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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), confronts her ledger’s darker parts when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises in this new Marvel Studios’ action-packed spy thriller. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger. Rotten Tomatoes critics rate this film as 81% favorable, and the audience gives it a 92%. It is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence/action, som... Full story
DAYTON— Welcome to the Jam! NBA champion and global icon LeBron James goes on an epic adventure alongside timeless Tune Bugs Bunny in this animated/live-action event Space Jam: A New Legacy. This transformational journey is a manic mash-up of two worlds that reveals just how far some parents will go to connect with their kids. Basketball great LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in digital space by an A.I. gone rogue. To get home, LeBron must lead Bugs, Lola Bunny, and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes characters t...
WALLA WALLA—The 2021 Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days present an exciting event in their line-up: the Demolition Derby. Sponsored by Walla Walla Valley Honda, the Derby begins on September 2nd at 6:00 PM. Gates open at 4:30 PM. You can join the Demolition Derby as a spectator or participate as a driver. Driver registration is available on the Walla Walla Fair’s website. The deadline for registration is August 10th. Tickets for the Demolition Derby at the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days start at $18. Purchase tickets early to ensure the...
WALLA WALLA—The City of Walla Walla Water Division will soon supplement the drinking water supply by using water from one or more of the city’s seven groundwater wells. Drought conditions have caused below normal stream flows in Mill Creek. Typically, 80-90% of Walla Walla’s drinking water is treated surface water from the Mill Creek watershed. The combination of high customer water demand, lack of rainfall, low streamflow, and the requirements to provide a minimum stream level at Kooskooskie for fish and wildlife has created the need for t...
The Lick Creek Fire is 90% contained, according to an update provided on Tuesday, July 27. California Team 12 assumed command of both Lick Creek and Green Ridge fires on July 26. Smoke will continue to be visible as unburned pockets of vegetation inside the fire area are consumed. Crews will continue to monitor and patrol the perimeters until full containment is achieved. Lick Creek Fire has burned 80,392 acres, and is located roughly 20 miles southwest of Asotin. The Green Ridge Fire has burned 6,799 acres, and remains at 15% containment,...
PORTLAND— Members of the public planning their next outdoor adventure on National Forests in the Pacific Northwest now have a tool they can use to check fire information for more than one forest quickly and easily. The new resource can be found on the U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region website, at https://go.usa.gov/xFTHh. Website visitors will find current fire information and usage restrictions for all National Forests in Washington and Oregon on one page, in an easy-to-use, at-a-glance format. The page can also be found linked t...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) and healthcare partners will open vaccine clinics on the first three Wednesdays in August (August 4, 11, 18). All three clinics will be held at the Providence Southgate campus. The clinics on August 4 and 11 will run from 3-5 p.m., and the clinic on August 18 will offer extended hours and run from 3-7 p.m. Clinics held after August 18 will be announced later as DCH evaluates the vaccine interest level in the county. All clinics will offer interested residents both the P...
DAYTON—Anyone who wants to get a COVID-19 vaccine can now check out the county's new, easy-to-use, scheduling website: https://ccvaccines.as.me/. It is an easy-to-use, 3 step, an online questionnaire which allows you to schedule your own vaccination. Choose the date that is right for you and get vaccinated. Vaccination Clinic Addresses CCPH: Columbia County Public Health @ 112 N. 2nd St. Dayton, WA 99328 DSD: Dayton School District, Multi-Purpose Room @ 614 S 3rd St, Dayton, WA 99328*Vaccine v...
Queen Bees While her house undergoes repairs, fiercely independent senior Helen (Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn) moves into a nearby retirement community just temporarily. Once behind the doors of Pine Grove Senior Community, she encounters lusty widows, cutthroat bridge tournaments, and a hotbed of bullying “mean girls,” the likes of which she hasn’t experienced since high school, all of which leaves her yearning for the solitude of home. But somewhere between flower arranging and water aerobics, Helen discovers that it’s never too late to make...
SPOKANE—Hundreds of trained American Red Cross disaster volunteers are helping 24-7 in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California to support people affected by wildfires throughout the western states. “July has already been an incredibly busy month for the Red Cross with hundreds of disaster workers responding to help people whose lives were turned upside down by wildfires and other disasters,” said Alex Dieffenbach, Northwest Region CEO. “We need your help now. Please consider becoming a Red Cross volunteer, giving blood, or making a donatio... Full story
ELLENSBURG—Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz announced that, due to extreme fire danger and ongoing drought, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources is temporarily closing all recreational and public access to DNR-managed land in eastern Washington starting July 23. The temporary closure will apply to all DNR-managed state lands, conservation areas, community forests and any associated trailers, campgrounds, recreational sites and facilities. “This summer is smashing all our records and leaving the state bone dry, lea... Full story
DAYTON—F9 sends the “Fast” franchise more over the top than ever according to several reviewers, but this film is pure action and escapism. Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) is leading a quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, little Brian, but they know that danger always lurks just over their peaceful horizon. This time, that threat will force Dom to confront the sins of his past if he’s going to save those he loves most. His crew joins together to stop a world-shattering plot led by the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver...
WAITSBURG—DeNova Club met on July 1, 2021 at the home of Geraine Hansen on South Fork Coppei Rd. Fourteen members enjoyed a 4th of July themed luncheon and conversation. Members discussed the high school scholarship program. Cheryl Hansen, Geraine’s daughter, made the arrangements....
WALLA WALLA—Nature Kids in the Park is back! Join the Blue Mountain Land Trust at Pioneer Park, in Walla Walla, for free, hands-on activities that allow kids to explore the natural world. Come by between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to learn how to become a nature explorer. Three activity stations will be set up to explore at your leisure, including creating your very own map, preparing a backpack for a hike, and learning about Leave No Trace principles. Activities are free for kids ages 5-11 and their families. The Blue Mountain Land Trust and U...
OLYMPIA—Governor Jay Inslee declared a statewide state of emergency on Tuesday relating to the growing risk of wildfires, including a statewide prohibition on most outdoor and agricultural burning through September 30. “Washington is facing a historic drought, and we have already experienced record-breaking heat. We must be vigilant in our efforts to prevent wildfires and the loss of life and destruction of land and property that comes with them,” Inslee said. “We don’t want a repeat of recent years with dangerous wildfires across the state...
WALLA WALLA—Providence Medical Group currently has openings in a certified medical assistant (MA-C) apprenticeship program that allows students to get paid while receiving their education. They also will receive the opportunity of a job offer upon graduation. The application deadline is July 31. The program lasts 12 months, and in addition to wages, students receive a $3,750 scholarship in return for a two-year employment agreement. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants will be i...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health confirmed two COVID-19-related deaths this week. County health officials were notified that two men in their 70s, who tested positive for COVID- 19, passed away. We send heartfelt sympathies to the individuals’ families and friends during this difficult time. Case Overview (as of 07/13/21 @ 4:30 PM): • Confirmed Cases: 5,753 • Recovered: 5,481 • Deaths: 68 • Active: 206 (includes 0 WSP inmate & 1 WSP staff) • Home Isolation: 198 • Hospitalized: 8 Case counts are frequently chan...
WALLA WALLA— Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) and healthcare partners will open vaccine clinics every Wednesday throughout July (July 14, 21, 28). All three clinics will be held at the Providence Southgate campus. On July 14 and 21 will run from 3-5 p.m., and the clinic on July 28 will offer extended hours and will run from 3-7 p.m. Clinics held after July will be announced later as DCH evaluates the vaccine interest level in the county. All clinics will offer both the Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccines. There w...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla Department of Community Health (DCH) was notified that West Nile virus has been detected in two additional mosquitoes in the Burbank area of Walla Walla County. While mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus can spread the infection to humans, most people infected with the virus do not get sick. About one in five will develop a fever or other symptoms that go away without medical treatment. Last year, two people in Washington were reported to have become infected with West Nile virus. For a small number of people, i...
On Sunday, July 18 an event will be hosted at Waitsburg Town Hall, 121 Main Street, as a fundraiser for Matt and Krystal Wyatt as they prepare for their next adventure. This will be a chance to wish them luck and tell them thanks before they head south. Since 2016, Matt Wyatt has served as Pastor at Waitsburg Christian Church, where he gave his last sermon on June 27th. Money raised at the event will go towards their new ministry, One Two Church, which they are planning to open on San Padre...
DAYTON-Foodstock & Vintage at the Station will be held at Blue Mountain Station in Dayton on July 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. "Foodstock is a wonderful family event that provides affordable entertainment for the public and supports our artisan food and beverage businesses," says Jennie Dickinson, Executive Director of the Port of Columbia. "We are really excited about the vintage vendor show this year and the great music line-up. We'll have shade canopies set up and a double water slide for the ki...
WALLA WALLA—Gesa Power House Theatre will present a new Walla Walla Summer Stageperforming arts festival experience August 6-8 and 12-15. From music to live theatre to a psychic comedian, the festival will feature 13 performances by nine acts over two weekends. “As we built this festival, we looked for performances that celebrate joy and life,” says Executive Director Heather Schermann. “We’ve got a wide variety of acts...something for everyone!” Show and performer details: Vixen Deville Rev...
DAYTON—This is a joyous modern musical that celebrates Latino immigrant culture, heritage, and community. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of Hamilton and the director of Crazy Rich Asians, Jon M. Chu, invites you to the event of the summer, where the streets are made of music and little dreams become big --- In the Heights. Lights up on Washington Heights --- The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies t...
WALLA WALLA-Dr. Richard Simon Jr., the Medical Director of the Kathryn Severyns Dement Sleep Disorders Center at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, has been promoted to the position of clinical professor of medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he also will continue his sleep medicine practice at Providence St. Mary. Dr. Simon became a clinical assistant professor at the University of Washington School of...
