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 News    March 14, 2024 

NUP received Washington Library Association Award

DAYTON — Neighbors United for Progress (NUP), a nonpartisan political action committee in Dayton, has been awarded the Candace Morgan Intellectual Freedom Award 2024 by the Washington Library Association. NUP president Elise Severe accepted the...

 
 By Lane Gwinn    News    March 14, 2024 

Prescott and Dayton working on Water Safety program

DAYTON/PRESCOTT —The Club, which offers after-school and out-of-school programs, is working with community stakeholders to develop a water safety component as part of its summer program. Representatives from The Friends of the Dayton Library...

 
 By Justin Jaech    News    March 14, 2024 

Dayton School Board offers Superintendent position to Jeremy Wheatley

DAYTON - The Dayton School Board met in the Elementary School library at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2024. School Board members present were Chair Jeffrey McCowen, Zac Fabian, Aneesha Dieu, and Grant...

 
 News    March 14, 2024 

February Preston Hall student Awards

WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Middle recognized Preston Hall students with February's Pep Band, Perfect Attendance, and PRIDE Awards at an assembly on Friday, March 8. Emcee Rosy Nechodom presented...

 
 By Frank McKinney    News    March 7, 2024

Art Talk at Royal Block is about more than art

WAITSBURG-"What is it about this piece of art that offends you?" That question inspired Joseph Roberts' decision to start a monthly discussion called Art Talk. Roberts and Tiina Jaatinen are the team...

 
 By Michele Smith    News    March 7, 2024

A new director for the Dayton Memorial Library

DAYTON-Ellen Brigham is happy to step into her new role as the director of the Dayton Memorial Library. "I'm just really excited to step into this new year with a fresh slate of ideas and positive...

 
 By Lane Gwinn    News    March 7, 2024

Civility Café comes to Dayton to talk about books in libraries

DAYTON—The Friends of Dayton Memorial Library is hosting an innovative evening of conversation on Thursday, March 7, from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. Set up in a café setting, the event for Columbia County residents will be held at the Columbia County...

 
 By Barbara Jaksa    News    March 7, 2024

Othello Sandhill Crane Festival coming March 22

OTHELLO-A weekend getaway to the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge and the nearby town of Othello offered solitude under big skies, vibrant sunsets, and subtle sunrises. Fields of honking geese are a...

 
 By Lane Gwinn    News    February 29, 2024

Waitsburg earns State's Smart Award

Council member Charles steps down WAITSBURG - Mayor Marty Dunn called the city council meeting to order at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Council members Cindy Bishop, Kevin House, Jim...

 
 By Lane Gwinn    News    February 29, 2024

TVAMP will feature local singers and song writers on new CD

WAITSBURG - On February 11, the Touchet Valley Acoustic Music Project (TVAMP) began recording local musicians for a new album to be released on CD. This is TVAMP's fourth production, preceded by two...

 
 By Lane Gwinn    News    February 29, 2024

Dayton School District narrows Superintendent search to three

DAYTON – The Dayton School Board met in the high school library at 6:30 p.m. on February 21, 2024. Board members present were Chair Jeffrey McCowen, Zac Fabian, Aneesha Dieu, and Grant Griffin....

 
 By Justin Jaech    News    February 29, 2024

Library District still a topic for Dayton City Council

DAYTON — Mayor Roger Trump called the Dayton City Council workshop meeting to order at 3 p.m., February 20, 2024. Council members Teeny McMunn, James Su’euga, Michael Smith, Kyle Anderson, Joann Patras, Laura Aukerman, and Shannon McMillen met...

 

Ace Automotive fires up for business

DAYTON – At the beginning of the year, Ace Automotive began its journey offering domestic and foreign car repair at 527 Cameron Street in Dayton. Andres Lara, 34, bought Jay Ball's garage after...

 
 By Justin Jaech    News    February 22, 2024

Columbia Port of Commissioners updated on Malt study

A two-to-one vote changed the Port Director position from contract to month-to-month, "at-will" DAYTON – The Port of Columbia Commissioners held its regular meeting at 5 p.m. on February 14, 2024, a...

 
 By Justin Jaech    News    February 22, 2024

Dayton City Council to work update Procedure and Ethics Handbook

DAYTON- Mayor Roger Trump called the Dayton City Council to order at 6 p.m., February 13, 2024. Councilmembers Teeny McMunn, James Su’euga, Michael Smith, Kyle Anderson, Joann Patras, Laura Aukerman, Shannon McMillen, and Mayor Trump were present...

 
 By Karen Huwe    News    February 22, 2024

Kids Heart Challenge

WAITSBURG - Waitsburg elementary students and parents went above and beyond this year, raising over $9,500 for the American Heart Association participating in the Kids Heart Challenge on February 14....

 
 By Justin Jaech    News    February 15, 2024

Dayton School Board approve new coaches, hear from counselors

DAYTON — The Dayton School Board met at 6:30 p.m. on February 7, 2024. School Board Chair Jeffrey McCowen, members Zac Fabian, Aneesha Dieu, Grant Griffin, and Superintendent Rich Stewart were present. Ryan Paulson did not attend. The board...

 

A valentine for Izzy

PRESCOTT - One of Touchet Valley's most beloved residents passed away on January 24, 2024. Izzy the Camel brought so much love to his owners, Tawnya and Mickey Richards, and their family. They shared...

 

Waitsburg Students to compete at Amazing Shake in Atlanta

WAITSBURG -After rounds of competition beginning last September, four Waitsburg students have come out on top and will participate in the National Great Shakes Competition. Carter Barron, Chloe...

 
 By Mike Ferrians    News    February 1, 2024

Dayton Auto Repair successfully marks five years

DAYTON – In January, Robert Bryant marked 40 years of car repair experience as he celebrated Dayton Auto Repair's fifth anniversary. He and his wife Shelli opened the shop at 218 W. Main in January...

 
 By Lane Gwinn    News    February 1, 2024

Dayton City Council cancels special meeting

DAYTON — A special Dayton City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, was canceled on January 30. The purpose of the meeting was to convene an executive session to discuss pending litigation against the city and Council Member Laura...

 

Waitsburg troop hosts Girl Scouts Cookie Rally

WALLA WALLA-Waitsburg Girl Scout Troop 5381 hosted a Girl Scout Cookie Rally for Girl Scouts Service Area 492 at the Lions Building in Waitsburg on Sunday, January 28. Waitsburg Troop Leader Brandi...

 
 By Justin Jaech    News    January 25, 2024

Dayton School Board meet on zoom

DAYTON—The Dayton School Board met on Zoom at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. School Board members participating were Chair Jeffrey McCowen, Zac Fabian, Ryan Paulson, and Aneesha Dieu. Grant Griffin and Superintendent Rich Stewart were no...

 
 By Mike Ferrians    News    January 25, 2024

Waitsburg Council review fairgrounds

WAITSBURG-Present for Waitsburg City Council's regular meeting on January 17 were Mayor Marty Dunn and council members Kevin House, Jim Romine, Jillian Henze, and Randy Charles. Due to an injury, new...

 

Simply Sawdust will celebrate its grand opening on January 27

WAITSBURG – Gloria Wilson, the owner of Waitsburg's new makerspace, is new to the Touchet Valley, but not to the power of making things. In fact, she's an expert. The grand opening of her business,...

 

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