Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON— According to the ACLU, the right for constituents to express themselves freely to their elected officials is protected under the First Amendment. Comments on an official’s page may be unpleasant to read, and they may feel it is personal; however, it is protected speech. Recently, a Dayton City Council member has engaged in blocking at least one community member because of the spirit of their behavior. Social media, including Facebook and Twitter, have been recognized by the Supreme Court as “perhaps the most powerful mechanisms avail...
DAYTON—Top Gun Maverick returns to the Liberty on September 2. This movie has received very good reviews and attendance nationally, and locally. The Liberty Theater is participating in National Cinema Day on Saturday (Sept. 3) by offering an especially low movie ticket price of $3 that day, and $6 on Friday, Sunday and Tuesday. The movie summary is as follows: After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot a...
WASHINGTON—High-speed, reliable Internet access is necessary for work, school, healthcare, and social interaction. Unfortunately, high-speed internet remains unaffordable for many households in rural areas. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) runs the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), that reduces the cost of getting online for people with limited income. Households with income 200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines or has someone in the household who participates in certain government assistance programs, may be e...
WALLA WALLA-Living History performances bring history to life with reenactors portraying real people from the area's past. At age 20, Jack Cartwright emigrated to Nebraska in 1870. He already had years of experience working on railroads in the north of England, so he and his brother Ed became railroad men until 1877 when they headed west. They arrived in Walla Walla by a train headed to San Francisco and, within three days, went to work for Dorsey Baker on his brand new but already famous Walla...
DAYTON—Thor: Love and Thunder - This film finds Thor (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced – a quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor. Together, t...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days presents the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo on Friday, Sept. 2, Saturday, Sept. 3, and Sunday, Sept. 4, starting at 6:30 p.m. each night in the P1FCU Arena. Catch heart-pounding PRCA Rodeo bull riding, bronc riding, roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, women’s breakaway roping, and more. Fireworks will light up the sky after each night’s rodeo. Country band Santa Poco will provide the music for our first “Dancin’ in the Dirt” in the P1FCU Arena on Sunday night. The Friday...
DAYTON—Where the Crawdads Sing, from the best-selling novel by Delia Owens, is a captivating mystery that tells the story of Kya (Daisy Edgar-Jones), an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men (played by Taylor John Sharp and Harris Dickinson) from town, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world. When one of them is found dead, she is immed...
PENDLETON - The Walla Walla Ranger District of the Umatilla National Forest will host a virtual public engagement session on Aug. 18 from 4-6 p.m. for the proposed Tiger-Mill Project. The purpose of the virtual meeting is to introduce the Tiger-Mill Project, discuss project objectives and proposed treatments, and to gather information from the public about values that they would like the Forest Service to consider in project development. The session will be hosted via Zoom and will include...
WALLA WALLLA-The Wine Country Amphitheater has brought familiar and new headliners, including Bonnie Raitt and Aaron Lewis, to the Walla Walla Valley. As part of her Humble Quest tour, Maren Morris will step on the outdoor stage on August 23. Before her solo career took off in 2015, Morris wrote songs for country music stars, including Kelly Clarkson (Second Wind) and Tim McGraw (Last Turn Home). Morris's debut song, "My Church" became her first top 5 hit on Billboard's US Hot Country Songs and...
WALLA WALLA — The Kingston Trio will perform an acoustic concert at Gesa Power House Theatre on Wednesday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. In 1957, The Kingston Trio emerged from San Francisco’s North Beach club scene to take the country by storm, bringing the rich tradition of American folk music into the mainstream for the first time. During the late 50s & early 60s, the trio enjoyed unprecedented record sales and worldwide fame while influencing the musical tastes of a generation. Through changing times, the Trio has played on, and fifty-eight yea...
WAITSBURG - The Royal Block Reading Series welcomes author James West Nelson (and one of his raptors) for a reading from his magnum opus, Hoods, Hooding, and Hoodmaking, at the Royal Block in Waitsburg Saturday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. Children and young adults are welcome to meet Mr. Nelson and his Harris Hawk outside the Royal Block on the Main Street sidewalk from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. To attend the reading inside, guests must be 21 or over (because of the wine bar). Now a master falconer,...
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) continues to find new ways to make college possible for residents. A first-year pilot of the new Warrior Pledge will cover tuition and other educational expenses for as many as 50 students this fall—from the start of their studies through graduation. Residents of Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, and Asotin counties in Washington; Umatilla County in Oregon; and Nez Perce County in Idaho are eligible for the program. The Warrior Pledge is available to all students who are new to WWCC. “We know...
DAYTON—Minions: The Rise of Gru - Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru (Steve Carell) is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970’s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement. It is not going particularly well. When Gru crosses paths with the Minions, including Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto – a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please – this unexpected family joins forces. Together, they build their first lair, design their first weapons, and strive to execute their first missions. Gru eventually finds himself...
DAYTON—The Columbia County Library is hosting an “End of Summer Movie Night” for its Summer Reading Program on Friday, August 12, from 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. To fit with this year’s theme of “Oceans of Possibilities,” the library will show “Finding Dory” for kids and “The Meg” for adults. Snacks and beverages will be provided. The raffle drawing for program participants will take place after the movies. All are welcome, even if you did not participate in the reading program. For more information, contact the library at 509-382-4131 or inf...
WALLA WALLA—The Providence St. Mary Foundation held its annual golf tournament on July 22, 2022, and raised a record-breaking $125,000. Over 170 people came out to support the event and participate in the Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year. The theme for this year’s tournament was “A Western Affair.” The tournament was followed by a reception, including an auction, paddle raise, and awards. “After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, we were thrilled to be able to continue the event and raise funds during this time of great need in our heal...
WAITSBURG—Waitsburg Christian Church is currently holding a clothing drive for an upcoming clothing giveaway for all residents. The church is currently accepting donations of gently-used clothing for the drive. The donated clothing must be clean, and all sizes are appreciated. Donations may be dropped off at the church at 604 Main Street, Waitsburg. Please leave the clothing by the front door or inside the foyer if the doors are open. Clothing giveaways will take place on August 20, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., August 23, 24, from 6:00 p.m. - 9...
WALLA WALLA —The Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office (WWSO) is asking for the public’s help regarding a shooting incident that occurred on August 5. Around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, WWSO deputies were dispatched to Nightingale Canyon, just east of Walla Walla, for a hunter who had been shot and needed help. The reporting party told dispatch that their hunting partner had legally shot a bear and went across the canyon to locate the animal. The reporting party had stayed behind to observe the track of the animal, which is a common hunting practice. Th...
OLYMPIA—Nearly 30% (45,000–55,000) of Washington’s high school students are employed. State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced a plan to allow students ages 16 and up to earn elective credits toward graduation through verified paid work experience. “Through work experience, students learn employability and leadership skills––skills like interpersonal communication, personal finance, time management, taking direction, receiving critical feedback, and following through on commitments––that support their long-term success in the workforce a...
Walla Walla-Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) invites future college students, parents, and others to an Open House from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 18. The event will be held at the main building (Building D) at the Walla Walla Campus. The Open House will offer activities and information tables from several WWCC academic programs, including Allied Health, Cosmetology/Barbering/Nail Tech, Culinary Arts, Diesel Technology, Early Childhood Education, John Deere Technology, Nursing...
DAYTON-100 years! The Dayton Kiwanis Club has set the date of its Centennial celebration for Saturday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Barn at Blue Meadows on North Touchet Road. Kim Lyonnais, club president, said, "We're looking forward to a fun, wonderful evening with a catered dinner followed by a presentation of 100 years of history in Dayton." The Walla Walla Kiwanis Club sponsored the first organizational meeting at the Hotel Dayton on October 19, 1922, with 59 charter members in...
WAITSBURG-The Inland Empire's Society for Creative Anachronism will bring festivities to Waitsburgs Preston Park on August 12-14. With the tents and arenas set up at the city park, members of SCA welcome those interested in history, gallantry, and craft. There will be archery, armor-making and blacksmithing, calligraphy, and needlework. And of course competition in medieval fighting. No pre-registration is required. The public is welcome. Anyone who would like to enter into a competition such...
DAYTON—The Jungle Book live - on Friday and Saturday, August 5 and 6, at 7 pm - performed by local children, who will have rehearsed since August 1. The storyline is: Ever been abandoned in the jungle, adopted by wolves, taught by a bear, befriended by a panther, and chased by a tiger? In the musical adaptation of The Jungle Book, Mowgli the man-cub has all these adventures and more. Join him as he escapes from the Monkey-people, outwits a tiger, enlists the help of a rock python, explores what it means to be human, and learns a lesson from t...
WAITSBURG—The Weller Public Library in Waitsburg offers a children’s reading program throughout August. To participate in the program, kids can read or have their parents read them a book and come in on Saturday and pick up a small prize from the treasure box. Young readers can enter each book’s name in a drawing for a big prize at the end of the month. Come in Saturday, August 6, for more information on the reading program and other summer activities at the library The library will be open the month of August on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 5...
WALLA WALLA—Lewis & Clark Living History Weekend kicks off Saturday at Fort Walla Walla Museum. Learn about the historical expedition on Saturday, August 6, from 10 a.m. to -5 p.m., and Sunday, August 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Northwest Living Historians (PNLH) will demonstrate the tools and skills employed by the Lewis and Clark expedition during this two-day special event. Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark were sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, seeking the best route...
WALLA WALLA—Regional nonprofits and qualified agencies are invited to submit inquiries for Sherwood Trust Impact Grants that will be awarded in November. Impact Grants are available to fund up to $15,000 to nonprofits and agencies serving Walla Walla or Columbia County, Washington, or Milton-Freewater, Oregon. This year’s Impact Grants will favor organizations that have not previously received Sherwood Trust funding or two or more organizations working on a shared outcome. “Impact Grants can support important, smaller projects,” said Hunt. ...
