Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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This year's Patriot Parade route ended at the Bruce House Museum lawn for a flag dedication. The American Legion Auxillary donated the flag, a new flag pole, and a plaque to the Waitsburg Historical Society. The Waitsburg Scout Troop, with help from Rose Engelbrite and support from scout leader Sarah Roberts, raised the new flag and pole in a challenging wind on July 4. After the flag ceremony, the celebration continued with a hot dog luncheon....
WALLA WALLA - On Sunday, July 13, Fort Walla Walla Museum will become the hiding spot for a seasoned criminal, Orvy Whipstitch Horvathan, an escapee from the Washington Territorial Prison. He is a member of the Turkey Creek Gang, known for their horse-thieving, cow tipping, and audacious robberies. Fort Walla Walla welcomes visitors to hunt down clues detailing this dastardly escapee's run from justice. Bring your wits and gumption to follow Orvy's trail and help the territorial sheriff find...
WALLA WALLA — Throughout the growing season, volunteer Master Gardeners share their extensive knowledge in various gardening practices with their local community. Master Gardeners are university-trained volunteers who provide research-based information about gardening, environmental stewardship, and horticulture topics. They receive in-depth training, often offered by universities or their extension services. The Walla Walla WSU Expansion Office in Walla Walla is accepting applications for its 2025/26 Master Gardener Program, which begins in Oc...
DAYTON — Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was Formula 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire. Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), a former teammate who is now the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team, approaches him for help. With the team on the verge of collapse, Ruben convinces Sonny to return to Formula 1 racing for one last chance to be the best in the world and save the team. He’ll drive alongside J...
On July 3, a group of French motorcyclists stopped in Waitsburg on the second leg of a tour to Miami. This is the second year that a Road2Luxe tour has come through town. The guide hoped to stop again at Ten Ton Coffee, and although the shop had returned to being an art studio, the owner was still able to make espresso for all eleven riders. The tour operator promised to come back with next year's group to enjoy Wolfling Coffee....
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School Lady Cardinals have been showing up and putting in the work this summer to improve their basketball skills ahead of the upcoming fall season. The summer league includes nine schools: Waitsburg, Pomeroy, DeSales, Walla Walla High School, Dayton, Weston-McKewon, College Place, and Milton-Freewater. Each game consists of two twenty-minute halves. "We are not keeping track of stats," said Coach Kira Waggoner. "We are just trying to give everyone equal playing...
WAITSBURG - After the success of last year's cheer camp, Waitsburg Parks & Recreation added six new summer activities. The first was Skateboard Camp, held at The Slab next to Simply Sawdust. For three days, eight beginner skaters worked with coaches John Langford, Austin Casey, and Grant Godard to learn the basics and have a great time. Kids love to jump on a board, but they don't always have the skills or skater's etiquette to ride safely. With a focus on safety, coaches began each day with a...
Fifteen Years Ago July 8, 2010 [Photo caption] The youths in Rural Green Enterprises are: (from left) Casey Cates, Chevy Tivey, Don Hensley, Andy Dingle, Kyle Zenk, Zoe Williams, and Wayne Cates with Leroy Cunningham. Endangered salmon need shady trees along the river, but the human residents of Touchet Valley want operational levees and flood-free living. It's Steve Martin's job to keep both happy. Friday, Martin, director of the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board, and representatives from many...
The Columbia River Gorge and The Dalles were unknown to me when I moved to Walla Walla 14 years ago. The Dalles Dam and the power and volume of the Columbia River were intriguing. Still, I had yet to learn of the natural and cultural history of the area, let alone the splendor of spring wildflowers and the plethora of birds and wildlife. Discovery is unbridled when moving to a new location, and the rich history of the Columbia River Gorge is brimming with opportunities and experiences. My only...
PRESCOTT- The Prescott High School All-Class Reunion was held on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Along with 1975 and 2000 class members, Jack McCaw was recognized from the class of 1945. Accompanied by his daughter Laurie Withers, McCaw was honored with a slideshow including pictures of his grade school basketball team, his high school and Navy photos, his late wife Lauretta's senior photo, and a video of him singing in a quartet at a Liberty Theater play. McCaw enlisted in the U.S. Navy just before...
WALLA WALLA - Storyteller Warren Etheredge is hosting two short film events that will put Walla Walla's Gesa Power House Theatre at the center of storytelling through short film this July. On Thursday, July 10, the theatre will present "Veterans Tell Their Stories: Red Badge Project" with stories from Walla Walla and Washington wounded warrior veterans. The evening will include an hour of short films and live presentations from veterans who have crafted their stories through the Red Badge...
WAITSBURG - On July 4th, the Waitsburg Historical Society and American Legion Auxillary is hosting an Indepedence Day celebration. The parade, which started in 2011 with a wager between Jack McCaw and his wife Laurette, begins at noon. Starting at Banner Bank, the procession ends at the Bruce House lawn where there will be a free hot dog lunch after a dedication of a new flag at the museum....
DAYTON — For more than a decade, DreamWorks Animation’s epic animated film trilogy about the friendship between a young man and his dragon has delighted audiences worldwide. The new live-action adaptation of the 2010 animated film “How to Train Your Dragon” is a new cinematic experience that continues the tradition. The story takes place on the isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of traditi...
OLYMPIA - Dolly Parton founded her Imagination Library in tribute to her father, who was unable to read and write. It helps families worldwide have access to free reading materials, sharing the love of reading and the power of books with their children. In 2022, the state Legislature, in partnership with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), expanded access to the Imagination Library to all children in Washington...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg graduate Makenna Barron has been selected for Class XV of the McKnight Scholars Leadership Program at Oklahoma State University. This program recognizes high-achieving out-of-state students who exemplify leadership, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to serving others. The McKnight Scholars Leadership Program is one of the nation's premier undergraduate leadership experiences. Approximately 50 students are selected each year through a highly competitive...
OLYMPIA — The 4th of July can be filled with fun and excitement for everyone. Due to this year’s high-heat and dry conditions in the state, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends viewing fireworks at a public display where possible. In 2024, fireworks were responsible for 156 injuries and 271 fires in Washington State, with the highest concentration of incidents occurring on the Fourth of July. When setting off fireworks at home, the Marshal offers the following suggestions to stay safe: Only use legal consumer-grade fireworks. H...
WAiTSBURG - Waitsburg High School Cardinal basketball players attended a basketball camp in Ilwaco, Washington, on June 23 through 26. Coach Westin Wallace was excited about the number of players who signed up for the camp. He said he sees the excitement in the kids, parents, and community as they see growth from every game played. "The camp was great," said Wallace. "The boys really enjoyed their time at the beach and the time to bond as a team. Some of the games did not go our way, but we...
Fifteen Years Ago July 6, 2010 [Photo caption] The Touchet Valley All-Stars will represent the valley's Little League teams in the regional tournament in Yakima this weekend. Front row, from left: Marcus Mead, Dayton Chevron; Trey Cole, Chevron; Jordan Beckman, Prescott; Andrew Mings, Prescott; Joe Erwin, Prescott; John Thomas, Prescott. Standing: Coach Steve Erwin, Kris Oliver, Prescott; Michael Baird, Prescott; Andy Ledford, Prescott; Adam Hermanns, Dayton Lions; Nathan Luther, Lions; Asst....
As we moved into our house, we learned from the previous owners that there had once been a large in-ground pool in the backyard, which apparently had been a popular hangout for local housewives in the sixties and seventies. Unfortunately, when the maintenance costs got to be too much, the decision was made to fill and cover it. At about this time every summer I start dreaming about that pool. Visions of taking a refreshing dip to cool down while hosting tiki-themed cocktail parties swirl around...
There are many fitness opportunities for mature exercisers in the Touchet Valley. A low-impact exercise class for seniors is going strong at Waitsburg Town Hall. The sessions are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and include aerobic, weightlifting, and core workouts. Come join the group from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. If the Town Hall is unavailable, the group enjoys exercising by playing pickleball at Preston Park or riding bicycles from Waitsburg to Huntsville. The Prescott pool opened its summer...
WAITSBURG — The Waitsburg Commercial Club is hosting two meetings on Thursday, June 26. At noon, the club will hold its monthly meeting at Ten Ton Studios, 216 Main St. in Waitsburg. The meeting will include a public information presentation regarding the August 5, 2025, ballot measure proposing a two-tenths of 1% sales tax to support critical public safety services in the county. The open session will offer the public an opportunity to learn about how the tax revenue would fund the modernization and sustainability of WW County’s emergency ser...
DAYTON – The Dayton School Board held its June 18, 2025, meeting at the high school library at 6:30 p.m. Superintendent Jeremy Wheatley, Board Chair Jeffrey McCowen, directors Grant Griffin and Ryan Paulson were present in the library. Aneesha Dieu joined the meeting on Zoom, and Pat Davidson did not attend. The board approved the consent agenda, which included hiring Jamie Trump as the high school assistant volleyball coach, Cody Chapman as the high school head football coach, Joe Howard as the middle school girls’ basketball head coach, and...
WAITSBURG - On July 4th, the Waitsburg Historical Society will dedicate a new flag at the Bruce Museum and invites the public to join the celebration. The free event will follow Waitsburg's Patriots Parade starting in front of Banner Bank and ending at the museum's lawn. The Patriots Parade started in 2011, when Laurette McCaw challenged her husband Jack McCaw and the late Tom Baker to carry a United States flag down Main Street on the 4th of July, wearing shorts. John and Marilyn Stellwagen...
DAYTON — From Director Wes Anderson, “The Phoenician Scheme” tells the story of a family and their business. Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda names his only daughter, a nun, as the sole heir to his fortune. As Korda starts a new venture, they quickly become targets of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and relentless assassins. The cast features Michael Cera, Benicio Del Toro, Tom Hanks, Hope Davis, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Scarlett Johansson, Jeffrey Wright, Rupert Friend, Benedict Cumberbatch, Riz Ahmed, Richard Ayoade, and Mia T...
