Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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...
Waitsburg Town Hall's board members held their annual Town Hall St. Patrick's dinner and silent auction on Saturday, March 15. Thanks to the people and businesses who donated items for the silent auction and the purchase of dinner tickets, the event grossed about $5000 with all proceeds, after expenses, going towards the historic Town Hall's operation and maintenance costs. The Town Hall, which has a full commercial kitchen, is suitable for most events, meetings, and public functions and is...
WAITSBURG — “Captain America: Brave New World” stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America. Mackie previously played The Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe until his character became Captain America after Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) retired. After meeting with the newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, played by Harrison Ford in his MCU debut, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must foil a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.” Captain America: Br...
WALLA WALLA — Jefferson Park Pond is now stocked with rainbow trout, and the Lyons Ferry and Tucannon Fish Hatcheries will continue to stock the pond throughout the spring season. Fishing at Jefferson Park Pond is governed by Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife rules and regulations. Jefferson Park Pond is open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card. Adults can help bait a hook and remove fish from the hook but cannot fish, cast, or hold the pole for a...
WALLA WALLA – John Deere designates platinum, gold, silver, and bronze rankings to schools participating in its TECH Program. Walla Walla Community College’s John Deere program has been awarded the platinum, the highest level, for its outstanding work in 2024. The recognition is reserved for programs that go above and beyond in key areas such as instructor development, advisory board engagement, enrollment, retention, facilities, processes, scholarships, and safety. It is a meaningful achievement for Program Director Matthew Bishop, who too...
WAITSBURG — “Captain America: Brave New World stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America. Mackie previously played The Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe until his character became Captain America after Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) retired. After meeting with the newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, played by Harrison Ford in his MCU debut, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must foil a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.” Captain Ameri...
WAITSBURG -The Waitsburg Town Hall hosted two fundraisers this last weekend. On Saturday, March 1, supporters raised $1,700 flipping pancakes to help send six Waitsburg students to the 2025 Global Amazing Shake competition. Waitsburg students Carter Barron, Emily Knudson, Kaitlyn Paul, Ava McCaw, Wiley Gagnon, and Oaklee Adams have earned their place by moving through local and state competitions. The Ron Clark Academy will host the annual competition on March 28 – 30, 2025, in Atlanta, G...
WALLA WALLA - The Combine Art Collective said it was thrilled to present "Straight Outta Waitsburg," an exhibition showcasing the vibrant talents of the Waitsburg Arts community. These talented artists will come together for the first time in a group show that promises to be a captivating and unforgettable experience. The exhibition includes various artistic mediums, including drawing, painting, collage, photography, fiber art, sculpture, iPad drawings, mixed media, and pinhole photography. The...
WAITSBURG — The Waitsburg Town Hall is preparing for its annual St. Patrick’s Dinner and Silent Auction. Tickets are $20 and are available from Town Hall Board members Louie and Marie Gagnon, Dave Tipton, Allen Huwe, Jim Romine, Ron Stranding, and Andrew Knee. All proceeds go towards this historic town resource’s operation and maintenance costs. Donations for the silent auction can be dropped off at the Town Hall on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between 10 and 4 p.m....
DAYTON — There’s a new breed of hero in town. DreamWorks Animation, creators of the film franchises including Kung Fu Panda, Trolls, and How to Train Your Dragon, have adapted the New York Times bestselling series “Dog Man” by Dav Pilkey. When a police dog and an officer are injured on the job together, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve as long as he isn’t distracted by squirrels. He doggedly pursues his arch-nemesis and the feline supervill...
