Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 412
WALLA WALLA – Blue Mountain Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are open for its Community Grants Programs for Walla Walla County, and a separate program for Milton-Freewater, Athena, and Weston, Oregon (MFAW), for nonprofit organizations, public agencies, churches, and fiscally sponsored projects serving these areas. Blue Mountain Community Foundation (BMCF) is launching a new, county-based approach to community grantmaking designed to better align charitable resources with the communities that support them. B...
SPOKANE — Aaron F. Farinacci, of Spokane, Washington, was arrested Monday, August 3, 2026. He has been charged with first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails fire, the largest of three wildfires in the region, and held on a $1 million bond, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels said a witness driving near the area where the Old Trail Fire is believed to have started, reported seeing a man “bending down” near the grass and standing up, looking “very nervous.” The witness had contacted p...
OLYMPIA —The Imagination Library of Washington (ILWA) has been awarded two grants to help restore Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The library provides free, high-quality, age-appropriate books each month to children from birth to age five in Washington. The financial commitments from the Roots & Wings Foundation and the John and Tami Marick Family Foundation will stabilize ILWA’s 50% book-cost match, which supports local program partners, and restore service in paused communities as quickly as possible. Together, these commitments provi...
TOUCHET VALLEY - A column of up to 100 vintage military vehicles is traveling along the 2,100 miles of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery westward route from Mandan, North Dakota to Fort Stevens, Oregon. The convoy is organized by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association, a nonprofit to support military vehicle enthusiasts, historians, educators, and collectors. Following the original path as closely as possible, the group travels an average of 150 miles a day, at 35 mph. Vehicles...
There was water, games, hot dogs, and fun at this year's street party hosted by the Columbia Walla Walla County Fire District #2 on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Low Plain Drifters at Royal Block's Tongue and Groove The Low Plains Drifters, led by Mike Easton, played a mostly accoustic show at the Royal Block in Waitsburg, Washington on Saturday, July 25....
WAITSBURG — The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers will overlap between July 28 and 31, 2026. The two showers will peak this week, occurring back-to-back between July 28 and 31. The Southern Delta Aquariids shower will arrive first, with the highest activity between July 28 and 30. At its strongest, there should be about 15 meteors an hour. They are not particularly bright, and appear to radiate from the area of Alpha Capricorni, a double star visible to the naked eye. The meteors are the result of debris left b...
Lanny and Ann Adams in front of Wolfling Coffee on a mid-ride coffee break. No matter how you get there, great coffee is a happy destination....
WAITSBURG - With regional wildfires producing smoke in Eastern Washington, it has been hard to ignore the health issues associated with it. The National Weather Service and local agencies have issued air quality alerts for conditions forecasted to continue through next week. The air quality index (AQI) in Waitsburg, Walla Walla, and College Place has reached moderate to unhealthy levels. On Tuesday, Waitsburg's AQI registered 159, with a forecast for Wednesday and Friday rising to 166. College...
Walla Walla — Cirque Italia is bringing the wicked world of the Paranormal Cirque Voodoo to Walla Walla on July 24, 25, and 26. This unique event combines theatre, circus, and European-style cabaret for a mature audience. The Paranormal Cirque Voodoo is an innovative horror story that producers say blurs the divide between reality and illusion. It is definitely not the traditional circus of clowns, animal tricks, and peanuts. The show also follows a strict animal-free policy. Dare to get wicked for one night under the big black and white t...
WALLA WALLA & WAITSBURG - Common Roots Housing Trust has begun work on Fern Avenue Cottage Homes, the trust's inaugural project in Walla Walla. The seven-home plan is projected to be occupied by the end of 2026 or early 2027. Looking forward, CRHT Board Member Joy Smith said that the work on the Fern Avenue project is giving the trust valuable on-the-job experience to bring to the Waitsburg endeavor. In 2025, the land trust purchased two parcels across from the corner of E. 2nd and Garden Ave. W...
WAITSBURG - The safety of the Waitsburg community, residents, and agriculture rests in the hands of the volunteers of the Columbia Walla Walla Fire District #2 (CWWFD#2). The Waitsburg-based fire department is looking for new team members for firefighting and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Volunteers are encouraged to focus on their interests and not feel the need to do it all. The station responds to both fire and medical calls. "In 2024, we ran 188 medical and 59 fire calls," said CWWFD#2...
DAYTON — Columbia County Health System received the Gold-level Rural Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence from the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) for its work to improve patient safety and quality of care. The award was presented at the WSHA Rural Hospital Leadership Conference in Chelan on June 28, 2026. Gold is the highest achievement, and the WSHA recognized CCHS at this level after evaluating the hospital’s achievements in fall prevention, sepsis care, and opioid harm prevention. “This recognition reflects the dedic...
WAITSBURG - The Cascade of History podcast will be recording for later broadcast during the Mythical/Movable Blue Mountain Bluegrass Jam on Friday, July 17. The jam will be held at the historic Mikkelsen Barn from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Cascade of History podcast producer and host, Feliks Banel, will be speaking with people at the jam between songs or outside the barn. The podcast presents news and stories about people who study and add to the history of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British...
All members of the United States Men’s National Soccer Team must meet FIFA rules to qualify. This includes players who were born in the United States, born outside of the country to an American parent, have an American-born grandparent, or are naturalized citizens. One day after the Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship, the president intervened on behalf of USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, who had received a red card and a one-game suspension. Balogun was allowed to play in the kno...
WALLA WALLA - This weekend, the Walla Walla Movie Crush returns with three days of American short films. Curated by co-founder Warren Etheridge, the films will be shown in thematic one-hour blocks beginning on Friday, July 10. The festival has showcased narrative, documentary, animated, musical, and experimental films, over the past ten years. This year, the 100 shorts are from Oscar-winners, rising stars, professional, and student filmmakers. In 2025, "Moviemaker Magazine" named Movie Crush as...
DAYTON - To encourage Columbia County kids of all ages (including adults) to learn to swim, the Friends of the Pool Committee in Dayton has offered to pay for certified swimming lessons. This includes both basic and intermediate lessons through certified Red Cross programs at the Walla Walla YMCA or any comparable certified program. The offer also includes paying for lifesaving skills and lifeguard certification for advanced swimmers. This offer will extend throughout the year. Families and swim...
On July 9, veterans who participated in The Red Badge Project will share their stories with the Walla Walla community. The project was established by former Army Captain Evan Bailey, and actor and Air Force Veteran Tom Skerritt to help improve the lives of veterans by giving them storytelling skills. Storytelling can help participants manage challenges, including those stemming from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury. The project offers classes for veterans through the Veteran Centers in Walla Walla, Seattle, Federal...
DAYTON/WAiTSBURG - It is summer, and there are plenty of events at the Dayton and Waitsburg libraries to entertain all ages. At the Dayton Library Repeating events include Terrific Tuesdays!, the library's game night at 5:30 p.m. On July 7 and 21, enjoy the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. The second Tuesday, July 14, is an evening of board and card games, and the last, on July 28, is Pokémon night. Toddler Storytime is on every Wednesday at 10 a.m. A story or two is read aloud,...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg Commercial Club and Waitsburg Town Hall have invited all 2026 candidates for Walla Walla County Offices and Legislative District 16, Positions 1 & 2, to a candidate forum on Wednesday, July 8. The event at Waitsburg Town Hall will begin with an informal meet-and-greet at 6 p.m. Moderators Virginia Romine and Joy Smith will start the forum at 6:30 p.m. Each candidate will have two minutes to introduce themselves to the audience. After introductions, the audience will be invited to ask questions of specific candidates who w...
WAITSBURG — The Waitsburg City Council met on Wednesday, June 17, at City Hall. City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe, Mayor Marty Dunn, and Council members Jen Bishop, Jillian Henze, Brian Richards, Jim Romine, and Kevin House were in attendance. The council opened with a public hearing on the 6-year Transportation Plan, focusing on the Preston Street Bridge. The bridge, located on the state highway, can only be replaced or maintained by the Washington Department of Transportation. Jillian Henze proposed widening the bridge’s walkways and dec...
WAITSBURG —The Columbia Walla Walla Fire District #2 is hosting its annual Firewise meeting on Thursdy, June 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at the fire station on 232 Main Street in Waitsburg. The meeting will focus on issues the FireDistrict #2 will face in the upcoming fire season. Topics will include preparation for the fire season, defensive space, and becoming aquainted with local and regional fire response partners. CWWDF#2 Fire Chief Matt Spring, representitives from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, U.S. National F...
WAITSBURG - The Columbia Walla Walla County Fire District #2, and CCFD #1 from Starbuck participated in a medical emergency transport training on Monday, June 1. Life Flight Network landed one of its transport helicopters on the Waitsburg School District's baseball field on E. 10th St. The training provided by Life Flight began with a classroom presentation, followed by on-site training in assisting with patient loading and unloading, coordinating landing zones, and maintaining radio contact. "B...
WALLA WALLA - This summer, Walla Walla offers a wide range of activities for residents and visitors, including concert series, tours, food truck nights, and curated movie shorts. On June 6, the sixth annual Walla Walla Pride Festival kicks off the summer. This free, family-friendly event celebrates unity and acceptance under the theme "Stronger Together." Enjoy live music, performances, speakers, vendors, and activities from noon to 5 p.m. at Heritage Square Park downtown. On June 12 and 13,...
