Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WALLA WALLA - Local volunteers celebrated National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, 2006. This year's theme is "Caring for Our Shared America" in coordination with the nation's 250th anniversary. The event is held each year on the fourth Saturday in September, and is the nation's largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. This year, the National Park Service expanded the event's volunteer opportunities from September 12 through October 10. The Park Service partners with the...
WAITSBURG — Tapped, the Waitsburg Brewfest is coming to the Waitsburg Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 3. The Waitsburg Commercial Club event will feature great beer, food, and live music. Featured beers on tap include selections from Laht Neppur, Sage Brewing, Wheat Head Brewing, Blue Mountain Cidery, Quirk Brewing, and Bombing Range Brewing. Live music will be provided by Walla Walla band Feedback. The trio will bring a mix of blues, country, rock, alternative, oldies, and Tex-Mex music to the fairground. Tickets are available at h...
DAYTON - "You Had to Be There" is a documentary about the influence on North American comedy from the 1972 Toronto production of "Godspell." The cast of then-unknown performers forged lifelong bonds and became comedic icons. Through interviews, archival audio, and animated segments, the film captured the impact of that joyful show. Rotten Tomatoes critics praise its warmth, humor, and historical significance, making it a worthwhile watch for theater and comedy fans. Martin Short, Eugene Levy,...
DAYTON-In 2011, as Lisa Naylor and her husband Paul were planning to celebrate her retirement after 30 years of service with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, she was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The disease is progressive, with only two treatment options: dialysis or a kidney transplant. A strong community of friends, family, and neighbors have shared her story and helped look for a living donor. Many offered to donate. However, due to a rare blood type and high antigen...
Letter to the Editor: I am proud to endorse Chief Criminal Deputy Richard Schram for Walla Walla County Sheriff. I work for the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office in the Civil Department. Although Chief Schram works in a separate department, he has always made a point of checking in on the Civil Department employees and making sure we know that our work and our concerns matter. When my duties take me into the Criminal side of the office, Chief Schram is quick to offer an encouraging “well done.” Those small moments may seem insig...
DAYTON — The Dayton School Board met in the High School Library at 6:30 p.m. on September 16, 2026. Superintendent Jeremy Wheatley, Board Chair Jeffrey McCowen, and School Directors Ryan Paulson, Pat Davidson, and Aneesha Dieu were present. Grant Griffin did not attend. To begin the meeting, the Board approved the consent agenda, including last meeting’s minutes, accounts payable, and payroll. The personnel report listed Nick Phillips as an Assistant HS Football Coach, Kayla Nathanson as an Assistant MS Volleyball Coach, and Amber Olsen as the...
WAITSBURG — The Waitsburg School District has two vacancies on its five-member Board of Directors. The district is accepting applications for the Director, District 2, and Director, District 4–At Large. The new board members will join Directors Charlie Barron, District 1, Tyler Abel, District 3, and Julie Karl, District 5–At Large. At-Large Directors represent the entire school district rather than a specific sub-district. Applicants for District 2, should reside within the following boundaries: Beginning at the intersection of Main Stree...
Champions of Waitsburg FFA at the Columbia County Fair (l-r) Yaneli Flores, Madyson Potter, Joslin Nodine, Shaunna Hilton, Olivia Duncan, Kayla Mikesell, Makaelyn Mikesell, Katy Allen, Jake Lynch, Sarah Daves, Emerson Underwood, Landen Henry, and Camdyn Vories. Waitsburg FFA also won 2nd and 3rd place in livestock Judging....
On Friday, September 25, the Waitsburg varsity football team beat Touchet 54-14 in a non-conference game. Coach Gabe Kiefel said the game was a mix of outstanding performances and sophomoric mistakes. The wind also played a significant role, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour that hampered the passing game and what the team could do. Penalties affected the outcome of the game, as the Cardinals had at least three touchdowns called back for various reasons Waitsburg started slowly, and before they knew it, the game was tied 8-8. JJ Gleason put...
Waitsburg Middle School’s volleyball team lost a close match to Dayton on Monday, September 21. The Cardinals were victorious in their first set, winning 25–20. Olivia Long served four aces in the set. Waitsburg dropped the last two sets 25–21 and 25–23. Jaylynn Gleason served 11/11 in set three. Adalin Acevedo ended the match with two kills. Shylo Hedges, Emma Langford and Gleason had good passes in the match. “This was the team’s first game of the season; first game ever for a few players and they were a little nervous,” said coach Karen H...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg Middle School’s football team had only eight players when they faced Desales at home on Thursday, September 24. “We were pretty depleted going into the game, but I was proud of the way our boys stayed resilient and competed. Despite missing some key players, we came out ready to fight and were only down by twelve points going into halftime,” said coach Chris Andrews. Fatigue caught up with the boys as the game went on, and they lost the game 56-18. “We have a bye week to get healthy, keep growing, and prepare for Tekoa...
The Waitsburg Cardinals’ volleyball team lost to Lacrosse in five sets on Kison Court on Thursday, September 22. The Cardinals won the first set 25-19 before dropping the second set 25-22. They then won the third set, with a chance to win the best-of-five-sets match. The Cardinals lost the fourth set 25-20 and the fifth set 15-9. Highlights in the match include Shaunna Hilton, who served six aces; Cheri Mathews, seven aces; Joslin Nodine, 12 digs; Ellie Teal, five blocks; Katy Allen, four aces and two blocks; and Olivia Kiefel, three aces a...
We've hit that time of year when crisp fall mornings creep in. The warmth and weight of the covers make it hard to slip out of slumber. The aroma of hot, fresh coffee creeps to the forefront of our dreams, tantalizing our nostrils before we turn on the burner. Clarity and solace fill the early golden hour as the pink hues of dawn blaze through the clouds like fire. Ochre and auburn tones glow among senesced foliage as it clatters to the ground in the autumn breeze. Mountain tops and the long...
Fifteen Years Ago October 6, 2011 Dayton had its moment in the sun on Saturday as it displayed the best it has to offer including historic homes, flourishing businesses and plenty of local art for its event Dayton On Tour. Visitors had a chance to pick up a guidebook and walk into historical homes in town that had recently been renovated. Jennie Dickinson, a volunteer for the Dayton Historic Depot, said the home tours are her favorite part of Dayton on Tour, especially the Broughton Mansion...
Each growing season we experiment with different fruits and vegetables in the garden. While some happily flourish, others just seem to fizzle and disappoint. Through it all, the most reliable producer, year after year, has been our purple plum tree. Easy to take care of, and quick growing, the branches of this tree are always heavy with fruit by the start of fall. From pies, cakes, chutneys, and jams, this time of year is always marked by the flavor of sweet, backyard stone fruit. These dark...
