Articles from the August 15, 2019 edition
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Treasure hunting doesn't have to involve sunken Spanish galleons and buried chests of gold doubloons. Today, we encounter treasures in vintage stores, second-hand shops, yard sales – and people w...
Weatherford takes mayoral primary by a landslide
DAYTON-Incumbent Dayton Mayor Zac Weatherford received a strong show of community backing in last week's primary elections for city mayor, with a 66 percent support vote. Weatherford garnered 504 of...
Columbia County has second highest voter turnout in state
Columbia County Auditor Anne Higgins said that out of the 1627 ballots mailed, 868 had the potential to not be counted as they were either not returned or returned as undeliverable. Columbia County still had the second highest voter turnout in...
Chase suspect is released from hospital, booked in jail
WALLA WALLA—The woman who led police on a multi-county high speed chase, ending in an officer-involved shooting near Burbank on Aug. 3 has been released from the hospital on Aug. 8 and booked into the Walla Walla County Jail. Amanda Warren, 38, is be...
Columbia REA votes to support dams
Resolution is passed supporting continued operation of Snake River dams SNAKE River—The Columbia REA Board of Directors has voted unanimously in favor of a resolution in support of the continued operation of Ice Harbor, Lower Monumental, Little Goose...
Firefighter Focus
As longtime volunteer firefighters are retiring, the local volunteer pool continues to dwindle. With less than 20 active volunteer firefighters and four EMTs, Columbia-Walla Walla Fire No. 2 is...
MLB American League Leaders
MLB American League Leaders ERA Batting Average J. Verlander HOU 2.68 D. LeMahieu NYY .336 G. Cole HOU 2.87 M. Brantley HOU .324 C. Morton TB 2.90 R. Devers BOS .316 M. Stroman TOR 2.96 H. Alberto BAL .315 W. Miley HOU 2.99 J. Martinez BOS .309 Wins...
Mariners Post Trade Deadline News
Tim Beckham recently tested positive for Stanozolol, which is an anabolic steroid. This is his first suspension, so the penalty is 80 games. Since there are fewer than eighty games left in the season...
Recent Paddleboard deaths underscore need for life jackets and leashes
OLYMPA-The Washington State Parks Boating Program is urging stand-up paddleboarders to be safe by always wearing a life jacket and leash. According to Washington state recreational boating accident...
Francis Eugene Wood
Francis (Frank) Eugene Wood was born April 4th, 1936, and has gone to be with our Lord on August 2nd, 2019. He passed peacefully at home in Blue Ridge, Texas, with his wife Cheryl McBeth Wood. A... Full story
Harvesting Sunflower & Zinnia Seeds
Sunflower Sunflower seeds are among the easiest to recognize and make for an inviting harvest for first time gardeners. Most species are drought and heat tolerant which puts them in the category of "f...
Sacajawea Historical State Park wins volunteer awards
PASCO-On Aug. 1 Washington State Parks (WSP) announced the recipients of the 2018 Volunteer awards. Sacajawea Historical State Park volunteers walked away with winners in two of the twelve categories...
One dressing and two salads
I tasted these at our church potluck and asked for the recipes. I received them last Sunday, handwritten on a bright yellow sheet of paper, without a lot of detailed directions, as you find in today’s...
Fun ways to keep the blood flowing for cardiovascular health
When asked her best advice on aging and longevity, my mom said she doesn't recommend it at all. She went on to say that it isn't pretty, which makes sense because no one gets out of here alive. There...
Greg blake and real country
Greg Blake and Real Country played to a full house at Art X Agent in Waitsburg on Aug. 7. Band members include (l-r) Isaac Callender on fiddle, Greg Blake, Nico LaRochel-Humby on bass and Miles...
