The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

June 21 DUI: Traffic complaint that turned into a DUI investigation handled by Washington State Patrol on E. Hwy 12 and Dewitt Road in Waitsburg....

DAYTON—The Mobile Community Services Office will visit Dayton and Flour Mill Park on Main Street form noon-4 p.m. on Tues., July 9. At this event, people can apply for cash assistance, basic food assistance, medical assistance and the Medicare s...

DAYTON—A new grief support group will begin Mon. June 24, but new members will still be accepted for the first couple of weeks as the group gets underway. The group will meet Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. The group f...

WALLA WALLA—An Outshoot the Sheriff Trap & Skeet Shoot Fundraiser will take place Sat., June 29 from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Walla Walla Gun Club. Entry fees are $40/person; $35/youth under 18; $180 for team of five. All shooters must pro...

WAITSBURG—Just Another Chance Ranch will hold a free Family Fun Day on Sat., June 29 from 3-7 p.m. The ranch is located at 14224 E. Highway 12, halfway between Waitsburg and Dixie. Visit the ranch and find out what the summer youth program is all a...

June 28: Kendra Roberts, Terry Dunn, Kathleen Walborn, Heather Ferguson, Jordyn Prince. June 29: Wanda Mattice, Linda Herbert, Gia Fluharty. June 30: Jeff Bartlow, Pete Kinder, Ralph Jones and Erin Mellish. July 1: Gary Hofer, Ellen Atteberry, Scott...

City of Dayton Seasonal Employment Applications are being accepted for seasonal grounds maintenance positions for the beautification of City parks, cemetery and other city-owned grounds. Work includes, but is not limited to: Maintaining lawns, plants...

Hopefully, when American and Chinese leaders meet to resolve trade differences, talks won’t breakdown and result in a new round of tariffs or product restrictions. It is in both nations’ interests for presidents Trump and Xi Jinping to find com...

DAYTON—The Boldman House Museum will host “Art in the Garden,” a garden party and art show on Sat., July 6, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Local artists will share their garden and regional artwork with the public in the Boldman House Garden (410 N. 1st,...

WALLA WALLA County—The Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business Showcase Awards will take place on Sept. 18 in the lobby of the Baker Boyer Bank downtown branch. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the awards ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. Th...

If you've seen or heard of someone performing an unsolicited kindness, we would love to hear about it at The Times and share the goodwill and isnpiration. Mail your "Cheers" to editor@waitsburgtimes.com. to those who still send hand-written thank...

DAYTON-WAITSBURG—A Facebook page has been created for the new trail being developed between Dayton and Waitsburg, now known as the Touchet Valley Trail, and community members are being asked to provide input. To participate, visit the Touchet V...

WALLA WALLA/COLUMBIA Counties—Local and state agencies already have burn bans planned or in place. Fire No. 2 Columbia-Walla Walla Fire No. 2 will institute a burn ban in Columbia and Walla Walla counties from July 8-Sept 15. That ban includes the Ci...

DAYTON—The Dayton High School Class of 1968 is sponsoring a free showing of the 1970 classic film Woodstock in honor of the 50th anniversary of the “greatest music festival ever.” The film, with a run time of three hours, will play Thurs., June...

Dayton First Congregational Church-UCC/Dayton First United Methodist Church July 15-19 Theme: Peace Works Watch either church’s Facebook page for updates. Waitsburg Christian Church July 22-26 Theme: MEGA Sports Camp Bicycle rodeo on July 26 Ages K...

Submitted by Superintendent Doug Johnson Good News in Dayton Schools 2019 graduation was a success Heather Clarys and Monica Chapman were honored as GEARUP Community Leadership recipients The Consolidated Program Review is nearly completed Consent Ag...