Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON — Welcome to the world of “Minecraft,” where creativity doesn’t just help you craft; it’s essential to one’s survival. The movie follows four misfits, Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers), and Dawn (Brooks), after they are pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To return home, they must master the new world and protect it from evil creatures, including Piglins and Zombies. They embark on a magical quest with an unexpected, exp...
OLYMPIA –The measles outbreak in the United States has surpassed 800 confirmed cases across 24 states, including a fifth reported case in Washington. The Washington State Department of Health urges parents and caregivers to protect their children from the disease with two doses of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. Adults are also encouraged to verify their measles vaccination status online at MyIRmobile.com or with their provider. “I’m worried that some data show that Washington kindergartners have lower rates of MMR cover...
WALLA WALLA - On May 18, the Walla Walla Alliance for the Homeless will host Shining Bright 10 Years of Hope and Community, a food and wine fundraiser. The benefit will celebrate ten years of compassion, resilience, and community support and ensure the future of the alliance's work. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Walls Vineyards, 1015 W. Pine St. The evening will include local cuisine, live music, an auction, inspirational stories of transformation, and the opportunity to make a...
WAITSBURG - The Easter Bunny was back at Preston Park to hide eggs and give stuffed bunnies and ducks. The under-twelve egg hunters lined-up to wait for the city's siren to sound and star the hunt. They were quick to snap up hidden treasures, loading their baskets, and outrunning parents....
OLYMPIA — Starting May 7, 2025, Americans will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification to board domestic flights. This requirement also applies to accessing certain federal facilities. Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005, and states must create IDs requiring applicants to prove their identity and legal U.S. residency and have certain counterfeit-resistant features. The Washington REAL ID is the Enhanced ID or Enhanced Driver’s License. It is not mandatory to change to either; other forms of ID...
OLYMPIA — Washington state employees increased their non-perishable food, books, and money donations for the Well Fed, Well Read campaign during the 2025 Washington State Combined Fund Drive. The Combined Fund Drive is a Washington state workplace giving program for active and retired public employees to give to the charity of their choice through payroll contributions and agency fundraising events. It is an Office of the Secretary of State program. The campaign ran from April 1 – 15, and state employees donated more than 2,908 pounds of food,...
DAYTON — In “The Friend,” Iris (Naomi Watts,) a writer and teacher, finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor, played by Bill Murray, dies suddenly and leaves her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The giant pup, named Apollo, creates constant problems for Iris, including furniture destruction and eviction notices. Apollo’s looming presence reminds Iris of her lost friend’s problematic choices in life and death. However, Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo and comes to...
SPOKANE VALLEY, WASH. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to beginning farmers and ranchers. Beginning farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans. Qualified beginning farmers, are individuals or entities that meet the eligibility requirements for direct or guaranteed loans. Individuals and all entity members must have operated a farm for less than 10 years. They must materially or substantially par...
WALLA WALLA — On May 3, 2025, the P.E.O. Chapter CN will present “The Way We Were,” a vintage fashion show from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Walla Walla Country Club to raise funds for the organization’s scholarship programs. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. “The Way We Were” will be a blast from the past, showcasing the best vintage fashion from the 60s and 70s,” said the event committee chair Cheryl Hansen. “It’s an opportunity to step back and witness the timeless national and international styles that have influenced modern...
DAYTON — In the animated feature “The King of Kings,” a father tells his son the greatest story ever told. What begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. In his vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. The “King of Kings” invites viewers to rediscover the power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. The all-star cast includes Oscar Isaac, Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Sir Ben Kingsley, Mark Hamill, and Forest Wh...
OLYMPIA — Paddle sports, including kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding, are among the most popular activities in Washington State. A Recreation and Conservation Office study showed 52% of survey respondents participate in paddle sports, up 28% from a 2017 study. Rising safety incidents show the importance of education on paddle sport safety. Paddle sports account for 61% of reportable boating fatalities between 2023 and 2024. Out of 22 paddle sport fatalities, 18 occurred when the individual was not wearing a life jacket. In r...
DAYTON - Hotel Hardware invites the public to its official Grand Opening on Friday, April 11 and 12. The celebration will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both days. It includes New Mexican cuisine by Dave Hernandez of Cocina Barelas, wine from Tim Doyle of Marginalia Winery, and innovative cocktails at The Bobcat Room. Guests can check out the renovated hotel, The Bobcat Room, and meet Daniel Lopez, the Spokane–based artist behind the "Stand By Me" mural at Hotel Hardware. Hotel hardware i...
DAYTON — A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. Based on a true story, “Last Breath” is an electrifying story about teamwork, resilience, and a race against time to do the impossible. The cast includes Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, and Finn Cole. Rotten Tomatoes said their critics’ consensus was that the movie ratchets the tension to a riveting degree and tells a remarkable true story with the utmost efficienc...
WALLA WALLA — The Ft. Walla Walla Museum is hosting an April Fools Scavenger Hunt throughout April. Historically, incorrect items have been hidden in some of the museum’s exhibits. Guests who list them all will win a prize from the museum store. The last day of the hunt is Sunday, April 30. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests are invited to participate in the Scavenger Hunt as a fun way to visit the museum, talk about the exhibits, and identify things that don’t belong....
WAITSBURG — The Waitsburg School District is asking voters for a three-year levy to raise $200,000 each of its three years: 2026, 2027, and 2028. The levy would help pay for improved safety and security throughout the school district and technology needs. A levy is a local property tax passed by school district voters that generates revenue to fund programs and services that the state does not pay for as part of basic education. This proposed capital levy would directly pay for improvements to the district’s security system and technology nee...
DAYTON—The Port of Columbia in Dayton hosts Choose Columbia County Business Boosters, a series of monthly training events. The theme for April is social media, presented by Sarah Magill of The Reel Sarah. Learn more about Magill at www.thereelsarah.com. Attending the April events is free. Sessions will be held at the Port of Columbia Conference Room at 1 Port Way in Dayton or via Zoom. Session times are 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Session Dates and Topics: April 8 –“Magnetic Marketing: How to Attract, Connect, and Convert on Social Media.” Learn h...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Celebration Days committee is pleased to announce Barbara Danforth as this year's parade marshal. She shares the honor with her late husband, Bob Danforth. Parade marshals are chosen for their commitment to making Waitsburg a great place to live, learn, work, and play.Barbara was the 1948 Days of Real Sport Queen and the Waitsburg Historical Society's 2023 Pioneer of the Year. She supports Waitsburg's FFA, a member of the De Nova Club, and was recognized for 70 years...
DAYTON — That’s not all, folks! Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, one of the greatest comedic duos in history, are making their hilarious return to the big screen in the sci-fi comedy adventure, “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. This is the first fully animated Looney Tunes feature-length film created for a theater audience. Porky and Daffy are the unlikely heroes and Earth’s only hope against the threat of an alien invasion. It is a buddy-comedy of epic proportions as they race to save the world. The movie delivers all the laugh-o...
9 Variety show “Songs of the Elements” Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. DAYTON — This year’s TVAC variety show, “Songs of the Elements,” stars over 50 talented performers, including singers, dancers, actors, comedians, and a ventriloquist. Chances are, you know someone in the show. “Songs of the Elements” will surely delight with its fire, water, earth, and air-themed variety show. Featured songs include “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and “We Didn’t Start th...
WAITSBURG - The Corral Wranglers 4H Club and the Pen Pals 4H Club held a successful food drive on Monday, March 24. There was a lot of energy, laughter, and activity as the kids, their parents, and advisors took in donations for the Waitsburg Resource Center at the Banner Bank parking lot. Over the afternoon and early evening, they collected 795 pounds of food and hygiene items for the community....
WAITSBURG — On March 21, the local National Honor Society coordinated with the Red Cross to organize a blood drive at the Waitsburg High School gym. Donors were welcome to walk in or schedule appointments for the drive. Advisor Shannon Schreindl said the turnout was so successful that they had to stop accepting walk-ins. The Red Cross volunteers said they had not expected such a high turnout and wished they had brought more staff. Honor Society members Alyssa Hollingsworth, Marion Duncan, Sarah Daves, Sarah Wilson, Jackson Karl, Cedar S...
WAITSBURG - Books for Bikes combines books and bikes to promote academic success and a love of reading. It is a joint venture of the Waitsburg Masonic Lodge #16, Waitsburg Elementary School, and the Weller Public Library. The Masonic Lodge generously donated eleven 20-inch bicycles and helmets. The program is open to all children living in Waitsburg or attending Waitsburg Elementary School. Children will track their reading time, and for every hour of reading, they will earn a chance to win a...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg School Board selected Monty Sabin as the district's next Superintendent and Elementary Principal, pending contract negotiations. Sabin has 26 years of administrative experience, including as superintendent. He served as superintendent of the Moses Lake School District from March 2022 until he resigned in June 2024. "I was very impressed with all the people I met in Waitsburg, and I am looking forward to being a part of such a wonderful community," said Sabin. Sabin is...
DAYTON — “ Paddington in Peru” brings Paddington’s story to Peru where he visits his beloved Aunt Lucy, at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru. The cast for “Paddington in Peru” includes Imelda Staunton, Hugh Bonneville, Ben Whishaw, Antonio Banderas, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Emily Mortimer, Olivia Colman, and Samuel Joslin. The critics’ consensus on “Rotten Tomat...
WAITSBURG — The American Legion Auxiliary in Waitsburg held a Family Fun Bingo event at the Town Hall on March 2. The fundraising event raised money for the auxiliary’s activities to support veterans and their families. Since a municipal pool in Waitsburg would benefit all families, the auxiliary gave $400 to the Friends of the Waitsburg Pool. Auxiliary President Rose Englebright said they hope to make Family Fun Bingo an annual spring event that honors former teachers, administrators, and maintenance personnel from Waitsburg and Prescott Sch...
