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March 17, 2011

The months-long logistical project for the components of the Lower Snake River Wind Energy Project in Garfield County has begun. More...

Introducing “Fridays At The Park”

Farmers Market “Plus” Would Be For Vendors From The Touchet Valley And Walla Walla

By Imbert Matthee
The Times

WAITSBURG - Remember what Preston Park looked like during Cycle Oregon? There were vendors selling everything from veggies to T-shirts. There was a beer garden and live music. There were cyclers getting their picture taken with Izzy the camel. It was a fun, festive sight that made you want to stop and pull over on your way through town on Highway 12 or 124. More...

Bluegrass For The Birds

In The Footsteps Of The Troublemakers, The Up-And- Coming Rezonators Perform Benefit For The Aviary

By Dian McClurg
The Times

WAITSBURG – What began with instruments, plenty of talent and a dream has developed into so much more for six Waitsburg kids. “We wanted to follow in the footsteps of the Troublemakers,” said 12-year-old Emily Adams of Waitsburg. And without hesitation, that’s what they are doing. More...

Main Street’s New “Anchor”

Charles Smith’s Old American Legion Building Will Have Bar “For Everyone”

By Imbert Matthee
The Times

WAITSBURG – Charles Smith’s idea for the former American Legion hall on Waitsburg’s Main Street is simple: turn it back into the kind of bar the town needs. More...

Touchet Valley News

BRIEFS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPENING
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Cafe Blanco Debuts Danceable Music
By Imbert Matthee
The Times
WAITSBURG -- Long before the popularity of the Buena Vista Social Club, Eddie Manzanares was in Cuba soaking up its music.
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PIONEER PORTRAITS
From the pages of The Times
Ten Years Ago May 16, 2002 The Will James Society gives a collection to Waitsburg Elementary School Library. The library at Waitsburg Elementary is the recipient of a 17-book collection of the works of noted Western author and artist Will James. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 21, 1987
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Opinion

Political Cartoon

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Our Community Newspaper Role
The Dayton City Council last Monday night voted unanimously to award its yearly contract to publish legal public notices in the “legal” newspaper that offered the best rate, which was the Times.
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Heart BEAT
About Needs & Good Deeds
By Jillian Beaudry
Supporting Our Students During Standardized Testing W AITSBURG – As the Waitsburg School District middle and high school students begin standardized testing each spring, they know they have support.
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Sports

Tigers Head To Regionals!
WP Tigers Beat Rival Dayton Dogs On Saturday, 6-0, Head To Regionals In Adna On May 19
By Jillian Beaudry
The Times
WALLA WALLA – The WP Tigers clawed their way past the Dayton Bulldogs, 6-0, last Saturday at Borleske Stadium in Walla Walla, earning the regionals berth and the third place District 9 trophy. The Tigers will next play in Adna this Saturday. Their competitor has not yet been announced.
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WP, Dayton Tracksters Qualify For Districts
WP Takes Subdistricts By Storm, Sends Many Athletes To Districts, Dogs Send 5 To Clarkston
By Jillian Beaudry
The Times
WALLA WALLA – The Dayton and Waitsburg- Prescott track and field teams had some surprising and great successes at subdistricts last Wednesday at Martin Field in Walla Walla. The top eight finishers in each event will be on their way to compete in districts on May 17 and 18 in Clarkston.
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Lady Dogs Continue Their Sweep Of LC
Dogs Beat The Heat And The Patriots, 9-2, In An Error- Free Game
By Morgan Smith & Imbert Matthee
The Times
DAYTON – Dayton’s Lady Bulldogs collected hits despite the heat in Tuesday afternoon’s softball game against the Liberty Christian Patriots. Dayton beat the Patriots previously, 13-1, and, 13-4, in a doubleheader that paved the way for Tuesday’s home field matchup against the same team.
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Obituaries

Harry Lee Peterson
Harry Lee Peterson died May 2, 2012. He was born on October 2, 1930 to Mildred Barnedt Peterson and Albert Peterson on a ranch outside of Prescott, Washington. After living in California, Oregon and Nevada he settled in Phoenix Arizona. He worked for the Arizona Department of Transportation for over 30 years.
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Betty Joan Webber
Betty Joan Webber, age 82, entered into rest on May 8, 2012 at her home in Prosser. She was born on October 6, 1929 in Walla Walla, Washington to Ralph and Velma Baim and was raised and educated in Waitsburg, Washington. Betty married her high school sweetheart and they celebrated 63 years of marriage on March 20, 2012.
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