Articles from the May 9, 2019 edition
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4-H Food Drive
Waitsburg 4-H clubs joined together and spent Monday evening traversing Waitsburg to gather food for the Waitsburg Resource Center. 4-H members gathered 488 pounds of food in just one...
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New nursing legislation poses negative impact on hospital budget and care quality
DAYTON-In his report to the Hospital Board of Commissioners on April 23, CEO Shane McGuire talked about how a recent legislative ruling limiting nurses to eight hour shifts in a twenty-four-hour day,...
Study shows Oregon and Washington among 2019's best states for nurses
WASHINGTON STATE—With the recent legislative discussion surrounding nurses work hours and conditions in Washington State, nursing has become a hot topic. Opponents of an amendment limiting nurses to working eight-hour shifts said the law would make i...
It's a rib feed wrap-up
The Waitsburg Lions Club (with help from their ladies) wrapped up another successful rib feed Saturday evening. "All the tickets were sold, which I think approaches 800. The weather was perfect and I...
Ikune Sawada donates bonsai collection
WALLA WALLA-If life is an art, Ikune Sawada is a master. Sawada is a painter and collector of fine ceramics. For many years he has also practiced bonsai tree gardening. Through the gate and down a...
DW girls slide into #2 seed in District playoffs
RICHLAND, Wash.-Sat., May 4, the DW softball team played a doubleheader against Liberty Christian, securing the number two seed at districts. In game one, DW scored two runs in the top of the first...
Mackenzie Forney and Sadie Seney home runs propel DW to sweep over DeSales
DAYTON-Sat., April 30, the DW softball team played a doubleheader against DeSales. In game one, errors by DW led to a big four-run inning in the 2nd by DeSales. DeSales would lead 9-5 going into the b...
DW Boys lose in extras drop doubleheader to Liberty Christian
RICHLAND, Wash.-The DW baseball team came very close to their third win of the season in game one against Liberty Christian on Sat., May 4. After giving up three runs in the first inning they would...
DW Boys sweep White Swan in doubleheader
WHITE SWAN, Wash.—The DW baseball team had their best games of the year on April 27, taking a doubleheader on the road at White Swan. A balanced attack with contributions from everyone in the lineup put this one away quickly. White Swan was n...
MLB American League Leaders
ERA Batting Average T. Glasnow TB 1.47 H. Dozier KC .343 M. Stroman TOR 2.20 T. Mancini BAL .336 S. Turnbull DET 2.31 M. Brantley HOU .336 D. German NYY 2.35 E. Andrus TEX .333 M. Minor TEX 2.40 J. Reddick HOU .333 Wins Home Runs T. Glasnow TB 6 J....
Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Royalty Golf Tournament At TVGC
These "losers" don't appear to be too upset. Perhaps posing with Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days royalty helped alleviate the sting of defeat.... Full story
Everett Neil Stephens
Our beloved Everett “Neil” Stephens passed away peacefully on the evening of May 3, 2019, in Dayton, Washington, at the age of 81 years old. Neil was born in Walla Walla, Washington on March 19, 193...
Washington's salmon fisheries set for 2019-20
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says 2019-20 salmon fisheries have been set and anglers can expect a “mixed bag.” The Department expects a robust coho return on the Columbia River but expects depleted chinook and steelhead runs. Thi...
Annual Trout Derby is on
WASHINGTON-The 2019 Statewide Trout Fishing Derby started April 27 and is open to anyone with a valid 2019 fishing license and more than 1,000 prizes are available. Fish with a WDFW tag near their...
Umatilla National Forest firewood permits are available through Nov. 30
PENDLETON, Ore.— Personal-use firewood permits for the Umatilla National Forest are available from, May 1 through Nov. 30 at Forest Service offices and several local vendors. Permits can be purchased for $5 per cord with a minimum purchase of four co...
WDFW HOSTS virtual open house
OLYMPIA – Kelly Susewind,, director of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), will host a virtual open house on Mon., May 13 to give the public a chance to ask about the department’s policies and direction. “I want to share some updat...
Fundraising fun
Waitsburg's Home and School Association hosted its annual school carnival to raise funds to provide school supplies for all Waitsburg students, last Friday evening....
Symphony Youth Orchestra Spring Concert is May 13
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Symphony Youth Orchestra (WWSYO) will present its final concert of the 2018-19 season on Mon., May 13. at 7:30 p.m. at Chism Recital Hall in the Whitman College Hall of Music. Under the direction of Dr. Paul Luongo, t...
Spring Fling 2019 is this weekend
WALLA WALLA—Pioneer Park will be filled with food and fun for the annual Spring Fling event running Fri., May 10 – Sun., May 12. The event benefits the Julianna Sayler Foundation, a noprofit dedicated to raising awareness, supporting families and...
Dill Pickle Soup
So who sat around and thought, I have extra dill pickles, I think I'll make soup out of them? I did not make this, and probably won't, but I'm hoping some reader will. I was talking to a friend this w...
Newcomer's Encampment
WAITSBURG (AN TIR)-The Society for Creative Anachronism met once more at Preston Park for their annual Newcomer's Encampment. The setup of pavilions, tents and flags began Friday afternoon....
