Week of January 15, 2026
Week of January 15, 2026
WALLA WALLA — At its January 12 meeting, the Walla Walla Board of County Commissioners postponed making an appointment to fill the county auditor vacancy. The previous auditor, Karen Martin, retired on December 31, 2025, leaving a year till the end of her term. The commissioners have 60 days to fill the vacancy that runs through December 31, 2026. The next election for the partisan seat will be the November 2026 general election. Martin, a Republican, was reelected in 2022. Since the auditor position is a partisan seat, the Walla Walla...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg School District has a two-year replacement Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy on the Feb. 10, 2026, ballot. This levy will replace Waitsburg’s current levy, which was approved by voters in 2024 and is up for renewal. This is NOT a new tax. If approved, the levy funds will be used to support school programs not fully funded by the state. Please feel free to contact the Waitsburg Superintendent’s Office at 509-337-6301 with questions or to learn more about the school levy. A levy is a locally approved tax...
WALLA WALLA — The February 10, 2026 Special Election will decide a levy for Walla Walla County emergency medical care and services, replacement and supplemental levies for school districts including Dixie, College Place, Prescott, Waitsburg, and the dissolution of several fire districts. The county will mail ballots to registered voters by Friday, January 23. Military and overseas ballots were mailed on January 9, 2026. All ballot testing, processing, tabulation, and canvassing meetings take place at the elections office at 315 W. Main St,...
WAITSBURG - "The Little Dribblers of the Touchet Valley began with a simple goal: to bring children from Waitsburg, Dayton, Starbuck, and Prescott together to learn basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a fun, welcoming environment," said Chelsie Abel. This season, 64 young athletes signed up for the 10-week program held at the Preston Hall gym on Wednesdays. The program began on December 10, and due to the incredible turnout, Abel split the little dribblers into two sessions....
Boys' Basketball HIgh School Boys' Basketball WAITSBURG - It was a tough week for the Cardinal boys' basketball team, playing four games in six days. The team played without two key players, Logan Seal and JJ Gleason, who are out this season due to injuries. Paco Kenney missed games due to illness, and Alex Zuniga was injured. On Monday, January 5, the Cardinals traveled to Moses Lake and lost 75-33. Blake Benevides scored 13 points, Liam Kiefel had eight, Camdyn Vories scored six, Landen Henry...
DAYTON — “Song Sung Blue” is based on a true story about two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) who form a Neil Diamond tribute band. They prove that it’s never too late to follow your dreams and find love. “Song Sung Blue” is based on a 2008 documentary of the same name. The movie is rated PG-13 for thematic material, some strong language, some sexual material, and brief drug use with a runtime of 132 minutes. The Rotten Tomatoes audience gave “Song Sung Blue” a rating of 97%, including comments,...
OLYMPIA — Working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are one of the most effective ways to protect people in their homes from fire and toxic gas exposure. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that nearly three out of five home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or with alarms that are not working. In 2024, there were 66 deaths in Washington State where smoke alarms were not installed or operational, and two from carbon monoxide exposure. Smoke alarms provide early warning to give occupants time to...
WASHINGTON —The Washington State School Retirees and the Walla Walla-Columbia School Retirees Associations are now accepting applications for scholarships. The WSSRA is accepting applications for four grants: the WSSRA–Foundation, the Robert J. Handy, the Gene Forrester Memorial, and the Neil D. Prescott Scholarships. • WSSRA – Foundation Scholarship – eight $2,500 awards • Robert J. Handy Scholarship – 16 grants for $900 per year, renewable for up to four years. Awarded to students whose degree will be in one of the following...
PRESCOTT — Time to clean out your garage and help keep Prescott School District. The Prescott Parent Teacher Organization is asking you to “Clean Out for a Cause”. The Prescott PTO is asking the public to dig deep and donate unwanted treasure to be sold at the Commuinity Indoor Sale on February 21 and 22. Donations will be collected through February 18. Text (509) 386-0403 or email prescottpto25@gmail.com to arrange for PTO members to collect your...
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WAITSBURG —The Waitsburg Booster Club officers and board members invite Cardinal supporters to the first annual “Bid for the Birds” silent auction fundraiser. On Saturday, February 28, the Royal Block will host the 21+ event from 6 to 9 p.m. The Booster Club will provide appetizers, and a no-host bar will be available. Silent auction items will include baskets donated by the school’s sports teams and clubs. The team or club whose basket raises the most money will win a pizza party compliments of the Booster Club. The Booster Club...
Fifteen Years Ago January 13, 2011 [Photo Caption] Above: WP's Justin Armstrong, Kris Cady and Dayton's Colton Bickelhaupt, Below: WP's David Brock, Tre Brannock, Zach Bartlow and T.J. Hofer. Seven Make All State: You may have missed it over the holidays, but almost three weeks after the football season ended, the 2010 Waitsburg-Prescott team reeled in more record-setting recognition for their historical performance during the season. One Dayton Bulldog, Colton Bickelhaupt, also received...
Patricia Wilma Largent passed away at the age of 95 on January 12, 2026, at Eagle Springs Memory Care in College Place, Washington. A Memorial Service will be held on January 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Waitsburg Christian Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Herring Funeral Home. www.h...
Thursday, Dec. 11 Breakfast Pancake on a stick Lunch Chicken Alfredo Breadstick Fruit and Vegetable Friday, Dec. 12 Breakfast Breakfast Burrito Lunch Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Fruit & Vegetable Monday, Dec. 15 Breakfast Breakfast Pizza Lunch Hamburger Tater Tots Fruit & Vegetable Tuesday, Dec. 16 Breakfast Biscuits & Gravy Lunch Nachos Fruit & Vegetables Wednesday, Dec. 17 Breakfast Ultimate Breakfast Round Lunch Turkey Sandwich Fruit &...
