Articles from the April 13, 2023 edition
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Waitsburg student served as senate page
OLYMPIA-Fifteen-year-old Waitsburg High School sophomore Cedar Stegall was a little nervous but mostly excited before traveling to Olympia as a Senate page the week of March 26. Stegall said she knew...
Library's school outreach brought whales and cards
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg District students were the first to receive new electronic library patron cards donated by anonymous donors. The donation of $1,000 allowed the library to purchase 1,500 cards,...
Special dayton school board meeting update
DAYTON – The Dayton School Board held a work session meeting at 6 p.m., on April 5, 2023, in the high school library. School board members Grant Griffen, Zac Fabin, Superintendent Rich Stewart, and Business Manager Jana Eaton attended in person....
Tire collection April 22
WALLA WALLA—A Free Tire Collection Event will be offered to Walla Walla County residents in Waitsburg, Prescott, and surrounding areas on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held across from the City Hall in... Full story
Substance use disorder Is a public health issue, not a criminal justice issue
Substance abuse disorders pose a heavy societal burden, endangering individuals and families and sapping resources from healthcare and multi-disciplinary systems. It tears through communities impacting everyone. Historically most strategies for... Full story
At the Liberty: "Champions"
DAYTON—“Champions” is centered around a stubborn and hotheaded minor league basketball coach (Woody Harrelson) who is sentenced to community service and forced to coach a Special Olympics team, based on the 2018 Goya Award winning Spanish film... Full story
Community meeting for Waitsburg Pool project
WAITSBURG—The Friends of the Pool and Waitsburg Parks and Rec are holding a community meeting on a, April 19, in the Waitsburg Elementary Library at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will receive updates and brainstorm ideas for fundraisers, grants, and plans... Full story
Martha Lanman honored for work in rural health
SPOKANE-In March, Martha Lanman was recognized at the 2023 Northwest Rural Health Conference held in Spokane, Wash. She received a Community Star Award from the National Organization of State Offices... Full story
Learn about the library, make your own opinion
Dear Editor, Regarding efforts to defund the library, I question if the real reason is that “they” think the library has more reserves than needed, therefore, no more tax money should go to fund it? If that is the reason, then, in my opinion,... Full story
Sherrie Johnson Land
Sherrie Johnson Land passed away at her home in Walla Walla on March 10, 2023 at age 73. Sherrie Lee Johnson was born in Spokane, Washington on May 16, 1949 to Betty and Bobbie Lee Johnson, their...
Bill and Linda Stonecipher named 2023 WCD parade marshals
WAITSBURG—Waitsburg Celebration Days committee is pleased to announce Bill and Linda Stonecipher as the 2023 Parade Marshals. The committee said it was a privilege to honor the late Bill...
Columbia county jail closed, town hall meetings scheduled
COLUMBIA COUNTY-The Columbia County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Columbia County Sheriff's Department issued a joint press release to announce the closure of the county jail facility....
Film screening: "A not so still life" at Foundry Vineyards
WALLA WALLA-A documentary about the remarkable artist Ginny Ruffner will be presented at The Foundry Vineyards in Walla Walla on Friday, April 15. "A Not So Still Life: the Ginny Ruffner Story" will...
The Owl
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 true...
Celeberation Days Queen Hannah
WAITSBURG-Hannah Peralez, an eighth grader in Waitsburg, is the 2023 Queen of Waitsburg Celebration Days. Peralez will ride Stubs, her 15-year-old chestnut quarter horse, to parades and fairs this...
New crop of baseball players
WAITSBURG-T-Ball and Little League has started around the area. There is nothing cuter than watching four and five-years old baseball players! Come out on Mondays and Wednesdays and catch a...
Wolfpack JV Boys get a win
WAITSBURG-The high school junior varsity boys' baseball team beat Columbia Burbank 18-7 on Monday, April 10. The Wolfpack had 15 hits and no fielding errors in the game, which ended in the 6th inning...
PIONEER PORTRAITS
Ten Years Ago April 11, 2013 Columbia County Public Safety Communications is recognizing Barbara Phinney as the 2012 dispatcher of the year. Barbara has shown extraordinary devotion to the ideals and... Full story
Creamy Potato, Sausage & Kale Soup
With the changing of the season, we have been busy with spring cleaning projects around the house and out in the yard. In anticipation of warmer days, we have rows of vegetable and tomato starts sprou...
Volunteers, kids, and a bunny carry on the Easter Egg Hunt tradition
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg annual Easter egg hunt has been a tradition for the Rick and Terry Ferguson family for over 40 years. The Fergusons, with the Penny Hazelbaker family and fellow Waitsburg...
