Articles from the December 30, 2021 edition
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Touchet Snow Scene
Snow put a whole different look on this favorite scene on Lower Hogeye Road, shared in this space several weeks ago. We may dislike driving in and shoveling the stuff, but it certainly dresses up a... Full story
County awards $90,000 for Broadband
DAYTON—Support for the Port of Columbia’s broadband infrastructure project is crucial to prividng high speed, reliable, up to date internet to the residents of Dayton and Columbia County. Anne Walsh, speaking on behalf of the Dayton Chamber of Commer...
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Columbia County Sheriff's Office hosts Town Hall
DAYTON—New policing laws and how they affect local law enforcement was the topic at a town hall presentation by Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday and Wednesday nights last week. The dis...
At the Liberty: House of Gucci
DAYTON—House of Gucci is inspired by the family empire behind the Italian fashion house of Gucci. Spanning three decades of love, betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately murder, the film reveals what a name means, what it’s worth, and how far a...
Preston Park restroom closed for painting
WAITSBURG—The public restroom at Preston Park will be closed for painting starting December 28. The restroom’s walls, ceilings, and floors will be receiving a new coat of paint, as a new coat of epoxy. The restrooms will reopen once the epoxy is cur... Full story
Community Grants Program Accepting Applications through January 11
SPOKANE—Innovia Foundation is currently accepting applications through its Community Grants Program. This grant program is open from December 6, 2021, through midnight PST on January 11, 2022. The Early Bird deadline is January 5, 2022 (by m...
Message from the Waitsburg Gun Club
WAITSBURG—If you live in Walla Walla, the annual Christmas Tree Collection by Boy Scout Troop 305 will be on January 15 and 16, 2022. Have your completely undecorated (no tinsel!) tree waiting in front of your house for pick up on those days. The t...
Congratulations to Cheyenne and Devin Gusse
Congratulations to Cheyenne and Devin Gusse who were married December 27, 2021, at 5 p.m. at the Walla Walla courthouse. Those in attendance were Cheyenne’s grandparents John and Susan Kenney, D... Full story
Byron Gene Kaczmarski
Byron Gene Kaczmarski, 75, of Dayton, Washington, passed away December 19, 2021, at Brookdale Assisted Living in College Place, Washington. Byron was born December 31, 1945, in Pettibone, North... Full story
Eaton resigns from Public Works resignation
DAYTON-Public Works Engineer and Director Charles Eaton submitted his resignation during an executive session with the Columbia County Commissioners on December 20. Returning from the session, the...
Putting the Garden to Bed
The garden got the better of me this year. I always start out optimistic and start way too many seeds and then pack them into every square inch of the garden. In blissful denial about how many weeds...
My Third Waitsburg Anniversary
As I’ve frequently written, I am not a reflective person. However, I do appreciate traditions. Therefore, as I did columns for my first and second anniversaries in Waitsburg, I decided to make it t...
The proof is in the dish
Since Teeny McMunn's retirement earlier this year, Luke Chavez has been sharing his recipes with readers each week. The Times enjoys hearing recipe feedback, and learning about ways that each reader c...
Golden Days Era Committee selection - Jim "Kitty" Kaat
The Golden Days Era Committee voted on the following players for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year: Dick Allen, Ken Boyer, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Roger Maris, Minnie Minoso, Danny...
2022 Columbia County Board of Commissioners Assignments
Ryan Rundell, District 1 BMAC Civil Service Commission Columbia County Public Transportation Authority Columbia County Focusing on Youth Coalition - CCFY County/City Liaison Downtown Dayton Task Force Insurance/WCIF Juvenile Justice Law and Justice...
WWCSO
December 14 A package was picked up by the wrong person at the post office. Main Street, Waitsburg December 16 Deputies investigated a reported residential burglary. Fair Acres Lane, Walla Walla County December 19 A hit-and-run collision occurred in...
CCSO
December 20 Accident, injury unknown. Highway 12 Unwanted person. Main Street Animal call. Vine Street December 21 Theft. Main Street Accident, non-injury. Highway 12 Malicious mischief. Willow Street December 22 Burglary attempted. Main Street...
Dill-Lightful Deviled Eggs
Of all the holiday parties, one of my favorites to host has always been New Year's Eve. Combining the effervescent excitement of counting down to midnight with my love for fancy finger foods and...
PIONEER PORTRAITS
Ten Years Ago December 29, 2011 A group of Waitsburg residents wants to resurrect the town’s defunct flood control district, a prospect city officials say they welcome. “We want to keep Waitsburg saf... Full story
