The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

WAITSBURG – You won't find to-go cups at Dynamite Art + Coffee, and that's not simply out of concern for the environment, though it is a factor. Proprietor Claire Johnston opened the coffee shop, located at 119 Main St. in Waitsburg, with the intent of creating an environment where customers can escape the hustle and bustle of modern society and take a few minutes to just relax and enjoy.

"We have this beautiful space and I want people to come in, relax, enjoy the lovely environment, drink from a beautiful mug, and take in the art," Johnston said. (However, if you must drink on the run, J...