Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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City of Dayton Council Member #1 485 - Laura U. Aukerman 316 - Boe Stevenson 1 - Write-in Council Member #3 392 - Cindi John 424 - Teeny McMunn 3 - Write-in Council Member #5 514 - Marchand Hovrud 224 - Vicki Zoller (Write-in) City Council Member #7 391 - Fred Crowe 430 - Tyler Dieu 2 - Write-in Columbia County Port – Commissioner #1 546 - Shawn Brown 787 - Seth Bryan 1 - Write-in Commissioner #3 698 - Jack Miller 682 - Johnny Watts Dayton School District No. 2 School Director District #1 566 - David D Bailey 651 - Karinda Wallace 5 - W... Full story
WALLA WALLA—Sherwood Trust is presenting a free community workshop to highlight how civic engagement can support mutual understanding. The virtual event on November 16 is the final of a four-part series that explores how everyday equity and empathy can support inclusive communities where everyone has a sense of belonging. “We welcome community members to share in a live community learning experience that will leave you ready to do things differently by inspiring hope and motivating action to build equity and empathy into your daily rou...
OLYMPIA—At its annual fall meeting, the WA529 Committee (GET’s governing body) voted to set the GET unit purchase price for the 2021-22 enrollment year at $114.01. This is the first time in GET’s history that the unit price matches the current payout value, based on the cost of tuition and state-mandated fees at Washington’s highest-priced public university (currently UW Tacoma, $11,401). While this year’s unit price happens to match the current payout value, this was coincidental and due primarily to changes in actuarial assumptions about fut...
WALLA WALLA—The Live Cinema series at Gesa Power House Theatre continues with a screening of The Royal Ballet’s current production of The Nutcracker on Thursday, December 23, at 7:00 pm. The Nutcracker is a family favorite at Christmas time and is one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet. The story of Clara, a girl on a magical Christmas Eve adventure, is accompanied by sparkling music and even dancing sweets! Watch the company of The Royal Ballet in this much-loved ballet classic. The cast for this production of...
WAITSBURG–The leaf bin is back. It is located at the city shop and open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. The city shop will be closed for Veterans Day, November 11 and 12 and Thanksgiving, November 25 and 26. You can drop off bagged or unbagged leaves, no other yard debris. The bin has no definitive end date and the city will keep it available until leaves stop falling....
City of Waitsburg Council Member #1 127 - Kevin House 17 - Write-in Council Member #2 138 - Jim Romine 4 - Write-in Council Member #3 138 - Randy Charles 2 - Write-in City Council Member #4 84 - Karen Stanton-Gregutt 87 - Court Ruppenthal City Council Member #5 48 - Rebecca S Wilson 122 - Jilliam Henze City of Waitsburg Mayor 100 - Kate Hockersmith 77 - Marty Dunn Waitsburg School District No 401-100 School Director District 1 170 - Sarah Boudrieau 8 - Write-in School Director District 3 129 - Stephanie Cole 96 - Ann Miller 4 - Write-in School... Full story
Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. This is both a martial arts and superhero origin movie with lots of action. Critics note that this movie expands the Marvel cinematic universe because it is different than other Marvel movies. This movie has very good reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, 98% favorable from the audience, and a 92% from the critics. The movie is rated PG-13 for s...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla Valley Honda presents a screening of the family-friendly animated feature film Coraline at Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, October 31 at 3 p.m. A costume contest will be held at 2:15 p.m. The winners will be announced after the screening. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Ages 0-7, Ages 7-12, Ages 12-15, and Adult/Parents. While wandering through her rambling old house in her boring new town, Coraline (voiced by Dakota Fanning) discovers a hidden door to a fantasy version of her life. If she w...
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is expanding the use of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for certain individuals following recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup. Last month, health care providers began offering booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) booster, and third doses) have been given out across the state. Now, providers can... Full story
Waitsburg businesses have a tradition of live music including hosting the Mythical Movable Blue Mountain Bluegrass Jam, open mic nights at Coppei Coffee, and concerts at Ten Ton Coffee, jimgermanbar, Ammo Art and The Plaza. The music is back with the Royal Block hosting an open mic night on alternating Thursdays starting this week on October 28. Local writer and musician Paul Gregutt is the organizer and host for the evenings. For now, the stage is offered for solo players only. Original songs are welcome but not mandatory. Pickers and...
WAITSBURG—Come enjoy ghoulishly fun Monster Mash Bingo, costume contest, and a bake and book sale from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday October 30 at Town Hall. There will be tasty treats and hot cider. All proceeds with benefit the Weller Public Library.... Full story
Waitsburg Activities Friday, October 29: Preston Hall Walk-a-Thon Waitsburg Football Field 1:30 pm.-3:30 p.m. Costumes welcome! Saturday, October 30 Monster Mash Bingo & More 4 p.m- 8 p.m. Waitsburg Town Hall Sunday, October 31 Trunk-or-Treat 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Parking lot across from Waitsburg Presbyterian Church and at Main Street businesses downtown. Dayton Activities Friday, October 29: Safe Trick or Treat at Columbia County Hospital 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Trick or Treat at the Wenaha Gallery 12 p.m- 5 p.m Pics & Treats and Haunted House 36346... Full story
DAYTON—The Addams Family 2 is a sequel to the animated 2019 The Addams Family movie. In this new movie, the Addams get tangled up in more wacky adventures and find themselves involved in hilarious run-ins with all sorts of unsuspecting characters. A review from CNN describes this movie’s focus as an adventure that involves Addams daughter Wednesday (voiced by Chloë Grace Moretz), who is experiencing that coming-of-age phase when she dislikes her family. Her father, Gomez (Oscar Isaac) convinces wife Morticia (Charlize Theron) it’s time for a... Full story
WALLA WALLA—The Camp Amanda Leadership Team & Walla Walla Community Hospice have organized An Evening Where Kids Ask the Questions, a Q&A style webinar to be held on Zoom, Thursday, November 4th at 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm. Children can submit their questions anonymously before or during the webinar. Those questions will be answered by a panel of community members and professionals, including a doctor, trauma nurse, EMT/firefighter, police officer, funeral director, pastor, social worker, and those... Full story
DAYTON—Columbia Pulp LLC has resumed operation of its first-of-its-kind mill near Dayton, Wash. Idled between April, 2020 and June, 2021 due to the pandemic, the company used that time to implement numerous process improvements and has resumed production. Columbia Pulp is now steadily increasing wet lap production and improving quality for delivery to customers. In addition to a sustainability story, the company has created over one hundred family-wage jobs while providing a revenue boost for local farmers and businesses. Columbia Gold fiber...
DAYTON—Wenaha Gallery is celebrating Halloween two days early on Friday, October 29. The gallery invites trick or treaters, costumed or not, to stop into the gallery anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up a special treat bag – no tricks involved. Framer Savonnah has created bags of chocolate and sweet treats that she is ready to hand out as soon as you walk through the door....
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Health is urging the public to get a flu vaccine this year to keep themselves and others safe and out of the hospital. Flu activity may be more common this year compared to last year because the closures that were in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been lifted. People are more active and mobile. Many adults have returned to in-person work and most children are back in school. “Preventing the spread of flu will be critical in the months to come because it will reduce additional strain on...
WAITSBURG—Calling all princesses, ghosts, cowboys, and ghouls! The Waitsburg Presbyterian Church and the Waitsburg Christian Church are excited to announce a Halloween Trunk or Treat. A family-safe event, the Trunk or Treat will happen on Sunday, October 31, with the time to be announced. Cars will be parked in the gravel parking lot across the street from the Presbyterian Church. This trunk or treat will be a walk-through event. If you are interested in joining the fun and providing a trunk, contact Barbara Abbey at (509) 3... Full story
DAYTON—Bluewood announces Peter Korfiatis as the ski area’s new general manager, effective immediately. With a lifelong love of skiing and nearly a decade of experience in mountain managerial roles at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Korfiatis has returned to Washington State, where he was born and raised. “We are pleased and excited for Bluewood to welcome Pete to our family,” says Mike Stephenson, managing partner of the Bluewood ownership group. “He brings a huge wealth of knowledge and experience in the snow sports industry.” Korfiatis filled the...
DAYTON—The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that they will be trick or treating all of the little ghouls and goblins in the neighborhood this Halloween! The CCSO is currently accepting candy donations at the front counter of the Sheriff’s Office now through the close of business day on Wednesday, October 27th. The Sheriff’s Office is unable to accept cash donations. Columbia County Fire District #3 will also be helping serve up hotdogs again this year, and Sheriff’s Office volunteers Liz Quigg and Vickie Zoller have a lo...
DAYTON-A Special Meeting of the City Council was held both in person and on Zoom at 6 PM, October 7. The single agenda item, Resolution No. 1480, would authorize the mayor to execute a Public Works contract with Don Jackson Excavation for the 1st Street Bridge riprap repair. Anderson Perry & Associates opened the bidding on September 30 receiving two bids. Don Jackson Excavation submitted the lowest bid for $52,300. FEMA will fund 75 % of the repair cost. Riprap is loose stone used to form a...
No Time to Die is the swan song for Daniel Craig as James Bond, and this movie has lots of action and adventure. Many critics are saying this is Craig’s best, and also most sensitive, Bond. The movie begins with Bond having left active service and enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with d...
WAITSBURG—Hunger is a significant issue in every community across the nation—including right here in Waitsburg—that’s why Banner Bank is hosting its annual drive to raise funds throughout the month of October for the Waitsburg Resource Center. Because of the ongoing pandemic, the drive is once again focusing on raising funds, rather than collecting food, to support local food banks and food assistance organizations that are helping those in need. In fact, all across Banner's footprint, teams are raising funds to feed local families by asking...
Heather Hiebert was sworn in as a Dayton City Councilmember on September 29 by Mayor Zac Weatherford. Hiebert was selected to fill the seat that was left open after Delphine Bailey resigned in August. Hiebert has lived in Dayton since 1978 and has operated a business for many years. She has served on the Planning Commission, and volunteers at the Dayton Senior Center.... Full story
WALLA WALLA COUNTY— An official Logic and Accuracy (L&A) Test will be performed on the digital scan system used to tabulate ballots and conducted by the Auditor’s Office. On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, the test will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Walla Walla County Elections Office at 315 W. Main St., Room 203 in Walla Walla. The Logic and Accuracy Test is conducted by county election personnel and observed and certified by the Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS). It is intended to verify that the ballot and counting system used for pri...
