Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON — “Fly Me to the Moon” starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson) wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’ (Tatum) already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as back-up and the countdown truly begins… Rotten Tomatoe... Full story
DAYTON — “Thelma” is based on a real-life experience of writer/director Josh Margolin’s grandmother. When 93-year-old Thelma Post (Oscar nominee June Squibb) gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. This is a story exploring aging, family, and autonomy (and uniquely inspired by action movies like “Mission: Impossible.” This marks June Squibb’s first leading film role of her 70+ year career. “Thelma” is highly rated by critics and audie... Full story
LYONS FERRY - Time to swim, paddle, or kayak across the Snake River from Lyon's Ferry State Park to Lyon's Ferry Marina. Competitive and non-competitive swimmers and paddlers can now register for the 11th Annual Swim the Snake, which will take place on August 10, 2024 A non-refundable entry fee of $35 includes a commemorative T-shirt, event insurance, bottled water, and melon bites. Proceeds benefit the Blue Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council, a regional non-profit that suppo... Full story
OLYMPIA, WA. — According to the USDA, seven days were suitable for fieldwork in Washington, unchanged from the previous week. The continuing drought in Western Washington has caused difficult farming conditions. Central Washington dealt with heat and lack of moisture, which impacted wheat and forage crops. Forage crops had little regrowth; in some areas, cattle grazed fields that should have had a second hay-cutting. In Yakima County, daytime highs for the week started in the lower 80s but neared triple digits by the end of the week. The c...
DAYTON — “Inside Out 2” shows at the Liberty Theater for a second week. The movie returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety (voiced by Maya Hawke) shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. This movie has been highly rated by critics and audiences (90% and 96%, respectivel...
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce presents Chamber Cafés and Roundtables on industry–specific topics. These events are designed to foster an environment of sharing knowledge and making connections within specific industries. The Chamber is hosting a roundtable on agriculture and agribusiness open to anyone in these sectors to pose questions, discuss current challenges and exchange ideas. The event will take place on Wednesday, July 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and RSVP is required due to limited space. Go to wwvc...
DAYTON — “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety (voiced by Maya Hawke) shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. This movie has been highly rated by critics and audiences (90% and 96%, respectively on the Rotten Tomatoes website). Critics at the Rotten Toma... Full story
OLYMPIA — As we head into the Fourth of July, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) encourages everyone to take precautions and prepare for outdoor activities to ensure your summertime fun does not end at the emergency room or worse. The National Weather Service predicts moderate to major heat for much of Washington by the end of this week. Track weather conditions at www.wrh.noaa.gov/wrh/heatrisk/ and plan to monitor people with health conditions, the elderly, and infants to prevent heat exhaustion, heat stroke, or other heat-related...
WAITSBURG — The Walla Walla Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Police, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, and SWAT responded to a reported domestic assault at 19391 E. Hwy 12 in Waitsburg on Sunday, June 30. An assault was reported at 7 p.m.; deputies arrived on the scene around 7:15 p.m. According to the WWSO, a father reported his adult son hit his other adult son with a wooden rod. Units arrived and set up a perimeter. Deputies on the scene attempted to contact the suspect by hailing and calling, but there was no response. The SWAT team...
Cierra Schafer, owner of Red Bird Blooms, had help holding down her tent during the first Saturday of the Waitsburg Farmers Market. The next market is Saturday, June 29 at Preston Park. Vendors will include Cedar Rain Spirits, R & B BBQ, and Pink Button Bakery. As Schafer builds up the market, she askes potential vendors to contact her on her website at redbirdbloomsofwaitsburg.com.... Full story
DAYTON — In “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an army of ghosts that casts a death chill upon the city, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age. This movie was rated highly by audiences (83%), but not by the Rott... Full story
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) asks anyone planning a Fourth of July celebration at a park or beach to be safe and protect friends, neighbors, public lands, and wildlife. Parks sees high levels of visitation during Independence Day celebrations, particularly on its beaches, which increases the amount of trash left behind. Last year, volunteers collected more than 111,000 pounds of garbage from ocean beaches during the annual July 5 beach cleanup. That’s equivalent to the weight of about seven adult orc...
WAITSBURG - On June 19, members of the community, Waitsburg Parks and Recreation District, and Gracie the dog came to the new Waits Mill Dog Park for the ribbon cutting. The park is open for use as the city and parks and recreation continue to make improvements to the facility. In the fall, the ground will be cultivated and seeded, and plants, trees, and shaded seating will be added. With a hot summer forecasted, Waitsburg kids will be happy to learn that the splash pad has been upgraded with...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Historical Society invites the public to tour the Bruce Museum this summer. The museum on 4th and Main Streets in Waitsburg will be open for tours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following Saturdays: July 6 July 20 August 3 August 17 September 7 The annual Pioneer Fall Festival, featuring music, food, and demonstrations, will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2024. Anyone interested in a docent-led tour can call or text (509) 386-3739....
DAYTON — The Dayton/Columbia County Washington Fund awarded $53,500 in grants and scholarships. The following organizations were awarded grants: Blue Mountain Heritage Society-$600 for Veteran’s Memorial Wall maintenance, $2,000 towards concrete and ground improvements Blue Mountain Humane Society-$500 to support their rural pet wellness clinics Blue Mountain Resource Conservation Development Council-$400 to support the 2024 SWIM the SNAKE event Columbia County-$5,000 to support the Touchet Valley golf course irrigation project Columbia Cou...
DAYTON-"The Odd Couple" (female version), directed by Dave Campbell, will be performed live at the theater at 7 p.m. on June 21 and 22 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. Well-known local actors Elizabeth Arebalos-Jagelski and Deanna Tipton star. They turn the tablesular Neil Simon play on the ever-pop to create a highly enjoyable comedy rich in laughter and touching upon the bonds that create friendships. Our free summer movies for children start this week with the movie "Journey 2 the Mysterious Island," playing on June 18 and 21, at 1 pm. A...
WALLA WALLA — The City of Walla Walla invites residents to join the city and strategy consultants from HUB Collective for a presentation on recommendations for the City’s 10-year tourism master plan. The presentation will take place at 6 p.m. on June 25, 2024, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 15 N. 3rd Ave. The public may attend in person or via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82884394971, Meeting ID: 828 8439 4971# The master plan’s goal is to promote quality of life for residents while cultivating a highly engaging experience for v...
WAITSBURG—At a special meeting on June 13, the Waitsburg City Council voted to accept Patraic Slattery’s offer for the former city hall building. The offer included a project description: an organic wine bar on the ground floor and eight hotel rooms upstairs. Slattery is completing his remodel and rebranding of the former Weinhard Hotel, which will reopen as the Hotel Hardware this summer. His plans for the city hall building were similar to the Dayton project On Thursday, Council member Jillian Henze announced the agreement on her public pag... Full story
WAITSBURG — The Waitsburg School District No. 401-100 is now receiving applications for the position of School Board Director for Zone 1 Only individuals who reside within the boundaries of Zone 1 may apply. Please submit a Letter of Interest to dwoods@waitsburgsd.org by July 8, 2024... Full story
DAYTON-The Columbia County Rural Library District announced that Public Services Coordinator Charlie Oribio was selected to participate in the Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Leadership Institute. The Leadership Institute is a pilot program providing leadership opportunities for rural and small library workers. Thirty library professionals were selected from across the United States and Canada to engage in residential, online, and conference experiences over the next 18 months... Full story
WAITSBURG-Time for dog owners to come and check out the town's new dog park at the old Waits Mill site. Waitsburg Parks and Recreation is holding a dedication ceremony for the Waits Mill Dog Park on Wednesday, June 19 at 11:30 a.m. Bring your dogs, leashes, and treats. This project was a partnership of Waitsburg Parks and Recreation District, which is providing the installation, and the city of Waitsburg, which has provided the funding and additional support.... Full story
DAYTON—Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure. After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist. Rotten Tomatoes critics gave this movie a 36% favorable rating, but audiences gave it 80%. It is rated PG for action/peril and mild thematic elements. Runtime is...
DAYTON — “IF” is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. “IF” is from writer and director John Krasinski, stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination. Rotten Tomatoes critics... Full story
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School Alumni Association held its annual WHSAA Banquet & Celebration over the Memorial Day weekend....
DAYTON – “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” breathes new life into this global, epic franchise. It is set several generations in the future, many years after Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. Rotten Tomatoes critics... Full story
