Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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There was water, games, hot dogs, and fun at this year's street party hosted by the Columbia Walla Walla County Fire District #2 on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Low Plain Drifters at Royal Block's Tongue and Groove The Low Plains Drifters, led by Mike Easton, played a mostly accoustic show at the Royal Block in Waitsburg, Washington on Saturday, July 25....
KENNEWICK — For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. Patients may already be feeling the impact, and donations are urgently needed to save lives. Summer blood donations are at a four-year low, worsening this season’s blood shortage. All blood types are needed; however, the situation is especially dire for type O blood. The supply of type O positive blood has dropped below a one-day supply. The Red Cross must limit the distribution of these blood products to hospitals. Now is the time to...
WAITSBURG — The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers will overlap between July 28 and 31, 2026. The two showers will peak this week, occurring back-to-back between July 28 and 31. The Southern Delta Aquariids shower will arrive first, with the highest activity between July 28 and 30. At its strongest, there should be about 15 meteors an hour. They are not particularly bright, and appear to radiate from the area of Alpha Capricorni, a double star visible to the naked eye. The meteors are the result of debris left b...
DAYTON — Columbia County Health System and Dayton General Hospital have earned accreditation from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) through its National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (NIAHO) Critical Access Hospital Accreditation Program. The accreditation verifies that Dayton General Hospital has satisfied the patient safety standards, known as the Conditions of Participation, set forth by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. DNV’s accreditation program also integrates the ISO 9001 standard for quality man...
DAYTON — Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is his adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem. It was filmed using new IMAX film technology. The movie follows the mythic Greek hero Odysseus on his perilous ten-year journey home after the Trojan War. He and his soldiers encounter gods, monsters, and treacherous seas while his wife and son face turmoil in Ithaca. The cast includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, and Robert Pattinson. It is rated R for violence and some language, with a runtime of 172 minutes...
To the editor, Joe and I are voting for Tim Reeves for Walla Walla County Auditor. We believe he has the knowledge and experience to be an exceptional auditor. His priorities, as stated on his website, are: Build trust with County Commissioners, peers, and staff Promote customer service in county licensing and recording operations. Ensure detailed and timely reporting of county finances Embrace technology to streamline processes and reduce costs Protect the integrity of the election process These priorities align with our values. His work as...
To the editor, I’ve known Richard Schram for over 11 years now. I was with the Sheriff’s Office from November 2014 until December 2022 when I retired as Chief Civil Deputy. I watched Richard from the time he was a patrol deputy, to a sergeant and then to become the Chief Criminal Deputy. Richard has worked as the Chief Criminal Deputy under the last two Sheriffs and has developed outstanding leadership abilities. Richard knows how to run the agency at its best and always takes into consideration the needs of the community for whom he ser...
To the editor, During this election for Sheriff, many letters have noted Richard Schram’s leadership, devotion, professionalism, and vision for the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office. I agree with every word. But let me tell you about something that matters just as deeply: how Richard handles his mistakes. This job will humble you. No one escapes it entirely. We’ve all said the wrong thing or damaged a relationship. We’re only human. When it happens, the whole agency watches to see what kind of person you really are — especially with prov...
Patrick E. Mohney, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Waitsburg, Washington, on June 25, 2026, just after sunrise. Born on October 9, 1953, Pat lived a life defined by strength, grit, and an enduring love for the outdoors. He believed in hard work, valued honesty, loyalty, and family, and found his greatest joy beneath the open skies and in the mountains he called home. A gifted athlete, Pat was a standout football player whose talent and determination earned him the opportunity to play f...
Warren Talbott, life-long Dayton area farmer, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026 at the Rivers Walk Assisted Living in Dayton. He was 88. He was born Walter Warren Talbott in Dayton on October 27, 1937, to Paul and Amelia Warren Talbott. He grew up in Dayton along with his big sister Sally. Warren graduated from Dayton High School in 1956, attended Washington State University for one year before earning his bachelor's in animal husbandry from Cal-Poly, San Luis Obispo. He was very involved in...
Lanny and Ann Adams in front of Wolfling Coffee on a mid-ride coffee break. No matter how you get there, great coffee is a happy destination....
Fifteen Years Ago August 4, 2011 When the students of Dayton Elementary School achieved their reading goal, Principal Kaite Leid spent the day on the roof. "The kids brought me lunch up there," she says. "It was so much fun." Fun is part of Leid's agenda at Dayton Elementary, and also as President of the Elementary School Principals Association of Washington (ESPAW). Leid's yearlong term as president began in April. She will preside over four board meetings throughout Washington State. During...
