Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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...
WALLA WALLA—Throughout June, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has been using genome sequencing to identify COVID-19 variants around the state. Over the past week, Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) was notified that two variants had been identified in COVID specimens collected from the county. The two variants detected were variants P.1 (Gamma) and B.1.617.2 (Delta). They are the first known variant cases in the county. First identified in India, the Delta variant has shown to be highly transmissible and e...
DAYTON-On Tuesday, July 13, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Columbia County Rural Library (CCRL) will host its first-ever "Poetry Slam". "What is a poetry slam?" you ask. Well, poetry began as a part of an oral tradition that included poets sharing and performing aspects of their poems. A slam is a poetry competition where poets perform original works, either in teams or solo, in front of an audience that also serves as judges. "The structure of the traditional slam was started by construction worker and...
OLYMPIA—The Recreation and Conservation Funding Board (RCFB) announced the award of 342 grants across the state to provide recreational amenities, conserve wildlife habitat, and protect working forests and farms. “These grants are fundamental to keeping Washington the beautiful state it is,” said Gov. Jay Inslee. “The funding comes from state and federal sources and is invested in hundreds of projects to give our kids places to play, ensure our food is grown close to home, and keep our green spaces healthy for wildlife.” The grants total more t...
WALLA WALLA—The closure of the intersection of 9th Avenue, SR125, The Dalles Military Road and Plaza Way, in Walla Walla, began July 6. City of Walla Walla officials estimate that the closure to all traffic will last seven weeks for the installation of a roundabout, as part of the SR125/Plaza Way improvement projects. Detour routes will be established and can be viewed at www.gowallawalla.us. Emergency vehicles will not have access during the closure. Businesses and residents may contact the Washington State Department of Transportation with q... Full story
WAITSBURG—Don’t be alarmed by the sudden Kochia weed growth at various areas in the range, spurred on by the recent heat. Gun club officials have scheduled someone to spray and will be mowing the patches to prevent spreading. “Bear with us – we know it doesn’t look great, but we were advised to have it sprayed out before mowing,” said the club newsletter. “During our General Membership Meeting August 2020, the membership voted to build on the ecology block wall that extends down and separates the ranges (rifle/pistol vs. trap). Through donat...
