Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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“My Penguin Friend” DAYTON —“My Penguin Friend” is inspired by an epic true story. This enchanting adventure is about a little lost penguin who - after being rescued from an oil spill - transforms the life and soul of a heartbroken fisherman. The penguin and the fisherman become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them. The Rotten Tomatoes website rated this movie as 86% and 97% favorable by critics and audiences, respectively. That website critics’ consensus is “Pairing the ever-reliable Jean Reno with a sc... Full story
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Commercial Club President Tiffany Baxter initiated the officers in the Adopt a Highway program. Club officers Baxter, Karen Huwe, Judy Bennett, and Paul Mantz-Powers, with volunteer Bart Baxter, cleaned two miles along Highway 12 on Thursday, August 22. Washington's Adopt-a-Highway is a roadside clean-up program that started in 1990. It allows individuals and groups to sponsor sections of the state highway by agreeing to care for them for two years. Typically, sponsors...
WAITSBURG - For the past four years, Waitsburg has been home to a funky little vintage gift shop just inside The Old Town Hall. Gaudy Gals on Main opened in February of 2022. Owners Lori Davis and Kimi Bruzas created a beautifully curated space for locals and travelers to enjoy. This past July, the owners announced the closure of their shop due to a lagging economy. The sisters took annual summer trips to Spokane and Seattle to hunt for vintage treasures for their shop. "The cost of fuel has...
PRESCOTT - Exercise enthusiasts from three communities, with different fitness levels, and experience, bonded during aquacize sessions at Prescott Pool over the summer. "Aquacize is such an amazing activity," said group leader Carol Anderson. Anderson brought her 20 years of experience to keep the group moving for an hour of fun exercises. She said she enjoys seeing the group become friends. There were between fifteen and twenty-two participants from Dayton, Waitsburg, and Prescott. The group's...
DAYTON — “Twisters” is a stand-alone chapter of the 1996 blockbuster “Twister.” The new movie stars Daisy Edgar-Jones (“Where the Crawdads Sing,” “Normal People”) and Glen Powell (“Anyone but You,” “Top Gun: Maverick”) as opposing forces who try to predict and possibly tame the immense power of tornadoes. Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her... Full story
WALLA WALLA—The 2024 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Rodeo promises to feature the best cowboys in the business. The show’s organizers say it will be an unforgettable showcase of top-tier talent, heart-pounding action, and thrilling competition that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Take note of the key dates for this exciting annual event: Rodeo Dates: August 30th - September 1st Location: Walla Walla Fairgrounds Don’t miss the chance to see the finest cowboys and cowgirls in the world as they gather at the Walla Walla Fair & Front...
WAITSBURG - This Friday's Jam has been moved to Saturday, August 24, at the first annual RYES Rhythm & Fun Festival. The event will be at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be games, food, and, of course, music. Fiddle and banjo contests, a band scramble, and a youth festival with The Jasper Mountain Opry start at 4 p.m. The Mythical / Movable Blue Mountain Bluegrass Jam will start at 6 p.m. All ages and players are welcome to join. At 7 p.m., the following bands will... Full story
The Ultimate Smash and Crash Event WALLA WALLA - The 2024 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days will present the Demolition Derby on Thursday, August 29, at the P1FCU Arena in the Walla Walla Fairgrounds. The event sponsored by Underriner Honda of Walla Walla is a fair favorite and typically sold-out event. The fair organizers ask you to imagine the heart-pounding excitement as cars clash, smash, and crash in an epic battle for survival. The Demolition Derby is a fan-favorite that guarantees an eveni...
WALLA WALLA – This week, community members in Walla Walla noticed lower-than-normal flows in Yellowhawk Creek. The reduced flows are part of a larger effort to protect water supplies in the greater Walla Walla River Basin and allow fish to migrate to Mill Creek’s upper reaches safely. As the demand for water increases and supplies dwindle in the Walla Walla River Basin, the Washington Department of Ecology is working with the State of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and stakeholders on both sides of the state...
DAYTON — Columbia County Health System has received two 2024 American Heart achievement awards for its commitment to following AHA guidelines for treating heart disease and stroke. The guidelines were developed to help hospitals save more lives, shorten recovery times, and have fewer readmissions to the hospital. The CCHS received the American Heart Association’s “Get with the Guidelines” Rural Coronary Artery Disease Silver award. The silver award is presented to a rural hospital in recognition of its work with varied patient care dynamics for...
WASHINGTON, DC— Hot and dry harvest weather continued in Washington state. There were 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork in Washington, down from 6.9 the previous week. In eastern Washington, there was a lack of precipitation, and pastures suffered. Winter wheat harvest was well underway. Spring wheat and barley harvest was ramping up in some areas. The onion and potato harvest were off to a good start and the dry pea and alfalfa hay harvest continued. In Idaho, grain harvest ramped up in warmer than average temperatures. There were 6.9 days s...
DAYTON — This local, live production by the Missoula Children’s Theatre is the results of a multiple day theater workshop at the Liberty Theater. This production is an original adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s epic novel, “Treasure Island.” Young Jim Hawkins, a mischievous lad, lives with his mother and six sisters in a seaside village on the coast of Maine. The year is 1782 and the American War for Revolution is in its last days. Longing for adventure, Jim comes under the hypnotic...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla Fire Department crews responded to four fire incidents in the same general area of the city over 24 hours from August 4 to 5, 2024. At 10:32 p.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2024, crews from Walla Walla Fire Station 1 and Station 2 were dispatched to the area of W. Pine Street and Cayuse Street, adjacent to the eastbound lane of Highway 12, for a natural cover fire. Crews from Walla Walla County Fire District 4 also responded as part of a mutual-aid agreement. The first unit arrived to find an estimated quarter-mile fire l...
WALLA WALLA — Get ready to putt under the stars at the Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Shot in the Dark from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on September 4. The chamber will transform the putting green at the Veteran’s Memorial Golf Course with neon lights, fantastical challenges, and colorful obstacles for glow-in-the-dark fun. There will be themed holes and whimsical obstacles to challenge golfers of all levels and ages. Tickets include access to games, prizes, and music. Local food trucks will be on-site for the evening. Adult ticke...
WALLA WALLA — The City of Walla Walla Parks and Recreation is hosting a historical twilight tour with an aura of mystery at the Mountain View Cemetery on Saturday, August 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tour participants will learn about people interred at the cemetery who lived unusual lives, experienced heroic events, and had off-beat occupations. Some were revenge and justice seekers; others left this world on their terms or simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. The fast-paced tour will cover much of the 60-acre facility, including visits to a...
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Community College’s unique Warrior Pledge ensures that cost is not a barrier for students by covering any remaining tuition or fees not paid by their state/federal financial aid or scholarships. This means no out-of-pocket costs for students who qualify. Students must apply to the college and complete their financial aid application or special inquiry form by August 1. All students who apply are accepted. More information is available now on the WWCC website at www.wwcc.edu/paying-for-college/warrior-pledge/. You can...
DAYTON — “One Life” tells the emotional story of Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton (Johnny Flynn), a young London broker who visits Prague in December 1938. In a race against time, Winton convinces two members of the British Committee for Refugees in Czechoslovakia to rescue as many children as possible before Nazi occupation closes borders. Fifty years later, Nicky (Anthony Hopkins) is haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to bring to England. On the BBC show ‘That’s Life!’ he is re-introduced to some he helped rescue and he begins to come... Full story
OLYMPIA — With the 2024 wildfire season underway, the Washington Department of Ecology is launching an enhanced air quality monitoring map to help Washingtonians track air pollution and take steps to protect their health and the health of their families. Ecology has made the air monitoring map more accessible on smartphones and tablets, and it can be downloaded to a smartphone or desktop computer. The map draws the most accurate and real-time data from the state’s network of more than 80 air quality monitoring stations, providing a col...
DAYTON — “Fly Me to the Moon” starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson) wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’ (Tatum) already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as back-up and the countdown truly begins… Rotten Tomatoe... Full story
DAYTON — “Thelma” is based on a real-life experience of writer/director Josh Margolin’s grandmother. When 93-year-old Thelma Post (Oscar nominee June Squibb) gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. This is a story exploring aging, family, and autonomy (and uniquely inspired by action movies like “Mission: Impossible.” This marks June Squibb’s first leading film role of her 70+ year career. “Thelma” is highly rated by critics and audie... Full story
LYONS FERRY - Time to swim, paddle, or kayak across the Snake River from Lyon's Ferry State Park to Lyon's Ferry Marina. Competitive and non-competitive swimmers and paddlers can now register for the 11th Annual Swim the Snake, which will take place on August 10, 2024 A non-refundable entry fee of $35 includes a commemorative T-shirt, event insurance, bottled water, and melon bites. Proceeds benefit the Blue Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council, a regional non-profit that suppo... Full story
OLYMPIA, WA. — According to the USDA, seven days were suitable for fieldwork in Washington, unchanged from the previous week. The continuing drought in Western Washington has caused difficult farming conditions. Central Washington dealt with heat and lack of moisture, which impacted wheat and forage crops. Forage crops had little regrowth; in some areas, cattle grazed fields that should have had a second hay-cutting. In Yakima County, daytime highs for the week started in the lower 80s but neared triple digits by the end of the week. The c...
DAYTON — “Inside Out 2” shows at the Liberty Theater for a second week. The movie returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety (voiced by Maya Hawke) shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. This movie has been highly rated by critics and audiences (90% and 96%, respectivel...
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce presents Chamber Cafés and Roundtables on industry–specific topics. These events are designed to foster an environment of sharing knowledge and making connections within specific industries. The Chamber is hosting a roundtable on agriculture and agribusiness open to anyone in these sectors to pose questions, discuss current challenges and exchange ideas. The event will take place on Wednesday, July 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and RSVP is required due to limited space. Go to wwvc...
DAYTON — “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety (voiced by Maya Hawke) shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. This movie has been highly rated by critics and audiences (90% and 96%, respectively on the Rotten Tomatoes website). Critics at the Rotten Toma... Full story
