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Waitsburg VBS and bike rodeo are a success
WAITSBURG-A whopping 85 kids participated in last week's Mega Sports Camp Vacation Bible School at the Waitsburg Christian Church. During the five-day event, children learned Bible stories while learn...
Waitsburg School Board Update
All board members present: Ross Hamann, Christy House, Lisa Morrow, Jason Kaehler, Randy Hinchliffe Waitsburg Superintendent Mark Pickel took the Oath of Office. Secondary Principal Report (Mark Pickel for Stephanie Wooderchak) Stephanie Hinchliffe,...
Mega Sports Camp VBS & Bicycle Rodeo
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Christian Church will host a Mega Sports Camp Vacation Bible School on July 22-26 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. VBS Registration forms are available for download at www.christianchurch.com and should be brought to the first day of V...
Ladies Night in the 'Burg
Waitsburg's first Ladies Only Bunco Night was such a success that a second event is planned for Waitsburg Wednesday on Aug. 14, according to Commercial Club President Joy Smith. Eighteen ladies...
Patriot's parade and picnic
Waitsburg founding father William Preston appears to be directing attention to Main Street's patriotic display of red, white and blue as local veterans carried the United States and military service...
2021 will mark the event's 10th anniversary
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg's Patriot's Parade and community potluck is a nearly decade-old tradition, but many may not know how it originated. As the story goes, the whole thing began with a dare. In 2011,...
Waitburg hosts Firewise presentation
WAITSBURG-Emergency response and firefighting personnel from multiple area agencies were on hand to present information and answer questions at a Firewise meeting held at the Lions Club Building at...
Waitsburg Parks and Recreation District changes focus
WAITSBURG—In the process of developing its long-term plan, and in response to public input, the Waitsburg Parks and Recreation District has changed its focus from taking over maintenance of public facilities to providing more community recreation o...
Young Adult author visits Ju's Traveling Pages
WAITSBURG-Former Walla Walla resident Jackson E. Graham will be on hand to sign books at Ju's Traveling Pages bookstore in Waitsburg from 5-7 p.m. on Fri., July 12. Graham strives to write...
Waitsburg School Board Update
Secondary Principal’s Report (Stephanie Wooderchak) Graduation went well with large scholarship awards. WHS ASB leadership and ACT held year-end reward parties. Mrs. Groom and the ASB led incoming freshman through orientation. Athletic D...
Blush Salon & Spa makes the move
WAITSBURG-Why did the salon owner cross the street? Bigger space, better opportunity, a building of her own and a location next door to a coffee shop. At least those were the reasons mentioned by...
Prescott Pool receives $50,000 Sherwood Trust impact grant
WAITSBURG—The Prescott Joint Park and Recreation District received a $50,000 Sherwood Trust Core Grant to aid with pool repairs and facility improvements earlier this month. The District was one of 1...
Drive-through history
WAITSBURG-The Times got a little drive-through history lesson last week when a gentleman stopped in to check out the building and shared that he was following the trail his grandfather had taken while...
Downtown history lessons
WAITSBURG-History buffs, or anyone interested in learning a little more about Waitsburg's past, need only walk to the north end of Main Street for a mini history lesson. Main Street Bridge While the...
Monday Funday
WAITSBURG-June 21 may have been the official first day of summer, but for Waitsburg kids, Monday was the real summer kick-off with the opening of the City Pool, the first day of the Summer Reading...
Bears in the Burg
WAITSBURG-Facebook was filled with posts of multiple sightings of a mama bear and cub on the southeast end of Waitsburg on the evening of June 13. Residents lined the streets to get a look at the...
Watershed partnership reauthorized
WALLA WALLA COUNTY—The Washington State Legislature re-authorized the Walla Walla Watershed Management Partnership, for two years, which will be a time of transition for the organization. The organization was also allocated $500,000 in funding, w...
Waitsburg City Council Update
Public Comment Parks & Recreation Board Chair Danielle Carpenter provided an update regarding the Parks & Recreation Board. Carpenter said the committee has decided to focus on events and engagements in the near future and will take over maintenance... Full story
Suze's Travels
WAITSBURG-Licensed equine massage therapist, Suze Wood, recently returned from an educational expedition to western France. She traveled to attend practicum for certification as a master saddle...
Field Day Fun
Waitsburg Elementary School students wrapped up the year with a well-earned field day on Friday, June 7....
Lions present awards at annual ladies night
WAITSBURG-It was a full house in the Lions Memorial Building as the Waitsburg Lions Club wrapped up its year with the annual Ladies Night dinner, award ceremony and induction of new officers....
A Mural in the Making
Muralist Don Brown, of Kennewick, recently completed this impressive mural on the side of Chief Spring's Brew Pub on Dayton's Main Street. The Times' Advertising Manager Teeny McMunn captures the...
FREE Youth Trap Shoot is Saturday
WAITSBURG—The Blue Mountain Pheasants Forever will host a free youth trap shoot on Sat., June 15 at the Waitsburg Gun Club. Dean Wass will present a firearms safety refresher beginning at 8 a.m. with the trap shoot immediately following. Youth age 1...
Stella's Homestead is site of the Walla Walla Valley's first Huichica music festival
WAITSBURG—The Huichica Music Festival will make its debut in the Walla Walla Valley this fall with a two-day festival at Stella’s Homestead, the former site of Jim and Geraine’s Hansen’s farm on the...
