Week of February 5, 2026
Week of February 5, 2026
WALLA WALLA - Blue Mountain Heart to Heart has been awarded $1,000,000 from a congressionally directed appropriation sponsored by Senator Maria Cantwell. The funds are to be used towards a new BMH2H facility in Walla Walla. The proposed project will convert a 14,000 sq. ft. warehouse at 3 W. Poplar to a state-of-the-art clinic, classroom, social services, and case management facility. Outpatient services at this site will include substance use treatment, individual and group counseling, a small...
WAITSBURG - From January 23 to 25, eight members and four leaders of Waitsburg Scout Troop 337 spent their annual winter campout weekend in below-freezing temperatures. There was no snow, as the group had hoped, only temperatures from 13 degrees to the low 20s. Scouts Ameilia Alleman, Natalia Alleman, Shylo Hedges, T. J. Hollingsworth, Kaitlynn Miller, Katherine Roberts, Victoria Roberts, and Sidian Stegall braved the cold temperatures, sleeping in tents at Lady Bug Campground. Troop leaders...
When the 8 lb. 9 oz., 21-inch boy arrived, no one guessed that a mighty Cardinal had just entered the world. Monte Pettichord was born in Walla Walla on February 18, 2005, to Danny and Phoebe. Growing up, Monte enjoyed many outdoor activities, often involving a ball of some sort, other times a fishing pole. Pettichord attended school in Waitsurg from second grade through high school. At school, Pettichord's love of sports grew, and by high school, he was an accomplished athlete. He won...
WAITSBURG - Spring baseball is back. Registration is now open to new and returning players, ages 4 through 12, for T-Ball and Little League. The registration deadline is February...
Waitsburg MS Girls' Basketball beat Dayton On Wednesday, January 28, the Waitsburg Middle School girls' basketball team defeated Dayton, 25-15. The Lady Cardinals led throughout the game, improved their defense, and out-rebounded the Bulldogs. Reagan Fabian led the team in scoring with 10 points, and four steals. Jaylynn Gleason scored 7 points, rebounded seven, and had three steals. Ryleigh Fabian scored 6 points, rebounded five, and had four steals. Peyton Childers scored 2 points, and Laila...
WAITSBURG - Sydney Smith swam in her last meet as an eight-year-old on the Walla Walla Swim Team. She will move up to the 9-10 age group for the next meet, as her birthday is on February 9. The Waitsburg third grader competed in the Cougar Winter Open at WSU. Cougar Aquatics hosted the event at Gibb Pool on January 31 and February 1. At the meet, Smith placed first in all 10 of her events, improved her time in seven events, and received the high-point award for the age 8-and-under group. This...
DAYTON - The Q Wood Fired Grill ad Hotel Hardware are hosting a Valentine's Day Dinner at nThe Bobcat Room on Saturday, Feb 14 from 5-9 p.m. The Q Wood Fired Grill will serve a Valentine's Day 3-course dinner. The menu will include House Cold Smoked Bacon Bouquet dipped in Chocolate, Roasted Root Vegetable Salad, Steak Oscar (Filet Mignon w/ Asparagus & Bernaise over Crab Meat, and Chocolate Raspberry Pudding Cake w/ Cream. Beer, Wine, & Cocktails sold separately. Dinner tickets are $79 per...
WAITSBURG - After six weeks of winter break, the Gaudy Gals on Main is reopening on Thursday, February 5. There will be lots of spring décor, funky art, one-of-a-kind vintage finds, and special spring décor. Visit Kim and Lori on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4...
KENNEWICK — The American Red Cross urges people to immediately take action to help offset the severe impact of recent winter storms on the nation’s already depleted blood supply from an ongoing blood shortage. Dangerous ice and snow conditions have disrupted the ability to collect and transport lifesaving blood products for patients in need. More than 500 blood drives have been canceled since the beginning of the year, resulting in more than 20,000 blood and platelet donations going uncollected. In addition to disrupting blood drives,...
DAYTON — The regular meeting of the Columbia County Parks and Recreation Pool District was held Jan. 29 at the fire station in Dayton. Discussed was the 2026 Legislative grant submitted by grant writer Elsa Watson. There are three additional grants pending submission. On May 23, the district will be having a yard sale to benefit the pool. The commissioners are asking for donations of clean, usable items for the sale—contact Commissioner Terri Hessler at wthessler@gmail.com for more information or to donate. In July, the district will host...
DAYTON — From Academy Award-winning writer and director Chloé Zhao, “Hamnet” is the story that inspired Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, “Hamlet”. In 16th-century England, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief after losing their son, Hamnet, to the plague. A healer, Agnes must have strength to care for their surviving children as she grieves her devastating loss. Jessie Buckley won a Golden Globe for Actress in a Drama Motion Picture and is nominated for an Oscar. She is joined by Paul Mescal as William. It is rated...
It had been a minute since I last felt the forest's presence, and not the kind you experience on a typical sunny summer day. The ground was covered in fresh, soft snow, untouched by high winds throwing twigs and limbs or branches dripping from rising temperatures. While the evergreen forest often carries a solemn aura, nothing compares to the quiet, soothing heaviness of dark timber beneath a blanket of snow. The creek tumbled behind us with the migrating waters of the unusually warm, rainy...
The Mythical/Movable Bluegrass Jam has a new venue – Wolfling Coffee in Waitsburg. Over fifteen musicians, and more in the audience, came to the new coffee shop on Friday evening. The shop will be in the regular rotation, hosting the jam once a month with coffee, teas, and housemade baked goods. (l-r) Scott Smith on saxophone, Kelly McFarley on mandolin, and Jimmye Turner on...
Fifteen Years Ago February 3, 2010 January's students of the month for Waitsburg Elementary are Brayden Miller 4th grade, Karlie Pettichor 5th grade, Haylee Crow 4th grade, and Chris Philbook 5th grade. Twenty-Five Years Ago February 1, 2001 "The Historical Walla Walla Valley" by Dr. Chester Collins Maxey, which has been out of print since 1998, is once again available. Last year Fort Walla Walla Museum was awarded a grant from the Yancey P. Winans Testamentary Trust through Baker Boyer Bank to...
Some of the most popular and recognizable foods of Mexico fall into the category of small bites called antojitos, which can be found across the country sold in markets or from street vendors. Translated as "little cravings", these savory dishes, including tacos and chili rellenos, are often served as appetizers or as midday snacks. One of my favorites, taquitos or flautas, are tortillas rolled with flavorful fillings and fried crisp. Perfect served with an array of different salsas, guacamole...
With great sadness, our family announces the passing of Betty Jean Johnson. Betty died at the age of 92 in the early morning hours of December 26, 2025, after having spent Christmas Day with her family at the home of Larry and Linda Conover in Waitsburg, Washington. It was a day filled with love and special moments. She loved her family and appreciated the time she spent with them. One of the last things she said on Christmas Day was that she wished her children were little again, and that she...
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 &...
