Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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This year's Patriot Parade route ended at the Bruce House Museum lawn for a flag dedication. The American Legion Auxillary donated the flag, a new flag pole, and a plaque to the Waitsburg Historical Society. The Waitsburg Scout Troop, with help from Rose Engelbrite and support from scout leader Sarah Roberts, raised the new flag and pole in a challenging wind on July 4. After the flag ceremony, the celebration continued with a hot dog luncheon....
WALLA WALLA - On Sunday, July 13, Fort Walla Walla Museum will become the hiding spot for a seasoned criminal, Orvy Whipstitch Horvathan, an escapee from the Washington Territorial Prison. He is a member of the Turkey Creek Gang, known for their horse-thieving, cow tipping, and audacious robberies. Fort Walla Walla welcomes visitors to hunt down clues detailing this dastardly escapee's run from justice. Bring your wits and gumption to follow Orvy's trail and help the territorial sheriff find...
WALLA WALLA — Throughout the growing season, volunteer Master Gardeners share their extensive knowledge in various gardening practices with their local community. Master Gardeners are university-trained volunteers who provide research-based information about gardening, environmental stewardship, and horticulture topics. They receive in-depth training, often offered by universities or their extension services. The Walla Walla WSU Expansion Office in Walla Walla is accepting applications for its 2025/26 Master Gardener Program, which begins in Oc...
DAYTON — Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was Formula 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire. Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), a former teammate who is now the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team, approaches him for help. With the team on the verge of collapse, Ruben convinces Sonny to return to Formula 1 racing for one last chance to be the best in the world and save the team. He’ll drive alongside J...
On July 3, a group of French motorcyclists stopped in Waitsburg on the second leg of a tour to Miami. This is the second year that a Road2Luxe tour has come through town. The guide hoped to stop again at Ten Ton Coffee, and although the shop had returned to being an art studio, the owner was still able to make espresso for all eleven riders. The tour operator promised to come back with next year's group to enjoy Wolfling Coffee....
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School Lady Cardinals have been showing up and putting in the work this summer to improve their basketball skills ahead of the upcoming fall season. The summer league includes nine schools: Waitsburg, Pomeroy, DeSales, Walla Walla High School, Dayton, Weston-McKewon, College Place, and Milton-Freewater. Each game consists of two twenty-minute halves. "We are not keeping track of stats," said Coach Kira Waggoner. "We are just trying to give everyone equal playing...
WAITSBURG - After the success of last year's cheer camp, Waitsburg Parks & Recreation added six new summer activities. The first was Skateboard Camp, held at The Slab next to Simply Sawdust. For three days, eight beginner skaters worked with coaches John Langford, Austin Casey, and Grant Godard to learn the basics and have a great time. Kids love to jump on a board, but they don't always have the skills or skater's etiquette to ride safely. With a focus on safety, coaches began each day with a...
Fifteen Years Ago July 8, 2010 [Photo caption] The youths in Rural Green Enterprises are: (from left) Casey Cates, Chevy Tivey, Don Hensley, Andy Dingle, Kyle Zenk, Zoe Williams, and Wayne Cates with Leroy Cunningham. Endangered salmon need shady trees along the river, but the human residents of Touchet Valley want operational levees and flood-free living. It's Steve Martin's job to keep both happy. Friday, Martin, director of the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board, and representatives from many...
