Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON — It’s showtime as “A Christmas Carol” opens this weekend. This year’s production is a true family affair with 15 sets of family members participating as cast, crew, directors, and musicians. There are husbands and wives, parents and kids, cousins. Two families are complete with both parents and all their children on stage. This adds to the story in “A Christmas Carol,” which shows how a family can persevere through struggle and hardship to come together in the ultimate gift of love....
WAITSBURG — On Tuesday, November 4, Waitsburg’s public works staff and a contracted crew encountered issues while working on the city’s waterline. The city was working on two leaks, one on the corner of Coppei and Preston Avenues. The repairs were on the same circulating line, and City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe stated that once certain valves were shut off, it created pressure zones, resulting in additional head pressure. At least one valve on the circulating water line failed due to age. The city first heard from the Waitsburg Schoo...
PRESCOTT - The Prescott School District is at risk of dissolution after ending the 2022-23 school year in a deficit. Since then, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has placed Binding Conditions on the district, allowing OSPI and ESD 123 to help restore financial health within two years. After additional liabilities were identified, the district was unable to meet year-end requirements for the 2024-25 year. At a school board meeting in September 2025, Shawn Lewis from OSPI...
WAITSBURG - On Sunday at 9 p.m., an equipment malfunction caused a kitchen fire at the Whiskey C Restaurant on Preston Avenue. The business is temporarily closed due to the resulting damage. The owners Corben Ketelsen and Tommy Long said they hope to reopen within 30 days. Ketelsen said the chef, the restaurant's unsung hero over the last few years, was the only person injured. He suffered severe burns to his right arm and hand after a reaction from a possible propane leak flashed in his face...
WALLA WALLA - Fans of the movie "Wicked" are invited to a special sing-along event at Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, November 16, at 2 p.m. The lyrics displayed on the screen will allow the audience to sing along to their favorite songs from the musical. Tickets are only $10, and for just $5, you can add a little team spirit with a wand to cheer for your favorite witch. "Wicked" was directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. The movie adapts the first act of the...
OLYMPIA - Organic baby formula, ByHeart, has recalled all of its products nationwide on Tuesday, after federal and state health agencies began investigating an outbreak of botulism linked to powdered infant formula produced by ByHeart. Fifteen infants in 12 states have been hospitalized, including one infant from Lewis County, Washington. All of the reported outbreak cases were associated with the consumption of ByHeart brand powdered infant formula. ByHeart has voluntarily recalled the f...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Elementary honored the October Students of the Month at the PRIDE assembly on Friday, November 7. The PRIDE traits are Prepared, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, and Excellence. This month the students were honored for displaying traits that embody Respect....
WAITSBURG — The Wilbur-Creston-Keller (WCK) football team triumphed over the Waitsburg Cardinals on Friday, November 7, winning 64-26. “The season did not end the way we wanted it to, but usually only one team gets to finish the season on a win, and that’s the state championship team,” said Coach Gabe Kiefel. The Cardinals had a good week of practice and went into the game confident against last year’s 1B State Champions. “The first quarter was a killer for us,” said Kiefel. “We did not start making progress until our last possession of the fir...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg School District presented "Honoring All Who Served," an assembly honoring veterans produced by music director Elizabeth Jagelski in the high school gym on November 10. Principal Joe Wirtzberger welcomed the invited veterans and guests, followed by the entrance of the flags by the ASB officers. The Cardinal High School band played the Star-Spangled Banner, and the elementary students sang along. The history of Veterans Day was read by ASB President Mattilynn Carter,...
Fifteen Years Ago November 11, 2010 Six vehicles were reportedly entered over the weekend in Waitsburg, according to the Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office. Purses, wallets, credit cards, cameras, and more were taken. Nearly all the vehicles were left unlocked overnight, though several were reportedly locked but showed no sign of forced entry. Two Waitsburg households on E. 7th St. reported stolen purses with one brazenly snatched from inside a garage. The perpetrators got away with more than...
WAITSBURG—Voting in the November 4, 2025, general election closed on Tuesday, 8 p.m. The following are the initial results for the five competitive races in Dayton and Waitsburg. CANDIDATE – VOTE – VOTE % Waitsburg Mayor Marty Dunn* – 198 – 82.50% Brad Sandau – 42 – 17.50% Waitsburg City Council P1 Kevin House* – 220 –91.29% Cindy Daves – 21 – 8.71% Waitsburg City Council P2 Jim Romine* – 196 – 98.49% Write-in – 3 – 1.51% City Council P3 Bart Baxter – 60 –25.42% Brian Richards – 176 – 74.58% Waitsburg Parks & Rec Pool Levy Yes – 122 – 40....
OLYMPIA – The health insurance marketplace opened for the 2026 coverage year on November 1, 2025, and will remain open until January 15, 2026. To have coverage begin on January 1, 2026, you must enroll by the December 15, 2025 deadline. According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, more than 270,000 Washingtonians, including cancer patients and survivors, may face significant premium increases should the enhanced premium tax credits not be extended by the U.S Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS C...
OLYMPIA — Every year from October 15 to December 7, Medicare allows recipients to switch plans. And we all know that Medicare can be a confusing topic. Plans can change every year, so it’s essential to review yours to ensure it still works for you. Choose reputable sources for information. Talk with your employer’s HR representatives. Utilize official government websites, including Healthcare.gov, Medicare.gov, Medicaid.gov, and wahealthplanfinder.org. Familiarlize yourself with medical and insurance terminology to understand deduc...
WAITSBURG - The City of Waitsburg has made a leaf bin available to residents for bagged or unbagged leaves. The bin was delivered to the city shop area, accessable from the alley behind the Sinclair gas station on the corner of Preston and Coppei. It will be open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturdays between 7 a.m. and noon....
Congratulations to Martin Vasquez, Emerson Underwood, Rozalynn Harvey, and Gavin Mikesell who were named Waitsburg Secondary Students of the Month for their hard-work, perseverance, and positive impact on their school....
“A Christmas Carol” DAYTON — Tickets are on sale now for the Liberty Theater 2025 Fall Production, “A Christmas Carol.” There will be 14 performances between November 13 and December 6. Rehearsals are in the final stages for “A Christmas Carol,” which combines the classic of the same title by Charles Dickens, published in 1843, and the short story, “The Gift of the Magi,” published by O. Henry in 1905. Woven together, these two stories become one tale, in which the hard-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted with the choice between a self-im...
William O. Samson II (Billy) passed away on October 7, 2025, after a long illness in Soldotna, Alaska. He is preceded in death by his father, William Samson, and his mother, Merrilee Samson of Waitsburg, Washington. Bill was born in Dayton, Washington, on December 5, 1958. He is survived by his long-time partner, Robin Hilton, of the home in Soldotna, Alaska. He is also survived by his children; Michael (Amber) McIntosh of Walla Walla, Wash., Mary (Mike) Armijo of Walla Walla, Wash., William...
WEDNESDAY - It was a Halloween night high school football game, and everything that could have gone wrong did. From not recovering an onside kick from Sunnyside Christian on the opening kickoff to a fumble on the one-yard line, the Waitsburg Cardinals struggled in the crossover game and lost 64-20. The highlights were Tucker Hamilton, who recovered a Knight's fumble, followed by the Cardinals scoring two quick touchdowns. "But then we hit a brick wall. We could not get momentum going," said...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Middle School boys basketball team started practice on October 27 in preparation for its November 12 game against DeSales in Walla Walla...
"There. On the crest of the ridge. Do you see her?" Matt asked as he pointed toward the protruding ears of a bedded mule deer doe. "Yup, and at least one more," I answered. "But there's no shot from this side – no backstop. Let's make the loop and see if we can come up from behind them for a different angle." The evening sun was warm upon our backs as we moved east to flank the bedded deer. My mind wandered in alpenglow-induced revelry. There's nothing quite like autumn's atmosphere, with p...
Fifteen Years Ago November 4, 2010 Veterans Coalition of Southeast Washington's Blue Mountain Stand Down 2010 will be Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at the National Guard Armory, 113 South Colville Street, Walla Walla. The 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. event is for all military veterans, with a special invitation to homeless veterans. Those attending and needing help should bring their military papers, if available. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 2, 2000 In five days on Tuesday, November 7, voters in...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Commercial Club is hosting a candidate forum at its monthly meeting on Thursday October 30, at noon, at Ten Ton Studios. All candidates for Waitsburg office were invited. Bart Baxter, Marty Dunn, and Brian Richards confirmed they will be in attendance. Wendy Richards and Wendy Carter will give presentations on the Parks and Recreation District levy. The public is invited to attend and learn more about the Waitsburg candidates and levy. Ten Ton Studio is at 216 Main...
WAITSBURG - Anyone with a cellular or internet connection has most likely experienced scam attempts. These attempts take many forms and keep changing as safeguards are put in place. On November 5, 2025, Karen Huwe, Pastor Heidi Lum, and the Town Hall Board are hosting a scam intervention and information meeting for seniors. The event will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Waitsburg Town Hall. Speakers will include representatives from the Waitsburg branch of Banner Bank and the Walla Walla...
WALLA WALLA— Dozens of community organizations announced a coordinated response to fight hunger through the Walla Walla Valley Hunger Relief Coalition (WWVHRC), led by Blue Mountain Action Council. The coalition is asking community members to donate funds and food to the WWVHRC to address the possibility that the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, will not issue benefits on November 1 due to the federal government shutdown. SNAP benefits help over 42 million Americans, including seniors, v...
