The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

WAITSBURG – Waitsburg resident Trevor Johnson is putting his army experience to use, operating a new tow truck business, while he furthers his education. The bright green wrecker, with "Johnson Family...

WAITSBURG – Waitsburg's Odako Club is no more – at least not in an official capacity. The community service organization will award their final scholarship this June, but intends to maintain its tra...

WAITSBURG – Nearly two dozen people gathered at the Waitsburg Christian Church to spend last Saturday learning how faith-based organizations can help in preparing for and dealing with disasters. T...

The Lions Club Rib Feed was another roaring success, with the club raising approximately $15,000, which will all go back to support the community....

Waitsburg second graders surprised talent show coordinator and retiring teacher Dinah Lindsey with a song tribute to close out the Waitsburg Elementary's Got Talent show on Friday evening. See more...

WAITSBURG – Waitsburg holds the honor of being home to the very first Grange in Washington, even before Washington was a state. And while memberships have ebbed and flowed over the years, the o...

WAITSBURG – A massive flock of flamingos has been traveling from lawn-to-lawn throughout the 'Burg over the last week. The neon pink pranksters are on a mission to raise funds to help the Waitsburg F...

WAITSBURG – For Waitsburg residents John and Dinah Lindsey, attending a local sporting event together has always required careful consideration, to find a seat in the most neutral location p...

-Dr. Clarke suggested that the board budget for the same number of students they budgeted for last year, which was 270. The graduating class of 30 is exiting the system and she said there are 15-17...

Tayler Jones and Cade Branson were crowned Queen and King at Waitsburg's junior prom on Sat., April 22. The theme was "Black and White."...

WAITSBURG – It has taken nearly a year's worth of effort, but a rezone of a property owned by Marvin Aronson just off Highway 124, which was recommended by the Waitsburg Planning Commission, was f...

Several Preston Hall students shared their talents with friends and family at a talent show in the WHS auditorium Monday evening. Zack Wood (comedy) and Kiley Curran (ballet) tied for first place,...

PRESCOTT – Last year, Prescott Park saw the replacement of much-needed toddler playground equipment. Just last week, equipment for 6-12 year-olds was installed at a cost of roughly $65,000. As with t...

WAITSBURG – It will probably be years in the making, but Waitsburg's city council took the first step toward straightening Taggart Road, making it a straight shot from Millrace Road to Highway 12. A...

WAITSBURG – After 14 years in the business, massage therapist Christine Richards still loves what she does. And with her recent move here, she's brought her business, Essential Theraputic Massage, a...

Preston Park was a beehive of activity on a sunny Saturday morning as families turned out for the annual Easter Egg hunt sponsored by the Waitsburg Grange and Commercial Club. Above: Children swarm...

WAITSBURG – Preliminary election results for Waitsburg's mayor and city council members were tallied Monday night, with a few upsets resulting. Incumbent Mayor Marty Dunn received 239 votes, easily h...

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WAITSBURG – At their March meeting the Waitsburg School Board approved a lighting upgrade purchase in Preston Hall that will save the district thousands of dollars each year. An energy incentive k...

WAITSBURG – Local youth bluegrass band Switchgrass Delta will join with other local talent in a fundraising concert at the Plaza Theater in Waitsburg on Sun., April 23 at 4 p.m. Funds from the concert...

The Waitsburg FFA Trap Team attended the State Trap Shoot at the Wenatchee Gun Club last weekend. Waitsburg's Team 1 placed 11th and Waitsburg's Team 2 placed 25th out of 34 total teams. Tyler...

John Langford of Waitsburg's Public Works crew checked out a light fixture and smiled for the camera while replacing the city boulevard banners with newly purchased Waitsburg Celebration Days banners...