Articles from the January 26, 2023 edition
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Bluewood Ski Resort unveils major mountain upgrades
DAYTON- Now that the ski season is in full swing, visitors at Bluewood Ski Resort are enjoying an array of recent improvements and upgrades, including a revamped food service area, additional parking...
Dayton School Board extends Stewart's contract
DAYTON – The Dayton School Board held a regular meeting at 6 p.m., on January 18, 2022, in the high school’s library. All members of the school board were present, Chair Jeffrey McCowen, Grant Griffen, Aneesha Dieu, and Zac Fabian. Korinda Wal...
At the Liberty: "A BAD YEAR FOR TOMATOES"
DAYTON—“A BAD YEAR FOR TOMATOES” - by John Patrick A live theater comedy, with local cast, presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. - Directed by Bev Startin Fed up with the pressures and demands of her acting career, the fam...
Waitsburg Booster Club is back!
WAITSBURG-The purpose of a booster club is to provide support, funds for student activities, equipment, and expenses not covered by the district. The Waitsburg Booster Club has a long history as a...
School Board Recognition month
Dear Editor: By proclamation of the governor, January is School Board Recognition Month. It's a great time to recognize our elected community members who selflessly give their time and energy in suppo...
Two events at Fort Walla Walla Museum
WALLA WALLA—There is still time to see the traveling exhibit Reimagining America: The Maps of Lewis & Clark at the Fort Walla Walla Museum. The show closes on Sunday, January 22 at 5 p.m. The exhibit shows visitors how the information and mapping b...
Providence offers free "Caring for the Caregiver" series starting Feb 16
WALLA WALLA—Providence St. Mary Regional Cancer Center is offering a free, four-part quarterly series for people who are assisting someone who has a chronic, debilitating disease or diagnosis. The series, “Caring for the Caregiver”, begins Feb....
Julia Ann Loposer
Julia (Judy) Loposer passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family, on January 8, 2023. Judy was born September 27, 1931, as the oldest child of Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Rank in...
Nevonna Mae Rodrick
Nevonna Mae Rodrick, 81, of Dayton, WA, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on January 14, 2023, after losing a valiant battle with cancer. Nevonna was born February 23, 1941, to...
Fairground athetic fields discussed at Waitsburg City Council
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg City Council met for its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 18, at City Hall. Mayor Marty Dunn, City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe, and all council members were in attendance. After approval of the agenda and the last m...
Waitsburg photographer and muscian creates digital pinhole images
WAITSBURG-A local musician, educator, instrument builder, photographer, and seeker of knowledge has combined camera obscura technology with digital convenience. Carrie Hendrix took a break from...
Love & Squalor 2018 Dry Riesling
Riesling all too often gets a bad rap because so many of us cut our wine-tasting teeth on cheap sweet junk masquerading as Riesling. But it's one of the world's greatest white wine grapes, and the...
Troy Larsen Honored at Fall Sports Awards
WAITSBURG-Troy Larsen walked off the football field for the last time as he retires after 22 years of coaching. He plans on attending more pro and college football games, including WSU road games,...
Student Athlete Awards
Football Awards Wolfpack Player of the Year – Monte Pettichord Offensive Players of the Year – Spencer Hansen & Hudson Reser Defensive Player of the Year – Kaylub Prather Special Teams Player of th...
The Unwelcoming Bar – Popo Ott
I call this series "Just Vignettes" because that's what they are, just short snapshots of things that have happened to me or have been told to me. I can vouch the stories you read here are mostly...
DavePaul5 records original music
Members of The DavePaul5 (DP5) spent Christmas vacation recording their first studio album. The band cut 14 original songs at the new Rainmaker Studios in Pasco. The band gave kudos to engineer Luke...
PIONEER PORTRAITS
Ten Years Ago January 24, 2013 For Waitsburg High School senior Seth Deal, shoes are essential; so hearing that a billion children live in poverty and many don’t have shoes was a shock. Deal is a r...
Turkey Meatballs
The chilly nights are back after a brief, unseasonable warm spell, which has pushed me back into the kitchen to continue my exploration of comfort food classics. This week, I found myself craving the...
