Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WALLA WALLA – Blue Mountain Community Foundation awarded $223,200 in grants to local nonprofits serving the communities of Umatilla, Walla Walla, Columbia, and Garfield Counties. These grants are part of the organization’s annual competitive grant application and are available to eligible organizations throughout the four-county region. The foundation’s board of trustees, Grants Manager Megan Panode, and the grant committee headed by Chair Barbara Roloff selected 22 organizations from 98 eligible applications. Akin Family: $14,000 to suppo...
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla Community College congratulates second-year student Henry Garrett, who recently received the American Future Farmers of America Degree. Garrett, from Ontario, Oregon, joined students nationwide who demonstrated their dedication to the FFA organization and showed outstanding achievement in agricultural business, production, processing, or service programs. To earn the degree, a student must be an FFA member for at least three years and have completed three high school a...
DAYTON - Rosemary's Place, working under the guidance of YWCA Walla Walla & Columbia Counties, was awarded a $7,500 grant from the Puget Sound Energy Foundation. This generous donation will support childcare assistance programs, helping put quality, licensed childcare in reach of more Columbia County families. RoseMary's Place, located on the Columbia County Healthcare System campus in Dayton, Wash., is licensed to care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 6 weeks to 6 years. To learn...
WALLA WALLA – Following the success of its inaugural Juried Art Show, Foundry Vineyards announced the return of its Juried Art Show, which celebrates the talent within the Walla Walla Valley and surrounding areas. This year, the show's curators invite artists to submit work reflecting the theme "Resilience," which speaks to personal, collective, and environmental strengths. The inaugural show in 2023 showcased 57 works selected from over 230 submissions. Foundry Vineyards will highlight new a... Full story
WAITSBURG — Based on the beloved book, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" centers on the Herdmans -- absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. But this Christmas, they’re taking over their local church Pageant -- and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas. The cast includes Lauren Graham, Judy Greer, and Pete Holmes. The Rotten Tomatoes critics’ consensus says, “Decking the halls with unflappable charm and sincere spiritual conviction, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is winningly wholesom... Full story
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Booster Club invites supporters to come out for Foam Finger Friday as the Cardinal basketball teams take on the Oakesdale Nighthawks at the Waitsburg High School Gym on December 13. Show your pride and help the booster club back student sports and activities. Foam fingers will be available at the door for only $10, and all proceeds go back to student programs. Join the boosters at 6 p.m. for the girls' game and 7:30 p.m. for the boys' at the Waitsburg High School... Full story
DAYTON — Join Santa for Breakfast at the Dayton First Congregational UCC Church on Decemeber 14 at 8 a.m. The congregation invites the public to participate in this holiday tradition, which has been hosted by the church for over 40 years. “No charge for lots of fun and breakfast too,” said Rev. Deborah R. Tyler....
DAYTON — “Fiddler on the Roof” continues through December 7. There are just a few single tickets left. Check online or at the box office Tuesday and Friday 2-5 p.m. The production has had a great run with a tremendous turnout and much appreciated praise. The Liberty Theater greatly values and thanks the Dayton community and surrounding towns for their continued support. Stop by the theater for “Guys Night” on December 17 and pick up some movie passes for date night. Our gift certificates make great Christmas gifts as well. It’s almost movi... Full story
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg will enjoy Hometown Christmas celebrations, including the 39th Annual Waitsburg Hometown Christmas Parade, on Sunday, December 8. Tom Elstrom, Chair of the Waitsburg Hometown Christmas Parade, said the holiday procession would briefly impact local traffic and that monitored barricades would be in place for the parade’s duration to help direct traffic. Eastbound traffic on Highway 124 will be diverted south onto Cardinal Road, then east on W. Seventh St. to Coppei Ave. Westbound traffic destined for Highway 124 will be div... Full story
DAYTON - "The Town That Still Believes" sparkled with light from Dayton's Christmas Kickoff Parade on Friday, November 29. Fire Trucks, buses, big rigs, a marching band, floats, tractors, and Santa appeared in the parade, followed by the lighting of the giant Christmas tree at the corner of Elk Drug. Santa greeted kids around the tree while the community sang Christmas carols. The city enjoyed a fireworks show presented by Alpha Pyrotechnics at the end of the night's festivit...
WAITSBURG - There is still time to get your tickets for the Community Fundraising Concert this Friday, December 6. Wendy Carter from Waitsburg Parks and Recreation will be at Ten Ton Coffee this Thursday, December 5, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. She will have tickets and Xmas swag available. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Plaza Theater with The Frog Hollow Band. General admission for $5 and VIP tickets for $20 are still available but going fast. Don't miss out. At 7 p.m., the fun moves to the Royal... Full story
WAITSBURG - Pedestrians, including Waitsburg School District students, using the crosswalk on Coppei Avenue and Academy Street, are safer after the installation of rapid rectangular flashing beacons (RRFBs). Since the district's schools share facilities, including the gymnasium, music room, auditorium, and classrooms, the students, faculty, and staff cross the busy road throughout the school day. The new beacons will add necessary safety measures to the crossings on Coppei Avenue. The school...
DAYTON—The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, it’s a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism. Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. With a cave rigged with inventions and contraptions for his day-... Full story
OLYMPIA— The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) announced the publication of the 2024 Target Zero Plan. Target Zero is Washington’s goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on Washington’s roads by 2030. The updated plan reflects the state’s ongoing commitment to traffic safety and outlines a comprehensive approach to addressing the critical factors contributing to fatal and serious collisions. Since its inception in 2000, Target Zero has provided a strategic ro...
PORTLAND, Ore — Heading into the holiday season, Pacific Power reminds customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from scammers posing as utility representatives. This activity tends to increase during this time of year. Customers can protect themselves from these types of schemes by being aware of the following facts: • Scammers will often tell you that your service is scheduled to be interrupted in the next 30-60 minutes. Fact: Pacific Power will not contact any customer demanding immediate payment to avoid same-day service dis... Full story
DAYTON -The Liberty Theater and TVAC Productions will present "Fiddler on the Roof" premiering on November 14 and running through December 7, 2024. The musical is based on "Tevye and his Daughters" and other stories by Sholem Aleichem. Tevye, a poor dairyman in the village of Anatevka, tries to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon his family's lives. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his five d... Full story
PENDLETON, ORE — Christmas tree permits for the Umatilla National Forest are now available to purchase at Forest offices, several local businesses, and online through www.recreation.gov. All National Forests offer Christmas tree permits online as an added convenience to in-person interactions. As specified on the permit, Christmas tree permits purchased online must be printed to be valid and can only be used on Umatilla National Forest lands. Christmas tree permits cost $5 each and are limited to one per household. An additional $2.50 fee for p...
WASHINGTON — At the Order of the Eastern Star (OES) 51st General Grand Chapter held in Florida in October 2024, a resolution was passed to allow membership to all women who are sponsored by two members of the Order and are eligible for membership. This is a change from the previous requirement that OES members have a Masonic family affiliation or have been a members of a Masonic youth group. OES members nationwide are excited about this change as it will allow more women the opportunity to experience the friendship of Star and to make a differe... Full story
OLYMPIA – Nobody likes to see food go to waste, especially during the holiday season. Why not get inspired this holiday season? A few simple tips can help you reduce waste and save money. When food ends up in the trash, it means wasted money – but once that trash ends up in a landfill, it also produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. To help holiday hosts reduce the amount of food they waste, the Washington Department of Ecology is launching a holiday edition of its “Use Food Well” food waste prevention campaign. Washington wastes half a...
WAITSURG - The Waitsburg Community Health and Protection Committee will test the city's flood siren at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19. The siren, routinely heard on weekdays at noon, will be set off in a wavering sound pattern at 10 a.m. for approximately a minute, simulating a flooding event. During the test on Tuesday, the Walla Walla County Emergency Management Alert system will send test messages via text, email, messaging, and on cell and landlines to Waitsburg residents while the siren...
Walla Walla — The Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Newcomers Meetup at the Chamber’s office at 29 E. Sumach Street in Walla Walla on Saturday, November 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The WWCC offers the event to provide new residents of the Walla Walla Valley access to resources, connections, and insights into local opportunities, allowing participants to explore volunteer roles, learn more about community organizations, and make meaningful new connections. “At the last meetup, connections sparked friendships, job leads...
DAYTON - After its first year, Columbia County Parks & Recreation Pool District continues to move forward after voters approved the one-year excess levy requested by the district's board. Voters approved the creation of the unfunded pool-specific Parks & Recreation District on November 7, 2023. Since then, the elected board has worked to set up a functioning, legal municipal entity to pursue funding opportunities through grants, donations, and legislative support to revive the county's pool.... Full story
DAYTON —The Liberty Theater and TVAC Productions will present “Fiddler on the Roof” premiering on November 14 and running through December 7, 2024. The musical is based on “Tevye and his Daughters” and other stories by Sholem Aleichem. Tevye, a poor dairyman in the village of Anatevka, tries to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon his family’s lives. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his five daughters and instill them with traditional... Full story
WAITSBURG — The City of Waitsburg closed its nearly 100-year-old public pool in 2020 due to maintenance and repair costs and administrative difficulties. After finding significant leakage in the pool infrastructure, the city permanently closed the facility. Since then, community members have raised money and support to build a new pool for Waitsburg. Over the past two years, the Friends of the Waitsburg Pool has raised over $72,000 towards replacing the pool, including funding a feasibility study that will be delivered later this month to d...
WAITSBURG - Student and adult volunteers staged a scary, well-organized haunted house at Preston Hall on October 30. The frightfest successfully raised money towards the costs to send students to the Amazing Shake National Competion in Georgia in March 2025. About 225 brave souls went through the scary house, some more than once, raising over $1,100. Volunteer middle and high school students were dressed to scare visitors. The adult with the chainsaw at the end made even the adults jump. There...
