Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG-The things we take for granted; Christmas mornings with family and friends sharing gifts and cheer. Thanks to a program that brings volunteers together to share this gift, boxes of simple gifts will soon be on their way to give children hope, encouragement, and the knowledge that people care for them. Last year the boxes went to children in Ukraine. The Waitsburg community participated in the program by donating items for shoeboxes provided by the Samaritan's Purse International...
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg Commercial Club sponsored the first Happy Fall Y'all yard decoration contest this month. The winner of the Best Decorated Yard for 2022 was Cindy Moeller and the Best Decorated Business winner went to Dusty Britches Farm on 2nd Steet....
WAITSBURG-On Monday, November 7, 2022, the Weller Public Library celebrated the inaugural use of the new ADA lift installed this year. The lift is in the rear of the building, offering access to all residents and bringing the historic building up to necessary ADA compliance. Initially, the Library Board of Directors and The Friends of the Library planned to have library supporter Dr. Hevel be the first to ride the new lift. Unfortunately, he could not attend because of health issues, so long...
WAITSBURG—Laht Neppur Brewing participated and won honors at the ninth annual Washington Beer Awards recognizing the best of Washington’s craft beer. This year, 179 Washington breweries submitted 1,400 entries to the 2022 competition. The judging is done in a blind tasting format using the Brewers Association Style Guidelines by panels of trained judges. Waitsburg’s brewery, Laht Neppur Brewing won two medals, a silver medal for their Backseat Blonde Ale and another silver for the brewe...
WAITSBURG-Students who are awarded Student of the Month are chosen by staff based on the following criteria: cleaning up the cafeteria and tables where they and their friends eat, cleaning up the playground and throwing away trash, cleaning up classrooms and taking pride in their workspace....
WAITSBURG-Preschool through fifth grades had fun dressing up for spirit week. From October 24 through 28, students and teachers participated in Animal Print, Tie-dye, Crazy Sock, and Disney Day, ending Friday with Cardinal Spirit Days. On Monday, October 31, the high school held its Halloween assembly. The students played various minute to win it games and competed in a costume contest. Erik Araya as Jesus and Mr. Kiefel as Beetlejuice won best costumes. In the minute to win it competitions, sen...
WAITSBURG-The City of Waitsburg has been working with Michel's Trenchless, Inc to do mainline sewer inspections, relining, and maintenance cover installation. The contractor will begin relining portions of the mainline over approximately two weeks starting November 7. The City sent letters to residents whose properties are serviced by the lines to be relined. In the letter, residents are recommended to tape down toilet lids, tub or shower drains and cover toilets with large garbage bags to...
WAITSBURG—The City of Waitsburg has opened a leaf bin at the Waitsburg City Shop for residents to dispose of bagged or unbagged leaves. Hours are 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to Noon on Friday....
DAYTON—When a recently deceased ghost couple finds their beloved home has been sold to an obnoxious family, they hire a sleazy ghost who gets rid of humans to help them. Some consider this 1988 movie to be a classic Halloween comedy. Rotten Tomatoes critics rate this movie 85% favorable, and the audience gives it an 82%. The comments by critics on the website include “Brilliantly bizarre and overflowing with ideas,” “Beetlejuice offers some of Michael Keaton’s most deliciously manic work,” and “Creepy, funny fun for the whole family.” The...
PENDLETON, Ore—Umatilla National Forest has reopened the Burnt Cabin Trail to the public. Contractors completed the installation of a new bridge on the trail approximately six miles up the South Fork Walla Walla Trail in the Walla Walla Ranger District. This project was the final repair on the Burnt Cabin Trail to restore access to this popular route connecting South Fork Walla Walla to Target Meadows. The previous Burnt Cabin Trail bridge had been closed to the public due to safety concerns in 2017. It was finally removed in 2021 after the b...
WAITSBURG-First grade teacher Stephanie Hinchliffe is in her fifth year working with the Tri-State Steelheaders to raise salmon in her classroom. The Salmon Enhancement Group education coordinator Alex Lau arrived in Waitsburg on Tuesday, October 25 with his assistant from AmeriCorps, Brock Peterson to drop off a batch of eggs to the aquarium in Hinchliffe's room. The Salmon in Schools program runs from October, when the eggs are delivered, to April and May when the juvenile fish are released...
WALLA WALLA-Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Walla Walla and Spectrum Reach has named Sarabeth McGowen Outstanding Student of the Month for October. McGowen is a senior at Waitsburg High School and is exploring a career in early childhood education or as a paralegal. She is the daughter of Tracy and Kimberly McGowen, and her older brother Samuel is a WHS alumnus. McGowen is currently the treasurer for the National Honor Society and her senior class. She participates in Pep Band (percussion) and works...
WAITSBURG—Waitsburg City Council met for a special session on October 13 at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to review and discuss an offer on the former city hall property. Mayor Dunn read the following statement before going into an executive meeting with the council: 1. We have received an offer on the building. We intend to go into executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(c), to discuss the minimum price “at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease.” Before we discuss that price in Executive session, we need to discuss c...
DAYTON — “See How They Run” – In 1950’s London, a desperate Hollywood film producer sets out to turn a popular play into a film. When members of the production are murdered, world-weary Inspector Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) and rookie Constable Stalker (Saoirse Ronan) find themselves in the midst of a puzzling whodunit within the theater underground. Rotten Tomatoes critics enjoyed this move rated it 74% favorable, and audiences weren’t far off that with a 69%. Rotten Tomatoes critics summarized their assessment as a fun whodunit. Runtime is 98...
WALLA WALLA—As another year passes, our Living History Company will end the 2022 season with their annual 19th Century Party. Several Living History performers will share the spotlight, telling guests short stories about their lives and the times in which they lived. Visitors will be able to mingle with the living history performers and enjoy refreshments as part of the program. The festivities will commence on Oct. 30 at 2 pm in the Museum’s Grand Hall and will mark the end of the 2022 Liv...
WALLA WALLA-Walla Walla City Parks Winter Restroom Closure Schedule On Monday, October 31, the City of Walla Walla will begin winterization and closure of all park restrooms for the season. Heritage Square restroom will be open and available for public use during the Downtown Trick or Treat event. All restrooms will remain locked until March when weather permits them to remain open without danger of freezing. Port-a-potties will be placed at Pioneer Park circle and other park locations...
DAYTON-Columbia County was awarded $3,500 from the Pacific Power Foundation for the Touchet Valley Golf Course Irrigation Project....
WALLA WALLA — The city of Walla Walla is seeking applications from volunteers to fill openings on the following advisory commission and board: Arts Commission (two vacancies; must be a city resident) Parks, Recreation, and Urban Forestry Advisory Board (one position; must be a city resident) Additional information and application forms are available here https://wallawallawa.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees . Anyone with questions may contact the City Clerk’s Office at 509-527-4424 or lneissl@wallawallawa.gov. Applications are due...
OLYMPIA — Washington Sno-Park permits go on sale starting November 1, 2022. The State Parks Winter Recreation Program manages over 120 recreation sites, or Sno-Parks, across the state, which recreators can enjoy during the winter season. Parking at these sites requires special permits. Seasonal or one-day Sno-Park permits can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/twek7brb or through a licensed vendors. Snowmobilers must register their snowmobiles through the Washington Department of Licensing. In addition to the seasonal Sno-Park permit, a s...
DAYTON– This movie is inspired by a beloved British family film. It is set in 1944 when life in Britain’s cities has become increasingly perilous. Three evacuee children are sent by their mother from Salford to the Yorkshire village of Oakworth during the Second World War, where they are met and supported by a mother, her daughter, and grandson. After settling in at a home in the countryside, the children encounter and attempt to assist a young soldier who is hiding, and like them, is far away from home. Rotten Tomatoes critics give this mov...
Local churches are organizing the annual Operation Christmas Child Shoebox campaign. Donations of gifts appropriate for children ages 2 through 14 are being collected at the Waitsburg Christian Church and Waitsburg Presbyterian Church, now through October 31. You can also pick up a box to fill at local businesses, including Ten Ton Coffee and the Waitsburg Grocery on Main Street. Suggested items include toys for various age groups, sports equipment, school/art supplies, socks, sunglasses, and some personal care items such as toothbrushes and...
WALLA WALLA-Washington State Patrol Trooper Dean Atkinson's motto "always come home," as stated by his dad on a Facebook post, did that this week. He came home to a parade led by WSP vehicles followed by Walla Walla, College Place, Pasco Police, Walla Walla County Sheriff, Walla Walla and Waitsburg Fire department vehicles, and other emergency service vehicles. People lined Myra Road and Dalles Military Road waving flags, holding signs, and welcoming home Trooper 1197. WSP Troopers escorted...
DAYTON—”The Phantom of The Open” tells the story of Maurice Flitcroft (Mark Rylance), a dreamer and unrelenting optimist who managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship Qualifying in 1976, despite never having played a round of golf. He subsequently shot the worst round in British Open history, drawing the ire of the golfing elite, and becoming a folk hero in the process. The Rotten Tomatoes “tomato meter” is at 86% for this movie, and the audience score is 90% favorable. The website’s critics consensus is stated as: “Led by...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Commercial Club and Waitsburg Town Hall are sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Monday, October 10, at 5:30 p.m. at Waitsburg Town Hall, 121 Main Street. This in-person event will start with a meet and greet with the candidates at 5:30 p.m., with the official forum beginning at 6 p.m. Each candidate will be given three to five minutes to introduce themselves, followed by questions from the audience. The question-and-answer period will be moderated by Jim Davison. The candidates will be given a limited time frame to answer q...
WALLA WALLA—After a two-year hiatus, the Dancing with the W2 Stars event is back, and alum dancers from competitions are returning. On October 8, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Gesa Power House Theater, the dancers will compete against one another in front of a panel of judges. This year’s contestants are Greer Buchanan, Claire Evans, Peter Erb, Ruben Hernandez, Matt Mahan, and Jodi Worden. Some were champions, some were not, but all are winners for raising funds to support the work of Valley Residential Services (VRS). The Master of Ceremonies is Law...
