Week of August 27, 2026
Week of August 27, 2026
DAYTON - The Dayton School Board met in the High School Library at 6:32 p.m. on August 19, 2026. Superintendent Jeremy Wheatley, Board Chair Jeffrey McCowen, and Board members Ryan Paulson, Pat Davidson, Aneesha Dieu, and Grant Griffin were present. As its first order of business, the board approved the consent agenda, which included the approval of the last meeting's minutes, accounts payable and payroll, the personnel report, the Perkins Grant Assurances for the next school year, and approval...
OLYMPIA — A divided Supreme Court on Monday, August 24, 2026, allowed the Trump administration to move forward with plans to restrict mail-in voting before the midterm elections. The emergency order stayed one of two injunctions issued by a lower court that prevented the federal government from implementing the new regulations. Two lawsuits, one brought by the League of Women Voters and the second filed by states, challenged the president’s executive order. The Supreme Court ruling only addressed the states’ lawsuit The Court did not...
WAITSBURG - Rural Youth Enrichment Services supports a wide variety of enriching activities for youth in the Touchet Valley. Eight RYES projects are run by volunteers from the areas the community serves. It was founded in 2009 by Leroy Cunningham, Kathy Carpenter, Sarah Groffman, Ane Walsh, and Mickey Richards to provide activities for youth who weren't finding their place in their schools or community. Due to reduced funding to Waitsburg Schools, RYES has brought in several new projects once...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School coaches are preparing their athletes for the upcoming season. Vickie Hamann is the cheerleading coach, Athletic Director Gabe Kiefel is the head football coach, and Jamie Smit is the head volleyball coach. This year's cheer team captains are Juniors Chloe McCaw and Audrey Walker. McCaw is in her third year of cheer, and Walker is in her second. Other teammates include juniors Victoria Whitmore, Bella Contreras, Yaneli Fores, sophomore Sasha Mercado, and...
To the Editor, I was thrilled to see Richard Schram file to run for Walla Walla County Sheriff. He has been preparing for this role for years. Throughout my eleven years on College Place City Council, I have watched Richard serve as a Sheriff’s Office representative and take on increasingly significant leadership responsibilities. He has worked under three sheriffs, learning what works and, more importantly, what doesn’t. Richard understands how budgets and collective bargaining agreements work. He knows how to lead deputies from...
I am proud to support Richard Schram for Walla Walla County Sheriff, based not only on his superior law enforcement and leadership experience, but also on the person I have come to know through his involvement in our community. Richard consistently shows up, and it is not limited to campaign season. Look through the Sheriff’s Office posts, and you will notice he is always there, supporting the community and the deputies. Richard has consistently attended community events, taking the time to speak with residents, and genuinely listening to...
DAYTON — In “The Brink of War.” President Ronald Reagan (Jeff Daniels) races to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev (Jarod Harris) that could dismantle nuclear arsenals. With pressure mounting on all sides, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace or destruction. Rated PG for language, thematic elements, and smoking, with a runtime of 120 minutes. A RottenTomatoes.com critic wrote, “‘The Brink of War,’ writer-director Michael Russell Gunn chronicles the Reykjavík Summit, offering fascinating historical...
WAITSBURG - The iconic musician Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday, August 25. She lived an exemplary life of art, love, and generosity. This extraordinary woman's vision changed childhood for millions of kids internationally. In Eastern Washington, Parton's legacy lives in every book delivered, every story shared, and every child inspired to dream bigger through the Imagination Library of Washington. She began the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to provide free, high-quality books to...
Fifteen Years Ago September 1, 2011 The WP Lady Cardinals Volleyball Team are licking some bruises and soaking sore muscles after a very long and hot first week of practice. Angie Potts begins her first season as head coach for the Cardinals and Wendy Richards will assist. The Lady Cards lost four 2010 seniors, including league standout Genesis Pearson who now plays for Blue Mountain Community College. Seven seniors return to Kison court to put in their bid for the district title. Leading the...
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My favorite dessert recipes are those which rely on a combination of ripe, seasonal fruits with a few simple pantry ingredients to make culinary magic. This summer, after patiently waiting for three years, our young peach tree has finally produced a bounty of perfect fruit. Looking for a way to highlight their distinctive sweetness I decided to stick with the iconic homey southern classic, peach cobbler. Tossed with just the right amount of sugar and spice, slices of fresh peaches are baked...
Janice, born on June 3, 1947, in St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington, graced this world with a spirit that was as vibrant as it was enduring. She was the beloved daughter of Harold and Lucile Bloor, who instilled in her the values of hard work and resilience. She was preceded in death by her parents, her cherished son Bradly, and her devoted husband, Larry Klick. Janice's formative years were spent in Waitsburg, Washington, where she graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1965. Her...
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 &...
