Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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...
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...
WALLA WALLA—Over the Independence Day holiday weekend, firefighters with the city of Walla Walla Fire Department responded to various calls that involved fireworks or were suspected to involve fireworks. As follows is a summary of those calls: July 3, 2021, at 9:45 p.m. — 446 Holly St. Small grass fire caused by a ground spinner firework. The property owner extinguished the fire. No injuries or dollar losses were reported. July 3, 2021, at 10:56 p.m. — 250 W. Rees Ave. Grass fire along the railroad tracks that extended inside Kelty’s Auto Pa...
Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family (Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe) must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path. Rotten Tomatoes gives this film a 91% “fresh” or favorable rating, and the audience reviewers rate it as 93% favorable. Many on-line critics give this horror film high marks and note that they thi...
SPOKANE – The Columbia County Children’s Fund grant program at Innovia Foundation is currently accepting applications from organizations that serve children in Columbia County. The Columbia County Children’s Fund provides support to organizations within Columbia County. Applications must address one of the following program areas: Educational enrichment and special needs programs, with preference given to elementary school-aged children. Guidance, counseling and therapy to children and their families. Medical and dental services and/or suppl...
ATHENA, OR — Athena Caledonian Games continues its long history of Highland Gatherings in Athena, Oregon with a day of family fun at Athena City Park on Saturday, July 10. Starting with a parade on Main Street at 9:00 AM, you are invited to go to City Park for an Old Car Show, a Kiddie Bike Parade, a Pet Parade, contests and games for kids and a Bonniest Knees Contest, well, everybody is wearing kilts or at least shorts, right? (Judged by the senator’s wife, who will be blindfolded, that should be something to see!) Touches of Old, tra...
DAYTON – On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, the Columbia County Rural Library District celebrated the inaugural ride for its new lift/elevator that serves both floors of the library and the Delany Building. On hand, were current and former members of the Library Board of Trustees, and community members who will benefit from improved access to the library. Thank you to all who made this possible....
WALLA WALLA — At 12:02 p.m. on June 24, 2021, crews from Walla Walla Fire Stations 1 and 2 were dispatched to a residential structure fire at 1731 Portland Ave., with a report that a heater in the hallway was on fire. Walla Walla County Fire District #4 provided mutual aid. Upon arrival, crews reported seeing light smoke coming from the front door with a heavier smoke present from all other sides. The home’s resident, Teah Lieferman, and her children were out of the structure upon the crews’ arrival; however, the family’s pet dog was still i...
A reminder that the area is exceptionally dry and there is a burn ban in effect. If you plan to use the gun range at this time, please do not use metal targets unless they are provided by the range or muzzleloaders. To those who must be out in this heat (construction crews & first responders especially) please take care of yourselves – hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!...
DAYTON—Young loner Anna (Patti Harrison) is hired as the gestational surrogate for Matt (Ed Helms), a single man in his 40s who wants a child. The two strangers come to realize this unexpected relationship will quickly challenge their perceptions of connection, boundaries, and the particulars of love. This is kind of a romantic comedy, but that label does not entirely fit. It is about a friendship that develops under unusual circumstances. Rotten Tomatoes critics give this film a 91% favorable r...
Dayton—The city of Dayton has expanded the eligibility for the utility discount program for low-income seniors & low-income disabled community members. To qualify, applicants must: Reside in a residential dwelling unit serviced by the City of Dayton for water and sewer utilities; and, Be a person whose name appears on the utility bill; and, Be 62 years of age or older OR is permanently disabled and can provide proof of such disability; and, For 50% off utility rates - have an annual household income at or below 125% of the 2021 federal p...
WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla Sheriff’s Office (WWSO) is pleased to announce the award of two grants to be used for the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)/Radio Repeater project. The two grants come from the Wildhorse Foundation for $10,000.00 and the Walla Walla Sheriff’s Foundation for $9,000. This project entails the research, procurement, and operation of a drone with heavy lifting capabilities sufficient to fly to 200 feet with a powered tether while lifting a radio repeater. Radio transmissions from remote areas in the county are probl...
SEATTLE—Students from Dayton, Pomeroy and Prescott were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for Winter 2021 Quarter. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.50 (out of 4). Students are notified that they have achieved this distinction when they receive their grades for the quarter. Congratulations to the following students: Sophmore Briseida Yareli Ayala Rebolledo from Prescott Senior Jenna Jeanne Phillips from Dayton Junior Sydne...
