Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG—Waitsburg Christian Church, in partnership with Restoration Community Impact and New Beginning Christian Community Church, will be hosting a drive-up food giveaway on Saturday, March 27, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., or while supplies last. Two semi-trucks loaded with 2,000, 30-pound boxes full of assorted fresh fruit, meat, and other items will be parked at the Waitsburg Elementary School parking lot, handing out boxes to anyone who shows up. The giveaway is open to residents of both Walla Walla and Columbia counties. “This is open to everyb...
Jim Pearson, Director of Program Operations at the Club has announced the decision to forego hosting a spring break program this year. “Despite the recent loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, there are still a number of barriers to providing a quality all-day weeklong program,” Pearson said. Although Pearson said the Club can’t offer a program during the spring break, the staff are setting their sights on planning for a six-week long summer recreation program that will be safe, stimulating and educational. This can take place as long as the c...
WAITSBURG—For the second year in a row, the third weekend in May will be a quiet one, as the 2021 Waitsburg Celebration Days has been cancelled. The decision to cancel was made by executive board vote on March 15, just before a regularly scheduled meeting. “Due to the uncertainty of COVID, the current phases of Washington State, and the requirements from the state to hold outdoor and indoor events; it is with regret that Waitsburg Celebration Days 2021 has been cancelled by Executive Board decision on 3/15/2021,” said Abby Grende, WCD Secre...
DAYTON-Showing at the Liberty Theater on March 26, 27, 28, and 30 is the 2020 drama Nomadland. Showtimes are Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinee at 3 pm, and Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm (Not 7:30). Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad. Nomadland features real nomads Linda May, Swankie, and Bob Wells as Fern's mentors and comr...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) and healthcare partners will open the county’s mass vaccination clinic on Saturday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be approximately 2,300 first-dose appointments available for eligible Phase 1A, 1B1, and 1B2 county residents. The soon-to-be eligible Phase 1B Tier 2 includes high-risk critical workers who work in the following specific congregate settings; agriculture, fishing vessel crews, food processing, grocery stores, corrections, prisons, jails or det...
WAITSBURG—Waitsburg Elementary will hold Kindergarten and Preschool registration for the Fall of 2021 on Monday, March 29th through Thursday, April 1st. Registration packets will be available for pickup in the elementary office from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All children who turn 5, on or before, August 31 and live within the Waitsburg School District boundaries are eligible to register for Kindergarten for the Fall of 2021. All children who turn 3, on or before, August 31 and live within the Waitsburg School District boundaries are eligible to r...
PRESCOTT—If breakfast is your jam, you’re in luck! The Prescott Lions Club is back in the kitchen for Saturday morning breakfast, the third weekend on the month. Starting March 20, breakfast will be available from 8 a.m until 11 a.m, at the Lions Building, 101 S D Street. Masks will be required, and all necessary COVID-19 precautions will be taken....
DAYTON—Columbia County Healthcare System announced the addition of Primary Care Provider and Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner Lindsay McLaughlin at the Columbia Family Clinic. Born in Las Cruces, N.M., McLaughlin grew up in a rural setting and spent her childhood adventuring around her grandfather’s cattle ranch. “I’ve basically wanted to do rural, primary care for as long as I can remember,” McLaughlin said in a release. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science and a bachelor's...
DAYTON—The Dayton Kiwanis Club met via Zoom on March 10. The club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at noon. The meeting began with an update from Public Health Administrator Martha Lanman, who spoke about Columbia County’s COVID-19 statistics and current standings. At the time of the meeting, Columbia County had not had a new case of the virus for 13 days, with Lanman saying that it is a “good sign of where the county was.” She said case testing has dropped to less than ha...
DAYTON-After six and a half years of employment, Tamara Fritze has left the Dayton Historical Depot Society to pursue other interests. During her time as the Depot Museum Director, Fritze created many interesting exhibits and newsletters sharing her wealth of knowledge about local history. The Society is grateful for her years of dedicated service and wishes her well in her future endeavors. Shellie McLeod will take over the responsibilities of this role. McLeod was hired as Events Manager for...
WALLA WALLA—Register now for the Seventh Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Thursday, April 1 at 6:30 pm. This year, the Blue Mountain Land Trust is partnering with three fantastic restaurants across the region to provide special dining packages for attendees! In Walla Walla, AK’s Mercado will provide an excellent meal at their gorgeous new location on Main Street. Enjoy savory classics from Sundown Grill & Bar-B-Q in Pendleton. In John Day, Little Canyon Food Cart will be serving up tas...
WALLA WALLA—There are currently three open positions on the Waitsburg-Coppei Flood Control District Board of Directors. The district has been inactive for some years. There is an interest in reactivating the district to assist with certain flood control activities in the City of Waitsburg. By state law (RCW 85.38), such vacancies are filled through appointment by the Walla Walla County Commissioners in which the largest part of the district property is located. Appointees shall hold office until the next district election. Applicants must be q...
PENDLETON—The Umatilla National Forest is looking for volunteers to spend the summer as campground hosts at the Jubilee Lake and Woodward campgrounds. Campground hosts greet campers, provide information on the surrounding area, and generally make campers feel at home. Hosts visit with campers and day-use visitors, clean and maintain restrooms, restock supplies, occasionally clean up after camp, and carry out minor maintenance as needed. They keep an eye on things and set an excellent example f...
WALLA WALLA—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced on March 1 that all USACE navigation locks on the Columbia and Snake Rivers would be closed for preventative maintenance and annual inspections on March 6 at 6 a.m. Columbia River navigation locks are located at Bonneville Dam at river mile 145, the Dalles Dam at river mile 191, John Day Dam at river mile 126, and McNary Dam at river mile 292. Snake River navigation locks are located at Ice Harbor Dam, at river mile 10, Lower M...
DAYTON-The Dayton Chamber of Commerce board of directors announced March 1 that Molly Weatherill-Tate, manager of the Chamber, has accepted a position at Whitman College as Director of Admission Operations. "This is an opportunity Molly couldn't possibly pass up," said Chamber Board President Bette Lou Crothers. "We're all very happy for her and wish her the best." Crothers said Weatherill-Tate accomplished much in the year and half she's been with the Chamber. "She brought a lot of loyalty...
WAITSBURG—A public hearing will be held on March 18, at the Waitsburg School Board monthly meeting, regarding the sale of vacant school property. Two adjacent parcels, located near the corner of Third Street and Coppei Avenue, in Waitsburg, are no longer required for school district purposes. The board will be taking comment both in favor and opposed to the sale of the properties. For further questions, contact Superintendent Mark Pickel at (509) 337-6301....
SEATTLE—Treehouse’s annual Champions Luncheon is usually held in a ballroom with more than 1,000 supporters throughout the community. Youth impacted by foster care share stories about their journeys and triumphs in partnership with the nonprofit advocacy organization. This year, because of the pandemic, the event will be hosted online on March 17, from 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. “We’re excited because now we’re not limited to how many people will fit in one room. Everyone can attend, and no one is limited by geography,” said Spencer Sheridan, Community E...
WALLA WALLA—On Thursday, April 1, join the Blue Mountain Land Trust for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Held each year in January in Nevada City, California, The Wild & Scenic Film Festival celebrates the beauty and wonder of the natural world, and inspires audiences to take action. This year, the festival will feature Here We Stand, a film by Theresa Baker and Save the Redwoods League about improving inclusivity in the outdoors, and Common Ground, a film that explores how tribes, ranchers, and government work together to work toward a c...
Ric Gendron’s paintings show various elements of the Native American spiritual journey. Across the Universe (Detail), by Ric Gendron, located at Washington State University, Pullman. Since July 1, 2020, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) program has added thirty-four new artworks to the collection. These public art projects are located across Washington State, from Mount Vernon and Blaine in the far northwest to Quincy and Moses Lake in Central Washington, to Spokane and Pullman in the east, and s...
DAYTON—If you’re a college student who has been looking forward to hitting the slopes, head to Bluewood February 24-26 for College Days. Take a break from the college grind and enjoy some fresh air! With a valid student ID, lift tickets are only $28 (regularly $41) and must be purchased at the mountain. This deal is not available online. If you need ski gear- no worries! Rental equipment is available - be sure to check out the website for packages and pricing, www.bluewood.com/rentals. College Days is sponsored by McCurley Integrity Toyota of...
DAYTON—Jana Eaton has been working on updating the Dayton School District’s website with some new features made available by the website host. They include a pop-out-side menu. Click on the Website Menu at the top for this feature, she said. Gold tabs under the picture gallery have been alphabetized, and improvements to font color, size, and text style will make things easier to find on the site. Report A Bully-Anonymous Reporting is a new quick-link added to the site. Eaton said that any...
DAYTON—Touchet Valley Arts Council (TVAC) is pleased to announce the Liberty Theater is reopening for free showings of the movie The Mask of Zorro starting Friday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. The Liberty Theater selected this movie to celebrate reopening after over 11 months of closure. Not only is it a fun adventure movie, but it was also the first movie shown when the theater reopened in 2001. The movie’s second and third showings will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and a matinee on Sunday at 3 p.m....
Olympia—On Friday, February 19, Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1368, which appropriates $2.2 billion in federal funding that has been allocated to states in response to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency. The legislation takes effect immediately. “Our focus this year is relief, recovery and resilience, and this legislation will help us make tremendous progress in all of those areas. Washingtonians have been exemplary in helping limit the spread of COVID-19, but it has not come without its economic and emotional costs,” Inslee said. “The process...
WALLA WALLA-Now that our counties have reached Phase 2, Fort Walla Walla Museum will be reopening its exhibit halls on Friday, February 26. The museum's new hours will be 12-5 pm Friday through Sunday. The Pioneer Village is scheduled to reopen on March 5. There is quite a bit to see at the museum with new and updated exhibits. The military gallery has received a newly acquired pattern 1884 dress coat and pattern 1881 dress helmet for 24th Infantry. Troop M of the 24th Infantry, one of the...
Columbia County Public Transportation has given their new "town" bus a facelift. Sent to Binder Sign Company of Walla Walla, the bus was "wrapped" with photos taken over time by Dayton photographer Ray Brown, who drives for CCPT. CCPT staff worked together to select the pics. This bus will be used mainly for Dayton in-town route, and is the only member of the fleet featuring Ray's work from the city. A bus to be proud of!...
