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At the Liberty: "80 For Brady"
DAYTON—”80 FOR BRADY” is inspired by the true story of four elderly best friends living life to the fullest when they take a wild trip to the 2017 Super Bowl LI to see their hero Tom Brady play. Roger Ebert says “It’s a Cinderella story... Full story
Nominate this year's WCD parade Marshal
WAITSBURG-Waitsburg Celebration Days is fast approaching, and it's time to nominate an individual, couple, or family to be this year's 2023 Parade Marshal. The WCD parade committee will be accepting...
A nonprofit must
WALLA WALLA—The Nonprofit Association of Washington in partnership with Sherwood Trust is offering the Nonprofit Fundamentals Series to help nonprofits build on their skills to run efficiently and effectively. The series consists of three free... Full story
College and Career Fair coming Mar. 9
WAITSBURG—High school students from Waitsburg, Prescott, Dayton, Touchet, and Pomeroy will be able to attend the Waitsburg High School College and Career Fair on March 9, 2023. Students can meet with over twenty businesses, schools, and...
At the Liberty: "The Amazing Maurice"
DAYTON—This story follows Maurice (voiced by Hugh Laurie), a goofy streetwise cat, who has the perfect money-making scam. He finds a dumb-looking kid who plays a pipe and has his very own horde of rats, who are strangely literate. Maurice’s... Full story
Blue Mountain Pheasants Forever Receives National Award
WALLA WALLA—On February 18th, 2023, the Walla Walla-based Blue Mountain Pheasants Forever (BMPF), Chapter #258, was awarded the 2022 “National Chapter of the Year.” The award recognized the chapter’s education and outreach efforts last year....
At the Liberty:"The Whale"
DAYTON—“The Whale” is the story of a reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity (600 lbs) who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. It stars Brendan Fraser and it is based on the... Full story
Activities for Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday
DAYTON—Some call it Mardis Gras, some Fat Tuesday, but at First United Methodist Church, it’s all about pancakes. The church will host a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 21, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy...
Update on Prescott Joint Park and Rec District
PRESCOTT—The Prescott Joint Park and Recreation District Board of Commissioners and the newly elected Board Chair, Jason Kaehler, thanked the District’s residents for their votes and approval of the levy request for 2023. They look forward to... Full story
Booster club Flashback
Andy Winnett and Jim Davison received the 2012 Waitsburg Booster Club Boosters of the Year award at a recent basketball game. According to Booster Club President Ross Hamann, Winnett and Davison were...
Dayon City Council approve land sales agreement for Wastewater Plant
DAYTON—The Dayton City Council unanimously passed Resolution 1507, which authorizes the mayor to enter into a purchase agreement with Douglas Krueger and Marjory L Krueger for land to be used for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The proposed...
First semester WHS Honor Roll students
Seniors Seniors with 4.0 Levi Boudrieau Alex Dahlby Sarabeth McGowen Natalie Teal Seniors with 3.25 - 3.99 Monte Pettichord Hendrix Groom Aubri Araya Dia Adkins Garrett Palmer Andrew Rosenberger...
At the Liberty: "The Fabelmans"
DAYTON— “The Fabelmans” has been described as an American coming-of-age movie loosely based on Steven Spielberg’s childhood and first years as a filmmaker. It is told through the fictional Sammy Fabelman, a young aspiring filmmaker who... Full story
At the Liberty:"A Man Called Otto"
DAYTON—Otto (Tom Hanks) is a grumpy isolated widower with staunch principles, strict routines and a short fuse, who gives everyone in his neighborhood a hard time as he watches over it like a hawk. Just as it seems like he’s finally given up on...
City of Walla Walla seeks volunteers to fill vacancies on city committees
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — The city of Walla Walla is seeking applications for volunteers to fill openings on the following committees. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) has one position. Applicants must be a resident of Walla Walla...
At the Liberty: "A BAD YEAR FOR TOMATOES"
DAYTON—“A BAD YEAR FOR TOMATOES” - by John Patrick A live theater comedy, with local cast, presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. - Directed by Bev Startin Fed up with the pressures and demands of her acting career,... Full story
Waitsburg Booster Club is back!
WAITSBURG-The purpose of a booster club is to provide support, funds for student activities, equipment, and expenses not covered by the district. The Waitsburg Booster Club has a long history as a... Full story
Two events at Fort Walla Walla Museum
WALLA WALLA—There is still time to see the traveling exhibit Reimagining America: The Maps of Lewis & Clark at the Fort Walla Walla Museum. The show closes on Sunday, January 22 at 5 p.m. The exhibit shows visitors how the information and mapping...
Providence offers free "Caring for the Caregiver" series starting Feb 16
WALLA WALLA—Providence St. Mary Regional Cancer Center is offering a free, four-part quarterly series for people who are assisting someone who has a chronic, debilitating disease or diagnosis. The series, “Caring for the Caregiver”, begins...
At the Liberty: "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"
DAYTON-"Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" is the sequel to DreamWorks Animation's 2011 Oscar-nominated blockbuster. Antonio Banderas will again voice the suave feline outlaw, as Puss in Boots discovers...
At the Liberty:" A Bad Year for Tomatoes"
"A Bad Year for Tomatoes" by John Patrick is a live theater comedy presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Performed with a local cast, and directed by Bev Startin. Fed up with...
Friends of the Pool hosting Community Forum
WAITSBURG—Two representatives from the Walla Walla YMCA, knowledgeable in pool planning and grants, will lead a community forum on the needs for a future swimming pool in Waitsburg. The community event will take place on Thursday, January 26, in... Full story
Blush with success
WAITSBURG–In February, Blush Salon & Spa owner Brooke Mikesell will celebrate six years in Waitsburg. Renting her first space for two years, she invested in the salon's growth by purchasing a...
"Catendar" from the Army Corps
PORTLAND-The Portland Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, has released a downloadable 2023 calendar featuring cats. Giant, engineering-loving cats. Cats on damns, ships, swatting crane hooks... Full story
Blue Mountain Community Foundation accepting Scholarship Applications
Walla Walla, – Blue Mountain Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. The application is available online at www.bluemountainfoundation.org. The... Full story