Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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...
WAITSBURG—Columbia-Walla Walla Fire District 2 announced that a burn ban will go into effect in the district, including the City of Waitsburg, on July 6. The ban will extend into September, with an end date to be announced....
LYONS FERRY—The eighth annual SWIM the SNAKE event will be held at Lyons Ferry Marina and Lyons Ferry State Park on Saturday, August 14, 2021, beginning at 11 a.m. In addition to the non-competitive, open-water swim, event organizers continue to hold a two-stage, competitive (or non-competitive) relay. Paddling in a kayak or on a paddleboard from Lyons Ferry Marina to Lyons Ferry State Park, across Lake Bryan on the Snake River. Arriving at Lyons Ferry State Park, paddlers can enter the water or tag-team with their “paired swimmer” and swim...
OLYMPIA—Washington State Library, a division of the Secretary of State’s Office, announced that more than $3.67 million would be made available to help public, academic, and tribal libraries and museums statewide. The funding is part of the $200 million allocated in the American Rescue Plan Act to the Institute of Museum and Library Services in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Washington State Library will award grants to help museums and libraries implement and sustain public health protocols and defray technology, personnel, tra...
DAYTON—The theme for this year’s Columbia County Rural Library District Summer Reading Program is “Tails and Tales” and activities will include crafts, storytelling, music, and much more for all ages. The program began on Monday, June 14, and will run through Friday, August 6, 2021. Registration is free and ongoing. Included in the registration packet is a bingo-style card of activities to enjoy. Complete a row of activities and bring your card to the library on Friday to pick up your prize a...
DAYTON—The new elevator at the Columbia County Rural Library District building will see its first official ride next Wednesday, June 23, 2021, starting at 3:00 pm. The event will be live streamed via the library’s Facebook page, allowing guests to tune in from home. Visit the Columbia County Rural Library District’s Facebook page to join in on the fun....
Spirit Untamed Spirit Untamed is an epic adventure, with a star-studded cast doing the voices, about a headstrong girl longing for a place to belong who discovers a kindred spirit when her life intersects with a wild horse. This film is the next chapter in the beloved story from DreamWorks Animation, which started with the 2002 film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, and has continued in the Netflix series Spirit Riding Free. Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced) never really knew her late mother, Milagro Navarro (Eiza González), a fearless...
DAYTON-The Liberty Theater is proud to introduce Debbie Ayerst as the new Theater Manager. Ayerst has worked for three years as the Assistant Manager and has been very capable and dependable. She will now take over the overall operation of the theater. The interim management team, consisting of Dave Molesh, Glen Mendel, and Michael Luce, will continue to assist her during the transition and further training. The theater is also proud to introduce Alys Webber as the new Theater Assistant. She...
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tuesday announced that the Delta variant of COVID-19, also known as B.1.617.2, is being monitored as a “variant of concern.” The variant was currently designated as a “variant of interest.” A ‘variant of concern’ designation is reserved for strains of the virus that scientists believe are more transmissible, or may cause more severe disease. Current vaccines, treatments and tests may be less effective against the emerging strain, according to the CDC website. Over the past few months, COV...
Here Today is a comedy-drama that was directed, co-written, and stars Billy Crystal as Charlie. The movie follows veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz, who is going through a tough time as he tries to keep his growing memory loss a secret. He meets New York singer Emma Payge (Tiffany Haddish), and they form an unlikely yet hilarious and touching friendship that kicks the generation gap aside and redefines the meaning of love and trust. Rotten Tomatoes critics rated this movie as a mushy mix of...
DAYTON-Columbia County Health System Thursday announced the promotion of Matt Minor to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). "Matt's role has expanded to include oversight of our revenue cycle, materials management, and the compliance auditor in addition to his existing finance department duties," said CEO Shane McGuire. Within the last year, Minor performed a pivotal part in creating the business plan and presentations for the CCHS Dental Project and the upcoming Assisted Living project....
OLYMPIA—On June 1st, the Washington State Department of Health launched a new mobile vaccine service called “Care-A-Van” that will deliver vaccines to communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. DOH is working closely to support community partners and local health jurisdictions to increase vaccine access for priority communities, which include: Counties with higher vaccine gaps by race and ethnicity. Communities with a high rank on the Social Vulnerability Index for COVID-19. Sectors with recent outbreaks. Communities overr...
WALLA WALLA—Blue Mountain Land Trust and Welcome Table Farm have teamed up each summer to offer week-long day camp sessions to learn about life on a small organic farm. Farm Kids engages children in grades 1-4 to explore and discover local food systems through hands-on activities and games. Let’s not forget exploring the wonders in Yellowhawk Creek at the end of each day! Three sessions will be offered this year, starting with “An Abundance of Flora and Insects,” July 12-16. Explore life at its most beautiful through investigation of blooms,...
DAYTON—The City of Dayton Department of Planning and Community Development encourages the public to review the Main Street Safety Action Plan (MSSAP) draft and submit comments. The goal of the MSSAP is to identify and address current deficiencies along Dayton’s Main Street corridor to ensure the safety of pedestrians, bike riders, and drivers, expand connectivity, and enhance the economic vitality of Main Street businesses. The full draft MSSAP will be available at http://bit.ly/mssap2021 for...
WALLA WALLA—Cavu Cellars presents the work of five Eastern Oregon artists. Janni Kerns, Sarah Fry, Alicia Andrews, Sarah Greenman, and Mary Davies Kerns. Janni Kerns creates graphite drawings and watercolor paintings She portrays animals and people in a spare style that captures the essence of her subject matter. “When I create, I am experimenting, making discoveries, and testing my understanding of the world around me. I often start with photographs of a subject and then explore it in depth via multiple sketches and drawings. These dra...
WALLA WALLA COUNTY—Walla Walla County homeowners should expect a change of value notice soon, according to the county’s assessor, Debra Antes. “Most properties will see a substantial increase in the assessed value due to the increasing market,” Antes said in a statement. “Washington State requires our office to assess property at 100% of market value, meaning what you could expect to sell your property for if you were to sell it. Sales of properties similar to your home are used to set your assessed value.” Antes would like to remind home...
WAITSBURG—On May 25, the Waitsburg School District announced that an elementary student and an elementary staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Due to the positive cases and the resulting close contacts, all second-grade students must quarantine for ten days. The school has contacted all parents and guardians of students who were in contact with the positive staff member and is working closely with the Walla Walla County Health Department to determine any additional close contacts. If any close contacts are discovered, affected i...
DAYTON—Cruella (played by Academy Award winner Emma Stone), set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they can build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of Baroness von Hellman (played by two-time academy award winner Emma Thompson), a fashion legend who is dev...
City of Waitsburg Candidates Mayor: Incumbent Marty Dunn Kate Hockersmith City Council: Position 1: Incumbent Kevin House Position 2: Incumbent Jim Romine Position 3: Randy Charles Position 4: Incumbent Karen Stanton-Gregutt Court Ruppenthal Position 5: Rebecca Wilson Jillian Henze Waitsburg School Board Candidates District 1: Sarah Boudrieau District 3: Stephanie Cole Ann Miller District 4: Lisa Morrow Fire Protection District 2 Commissioner Position 2: Jake Long Commissioner Position 3: Ashley Strickland Park and Recreation District Commissio...
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announces Juneteenth will now be a Discover Pass free day. In addition to this new free day, June also has three established free days: Saturday, June 5, in recognition of National Trails Day. Saturday, June 12, in honor of National Get Outdoors Day. Sunday, June 13, for Free Fishing Weekend. (WDFW has designated both June 12 and 13 as Free Fishing Weekend.) June 19 honors one of the most important days in Black American history. On Juneteenth, 1865, the Emancipation Proclamation w...
Monday, May 31, 2021 11 am Come join us at the Waitsburg Cemetery to remember those who have given their all! Hope to see you there. American Legion and Auxiliary Please call 509-337-8875 if you have any questions....
DAYTON—Touchet Valley Television customers were surprised last week when their internet services quit working. Complaints and questions have begun to pop up more frequently on community social media platforms since the beginning of the year, including All Things Dayton, WA Facebook page, as customers try to figure out the next steps with their internet provider. Customers have been unable to reach TVTV owner David Klingenstein, with many people reporting that a “growing pile of mail and bills” can be found at the company’s office, 107 S 1st S...
DAYTON—Dayton School District invites school parents, guardians, and community members to a community forum taking place at 6:00 p.m for elementary and 7:00 p.m for middle and high school on Thursday, June 3rd in the Dayton High School Library. The purpose of the forum is to begin engaging in productive conversations around recent concerns regarding areas of need in Dayton’s schools. Topics will include class offerings, discipline, vaping, and substance use concerns. The June 3rd forum will be the first of several forums the district plans to...
DAYTON—Anthony (played by two-time Academy Award winner, Anthony Hopkins) refuses all assistance from his daughter (Academy Award and Golden Globe winner, Olivia Coleman) as he ages with progressing memory loss. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his mind and even the fabric of his reality. The film gives the viewer Anthony’s changing and unreliable perspective and the perspective of his caregivers and family. Many critics have stated thi...
