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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON — In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. Rated PG for action/violence and rude humor and has a runtime of 108 minutes. Rotten Tomatoes critics and audiences agreed that “Zootopia 2” is a thoughtful...
WAITSBURG — Susan Wildey became first interested in yoga in her youth. About five years ago, she got back into yoga to find peace and inner calm. Wildey met the requirement of two hundred class hours and obtained her yoga teaching certificate through a studio in Montana. This past summer, she started her business, Stone and Sky Yoga. “Yoga is less about fitness and more about an inward journey,” said Wildey. Wildey works in the Business Office for the Prescott School District and teaches yoga classes in the evenings. In January, Wildey will...
PRESCOTT — Douglas Venn is retiring from the Prescott Joint Parks & Recreation board effective on December 31, 2025. For 15 years, he has served as commissioner, championing Prescott’s pool and Fairview Parks. Venn held various positions on the board, including Vice-chairman and Chairman. He has worked effectively with the board, staff, and community to ensure public access to safe and fun recreational facilities. Judy Kettering was elected as Commissioner for Position #2, formerly held by Chuck Carruthers. With Doug Venn’s retirement, the b...
WAITSBURG — An alumni and supporters’ group has formed to support the Waitsburg FFA. The group is hosting a New Year’s Day breakfast to help raise funds for two FFA members to attend the National FFA Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) in Washington, D.C. each summer. The group is serving a breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links or patties, and coffee or juice for only $12. The meals are to-go and can be picked up from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Waitsburg Lions’ Club cook shack at the fairgrounds....
DAYTON — An animated family film, following the biblical story of King David. It doesn’t just focus on the story of David’s youthful battle with the giant, Goliath. Armed with a sling, a few stones, and faith, he stepped up to defeat the terrifying giant. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, David’s journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom. Rated PG for action and violence and some scary images, with a runtime of 115 minutes. Many critics agreed th...
Week of Christmas Tuesday, December 23: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 24: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, December 25, Closed Friday, December 26: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 27: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, December 28: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Week of New Years Tuesday, December 30: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 31: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, January 1, Closed Friday, January 2: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 3: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, January 4: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m....
PRESCOTT - The Friends of Prescott Schools and the Walla Walla Columbia School Retirees Association held a successful spaghetti dinner fundraiser on December 8, 2025. The event raised funds for the Prescott School District by serving an estimated 140 dinners, hosting a silent auction, running raffles, and selling Christmas ornaments. The lucky raffle winners were Leona Rees, Jim Briggs, Pat Davison, Linda Barker, Nancy Bickelhaupt, Jim Davison, and Laura Chabre. Thanks to the generosity of all...
DAYTON: “Wicked: For Good” will play for two weekends, December 12 to 16 & 19 to 23. For two holiday seasons, “Wicked,” the Tony Award-winning musical, has become a gravity-defying cinematic sensation. After challenging the Wizard’s totalitarian regime in Oz, Elphaba must grapple with her identity as the Wicked Witch of the West. At the same time, “Glinda the Good” is seen as the nation’s defender against Elphaba. The two witches must make decisions that seal their fates in this second musical installment. “Wicked: For Good” is receivin...
SPOKANE, WA — Innovia Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year. Innovia manages over 50 regional scholarships, awarding more than $400,000 to local students each year. Scholarships are available to students within Innovia’s 20-county service area who are college-bound or pursuing vocational or technical training. Single awards range between $500 and $4,000. “In partnership with generous donors, Innovia is honored to provide educational opportunities to local students each year,” says Shelly...
DAYTON: “Wicked: For Good” will play for two weekends, December 12 to 16 & 19 to 23. For two holiday seasons, “Wicked,” the Tony Award-winning musical, has become a gravity-defying cinematic sensation. After challenging the Wizard’s totalitarian regime in Oz, Elphaba must grapple with her identity as the “Wicked Witch of the West”. At the same time, “Glinda the Good” is seen as the nation’s defender against Elphaba. The two witches must make decisions that seal their fates in this second musical installment. “Wicked: For Good” is receiving a...
SPOKANE — Innovia Foundation’s annual Community Grants Program is currently accepting applications from nonprofit organizations serving Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Each year, this program awards more than $1 million to support a wide range of impact areas, including arts and culture, economic opportunity, education and youth development, health and wellbeing, and quality of life. This year’s funding theme, “Building Stability and Belonging,” emphasizes support for programs that increase access to basic needs, including food, housing,...
WAITSBURG — Hometown Christmas organizers would like to remind drivers that traffic and parking will be temporarily impacted on Sunday, December 7, during the 40th Annual Hometown Christmas Parade. The parade begins at 5 p.m. at Main and First Streets. The route goes down Main, turns right onto W. Sixth, right onto Orchard St., right onto Fourth St., and left onto Main, back to the start. To ensure everyone can enjoy the parade, organizers ask motorists not to park on Main Street between F...
DAYTON — It is the last weekend to catch the 2025 Fall Production of “A Christmas Carol” at the Liberty Theater. Remaining dates are December 4, 5, and 6. Tickets are available at libertytheater.org. The theater is accepting non-perishable food items this season in support of our local food bank. The next movie is “Wicked: ForGood,” also known as Wicked part two. It will play from December 12 to 16....
WAITSBURG — The Weller Public Library unveiled three stained-glass windows on December 2, in time for Hometown Christmas. The library’s board of trustees worked with John Czarneki of Light & Line Stained Glass Studio in Walla Walla to create the three-panel window. The Friends of the Library enlisted Waitsburg resident Andrew Knee to place exterior windows before completing the decorative glass installation. The windows by Czarneki were funded by donations and installed by Knee, Louie Gag...
“A Christmas Carol” & “Elf” DAYTON — Come and kick off the holiday season at the theater. There are two weekends left to catch the 2025 Fall Production of “A Christmas Carol” at the Liberty Theater. Tickets for the remaining dates, between November 29-December 6, are still available. “A Christmas Carol” combines the beloved story by Charles Dickens, published in 1843, and the short story “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry, published in 1905. The reimagined play and lyrics were written by co-directors Mike Ferrians and Brenda Henderson. The...
WAITSBURG - After Black Friday comes Small Business Saturday, and on Nov. 29, Waitsburg's Main Street shops will be ready. Start with smooth coffee and fresh baked goods at Wolfling Coffee, 206 Main Street. The new shop will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will host the first of four Saturday Markets before Christmas. The Press Room, 137 Main, will be offering Press Paper Wrap sets, a chance to pull letterpress gift tags, and a private wrapping area for holiday treasures and gifting secrets....
Whoopemup Hollow Café and The Bobcat Room at Hotel Hardware are teaming up to celebrate Dayton's Annual Christmas Kickoff Festival on Friday, Nov 28. Val will be serving her infamous Gumbo with Christmas Cocktails from The Bobcat Room. Food is served from 5 p.m. until it sells out. Bar closes at 10pm. 21+ only. Text to pre-order Gumbo at 509-386-2448....
PENDLETON—Christmas tree permits are now available at Forest offices, several local businesses, and online by searching “Umatilla National Forest Tree Permits” at www.recreation.gov. Christmas tree permits purchased online must be printed to be valid and can only be used on Umatilla National Forest lands. Christmas tree permits cost $5 each and are limited to one per household. An additional $2.50 fee is charged for permits purchased online. Christmas tree permits are also available at Umatilla National Forest offices and local busin...
DAYTON — He saw the past, present, and future, and you can too. The live performance of “A Christmas Carol” opened last weekend at The Liberty Theater. The show runs through Dec. 6, and tickets are still available at libertytheater.org. The reviews are in with one audience member saying, “fantastic production that will transport you to a bygone era, the attention to detail is incredible, and the whole cast and crew should be proud.” While another said, “absolutely amazing play for those who haven’t seen it.” This year’s production is a r...
OLYMPIA — As families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s important to keep fire safety in mind to ensure a safe and joyful holiday. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving Day has the highest number of home-cooking fire incidents nationwide, and residential fires are approximately three times more likely to occur on this day than on any other day of the year. The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office offers the following fire safety tips: • Watch what you cook: Keep a close eye on cooking food and never l...
My friend Brooklynn Smith and I wanted to make a cute video with the northern lights. We used her phone to record, and mine to light the scene with its flashlight. She set her camera to the Long Exposure/night mode for 30 seconds. We exported the video to TikTok to edit, speeding it up and adding the still photo at the end. We chose a soundtrack featuring an Alan Watts quote for the final product. It has gotten almost 20,000 views on Instagram....
WAITSBURG — On Tuesday, November 4, Waitsburg’s public works staff and a contracted crew encountered issues while working on the city’s waterline. The city was working on two leaks, one on the corner of Coppei and Preston Avenues. The repairs were on the same circulating line, and City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe stated that once certain valves were shut off, it created pressure zones, resulting in additional head pressure. At least one valve on the circulating water line failed due to age. The city first heard from the Waitsburg Schoo...
WAITSBURG - On Sunday at 9 p.m., an equipment malfunction caused a kitchen fire at the Whiskey C Restaurant on Preston Avenue. The business is temporarily closed due to the resulting damage. The owners Corben Ketelsen and Tommy Long said they hope to reopen within 30 days. Ketelsen said the chef, the restaurant's unsung hero over the last few years, was the only person injured. He suffered severe burns to his right arm and hand after a reaction from a possible propane leak flashed in his face...
OLYMPIA - Organic baby formula, ByHeart, has recalled all of its products nationwide on Tuesday, after federal and state health agencies began investigating an outbreak of botulism linked to powdered infant formula produced by ByHeart. Fifteen infants in 12 states have been hospitalized, including one infant from Lewis County, Washington. All of the reported outbreak cases were associated with the consumption of ByHeart brand powdered infant formula. ByHeart has voluntarily recalled the f...
WAITSBURG—Voting in the November 4, 2025, general election closed on Tuesday, 8 p.m. The following are the initial results for the five competitive races in Dayton and Waitsburg. CANDIDATE – VOTE – VOTE % Waitsburg Mayor Marty Dunn* – 198 – 82.50% Brad Sandau – 42 – 17.50% Waitsburg City Council P1 Kevin House* – 220 –91.29% Cindy Daves – 21 – 8.71% Waitsburg City Council P2 Jim Romine* – 196 – 98.49% Write-in – 3 – 1.51% City Council P3 Bart Baxter – 60 –25.42% Brian Richards – 176 – 74.58% Waitsburg Parks & Rec Pool Levy Yes – 122 – 40....
