Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG - I recently returned from a business trip and was hit with how much I love Waitsburg and the Touchet Valley. Being greeted by the rolling hills of fall colors and gentle traffic reminded me of how lucky I am to have landed here. More than anything, I love my neighbors. Waitsburg is home to farm families, entrepreneurs, educators, and characters. Some have roots dating back to the 1800s, and the rest of us are newcomers. However, this town of fewer than 1,200 people has been nothing...
Clambering down the rocky California shoreline near Monterey, Finn tugged dramatically on her leash, dragging me as if reaching the surf were a matter of life and death. Granite points jutting into the ocean formed a beachy spot big enough for a pup to run but not escape. The sun was sinking behind the curve of the earth as the skinny white setter with dark orange ticking frolicked in the waves. We explored tide pools with blue sea anemones and orange starfish. Finn poked at the rough-skinned st...
DAYTON — Tickets are now on sale for The Liberty Theater’s 2026 Fall Production of “The Wizard of Oz,” directed by Brenda Henderson and Assistant Director Stephanie Snyder. When a Kansas tornado whisks Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, away to the magical Land of Oz, they must follow the Yellow Brick Road to find their way home. Along the way, she teams up with a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion seeking courage. Together, they must outsmart the Wicked Witch of the West and reach the Emerald City to...
OLYMPIA — Voting in the November 3, 2026 election is over. The tabulation continues, typically five to seven days in Washington State. Voters can check the status of their ballots at VoteWA.gov. You will be asked for your first and last name as it appears on your voter’s registration. You will also need to enter your birth date. The website will show when your ballot was mailed and whether it has been received for tabulation. Be patient, but contact your county auditor if there is a problem. Your vote counts. Election results will be upd...
Sisters Jacque and Becky, Sioux falls South Dakota...
Sisters Jacque and Becky, Sioux falls South Dakota...
Darrell L. Syferd, 92, passed away on October 17, 2026, in Seattle, Washington. He was born on June 15, 1934, in Yakima, Washington, to Leonard and LaVerne Davis Syferd. Darrell grew up in Terrace Heights, Yakima County, where he and his shepherd dog, Lad, ruled the hills behind his house. At age 11, his brother Dave was born, and they became fast friends and devoted sons to their widowed mother. Darrell graduated from Moxee High School in 1952, where he was Student Body President, played...
WAITSBURG - On Saturday, October 31, family and friends gathered at the Waitsburg Town Hall to send Jarod Hankins off to basic combat training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, with well wishes and safe travels as he has joined the US Army. Hankins leaves for Basic Combat Training on November 9. After completing BCT, Hankins will proceed to Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which focuses on developing the specific skills required for the Combat Medic role. Overall, the training is designed to equip...
The Wheat/Grape crossover football game between Waitsburg High School and Sunnyside Christian did not end well for the Cardinals. “This game was a gut punch. Having beaten Sunnyside Christian (SSC) the first time we played them this season gave us a false sense of security going into it. Both teams are much different teams since that first game in August. As tends to happen throughout a season, we have landed on different responsibilities for various players in various new roles. We’ve also been battling illness and injuries,” said Kiefe...
The Southeast 1B Wheat coaches met to decide on 1st Team All-League finalists and honorable mentions. The 1st Team All-League represents the most elite athletes in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association league. The league does not have a 2nd Team All-League; just eight positions on offense, eight positions on defense, one defensive player of the year, one offensive player of the year and one All-League Ath/K/P. Waitsburg Cardinals 1st Team All-League selections are JJ Gleason,...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg fall sports athletes and their families, both high school and middle school, enjoyed a catered dinner from Classic Grill'n from Othello on Tuesday, October 27, in the Waitsburg Elementary's multi-purpose room. The caterers, Birdie and Tim Fought, have two grandchildren in Waitsburg: seventh-grader Arya played volleyball, and eighth-grader Luke played football for the Cardinals. After dinner, the middle school volleyball and football coaches presented their teams' end-of-...
Fifteen Years Ago November 10, 2011 Dayton's Betty Ann Fletcher and Elaine Huson were nearly speechless last Thursday night when they were announced as the 2011 Citizens of the Year by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. The women could barely squeak out that they were honored after being hugged and cheered on by their family and friends in the community who had attended the chamber's 65th banquet at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Roslyn Edwards, whose husband Steve won the award last year,...
There is always a bit of magic involved when selecting the perfect recipe to pair with a beautiful bottle of wine, or vice versa. Balancing flavors on the palate, with the fruit notes and acidity of specific grapes is a skill that I have found grows with practice and a generous dose of intuition. Grenache, a grape that is making a big splash in Waitsburg this weekend, is a cellar option that is celebrated for its versatility in food pairings. I have always loved red grenache in particular with...
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...
Last Updated: November 4, 2026, 4:27:44 PM Statewide results: Initiative Measure No. IP26-645 Would repeal a 9.9% tax on income over $1,000,000 Multi-County Contest – State results only Yes 43.07% 937,349 No 57.93% 1,290,675 Initiative Measure No. IL26-001 Would repeal amendments to a statute listing certain rights of parents and guardians of public-school children and re-enact the law as it was originally enacted by Initiative 2081. Multi-County Contest – Statewide results only Yes 47.39% 1,028,724 No 52.61% 1,142,133 Initiative Measure No....
