Articles from the September 16, 2021 edition
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Mule Deer Buck
This mule deer buck has been enjoying the grass hay fields just outside of Waitsburg. When the grass doesn't satisfy cravings, he enjoys eating cayenne pepper plants and tomatoes....
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Port of Columbia September meeting
DAYTON-The Port of Columbia Commissioners met for a regular meeting on September 8 via Zoom. The Commissioners appointed Shawn Brown as chairman, filling the position left by the late Earle Marvin....
Heibert selected to fill Dayton city council vacancy
DAYTON—The Dayton City Council met for a hybrid meeting on September 8, 2021. Columbia County Sheriff Joe Helm shared that 57 traffic tickets were written over the past month, 38 were within city l...
At the Liberty:
Respect is an Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson. It follows Aretha’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom. RESPECT is a remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find...
Book sale to support Weller Library Sept. 18
WAITSBURG—The Friends of the Weller Public Library will be set up at the Waitsburg Farmers Market this upcoming weekend, with books and ice cream. Friends of the Weller Public Library will have books for sale, as well as ice cream and music. E...
Millrace Grading project starts Monday
WAITSBURG—A section of Millrace Road, starting at the north end of Main Street, will be closed to traffic for the foreseeable future. Colbert Construction broke ground on Monday, September 13, beginning work on the Millrace Grade Project. The p...
Behavioral Health Resources for Back to School
OLYMPIA —As students and educators head back into the classroom and restart the in-person learning routine, the Department of Health (DOH) provides behavioral health tips and resources for navigating the emotional responses that children, teens, a... Full story
Fall Festival canceled for 2021
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg Historical Society Board of Directors has had to make the unpleasant decision to cancel the 2021 Pioneer Fall Festival on Sept 19. The board felt cancellation was the best...
Historical cemetery tours at Mt. View Cemetery
WALLA WALLA—The Historical Cemetery Tours are back at Mt. View Cemetery. The Fall Tour will be held on Saturday, October 2 at 10 a.m. Some new and exciting changes will be taking place which will be announced closer to the tour date. The tour will c...
Mask mandate defiance discouraging
Letter to the Editor I have noticed that a number of local shops have discontinued wearing masks and have removed the signs mandating the wearing of masks in public buildings, shops stores, etc. This flagrant defiance of the current law is very...
In support of Korinda Wallace
To the Editor, I am writing this letter in support of Korinda Wallace for Dayton School Board District. It has been my pleasure to work with Ms. Wallace since this last spring as we organized the Columbia County Conservatives. Ms. Wallace moved here...
Inslee statement on 20th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks
“My fellow Washingtonians, today marks the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in this country on September 11, 2001. As we remember this tragedy and honor our nation’s resilience, this time is also an opp...
Corrections officer arrested for assault, gang terrorism
WALLA WALLA—The Gang Intelligence Team, a division of the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office, working with multiple regional partners, arrested two men in the early hours of the morning last Thursday. The sheriff’s office has spent the past sever...
CCSO
September 6 Violation of court order. 3rd Street Trespass. Rose Gulch 9-1-1 call. Palouse Falls Road September 7 Accident, injury unknown. Hartsock Grade Suspicious activity at Northwest Business Services. Clay Street Attempt to locate. Pine Street...
Harmful algae blooms poses threat to pets in Tri Cities
At least three dogs have fallen victim to toxic algae bloom on the Columbia River, just north of the Tri-Cities. The first report was received by the Benton Franklin Health District on Monday,...
WWCSO
September 3 Male was arrested for Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Residential Burglary. Monroe Street, Walla Walla County September 5 A woman alleges that she was assaulted by her husband. Old Highway 12, Walla Walla County September 7 Hit and run....
SBA Disaster Loan Program enhanced due to challenges from Delta Variant
WASHINGTON, DC—On September 9, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced significant enhancements to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, a federal disaster relief loan d...
Umatilla National Forest reopens most lands in Lick Creek Fire footprint
PENDLETON, Ore.—With the Lick Creek Fire 100% contained and in patrol status, Umatilla National Forest officials will reopen most National Forest lands within the Lick Creek Fire footprint today. Additionally, access will be reopened into portions o...
Fireworks amendment fails in 1-2 vote
DAYTON—Fireworks have been an issue for city and county officials as fire conditions continued to worsen in Walla Walla and Columbia Counties. Columbia County Commissioners held a public hearing on T...
Time flies, even if I can't
Early this week I had to make another trip to the Tri-Cities, this time to have my car serviced. Another great ride with my top down, music blaring, enjoying the perfect weather and empty highway. Of...
Save the green tomato!
Fall is finally here! I've been waiting for it all summer. Unfortunately, my tomato plants didn't get the message that their expiration date was quickly approaching. The first frost date for 2021 is...
Book vs Movie:
Evelyn Couch is caught in a monotonous life. The dowdy woman is stuck in an unhappy marriage, struggling with failing self-esteem, but that changes when she visits a nursing home in the 1980s. Her...
Inside the matchup Seahawks vs. Titans
This week Seattle hosts the Tennessee Titans in their first home game of the season. The early schedule for the Seahawks looks like a typical division one school’s three-game tune-up against junior colleges. Last week, the Seahawks won 28-16 a...
DW Wolfpack practices resume
WAITSBURG/DAYTON-Sports seasons are resuming for Wolfpack athletes, as students return to the classroom for in-person instruction following a COVID-19 outbreak. Middle and high school cheer, and...
