Week of February 12, 2026
Week of February 12, 2026
PRESCOTT - Efforts by the Prescott School District, Parents and Teachers Organization, City of Prescott, and community members continue to work hard to save the Prescott schools. Creative fundraising ideas include the City of Prescott purchasing the school district's Teachers Cottage to relocate city hall, and the successful Brick Fundraiser. Upcoming events include a Community Indoor Sale, featuring donated items. All proceeds will go to the school district's general fund. The sale will be at...
OLYMPIA - Rosalie Ross, an eighth grader at Enterprise Middle School in West Richland, recently spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. She was one of 13 students who served as Senate pages for the third week of the 2026 legislative session. Ross was sponsored by Washington State Senator Perry Dozier. "It was a pleasure to have Rosalie page for us this week," said Dozier. "This program is a great opportunity for students to learn about the...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Middle School girls' basketball team took a slim 9-8 lead after one quarter against Liberty Christian of Walla Walla, then held them scoreless in the second quarter to lead 16-8 at halftime. The Cardinals let up a little in the third quarter but held the Patriots scoreless in the fourth quarter to win 23-14 on Monday, February 2. "Liberty Christian beat us by eleven points last year, so it was great getting the win. The defense is improving as we have held two teams...
The American Association of University Women-Walla Walla's 61st annual book sale will be Friday, Feb. 20, to Sunday, Feb. 22. The Saturday morning book sorting crew has been busy getting books boxed and ready to go to the 61st Annual AAUW Book Sale, February 20 - 22 at the Marcus Whitman Hotel. The crew sorted books into forty catoagories, including pets, biography, history, music, how-to, large print, graphic novels, sports, young adult, self-help, sewing, needle craft, art, collectible,...
DAYTON - After suspending operations last week, Bluewood is reopening on Thursday, February 12, after a weather system brought 3" to 5" of snow over this weekend. Management said crews are working to groom and prepare the mountain to ensure visitors have the best possible...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Buddhist Monks have completed their 2,300-mile, 108-day walk for peace from Ft Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C. They walked into the nation's capital on February 10, 2026. The nineteen Buddhist monks, led by the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center, made the journey to promote compassion and unity. Law enforcement presented them with many police badges and pins, symbolizing protection, respect, and solidarity. After arriving in Washington,...
DAYTON — In “Solo Mio,” a heartbroken man goes on a planned Italian honeymoon alone, after his fiancé leaves him at the altar. In Italy, Matt rediscovers his zest for life and food and meets Gia, who helps him find love again. The cast includes Kevin James as Matt, Alyson Hannigan, Jonathan Roumie, and Nicole Grimaudo. It is rated PG for some suggestive material, brief language, violence, and smoking, and has a runtime of 100 minutes. The Rotten Tomato audience loves “Solo Mio,” saying it is “well written, acted, directed, and...
WAITSBURG - The IRS has warned that any emails, texts, or social media posts claiming that you must "act now" to receive a $2,000 check are scams. Below is an example of the scam, which was sent by text to "The Times". "June, we can't release your $2,000 Trump Check until you reply. Your response is OVERDUE. Deadline extended to 9pm: https://red1st.net/wy44oeKT" As of February 2026, the administration has not mailed any $2,000 checks, and neither Congress nor the Internal Revenue Service has...
Bighorn sheep inhabiting the steep canyon terrain of Washington's Blue Mountains have benifitted from conservation efforts to increase numbers. This trio was spotted in the Tucannon...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Elementary PRIDE winners exemplifying E for Excellence were announced on Friday, February 6, during an afternoon assembly with students, staff, and parents. K – Axel Lachowicz & Bode Brannock 1st – Axel Stenson & Landon Long 2nd – Reagan Deal and Ember Adams 3rd – Talen Kibler & Kaidence Wilcox 4th – Dakota Creeley & Cash Grende 5th – Azaliah Flores & Charlie Reger 6th – Reagan Fabian & Ana Frye Principal Mr. Sabin announced that the kindergarten class won...
WAITSBURG - Twenty-one Waitsburg students participated in the regional Amazing Shake challenge held in Mattawa, Wash., on Tuesday, February 3. Students from grades 4 through 8 vied for six spots to compete in the Amazing Shake Global Competition in Atlanta, Georgia. On Wednesday, February 4, the six Waitsburg students who earned spots to compete in Georgia were announced at a morning assembly. Placing first is 6th-grader Oaklee Adams, second is 7th-grader Katherine Roberts, and third place went...
Fifteen Years Ago February 2011 Milton Koch, great-grandson of Frank Finkel, only survivor of Custer's Last Stand, gets ready for his interview with the History Channel at the Dayton Depot. On Sunday night, dozens enjoyed night skiing at Ski Bluewood for the first time. New owners Mike and Kelly Stephenson rented lights to try it out and may bring them back every year. Football fans were also able to watch the Super Bowl with new televisions and sound at the lodge. Twenty-Five Years Ago...
On a recent sunny walk around town, I spotted the first early spring crocus of the season, and on Main Street, the dirty giant mountains of old plowed snow have finally melted away. Even so, the cold dark nights and frosty mornings of late winter continue. Yes, despite our yearnings for spring, it is still most definitely sweater and casserole weather. This week, I turned to ground turkey to create an unexpected twist on an old favorite recipe, Shepherd's Pie. Filling the house with tempting...
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 &...
