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Wind turbines in the fields off Eckler Mountain Road, east of Dayton. The moonlit blades created stark abstract shapes in the clear winter night....
First girl wrestler for the Cardinals Feb. 20 – Karissa Potts made Cardinal history by joining the H.S. wrestling team. Coach Lash LaRue described Potts as a pleasure to work with and hoped other girls would join the team the following season. Former City Hall building sale closes April 10 – Waitsburg City Council accepted Chet Childers' second offer for Waitsburg's former city hall property. The $130,000 sale closed on April 7. Childers said he looked forward to learning more about the bui...
DAYTON — In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. Rated PG for action/violence and rude humor and has a runtime of 108 minutes. Rotten Tomatoes critics and audiences agreed that “Zootopia 2” is a thoughtful...
WAITSBURG — Susan Wildey became first interested in yoga in her youth. About five years ago, she got back into yoga to find peace and inner calm. Wildey met the requirement of two hundred class hours and obtained her yoga teaching certificate through a studio in Montana. This past summer, she started her business, Stone and Sky Yoga. “Yoga is less about fitness and more about an inward journey,” said Wildey. Wildey works in the Business Office for the Prescott School District and teaches yoga classes in the evenings. In January, Wildey will...
PRESCOTT — Douglas Venn is retiring from the Prescott Joint Parks & Recreation board effective on December 31, 2025. For 15 years, he has served as commissioner, championing Prescott’s pool and Fairview Parks. Venn held various positions on the board, including Vice-chairman and Chairman. He has worked effectively with the board, staff, and community to ensure public access to safe and fun recreational facilities. Judy Kettering was elected as Commissioner for Position #2, formerly held by Chuck Carruthers. With Doug Venn’s retirement, the b...
WAITSBURG — An alumni and supporters’ group has formed to support the Waitsburg FFA. The group is hosting a New Year’s Day breakfast to help raise funds for two FFA members to attend the National FFA Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) in Washington, D.C. each summer. The group is serving a breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links or patties, and coffee or juice for only $12. The meals are to-go and can be picked up from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Waitsburg Lions’ Club cook shack at the fairgrounds....
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg's preschool through sixth-grade students performed at their annual Christmas program in the High School's auditorium on Tuesday, December 16. The program, directed by Elizabeth Jagelski and Eleanora Montgomery, opened with the morning preschool students singing in their first Christmas program. They delighted the audience with their performance of "The Penguin Dance," followed by the afternoon preschool class singing "Jingle Bells." The kindergarten class sang six songs, in...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg's varsity boys' basketball team lost 61-47 to Mac-Hi on December 17 in Milton-Freewater. The Cardinals took a 16-13 lead after one quarter. Mac-Hi took the lead at halftime, 33-24, and kept it throughout the second half. Blake Benevides led the team in scoring with 25 points. "Mac-HI is a bigger school, and it was fun to watch as we played well, but it just has to be for a full thirty-two minutes," said Coach Wallace. The JV team lost 56-12. Jake Lynch scored nine points fo...
Fifteen Years Ago December 30, 2010 Employees of The McGregor Company in both Waitsburg and Dayton this month donated $500 to Dayton's Project Timothy Christian Services for a total donation of $1,000. The donations will be used to help disadvantaged residents in Dayton, Waitsburg, Prescott, and Starbuck, according to Arty Harber, Associate Account Manager with McGregor. Project Timothy, which operates a thrift store on Main Street in Dayton, opened its doors in November 1991. Through financial...
Of all the holiday parties, one of my favorites to host has always been New Year's Eve. Combining the effervescent excitement of counting down to midnight with my love for fancy finger foods and sparkling wine makes for memorable entertaining. To counter those extra pours of tiny bubbles, it is important to offer your guests a varied selection of satisfying nibbles that are easy to eat with one hand while mingling. Cured meats, cheese boards, olives, shrimp cocktail, oysters, and gougères,...
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 & Vegetable...
Don't miss out on this year's holiday light displays, including these at Locomotive Park in Lewiston, Idaho. Take a drive through neighborhoods, city parks, and downtown Main Streets to enjoy a wonderful Christmas treat....
DAYTON — The Dayton School Board met in the high school library at 6:30 p.m. on December 17, 2025. Superintendent Jeremy Wheatley, Board Chair Jeffrey McCowen, Board Members Pat Davidson, Grant Griffin, and Ryan Paulson were present, with Aneesha Dieu via Zoom. The first order of business was to swear in the three re-elected board members. With the members sworn in, the board duties were reassigned by vote or affirmation: •Chair: Jeffrey McCowen •Vice Chair: Grant Griffin •Facilities: Grant Griffin, Pat Davidson, Ryan Paulson •Budget and Finan...
DAYTON — Mayor Roger Trump called the Dayton City Council to order at 6 p.m., December 16, 2025. Council members James Su’euga, Michael Smith, Glenn Hagfeldt, Kyle Anderson, Laura Aukerman, Shannon McMillen, and Joann Patras were present. Sheriff Helm reported that his department handled 515 total incidents in November, broken down as follows: 202 traffic stops, 21 other traffic calls, and five traffic accidents. Sheriff Helm said his deputies would focus on DUI enforcement patrols this month as part of a Statewide push. He also said there was...
DAYTON — An animated family film, following the biblical story of King David. It doesn’t just focus on the story of David’s youthful battle with the giant, Goliath. Armed with a sling, a few stones, and faith, he stepped up to defeat the terrifying giant. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, David’s journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom. Rated PG for action and violence and some scary images, with a runtime of 115 minutes. Many critics agreed th...
Letter to the Editor Thank you, Joan, and all the volunteers who hatched the Spaghetti Fundraiser for the Prescott School earlier this month. Mamma mia, only Pavarotti could sing your praises more eloquently. Egg-cellent job making too much spaghetti! How did you know that wheat-flavored worms are our most treasured treat? Please, we beg you do it again. We will provide the eggs, promise. P.S. Joan, you’re im-peck-able! Merry Christmas, The Hens of Eternal Farm Waitsburg, Was...
Robert Gary "Bob" Rickel, of Waitsburg, Washington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Kadlec Regional Medical Center on December 12, 2025. He was 92 years old. Bob was born February 20, 1933, in Omak, Washington, to parents Wilfred and Ida Mae (Howe) Rickel. He spent the first years of his life in a log cabin on his parents' homestead near Synarep, Tunk Valley, Washington. Following Ida Mae's early death, the family moved frequently during Bob's childhood. Bob completed four...
Students in Waitsburg's eighth and ninth grades read books with themes of right and wrong. The eighth graders read "The Outsiders," which follows a 14-year-old Ponyboy Curtis who struggles with right and wrong over two weeks. The class wrote essays on S.E. Hinton's coming-of-age novel. The ninth-grade class read the novel "Of Mice and Men" in preparation for mock trials. This tragic story from the Great Depression era by John Steinbeck is about two migrant ranch workers, George and Lennie....
WAITSBURG - Cheri Mathews scored 16 points, including six for twelve from the free throw line, and rebounded five. Audrey Kiefel had 15 points, nine for sixteen from the free throw line, seven rebounds, and six steals. Olivia Kiefel shot 57% from the free-throw line, had 18 rebounds, three assists, and finished with eight points. Kayla Kuykendall had four assists, and she and Emerson Underwood both had five rebounds and one point. Joslin Nodine contributed two points, and Yaneli scored one...
Fifteen Years Ago December 23, 2010 Local film director Karen Stanton and Waitsburg's Weller Public Library would like to thank supporters for attending the screening of Stanton's film, "A Not So Still Life: The Ginny Ruffner Story," in August. The film remains unreleased and is only screening at festivals and private venues. However, a special pre-release edition DVD of the film is available exclusively to those who attended the screening here in Waitsburg. The screening raised over $600...
While I love sharing treats from my kitchen throughout the year, there is something extra satisfying about gifting edible delights during the winter holiday season. Baking batches of assorted cookies while humming Christmas carols to myself (and sipping boozy eggnog) in the kitchen is a guilty pleasure. From ginger-spiced cookies and chocolate crinkles to colorful iced sugar cookies, I have collected several recipes over the years that always make beloved gifts. These tender cookies, which have...
Daytrips to lakes and rivers in Columbia County can offer unexpected and welcome wildlife encounters. The best way to observe river otters is to sit quietly above a known feeding area, trail, or slide. Find an angle from which you can avoid surface glare. A pair of polarized sunglasses and binoculars are useful. River otters are wary, and their hearing and sense of smell are well developed. However, they are fairly nearsighted, and they may not notice you if you stay still. Using a 200 – 600 m...
CCPT plans to purchase the port building it leases. DAYTON – The Columbia Port Commissioners held their regular meeting at 5 p.m. on December 10, 2025, in the port office conference room. All Commissioners were present in the Port conference room: Mike Spring, Johnny Watts, and Chair Seth Bryan. Also present was the Executive Director, Jennie Dickinson. There was no public comment during the first public comment period. The commissioners began by approving several routine administrative items. Dickinson briefly discussed Columbia County P...
SPOKANE – Walla Walla Swim Club member, Sydney Smith, took the high point award at the Winter SWAT Swim Invite on December 6 and 7 in Spokane. This is the second year the Waitsburg Elementary student has earned the high point recognition in her division at the Spokane meet. She and her teammates competed against nine other teams, from Walla Walla to Missoula, Montana. Smith swam in the eight and under division and placed first in the 100m individual medley, 100m breaststroke, 100m freestyle, a...
