Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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(l to r) Julia Mead served as the Crops and Forage superintendent at this year's Columbia County Fair. Volunteer Kari Dingman helped at the Fish and Wildlife exhibit....
WAITSBURG - On Friday, the second annual Block Party in the Alley will bring games, music, food, and even an alley bowling alley. The wine bar at Royal Block will be closed as owners Tiina Jaatinen and Joe Roberts host the festivities in the alley behind the hotel. Working with Waitsburg vendors and community members, the second year includes more activities, including music on the Alley Stage with Michael Kelly Band, Mythical/Movable Bluegrass Jam at the Plaza Theater, garden tours at the...
OLYMPIA — On Monday, September 14, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Postal Service cannot place new restrictions on mail-in ballots before the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued the following statement: “Today’s decision reaffirms what we already know: the USPS rule would create unnecessary disruption and put our voters at risk. Washington’s election workers are already hard at work preparing to conduct a safe, secure, and accurate election. Now, that work continues without...
DAYTON - Three Waitsburg girls participated in the Columbia County Fair Horse Show on August 29 and 30 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Sydney Smith earned 1st place in the Western Pleasure junior class; 1st place in the English Pleasure junior class; and received red ribbons in Fitting and Showing, Halter Mare Class, and Trail class. Ashlyn Brooks was the Reserve Champion in Fitting and Showing intermediate class and received two blue ribbons in Halter Geldings and Western Pleasure...
DAYTON — Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, “Practical Magic 2” returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic. The Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic, and mayhem. The cast includes Joey King, Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, and Xolo Mariduena. Rated PG-13 for some violent content, suggestive material and brief strong language and has a Runtime of 130 minutes. After openi...
Letter to the Editor, So far this summer, five families have participated in the Friends of the Pool program to reimburse swimming lessons for Columbia County residents. Eight children have had their lessons at the Walla Walla YMCA, fully reimbursed through this offer. Hopefully, the word will spread, and more families will participate. The offer extends year-round and is not limited to summer. You can receive swim lessons anywhere, as long as it is a certified program such as the American Red Cross. To be reimbursed, send invoices with...
To the editor As a physician, I have spent my career in a profession where trust, integrity, and accountability are essential. Those same qualities shape the people I choose to call close friends. I have known Richard Schram for ten years, and I am proud to count him among them. Richard’s friendship extends to my entire family. Our children know him simply as “Uncle Richard.” He takes a genuine interest in their schoolwork, activities, and hobbies because he genuinely cares. I see that same commitment in his enthusiasm for visiting local schoo...
David J. Elkins, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 73. David was born on October 27, 1952. He was a man who found happiness in the simple things in life, especially being outdoors and spending time with the people he loved. He enjoyed hunting, camping, and riding his side-by-side, and many of his favorite memories came from sharing those adventures with his wife, Sharon, his sister, Delphine, and her family, as well as his...
WAITSBURG - Join us for an afternoon of great food, pioneer craft demonstrations, horse-drawn carriage rides, antique farm equipment and tools, vintage style show and tours of the historic museum, from noon to 4 p.m. in Waitsburg, Washington. Nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Washington, the Waitsburg Pioneer Fall Festival starts with a Community Church Service at 11 am, followed by the Pioneer of the Year award at noon. Enjoy the sounds of live music, including the fun and unique...
WALLA WALLA-The Kirkman House Museum is hosting Walla Walla's annual Adam West Day. This year's celebration marks the 60th Anniversary of the campy Batman television show. On Saturday, September 19, the actor's hometown will honor West's life, legacy, and his portrayal of Gotham City's superpower-free superhero. West's Batman was less of a dark vigilante and more of a Boy Scout protector than the franchise's later interpretations. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with an opening ceremony at the...
Waitsburg Middle School’s football team lost their first game of the season, 62-25, at Pomeroy on Thursday, September 10. “It was a learning opportunity, as it was the first game ever for a lot of our kids. So, we came out a little timid, but we picked it up in the second half. Super proud of how the boys stayed resilient despite being put in positions they don’t normally play due to injuries throughout the game. We are excited about how we finished the game, and we are looking to carry that momentum towards Dayton next week,” said coach C...
Waitsburg’s Youth football team played Milton-Freewater in its first game of the season on Saturday, September 12. The young Cardinal team was down 25-20 with three seconds left when Milton-Freewater scored a touchdown ending the game with the final score 31-20. Waitsburg plays 8-man football in a league with Dayton, Milton-Freewater, Athena-Weston, Pilot Rock, and Irrigon. Sixth-grader Charlie Reger threw a 20-yard pass to classmate Isaac Knudson for the team’s first touchdown of the season. Sixth-grader Julian Gillentine had a ground gam...
Fifteen Years Ago September 22, 2011 [Photo Caption] Suzanne Fletcher (right), director of the newly formed Washington Tourism Alliance, walks through Waitsburg with Karen Stanon Gregutt of Waitsburg Cottages and Joy Smith of Hugs, Gifts & Collectables and Town Hall. Twenty-Five Years Ago September 20, 2001 Waitsburg Mayor Wayne Peterson and other guests cut the ribbon at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 13 on the newly improved East 8th Street Project in Waitsburg. The project repaves and widens...
Perhaps because of my approaching birthday, or a simple craving for the mood-enhancing properties of cocoa, I have recently been dreaming of a perfect chocolate cake. Balancing sweetness with the deep, complex flavors of cocoa is a culinary science unto itself. This much-loved recipe results in a moist, silky textured cake with a rich and comforting flavor. Finished with a luscious vanilla buttercream frosting, this cake makes a memorable centerpiece to any celebration, big or small. Ingredients...
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...
