Week of October 16, 2025
Week of October 16, 2025
COLUMBIA COUNTY - At the Port of Columbia's Economic Development Steering Committee meeting last week, Katie Leid provided an update on progress made by the Board of Commissioners for the Columbia County Parks and Recreation Pool District (CCP&RPD) to build a community pool. Leid, board Treasurer, told the committee about the plan to build a new pool at the site of the old Dayton Community Pool and to upgrade the existing pool house. She said Lyle Smith, CEO of WMS Aquatics, met with the pool...
DAYTON – The Port of Columbia Commissioners held their regular meeting at 5 p.m. on October 8, 2025. Commissioners Johnny Watts, Mike Spring, Executive Director Jennie Dickinson, and Economic Development Coordinator Shane Laib were present. Chair Seth Bryan attended via Zoom. During public comment, Skip Mead expressed frustration that he was speaking for the third time on the same issue and asked, “How many times do I have to say it? Don’t sell the railroad.” Commissioners handled several administrative items, including setting a...
WAITSBURG - Thirteen Waitsburg seniors were recognized before the start of the high school football game between the Cardinals and Garfield-Palouse on Saturday, October 11. Cardinal cheerleaders, football players, and their families lined the football field with posters and balloons. Cheerleaders Matti Carter, Sarah Daves, Hope Adkins, Karissa Potts, and football players Isa Reyes, Kyle Lindsey, Graycen Teal, Jarod Hankins, Brenton Segraves, Koyen Fortune, Martin Vasquez, Tucker Hamilton, and...
Letter to the Editor: Good people have been working to promote the Waitsburg swimming pool. Many generous people have already contributed money and time to this cause, and they are greatly appreciated. However, this generosity isn’t enough. We need to support the pool by passing the pool levy. I grew up swimming with friends at the Waitsburg pool. Besides the fun, everyone needs to learn to swim, not to mention the exercise and health benefits for our whole community. Thus, I ask again, please support the kids and the pool levy. Ann Ahler...
Fiesta En Jalisco After 12 years of delicious service in Dayton, the owners of Fiesta En Jalisco are closing the restaurant on October 25, 2025. They expressed appreciation to the community where their kids were students at Dayton schools, participated in 4H, the county fair, and sports. "It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to this wonderful community. You will always be in our hearts, and we will always be so grateful for the years that you supported us," the family posted on Facebook....
DAYTON — The musical “Hamilton” is a Tony, Grammy, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning hit on stage and in the cinema. The movie version combines the best elements of live theater and film with a blend of music from hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway. The story of one of America’s founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, was a revolutionary moment in theater. It tells the story of America then, told by America now. The cast includes writer and director Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Anthony...
STARBUCK, WA. — The Starbuck bridge will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on October 21, 2025, for routine inspection. Motorists should use alternate routes or may be delayed up to 30...
Fifteen Years Ago October 14, 2010 [Photo Caption] Mike and Kelly Stephenson of Kennewick and their group of silent investors have signed an agreement to purchase Ski Bluewood from Stan and Nancy Goodell. They will use the business office on Main Street in Dayton. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 12, 2000 Dozens of local children participated in National Children's Day last Sunday at Waitsburg Elementary. Kenny Hull, Lillian Banie, Gracie Eastwood, Nicole Eastwood, Mariah Hill, and Paige Lutz were...
Sometimes, when researching for this column, I like to search through my vintage cookbook collection for inspiration. It can be amusing, and sometimes a little frightening, to imagine what home cooks were putting on the table 60 or 70 years ago. So much JELLO. However, there are some homey favorites that deserve a fresh look, like this recipe for tender Salisbury Steak, smothered in a rich mushroom gravy. While some may only imagine the compartments of TV dinner trays, this updated version...
