Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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IILWACO, Wash. - Chris Andrews has replaced Westin Wallace as Waitsburg High School's head basketball coach. Wallace resigned after taking a teaching position in Reardan, Washington. Andrews previously coached the Waitsburg middle school boys. He worked with Wallace to ensure the high school boys could attend a summer basketball camp in Ilwaco. Using funds raised through various fundraising efforts and a generous donation from the Waitsburg Lions Club, the team was set. Eight of the team's...
DAYTON — The Port of Columbia Commissioners held their regular meeting at 5 p.m. on July 7, 2026, at the port’s conference room. Present were Commissioners Mike Spring and Scott Hudson, Executive Director Jennie Dickinson, and Economic Development Coordinator Shane Laib. Commissioner Johnny Watts did not attend. The commissioners completed the agenda administrative items without debate. Dickinson said the conference room remodel would not begin until August 2026. She also said the sale of the Lyon’s Ferry Marina and Campground had still not c...
DAYTON — Columbia County Health System received the Gold-level Rural Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence from the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) for its work to improve patient safety and quality of care. The award was presented at the WSHA Rural Hospital Leadership Conference in Chelan on June 28, 2026. Gold is the highest achievement, and the WSHA recognized CCHS at this level after evaluating the hospital’s achievements in fall prevention, sepsis care, and opioid harm prevention. “This recognition reflects the dedic...
OLYMPIA — Primary voting begins July 17, the following are the dates and deadlines for Wash. voters: July 17 – Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. July 27 – Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. August 4 – Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only). August 4 – Primary -...
DAYTON — Before he was the Father of a Nation, he was a soldier fighting to survive. In “Young Washington,” a single misstep thrusts young George Washington into the center of a global conflict, testing his honor, loyalty, and courage. The cast includes William Franklyn-Miller as George Washington, Mary Louise Parker as Martha, Ben Kingsley, and Kelsey Grammer. Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense war violence and some bloody imagery; runtime: 125 minutes. The Rotten Tomatoes audience rated the film at 92%. One member wrote, “From the opening...
I am pleased to endorse Richard Schram for Walla Walla County Sheriff. During my tenure as Walla Walla County Emergency Management Director, I worked closely with Richard while he served as Chief Deputy for the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout that time, he consistently demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to public service. In emergency situations, where sound judgment and steady leadership are critical, Richard was someone I could always depend on. He approached challenges calmly, worked e...
Gaudí Guys, John Avery and Luke Chavez, in front of the famous Casa Batlló, one of Antoni Gaudí's iconic homes in central Barcelona. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_Batll...
Phillip Eugene Monfort passed away on July 3, 2026, after 102 years of full and fruitful living. Born on October 17, 1923, in Iola, Kansas, to Earl Monfort and Winnie Remsberg Monfort on his parents' birthdays, he was the youngest of 9 children. An inventor, adventurer, and entrepreneur, he moved to Waitsburg in 1947 before an administrative error recalled him to Korea. As a young man, Phillip worked in a war-defense plant before being drafted into the Army Air Corps. He eventually bought his...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg voters had an opportunity to hear from 14 Walla Walla County candidates at the Waitsburg Town Hall on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The candidate forum was sponsored by the Waitsburg Commercial Club and moderated by Joy Smith and Virginia Romine. Approximately 70 people attended the two-hour event. The candidates gave opening statements and answered questions from the moderators and audience. The candidates who attended are running in state and county races, including...
WAITSBURG - The Cascade of History podcast will be recording for later broadcast during the Mythical/Movable Blue Mountain Bluegrass Jam on Friday, July 17. The jam will be held at the historic Mikkelsen Barn from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Cascade of History podcast producer and host, Feliks Banel, will be speaking with people at the jam between songs or outside the barn. The podcast presents news and stories about people who study and add to the history of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British...
All members of the United States Men’s National Soccer Team must meet FIFA rules to qualify. This includes players who were born in the United States, born outside of the country to an American parent, have an American-born grandparent, or are naturalized citizens. One day after the Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship, the president intervened on behalf of USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, who had received a red card and a one-game suspension. Balogun was allowed to play in the kno...
Fifteen Years Ago July 21, 2011 [Photo Caption] Cole Smith from Northstar Construction takes off the old framing around the windows of the historic Mock building, constructed in 1902 and once a pool hall. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 19, 2001 Volunteering on a medical mission to the African country of Kenya this summer gave a 20-year-old Waitsburg college student valuable experience treating the sick and injured, but Elizabeth Abbey will tell you she came home most impressed by the trust the...
Late summer is a productive time in the garden. There are moments when it feels like keeping up with the harvest is impossible, with mountains of summer bounty taking up valuable counter space in the kitchen. This week, we had beautiful tomatoes, cucumbers, and banana peppers that were all ready to be picked which inspired an exploration of classic recipes for Spanish gazpacho. Silky and vibrantly colored, this refreshing chilled soup is a wonderful way to celebrate the flavors of the season....
Thursday, Dec. 11 Breakfast Pancake on a stick Lunch Chicken Alfredo Breadstick Fruit and Vegetable Friday, Dec. 12 Breakfast Breakfast Burrito Lunch Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Fruit & Vegetable Monday, Dec. 15 Breakfast Breakfast Pizza Lunch Hamburger Tater Tots Fruit & Vegetable Tuesday, Dec. 16 Breakfast Biscuits & Gravy Lunch Nachos Fruit & Vegetables Wednesday, Dec. 17 Breakfast Ultimate Breakfast Round Lunch Turkey Sandwich Fruit & Vegetable...
