Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON— A group of citizens in Dayton has launched a Political Action Committee to raise money to support candidates in local elections, and to raise awareness of local issues. The PAC is called Neighbors United for Progress. N.U.P. chair Elise Severe said that the PAC was registered with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission in early May, with Teeny McMunn as treasurer. Other officers are Shellie McLeod, vice-chair; and Kari Dingman, secretary. “We are a multi-partisan group, and...
TOUCHET VALLEY—Sixth graders in the Touchet Valley are just a couple of weeks away from the annual trip to Camp Wooten, nestled in the Blue Mountains. Parent volunteers are needed as cabin chaperones, in order to make the experience possible for the kids. Cabin chaperones are assigned a single cabin for the four-day trip, with four- to six students per cabin. Chaperones oversee the overall safety of the cabin, including enforcing lights-out time, morning routines, and activity attendance. As many as 10 volunteers are needed. Interested p...
WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the Rasty E. and Nona F. Ketcherside Scholarship recipients for 2022‐2023. The generosity of lifetime Waitsburg farmers Rasty and Nona Ketcherside provide 15 Dayton, Prescott, and Waitsburg residents the opportunity to pursue their educational dreams at Walla Walla Community College this fall. Lilly Bone Lexus Brooks Michelle Brooks Roselin Burris‐Ramirez Brittani Combs Mackenzie Forney Megan Forney Lana Hardin Jonathan Iglesias Ella Larson Brayden Mohney Alma Romer...
WALLA WALLA-On May 16, 2022, Jeff Strickler announced his campaign for State Representative Position 1 in the 16th Legislative District as a Democrat. A resident of Walla Walla since 2010, Strickler came to the area because of his connections to Eastern Washington and a desire to raise his family in a rural, small-town setting. "I'm running for office because we need advocates in Olympia who share our values and will focus on issues versus divisive, partisan politics," Strickler said. "The...
GEORGIA—In September of 2021, Umatilla County residents Dustin Wendelin and Charles Montgomery were arrested on warrants from Georgia for assault and gang charges. Wendelin was detained at the Walla Walla State Penitentiary, his place of employment, by Walla Walla County law enforcement. Montgomery was arrested in Umatilla County. Both men, members of the Pagan’s Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, were extradited to Georgia, where they remained incarcerated until recently. On Monday, April 25, both men pleaded guilty to State of Georgia charges related to...
WAITSBURG-The Royal Block Reading Series invites the public for a reading by Walla Walla author John Martin on Thursday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. Martin will read from his 2017 poetry collection "Hold This" which won the Lois Prize from the book's publisher Concrete Wolf Press. The Royal Block in Waitsburg offers curated local wines, beers, and ciders, in a space immersed in art, poetry, and great conversation. Royal Block Art Bar is located at 222 Main Street, Waitsburg, WA. Open Thursdays and...
WAITSBURG-Have you ever noticed the cutest Quonset hut in Waitsburg? It will be hard to miss these days having gone through a spring makeover. Owner Karen Gregutt has designed a cheerful indoor and outdoor space she will offer to artists for informally elegant exhibits. This Friday will be the "soft" opening of the town's newst art venue, the Artgarden. Come see the possibilities on Friday from 4 pm til 8 pm. Artists joining Gregutt for Friday's inaugaral show include, Lynn Woolson, Fred Betz,...
DAYTON-After a lifetime of pulling legendary heists, five notorious bad guys--Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula--attempt their most challenging job yet...going good. Nobody has ever failed so hard at trying to be good as The Bad Guys. This is an all-new animated feature film from DreamWorks Animation that is based on the bestselling Scholastic blockbuster book series by Aaron Blabey, which has more than 8.2 million copies in print worldwide. Rotten tomatoes critics...
PENDLETON, ORE-The topics of soil health and sustainable ranch management have created significant buzz in grazing and farming circles in recent years. These important topics are the focus of this year's Roots of Resilience 2022 Grazing Conference held in Pendleton, Oregon, and Touchet, Wash. on May 25 and 26, 2022. This year's conference will kick off on May 25 at the Pendleton Convention Center at 8 AM with keynote speaker, Dave Pratt, Ranching for Profit emeritus. Pratt is highly...
WALLA WALLA—The Warren Community Action Fund has approved 15 grants to support local nonprofits providing services in Walla Walla and Columbia Counties. This is the sixth year of grant awards through the Warren Fund, with more than $353,153 distributed to support the community. This year awards were made to the following projects: • Blue Mountain Counseling - $2,500 to support technology upgrades project • Blue Mountain Resource Conservation & Development Council - $1,500 for 2023 Camp Wooten Environmental Education programming • Blue Mountai...
WALLA WALLA—The Warren Community Action Fund has approved 15 grants to support local nonprofits providing services in Walla Walla and Columbia Counties. This is the sixth year of grant awards through the Warren Fund, with more than $353,153 distributed to support the community. This year awards were made to the following projects: • Blue Mountain Counseling - $2,500 to support technology upgrades project • Blue Mountain Resource Conservation & Development Council - $1,500 for 2023 Camp Wooten Environmental Education programming • Blue Mountai...
DAYTON—Father Stu (Mark Walberg) is based on the true-life story of a boxer-turned-priest, Father Stuart Long. He has a self-destructive lifestyle and a severe motorcycle accident that forces him to change his life to help himself and others. The real Father Stu served in Helena Montana until his death. Rotten Tomatoes critics rate this movie as 45% favorable, but audiences give it 94% positive ratings. Fandango says this is an “unflinchingly honest, funny, and ultimately uplifting movie”. The Roger Ebert website summaries this movie as a fil...
OLYMPIA—Washington’s tuberculosis (TB) cases are rising, putting state and local public health officials on heightened alert. Widespread disruptions in public health and healthcare services and missed TB diagnoses due to similarities in symptoms between COVID-19 and TB are thought to have contributed to TB cases rising both locally and globally. TB reporting decreased in 2020 during the first year of the pandemic. Though efforts to prevent COVID-19 may also reduce the spread of TB, the decrease could also have been due to delayed or missed TB...
PENDLETON, Ore. —After assessing road conditions and removing hazard trees along Forest Service Roads 44, 41, and 4206, Forest officials have lifted all road closures in the Pomeroy Ranger District from the 2021 wildfires. While the road closures have been lifted, portions of the roads are still not accessible due to snow. Forest conditions are dynamic this time of year, and the public is encouraged to plan and contact their local ranger district before starting their trip. Forest visitors should also be cautious when entering any burned a...
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg Celebration Days, always the third weekend in May, is peaking over the horizon. After two years of event cancellations, a new Board of Directors has planned a jam-packed weekend to make up for their absence. Representing the Waitsburg Celebration Days as hostess are two local ladies, Ashlyn Brooks, of Waitsburg, and Hope Adkins, of Dayton. The hostesses are tasked with being the face of Waitsburg Celebration Days, and traveling to local parades and other events to promote...
DAYTON-Retired Columbia County farmer Jack Miller announced this week that he would run for the Columbia County Board of Commissioners District 3 position in this year's election. "I am running for County Commissioner to bring respect, truth, and honor to a position that plays a vital role in shaping the future of our county," Miller said. Miller has been an area resident since 1975 and farmed in Columbia and Walla Walla Counties for over 20 years. He was raised on a farm near Prosser, Wash.,...
DAYTON- The Club hosted its third annual fundraiser, Stand-Up for The Club, on April 30, 2022, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Over 150 area residents attended the event. Jim Pearson, Executive Director of The Club, served as master of ceremonies and auctioneer for the event. Attendees were treated to a catered dinner and dessert, live and silent auctions, and a performance from touring stand-up comedian Al Goodwin. Goodwin has been featured on the Fox television program "Laughs",...
WALLA WALLA—Registration is now open for a free screening for skin cancer on May 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Providence St. Mary Regional Cancer Center. The screening is a cooperative event offered by the Cancer Center and the Walla Walla Clinic Dermatology Department. If anything of concern is found in the skin cancer screening, patients will be referred back to their primary care physicians for a possible follow-up biopsy and treatment. Patients already under the care of a dermatologist and who have pre-existing conditionsare not e...
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the newest adventure in the Wizarding World™ created by J.K. Rowling. Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches, and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald’s growing legion of follower...
WALLA WALLA—Jared Hawkins, local attorney and business owner, announces his candidacy for the Walla Walla County Part Time District Court Judge position. Hawkins owns the local law firm Hawkins Law. Throughout his 17 years of legal experience, he has practiced in multiple areas, including criminal justice, municipal law, business law, wills & estates, property law, and administrative law. “As a judge I will rely on my broad and varied experience as an attorney. If elected, I pledge to be respectful and fair to those who appear in judicial pro...
OLYMPIA — The Office of the Secretary of State received multiple reports of third-party canvassers presenting themselves as elections officials and going door-to-door across Washington asking residents about their voter information and other election-related questions. These canvassers are not affiliated with and do not represent the Office of the Secretary of State, its Elections division, or any of Washington’s 39 county elections offices. “I want to assure Washington voters that you are under no obligation to answer any questions from,...
DAYTON-Sheriff Joe Helm administered the Oath of Office to three new deputies to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday April 26, 2022. Two of the deputies are lateral hires from other agencies. Deputy Blake Ahlers transferred from the Walla Walla Police Department. Deputy Payden Teel served at the Wapato Police Department before joining CCSO. Deputy David Walling graduated number one in his class at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's academy in Burien, Wash....
BAKER CITY, Ore—It’s that time of year again and out in forest are many species of friendly fungi on the forest floor, ready for harvesting. If you know where to look, and what to look for, mushrooms are available to pick for personal consumption within the daily legal limits: one gallon in Oregon and five gallons in Washington. No permit or payment is required to harvest, possess, or transport within these legal limits, provided the mushrooms are not sold or traded but enjoyed by the picker. The 2022 Mushroom Guide is available in three dif...
LYONS FERRY—The ninth annual Swim the Snake event will be held at Lyons Ferry Marina and Lyons Ferry State Park on Saturday, August 13, 2022, beginning at 11 a.m. Swim the Snake consists of a non-competitive, open-water swim and a two-stage, competitive (or non-competitive) kayak or paddleboard relay. The relay route is from Lyons Ferry Marina to Lyons Ferry State Park, across Lake Bryan on the Snake River. Upon arrival at Lyons Ferry State Park, paddlers can enter the water or tag-team with their “paired swimmer” and swim back to Lyons Ferry...
Cougar died April 11, 2022. He was 19 years old. He was born feral behind the Waitsburg Hardware Store. So, he was trapped and neutered and became the store cat. Cougar greeted customers at the cash register. He dearly loved his person John, and they shared many late-night meals and snacks together. He loved his food. Lasagna, pepperoni, and cheese popcorn were his favorites. He was the “Lion King” of the felines and canines that came through the store. He tolerated all the attention he rec...
