Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WALLA WALLA—The Providence St. Mary Foundation held its annual golf tournament on July 22, 2022, and raised a record-breaking $125,000. Over 170 people came out to support the event and participate in the Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year. The theme for this year’s tournament was “A Western Affair.” The tournament was followed by a reception, including an auction, paddle raise, and awards. “After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, we were thrilled to be able to continue the event and raise funds during this time of great need in our heal...
WAITSBURG—Waitsburg Christian Church is currently holding a clothing drive for an upcoming clothing giveaway for all residents. The church is currently accepting donations of gently-used clothing for the drive. The donated clothing must be clean, and all sizes are appreciated. Donations may be dropped off at the church at 604 Main Street, Waitsburg. Please leave the clothing by the front door or inside the foyer if the doors are open. Clothing giveaways will take place on August 20, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., August 23, 24, from 6:00 p.m. - 9...
WALLA WALLA —The Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office (WWSO) is asking for the public’s help regarding a shooting incident that occurred on August 5. Around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, WWSO deputies were dispatched to Nightingale Canyon, just east of Walla Walla, for a hunter who had been shot and needed help. The reporting party told dispatch that their hunting partner had legally shot a bear and went across the canyon to locate the animal. The reporting party had stayed behind to observe the track of the animal, which is a common hunting practice. Th...
OLYMPIA—Nearly 30% (45,000–55,000) of Washington’s high school students are employed. State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced a plan to allow students ages 16 and up to earn elective credits toward graduation through verified paid work experience. “Through work experience, students learn employability and leadership skills––skills like interpersonal communication, personal finance, time management, taking direction, receiving critical feedback, and following through on commitments––that support their long-term success in the workforce a...
Walla Walla-Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) invites future college students, parents, and others to an Open House from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 18. The event will be held at the main building (Building D) at the Walla Walla Campus. The Open House will offer activities and information tables from several WWCC academic programs, including Allied Health, Cosmetology/Barbering/Nail Tech, Culinary Arts, Diesel Technology, Early Childhood Education, John Deere Technology, Nursing...
DAYTON-100 years! The Dayton Kiwanis Club has set the date of its Centennial celebration for Saturday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Barn at Blue Meadows on North Touchet Road. Kim Lyonnais, club president, said, "We're looking forward to a fun, wonderful evening with a catered dinner followed by a presentation of 100 years of history in Dayton." The Walla Walla Kiwanis Club sponsored the first organizational meeting at the Hotel Dayton on October 19, 1922, with 59 charter members in...
WAITSBURG-The Inland Empire's Society for Creative Anachronism will bring festivities to Waitsburgs Preston Park on August 12-14. With the tents and arenas set up at the city park, members of SCA welcome those interested in history, gallantry, and craft. There will be archery, armor-making and blacksmithing, calligraphy, and needlework. And of course competition in medieval fighting. No pre-registration is required. The public is welcome. Anyone who would like to enter into a competition such...
DAYTON—The Jungle Book live - on Friday and Saturday, August 5 and 6, at 7 pm - performed by local children, who will have rehearsed since August 1. The storyline is: Ever been abandoned in the jungle, adopted by wolves, taught by a bear, befriended by a panther, and chased by a tiger? In the musical adaptation of The Jungle Book, Mowgli the man-cub has all these adventures and more. Join him as he escapes from the Monkey-people, outwits a tiger, enlists the help of a rock python, explores what it means to be human, and learns a lesson from t...
WAITSBURG—The Weller Public Library in Waitsburg offers a children’s reading program throughout August. To participate in the program, kids can read or have their parents read them a book and come in on Saturday and pick up a small prize from the treasure box. Young readers can enter each book’s name in a drawing for a big prize at the end of the month. Come in Saturday, August 6, for more information on the reading program and other summer activities at the library The library will be open the month of August on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 5...
WALLA WALLA—Lewis & Clark Living History Weekend kicks off Saturday at Fort Walla Walla Museum. Learn about the historical expedition on Saturday, August 6, from 10 a.m. to -5 p.m., and Sunday, August 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Northwest Living Historians (PNLH) will demonstrate the tools and skills employed by the Lewis and Clark expedition during this two-day special event. Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark were sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, seeking the best route...
WALLA WALLA—Regional nonprofits and qualified agencies are invited to submit inquiries for Sherwood Trust Impact Grants that will be awarded in November. Impact Grants are available to fund up to $15,000 to nonprofits and agencies serving Walla Walla or Columbia County, Washington, or Milton-Freewater, Oregon. This year’s Impact Grants will favor organizations that have not previously received Sherwood Trust funding or two or more organizations working on a shared outcome. “Impact Grants can support important, smaller projects,” said Hunt. ...
DAYTON—Elvis will run a second week. Please see our nearby advertisement, or our website, for movie dates and times. We have eliminated the seat buffering between groups, but online seat selection is still available. However, the incidence and spread of BA.5 variant of COVID is high, so we highly recommend that you wear face masks in the theater. We appreciate your cooperation. Also, registration of children for the Missoula Children’s Theater continues Friday, July 29. Then local children will rehearse for 5 days (Aug. 1-5) to perform The...
WALLA WALLA—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, invites the public’s comments on the draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and the Lower Snake River Channel Maintenance Immediate Need Dredging for Commercial Navigation Environmental Assessment (EA). The Corps proposes to restore the lower Snake River federal navigation channel by removing sediment below the Ice Harbor Dam navigation lock near Pasco, Wash., and near the confluence of the lower Snake and Clearwater rivers near Clarkston, Wash., and Lewiston, Idaho. Th...
WALLA WALLA COUNTY—The body of the individual located on July 6 has been identified, and the next of kin has been notified. The deceased has been positively identified as 24-year-old Miguel Perez Barragan of Tri-Cities. He was born in Kennewick and was working in residential construction, according to his funeral notice. Other details surrounding his death have not yet been released as this is an ongoing investigation. In the afternoon of July 6, WWSO deputies were notified that a citizen had found human remains east of Walla Walla in a r...
WALLA WALLA/WAITSBURG—Temperatures are forecast to be well above normal for at least the next week in Walla Walla. Considering the heat wave, some city crews and the contractors working on the Alder and Poplar projects will start work at 6 a.m. to lessen the impact of the high temperatures on outdoor workers. Walla Walla city sanitation crews will begin commercial collection routes at 3 a.m., this will not affect residential service. This will be a temporary change, beginning Monday, July 25, and only in effect until temperatures return to a t...
WALLA WALLA—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Walla Walla County and the surrounding areas through Friday, July 29, 2022. Dangerously hot conditions, with temperatures around 105° to 115°, are expected. To assist residents who do not have access to air conditioning during the hottest part of the day, a cooling center is being opened at 401 S. College Ave, in College Place, Wash. The cooling center will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. starting Tuesday, July 26th, through Friday, July 29. The center for Hum...
DAYTON—Beat the heat at the library. The National Weather Service has announced a heat advisory this week in Columbia County, so the Dayton Memorial Library has opened its doors as a cooling center during regular business hours. All are welcome to get out of the heat, watch a movie and enjoy cold drinks and snacks. Stay cool, everyone! Columbia County Rural Library 111 S 3rd St. Dayton, WA...
WALLA WALLA—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has issued a fire restrictions order. The fire restrictions order includes prohibiting the building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, including charcoal briquette fires, except when contained within provided metal rings. The temporary ban took effect July 22 at 12:01 a.m. in the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, W...
WALLA WALLA COUNTY—The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants to fill an alternate position on the Walla Walla Water Conservancy Board. This member will serve as an alternate in a reserve capacity as a replacement for absent or recused commissioners. Terms on the water conservancy board are six years. In compliance with state statute RCW 90.80.050(2), for equal representation, applicants need to meet one of the following criteria to fill these vacancies. • Individual water right holder who diverts or withdraws water for use...
WALLA WALLA—The Sustainable Living Center (SLC) is excited to announce the Summer Sustainability Public Workshop Series. Join SLC staff and guest presenters this summer as they explore pollinators, up-cycled art, landscape design, sustainable gardening practices, and preserving the summer harvest. The series kicked off on Monday, July 18, with a workshop on curating pollinator-friendly gardens. Artist and internationally renowned garden designer Kate Frey shared her expertise and resources, including Annie’s Annuals, Perennials, and the Xer...
DAYTON—Sheriff Joe Helm and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office will be busy at Dayton City Park for the 14th Annual National Night Out. Join the deputies on Tuesday, August 2, from 5:00 p.m- 8:00 p.m for a night geared towards building partnerships between local law enforcement and the communities they serve. Exhibits and displays to be expected throughout the evening include a LifeFlight helicopter tour, a Search & Rescue Humvee, command trailer, and quads, and a photobooth. Local organizations, including the Coalition for Youth and Fam...
The Friends of the Weller Public Library organized their 2022 Bookmark Contest. Kids in four age groups were invited to submit their bookmark designs. The groups were K-2nd grade, 3rd -5th grade, 6th-8th grade, and 9th -12th grade. The winners from each group will receive a prize and their designs printed for distribution at the library. The winners' designs will be printed and available at the library after July 31. Winners will also receive prizes. Congratulations to: Wesley Wyant – K-2nd E...
WAITSBURG—Columbia-Walla Walla Fire District 2 announced that a burn ban will go into effect on Monday, July 25. The ban is in effect in the entire district, including the City of Waitsburg. This is an annual precaution, interim fire chief Colter Mohney shared. This year, the ban will go into effect approximately two-weeks later than normal, as the area experienced unusual levels of precipitation earlier this year. For further questions regarding the burn ban, contact CWWCFD2 at c...
DIXIE—Northwest Farm Credit Services has awarded $50,000 to Walla Walla County Fire District 8 located in Dixie, Wash. Northwest Farm Credit Services donates funds to non-profits through its Rural Community Grant Program. The program supports projects that improve a rural community’s infrastructure, viability, and economic health. They strive to improve the lives of their customers and employees, the communities where they live and work, and the northwest agriculture, food, and fiber industries. Walla Walla County Fire District 8 specified the...
The movie Elvis explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (played by Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker, spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. One of the most significant and influential people in Elvis’s life is central to that journey, Pri...
