Articles from the July 7, 2022 edition
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Summer concerts at Wine Country Amphitheater in Walla Walla
Walla Walla has a new music venue bringing top musical entertainment to an unexpected location. Last week Chris Isaak and Lyle Lovett came to town for the third concert in the summer series. Bonnie... Full story
Dayton principal position full-time
DAYTON – The Dayton School District held a special board meeting on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Dayton High School Auditorium and on Zoom. For the first hour, the board held a...
On-campus location for childcare center moves forward
DAYTON—The Hospital Board of Commissioners has given the nod to hospital administrators to have Hallway II at the Booker Rest Home evaluated for turning it into a childcare and early learning...
At the Liberty:The Duke
The Duke is set in 1961 when Kempton Bunton (Jim Broadbent), a 60-year old taxi driver, stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. Helen Mirren plays as Bunton’s wife. This portrait theft has been the...
Bluegrass Kids program is Back!
WAITSBURG—Dust off the family banjo, or borrow one from the Touchet Valley Acoustic Music Project’s instrument library. Bluegrass is back for the summer! The first 2022 Bluegrass Kids session runs for 8 weeks and will begin on July 8. The... Full story
Vikki's Sweet Shoppe brightens up DAyton
DAYTON-Vickki's Sweet Shoppe is the place to satisfy that sweet tooth with a selection of chocolates, hard candies, and candies from our childhood. The shop is building a selection of over 100 sodas,...
County candidates celebrate July 4th
DAYTON-Columbia County candidates participated in events to celebrate Independence Day with food, games, and fundraising for school supplies. The two County Commissioner candidates took center stage...
Quilt of Valor presented to Dayton Veteran
DAYTON-The Dayton chapter of the American Legion presented a quilt of honor to Jim Korsberg, on July 4, 2022 at the veteran's memorial. Mr. Korsberg is a veteran of the Vietnam W... Full story
Further flag facts
Dear Editor, Re: “Fun Flag facts for the Fourth: The 4th of July is a popular day to display the flag; here are some common myths debunked,” June 30, 2022 Myth #1: Betsy Ross created the first American flag 1. Although the person who stitched... Full story
Harold Vance Price
Harold Vance Price ("Vance") passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington, surrounded by family. Vance was born to Harold W. Price and...
Vendor showcase is coming to Waitsburg July 9
WAITSBURG-The first Small Town Big Heart Showcase is headed to Waitsburg this weekend. More than 20 vendors will set up at the Gary Thomas Lot at the corner of Coppei and Preston Avenues on Saturday,...
Palouse Outdoors: Pedaling for Petals
It had been some time since I made the drive up to the Godman Guard Station. As familiar geography passed by, I realized I had never made the drive outside of hunting season. A steep and jagged...
Smiles and Laughter
The sounds of laughter, singing, and children at play will bring a smile to your face. Children involved in indoor and outdoor activities create wonderful memories of their youth. Recently, members...
PIONEER PORTRAITS
Ten Years Ago July 5, 2012 The City of Dayton and its leaders are getting frustrated. The city has just six years to solve a wastewater problem that seems unsolvable. Dayton's wastewater treatment... Full story
Bulgur & White Bean Stuffed Grape Leaves
Inspired by the world-class winemakers of our region, and the phenomenal growing conditions in our backyard, last year we planted three rows of little Cabernet Sauvignon starts next to the plum trees....