Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WALLA WALLA—The 2022 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days opens August 31 and if you’re planning to exhibit your cow, goat, horse, cake, quilt, painting, whatever (there’s a class for it – whatever it is), the deadline to submit your entry form is August 5. “Without the exhibits of livestock, crafts, canned goods, we wouldn’t have a fair,” Fair Manager Greg Lybeck said, “they’re at the heart of why we hold a fair. In fact, in 2021, we were able to pay the highest per placing of prize money in the history of our Fair.” Lybeck went on to say, “I...
WALLA WALLA—Lt. Col. ShaiLin KingSlack assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, during a 10 a.m. ceremony held in Walla Walla, Washington on July 8. Col. Aaron L. Dorf, deputy commander of the Corps’ Northwestern Division, officiated as Lt. Col. Richard T. Childers transferred command to KingSlack. Childers served as the district commander for the past two years. The Walla Walla District, established in 1948, encompasses more than 107,000 square miles in parts of six states – Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyomi...
WALLA WALLA COUNTY—All ballot testing, processing, tabulation, and canvassing meetings take place at the Elections Office, 315 W. Main St., Room 203, Walla Walla. Accessible voting is also available at this location. Offices in Primary Election Jurisdiction: Federal: U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative in Congressional District No. 5; State of Washington: Secretary of State; Legislative District No. 16: Representatives No. 1 and No. 2; Walla Walla County: Assessor, Auditor, Clerk, Commissioner District No. 3, Coroner, Prosecuting Attorney, S...
WALLA WALLA—On July 6, at 4:11 p.m, Walla Walla Sheriff’s Office deputies were advised by dispatch that a citizen found human remains east of Walla Walla, in the county. WWSO detectives, deputies, and members of the Walla Walla Regional Taskforce responded to the scene to conduct a search of the area. A body was located, and the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab responded to assist with further searching and evidence collection. The deceased was transported to Spokane for an autopsy which was concluded on July 7, 2022. This is an ongoing inv...
WAITSBURG- On June 30, 2022, the Exchange Club of Walla Walla donated and installed a 20-document acrylic Freedom Shrine to the Weller Public Library. Most known for its child-abuse prevention program, the National Exchange Club also works to promote pride in our country. The club's "Americanism" program was born after World War II and is still going strong. As part of this program, local Exchange chapters install Freedom Shrines in their communities. These are often installed in universities,... Full story
Columbia REA is currently accepting applications for its 2022 More Powerful Together Community Grant Program. Grant funding will be available to selected organizations from Milton-Freewater, Or., Walla Walla County, and Columbia County. The goal of the grant program is to make a one-time donation to one or more organizations that serve our communities. The maximum grant amount will be $10,000. • Applications will be accepted between Monday, July 11, and 5:30 pm, Thursday, August 18. Applications received after 5:30 pm on August 18, 2022, w...
WAITSBURG—The Walla Walla Sheriff department will be conducting special training at Waitsburg secondary schools this Monday, July 18 starting at 7:30 a.m. This is training for the sheriff’s department only.... Full story
The Evening at the Depot annual benefit auction, supporting the day-to-day operations of the Dayton Historic Depot, is scheduled for August 6, 2022. Individual tickets are $45 and include a souvenir wine or beer glass to keep, live music by Rich and Nancy Monacelli, a small bites buffet prepared by Haute Stuff Catering Co, and locally crafted wine (Dumas Station & Red Band Cellars) and beer (Chief Spring's). The silent and live auctions are sure to offer something for everyone! Two private...
The Duke is set in 1961 when Kempton Bunton (Jim Broadbent), a 60-year old taxi driver, stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. Helen Mirren plays as Bunton’s wife. This portrait theft has been the only theft in the Gallery’s history. Kempton sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government agreed to provide television for free to the elderly. What happened next became the stuff of legend. Only 50 years later did the full story emerge -- a startling revel...
WAITSBURG—Dust off the family banjo, or borrow one from the Touchet Valley Acoustic Music Project’s instrument library. Bluegrass is back for the summer! The first 2022 Bluegrass Kids session runs for 8 weeks and will begin on July 8. The Bluegrass Kids program is free and open to children age 7 to 18 from Walla Walla and Columbia Counties. Weather permitting, the program will meet at Preston Park in Waitsburg on Friday mornings 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. Many instruments are available for loan. For more information email Kate Hockersmith at: TVA... Full story
DAYTON-Vickki's Sweet Shoppe is the place to satisfy that sweet tooth with a selection of chocolates, hard candies, and candies from our childhood. The shop is building a selection of over 100 sodas, including original recipe Dr. Pepper, Squirt, Route 66, Jones, and other sodas made with pure cane sugars. There is even a Bob Ross Positive Energy drink. Owner Vikki Griffin has brought years of retail management experience and a natural cheerfulness to open this shop. Her daughter Rylee was on...
DAYTON-Columbia County candidates participated in events to celebrate Independence Day with food, games, and fundraising for school supplies. The two County Commissioner candidates took center stage at two events. The Columbia County Conservatives sponsored an Ol' Fashioned Family Picnic at Dayton City Park. The well-attended event included cake walks, games, food, and Commissioner Amerein volunteering for the fan-favorite, dunk tank. Columbia County Commissioner candidate Jack Miller and...
DAYTON-The Dayton chapter of the American Legion presented a quilt of honor to Jim Korsberg, on July 4, 2022 at the veteran's memorial. Mr. Korsberg is a veteran of the Vietnam War.... Full story
Seattle, WA—The League of Women Voters of Washington Education Fund and The Spokesman-Review are pleased to announce that voters across Washington state can view important statewide forums on TVW.org. Candidates for the position of Secretary of State will face voters on July 14 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Voters are invited to submit questions to forumquestions@lwvwa.org for this forum and asked to mention what community they are from. The deadline for submitting questions is 5 p.m. PT, Sunday, July 10, 2022 TVW.org will air the forum as part of i...
PENDLETON, Ore— Umatilla National Forest officials have lifted the temporary closures on Pomeroy Ranger District Forest Service roads 4712 and 4713 following the district’s assessment of road conditions after the recent rainfall. The Umatilla National Forest closed both roads in early June due to debris flow and flooding in the Green Ridge Fire footprint. These conditions caused standing water in the Lady Bug and Panjab Campgrounds and created a debris jam at the Panjab Creek Trailhead bridge. Water levels have receded; however, the bridge rec...
WALLA WALLA—Events for Independence Day in Walla Walla include the family-friendly annual 4th of July in the Park Celebration at Pioneer Park, 940 E Alder St. The free event hosted by the Union-Bulletin on Monday, July 4th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., includes local music, entertainment, arts and crafts, food trucks, and other vendors. The city of Walla Walla will host an Independence Day fireworks display on July 4, 2022, beginning at 10 p.m. The event will be held at Walla Walla Community College, 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, and is expected t...
Walla Walla, Wash. – Beginning with the start of the Fall Quarter, Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) students can attend in-person classes and seek on-campus support services regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status, except where otherwise directed (e.g., WWCC’s Nursing Education program). WWCC considered numerous factors, and several experts and key stakeholders were consulted. The change follows Governor Jay Inslee’s May 20, 2022, proclamation noting “…the reduction in severe disease from COVID-19 infection due to a combinati...
WAITSBURG—The Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible homicide that happened in Waitsburg. On June 17, WWSO detectives received information regarding a possible homicide in the small town. The detectives, along with patrol officers and the regional task force, began interviewing subjects and opened an investigation into the validity of the tips immediately. The investigations occured over the weekend, resulting in multiple search warrants being signed for various domiciles, vehicles, and outbuildings at 705 Maple Street,...
Our gentle boy Otto passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 25, 2022, a few weeks shy of his fifteenth birthday. Born in Salem, Oregon, Otto was a handsome wire-haired dachshund who spent most of his life in Seattle, raised and loved by a community of humans. He grew up with his cousin Flora, who became more like a sister, a bonded pair on life’s journey. In 2018 he moved with his family to Waitsburg, Washington, where he quickly fell in love with his large back yard, t... Full story
SEATTLE—Students from Pomeroy and Prescott have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for the Autumn 2021 Quarter. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.50 (out of 4). Students learned they achieved this distinction when they received their grades for the quarter. Congratulations to Juniors Sydney Laine Smith and Vegas Jean Vecchio from Pomeroy, and Junior Briseida Yareli Ayala Rebolledo from Prescott.... Full story
DAYTON—On Monday, June 20, around 6:00 p.m., Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of shots fired at 118 East Washington Street in Dayton. They encountered a 54-year-old man in a second-floor apartment, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Columbia County Fire District #3 transported the injured man by ambulance to Dayton General Hospital. He later died from his wounds at the hospital. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family members. A 22-year-old Dayton man has been held with pro...
DAYTON—Jurassic World 3 is the next chapter in one of the biggest franchises in the history of cinema. Rotten Tomatoes writes “Experience the epic conclusion to the Jurassic era as two generations unite for the first time. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are joined by Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill in Jurassic World Dominion, a bold, timely and breathtaking new adventure that spans the globe. From Jurassic World architect and director Colin Trevorrow, Dominion takes place four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed. Dino... Full story
WALLA WALLA—The 6th Annual Walla Walla Movie Crush, celebrating the most intoxicating blend of American short cinema, returns to Gesa Power House Theatre on July 15-17. Once again, the festival will showcase narratives, documentaries, animation, music videos and experimental films grouped in hour-long themed packages, with more than 100 new shorts from Oscar®-winners, household names, rising stars, and wunderkinds. The Walla Walla Movie Crush is programmed thematically, comprised of short films packaged in hour-long blocks. In each block is a...
Walla Walla Valley-Fun Factory is a mobile summer recreation program that brings fun outdoor activities for kids 5-10(ish) to the Walla Walla Valley communities. This year the YWCA program will bring the fun to Prescott Park, Preston Park in Waitsburg, and Dayton's Memorial Library, and The Club on Mondays. Look for the white Fun Factory van and meet the program leaders, who will be easy to spot with their brightly colored tie-dyed shirts. Last year's participants will remember Ana Rubie,... Full story
DAYTON-The Community Day Camp, Cruisin' with Jesus, sponsored by Dayton's First Methodist, First Congregational, and Grace Episcopal churches, was held June 13, 14, and 15. Twenty-three boys and girls, grades preschool through elementary, attended. Activities included Bible stories and verses, songs, games, and crafts. During the three morning sessions, campers collected 58 lbs. of food and approximately $90.00 to donate to the Community Food Bank of Dayton.... Full story
