizes, athletics and other e...
De Nova Club celebrated a Christmas luncheon at the Walla Walla Country Club on December 5, 2019. Attending were: Barb Abbey, Rosie Archer, Anita Baker, JoAn Fiala, Doris Huffman, Jill McConnell, Barbara Danforth, Marianne Newell, Kathie Payne, Jody Peck, Susan Seagraves, Geraine Hansen, Cheryl Hansen, were guests. Along with their lunch, members enjoyed a treat of peppermint ice cream. The next meeting will be on February 6th. Doris Hulce and Doris Huffman will serve as hostesses for the election of the officers....
Join with your fellow gardening enthusiasts this Saturday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. for a seed and catalog swap at Ten Ton Coffee Shop. Get together with other gardeners before you place orders for the coming season. Feel free to invite anyone who would enjoy this get together....
WALLA WALLA—Blue Mountain Community Foundation welcomes applications for scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year. The online application is available starting January 1st at www.bluemountainfoundation.org Applications may be submitted anytime between January 1st and 11:59 pm on Monday March 2nd. Students at Dayton High School should complete the online application and also check in with their school counselor as the school district manages several of the scholarships and selects the recipients, including a new one for 4-H members. By c...
This month’s Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon takes place on Thursday, January 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will feature a catered luncheon prepared by Jamie Smit, and special music by flutist Alexandra Bradley. Tickts are $12. Please make your reservations by Friday, January 10 by calling Judy Jackson at 509-399-2005. Child care is also available, by reservation only....
Touchet Valley Arts Council and the Liberty Theater start 2020 off right with a fishy two-act live stage comedy Foolish Fish Girls and the Pearl directed by Bev Startin with performances on January 24, 25 and 26. The play is written by Barbara Pease Weber. Stage veterans Deb Fortner and Kim Boggs return as former deep sea divas, Coral and Oceana, who didn’t exactly have the “happily ever after” storybook lives that the two erstwhile mermaids dreamed of when they rescued their handsome young sailors and swam ashore thirty years ago. Talk about...
DAYTON—The Columbia County Hospital (CCHS) Board of Commissioners heard a bit of good financial news at their December meeting. The Finance Committee received an adjustment letter from their Medicare intermediary, Noridian, saying CCHS owes Medicare $833,000.00, an amount considerably less than the 1.5 million that was originally thought. Matt Minor, the CCHS Financial Manager, said a $600,000.00 payment was made to Noridian, on Dec. 13, On Dec. 19 Noridian began withholding the remainder o...
Columbia County Search and Rescue is looking for volunteers who are willing to donate their time in service to their community, helping those in need who are lost, stranded or injured and need help. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office will hold their first Search and Rescue meeting on Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. at Fire District 3, 111 Patit Rd. in Dayton. For information about becoming a part of Search and Rescue contact Undersheriff Robbie Patterson by email at: Robbie_Patterson@co.columbia.wa.us...
The Walla Walla-Columbia School Retirees Association is proud to announce scholarship opportunities for students graduating from a Walla Walla or Columbia County school who intend to become a teacher. Two $2,000 scholarships will be granted to prospective teachers and/or candidates in other school related fields, or to those who will student-teach or complete an internship in an educational setting to meet requirements for initial certification. Along with the county requirement, students must also participate in a student-teaching internship...
DAYTON—Columbia County Health System CEO Shane McGuire said CCHS will be able to provide dental services to Medicaid patients by the end of the year 2020. McGuire said dentists in private practice find it challenging to provide care to Medicaid beneficiaries because the low reimbursement rates don’t cover their costs. Rural health clinics, like the Columbia Family Clinic and the Waitsburg Clinic, can provide dental care and receive reimbursement rates which are not based on costs, or on volume, or on fees for services. Reimbursement will be...
On December 20, 2019, at approximately 1 p.m., the Walla Walla Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Alaska State Police, with a nationwide extraditable homicide warrant for Isaac David Friday. The Alaska authorities advised that they had information indicating Friday was residing in Waitsburg, WA. Due to the nature of the warrant and the criminal history of Friday, a tactical operation plan was developed by the Walla Walla Sheriff’s Office. Several members of the Walla Walla Regional SWAT team were activated in an attempt to safely take Fri...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) is pleased to announce that in collaboration with the Community Health Advisory Board and Walla Walla County Commissioners, Walla Walla County has created a special fund to provide financial assistance for families and individuals with children or youth with special health care needs or disabilities. In addition to nurse care coordination, DCH has made available funding of up to $9000 per calendar year to offer financial assistance to families for services related to their chil...
WALLA WALLA—Work to repair the bridges in the area around the Mill Creek dam project will require intermittent bridge closures Dec. 18 through the beginning of January, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operations officials. The Washington Conservation Corps will begin replacing boards on the walkways of the Mill Creek foot bridge near Rooks Park and the bridge over the return canal near Reservoir Road starting Wednesday, Dec. 18. “The current boards have become worn and it was ide...
WAITSBURG—Gun Club president Cindy Daves announced the reopening of the club after a number of upgrades. The gong system was updated thanks to Pacific Steel, and a Dayton High School student who used his welding class skills to help create a gong stand that is 8 feet across and hosts 45 gongs. The down range uprights have been changed to a portable system. Members simply choose their spot and place the stand accordingly. One can place a stand on the 25, 50, or 100 yard line. The dirt at the 2...
DAYTON—Blue Market Station is offering a produce delivery service with fresh organic fruits and vegetables from Spokane Produce and organically grown, but uncertified produce from Hayshaker Farm. Order by Monday, December 30 by 10 p.m. for Wednesday, Jan. 1 delivery. Items available include avocados, mangoes, pineapples, herbs, kale, swiss chard and more. Visit: https://tinyurl.com/uvoge8r to place your order....
SPOKANE—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that FSA offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers. Underserved or beginning farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans. “FSA loans are designed to make sure that everyone has access to credit including underserved and beginning farmers and ranchers. Last yea...
OLYMPIA, WA—The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges has awarded nearly $2 million for colleges to help financially struggling students stay in school and complete their degrees. The awards were made possible by two grant programs established by the state Legislature during the 2019 legislative session. The Student Emergency Assistance Grant Program, established under HB 1893, provides community and technical colleges funding to help students pay for unexpected bills and basic living expenses, like emergency car r...
