Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG—Voting in the November 4, 2025, general election closed on Tuesday, 8 p.m. The following are the initial results for the five competitive races in Dayton and Waitsburg. CANDIDATE – VOTE – VOTE % Waitsburg Mayor Marty Dunn* – 198 – 82.50% Brad Sandau – 42 – 17.50% Waitsburg City Council P1 Kevin House* – 220 –91.29% Cindy Daves – 21 – 8.71% Waitsburg City Council P2 Jim Romine* – 196 – 98.49% Write-in – 3 – 1.51% City Council P3 Bart Baxter – 60 –25.42% Brian Richards – 176 – 74.58% Waitsburg Parks & Rec Pool Levy Yes – 122 – 40....
OLYMPIA – The health insurance marketplace opened for the 2026 coverage year on November 1, 2025, and will remain open until January 15, 2026. To have coverage begin on January 1, 2026, you must enroll by the December 15, 2025 deadline. According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, more than 270,000 Washingtonians, including cancer patients and survivors, may face significant premium increases should the enhanced premium tax credits not be extended by the U.S Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS C...
OLYMPIA — Every year from October 15 to December 7, Medicare allows recipients to switch plans. And we all know that Medicare can be a confusing topic. Plans can change every year, so it’s essential to review yours to ensure it still works for you. Choose reputable sources for information. Talk with your employer’s HR representatives. Utilize official government websites, including Healthcare.gov, Medicare.gov, Medicaid.gov, and wahealthplanfinder.org. Familiarlize yourself with medical and insurance terminology to understand deduc...
WAITSBURG - The City of Waitsburg has made a leaf bin available to residents for bagged or unbagged leaves. The bin was delivered to the city shop area, accessable from the alley behind the Sinclair gas station on the corner of Preston and Coppei. It will be open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturdays between 7 a.m. and noon....
Congratulations to Martin Vasquez, Emerson Underwood, Rozalynn Harvey, and Gavin Mikesell who were named Waitsburg Secondary Students of the Month for their hard-work, perseverance, and positive impact on their school....
“A Christmas Carol” DAYTON — Tickets are on sale now for the Liberty Theater 2025 Fall Production, “A Christmas Carol.” There will be 14 performances between November 13 and December 6. Rehearsals are in the final stages for “A Christmas Carol,” which combines the classic of the same title by Charles Dickens, published in 1843, and the short story, “The Gift of the Magi,” published by O. Henry in 1905. Woven together, these two stories become one tale, in which the hard-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted with the choice between a self-im...
William O. Samson II (Billy) passed away on October 7, 2025, after a long illness in Soldotna, Alaska. He is preceded in death by his father, William Samson, and his mother, Merrilee Samson of Waitsburg, Washington. Bill was born in Dayton, Washington, on December 5, 1958. He is survived by his long-time partner, Robin Hilton, of the home in Soldotna, Alaska. He is also survived by his children; Michael (Amber) McIntosh of Walla Walla, Wash., Mary (Mike) Armijo of Walla Walla, Wash., William...
WEDNESDAY - It was a Halloween night high school football game, and everything that could have gone wrong did. From not recovering an onside kick from Sunnyside Christian on the opening kickoff to a fumble on the one-yard line, the Waitsburg Cardinals struggled in the crossover game and lost 64-20. The highlights were Tucker Hamilton, who recovered a Knight's fumble, followed by the Cardinals scoring two quick touchdowns. "But then we hit a brick wall. We could not get momentum going," said...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Middle School boys basketball team started practice on October 27 in preparation for its November 12 game against DeSales in Walla Walla...
"There. On the crest of the ridge. Do you see her?" Matt asked as he pointed toward the protruding ears of a bedded mule deer doe. "Yup, and at least one more," I answered. "But there's no shot from this side – no backstop. Let's make the loop and see if we can come up from behind them for a different angle." The evening sun was warm upon our backs as we moved east to flank the bedded deer. My mind wandered in alpenglow-induced revelry. There's nothing quite like autumn's atmosphere, with p...
Fifteen Years Ago November 4, 2010 Veterans Coalition of Southeast Washington's Blue Mountain Stand Down 2010 will be Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at the National Guard Armory, 113 South Colville Street, Walla Walla. The 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. event is for all military veterans, with a special invitation to homeless veterans. Those attending and needing help should bring their military papers, if available. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 2, 2000 In five days on Tuesday, November 7, voters in...
