Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG — The filing week for Washington State candidates closed on Friday, May 9. Incumbent Marty Dunn will face two challengers in the August primary election. Jim Strawn and Brad Sandau will go up against Dunn to see which two candidates will move on to the November general election. The following is a partial list of candidates who filed in Dayton, Prescott, and Waitsburg: COLUMBIA COUNTY Port of Columbia County Commissioner District 1 – Scott Hudson Public Hospital District Commissioner No. 1 – Ken Graham Columbia County Pool Distr...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg citywide yard sale is coming up on Saturday, June 7. “The Times” will publish the go-to map for the event in its June 5 issue. It includes addresses and information on participating garage and yard sales in Waitsburg and Prescott. It is free to be included on the map, and yard sale participants should send their addresses, items for sale, or any other information to “The Times” by May 30, 2025. Information must be sent to advertising@waitsburgtimes.com by 3 p.m. Friday, May 30. Please include your name, contact n...
DAYTON - The Port of Columbia offers a redesigned commercial garden at Blue Mountain Station with two allotment sizes. The port is looking for individuals, families, and commercial entities interested in having an allotment to raise fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The Blue Mountain Station's community garden features fifteen garden spaces. Seven are large plots at 30 ft x 72 ft., and eight are smaller raised beds The allotments will be leased on a first-come, first-served basis. The...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School held its annual election of Associated Student Body (ASB) officers for the 2025-2026 school year. Matti Carter was elected the school's president, and Junior Freddy Chavez will serve as Vice-President. Students chose Junior Pilar Easton to be the ASB secretary, Sophomore Chloe McCaw as treasurer, and Sophomore Cheri Mathews as the public relations officer....
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg author Sandra Torres will sign her new book, “Pioneer Families of Huntsville, Washington,” during Waitsburg Celebration Days. Blush Salon will host the event on Sunday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at 214 Main Street in Waitsburg, once owned by Torres and her husband Lupé, where they ran Nothing New Antiques and Lodging before retiring and selling the building to Blush Salon. The couple fell in love with Waitsburg after they retired and moved to town in 2003. They bought and remodeled a histor...
WAITSBURG - Wolfling Coffee is coming to Main Street soon. Owners Caitlin Potts and Trevor Corbin have wasted no time getting to work on their building at 206 Main Street. They have uncovered a brick wall, removed the dividing wall, and designed the barista bar. The couple is taking time out from construction to introduce themselves to the community at a special pop-up at Ten Ton Studio, 216 Main, for Waitsburg Celebration Days, on Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. "We'll be serving a...
WAITSBURG—A new Celebration Days event will surely be a hit with kids. The Friends of the Weller Public Library are bringing all kinds of vehicles to the north end of Main Street. Waitsburg has many unique vehicles used for fun, work, travel, and hauling, and this is a chance for kids to get up close and personal with them. There will also be activities for the whole family, including story time, giveaways, and prize drawings. The event is from noon to 2 p.m....
WAITSBURG — Gloria Wilson, owner of Simply Sawdust, is engineering some Celebration Day fun. Kids of all ages will enjoy free pinwheels, face painting, and free Kids Wood Craft to make Washington State ornaments. She is hosting local vendors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the R & B Barbecue food truck on The Slab next to her shop....
DAYTON — All aboard the H.M.S. Majestic for a riotous adventure in this full-length melodrama in the roaring twenties. Little does our heroine, the heiress Merry Ann Sweet, know she is the intended victim of the villainous Snively Swine’s kidnapping plot. With his partner, the slinky and exotic Aracnia Webb, Swine disguises himself as Sir Reginald Rottentot, a British nobleman, to gain the confidence of Merry and her flapper friends, Mitzi, Ritzy, and Ditzy. But Merry falls for the handsome waiter, Cary De Mille. Poor Cary loves her too, but...
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg citywide yard sale is coming up on Saturday, June 7. "The Times" will publish the go-to map for the event in its June 5 issue. It includes addresses and information on participating garage and yard sales in Waitsburg and Prescott. It is free to be included on the map, and yard sale participants should send their addresses, items for sale, or any other information to "The Times" by May 30, 2025. Information must be sent to advertising@waitsburgtimes.com by 3 p.m. Friday,...
WALLA WALLA & COLUMBIA COUNTIES — Columbia REA is accepting applications for its 2025 More Powerful Together Community Grant. Grant funding is available to eligible organizations within the Columbia REA service area. The MPT Grant program awards a one-time donation to one or more organizations that serve its communities. The maximum grant amount is $10,000. Applications will be accepted from Thursday, May 1, until 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 16. Applications received after 5:30 p.m. on June 16 will not be considered. Applications will be a...
DAYTON — Welcome to the world of “Minecraft,” where creativity doesn’t just help you craft; it’s essential to one’s survival. The movie follows four misfits, Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers), and Dawn (Brooks), after they are pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To return home, they must master the new world and protect it from evil creatures, including Piglins and Zombies. They embark on a magical quest with an unexpected, exp...
OLYMPIA –The measles outbreak in the United States has surpassed 800 confirmed cases across 24 states, including a fifth reported case in Washington. The Washington State Department of Health urges parents and caregivers to protect their children from the disease with two doses of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. Adults are also encouraged to verify their measles vaccination status online at MyIRmobile.com or with their provider. “I’m worried that some data show that Washington kindergartners have lower rates of MMR cover...
WALLA WALLA - On May 18, the Walla Walla Alliance for the Homeless will host Shining Bright 10 Years of Hope and Community, a food and wine fundraiser. The benefit will celebrate ten years of compassion, resilience, and community support and ensure the future of the alliance's work. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Walls Vineyards, 1015 W. Pine St. The evening will include local cuisine, live music, an auction, inspirational stories of transformation, and the opportunity to make a...
WAITSBURG - The Easter Bunny was back at Preston Park to hide eggs and give stuffed bunnies and ducks. The under-twelve egg hunters lined-up to wait for the city's siren to sound and star the hunt. They were quick to snap up hidden treasures, loading their baskets, and outrunning parents....
OLYMPIA — Starting May 7, 2025, Americans will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification to board domestic flights. This requirement also applies to accessing certain federal facilities. Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005, and states must create IDs requiring applicants to prove their identity and legal U.S. residency and have certain counterfeit-resistant features. The Washington REAL ID is the Enhanced ID or Enhanced Driver’s License. It is not mandatory to change to either; other forms of ID...
OLYMPIA — Washington state employees increased their non-perishable food, books, and money donations for the Well Fed, Well Read campaign during the 2025 Washington State Combined Fund Drive. The Combined Fund Drive is a Washington state workplace giving program for active and retired public employees to give to the charity of their choice through payroll contributions and agency fundraising events. It is an Office of the Secretary of State program. The campaign ran from April 1 – 15, and state employees donated more than 2,908 pounds of food,...
DAYTON — In “The Friend,” Iris (Naomi Watts,) a writer and teacher, finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor, played by Bill Murray, dies suddenly and leaves her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The giant pup, named Apollo, creates constant problems for Iris, including furniture destruction and eviction notices. Apollo’s looming presence reminds Iris of her lost friend’s problematic choices in life and death. However, Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo and comes to...
SPOKANE VALLEY, WASH. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to beginning farmers and ranchers. Beginning farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans. Qualified beginning farmers, are individuals or entities that meet the eligibility requirements for direct or guaranteed loans. Individuals and all entity members must have operated a farm for less than 10 years. They must materially or substantially par...
WALLA WALLA — On May 3, 2025, the P.E.O. Chapter CN will present “The Way We Were,” a vintage fashion show from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Walla Walla Country Club to raise funds for the organization’s scholarship programs. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. “The Way We Were” will be a blast from the past, showcasing the best vintage fashion from the 60s and 70s,” said the event committee chair Cheryl Hansen. “It’s an opportunity to step back and witness the timeless national and international styles that have influenced modern...
DAYTON — In the animated feature “The King of Kings,” a father tells his son the greatest story ever told. What begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. In his vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. The “King of Kings” invites viewers to rediscover the power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. The all-star cast includes Oscar Isaac, Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Sir Ben Kingsley, Mark Hamill, and Forest Wh...
OLYMPIA — Paddle sports, including kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding, are among the most popular activities in Washington State. A Recreation and Conservation Office study showed 52% of survey respondents participate in paddle sports, up 28% from a 2017 study. Rising safety incidents show the importance of education on paddle sport safety. Paddle sports account for 61% of reportable boating fatalities between 2023 and 2024. Out of 22 paddle sport fatalities, 18 occurred when the individual was not wearing a life jacket. In r...
DAYTON - Hotel Hardware invites the public to its official Grand Opening on Friday, April 11 and 12. The celebration will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both days. It includes New Mexican cuisine by Dave Hernandez of Cocina Barelas, wine from Tim Doyle of Marginalia Winery, and innovative cocktails at The Bobcat Room. Guests can check out the renovated hotel, The Bobcat Room, and meet Daniel Lopez, the Spokane–based artist behind the "Stand By Me" mural at Hotel Hardware. Hotel hardware i...
DAYTON — A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. Based on a true story, “Last Breath” is an electrifying story about teamwork, resilience, and a race against time to do the impossible. The cast includes Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, and Finn Cole. Rotten Tomatoes said their critics’ consensus was that the movie ratchets the tension to a riveting degree and tells a remarkable true story with the utmost efficienc...
WALLA WALLA — The Ft. Walla Walla Museum is hosting an April Fools Scavenger Hunt throughout April. Historically, incorrect items have been hidden in some of the museum’s exhibits. Guests who list them all will win a prize from the museum store. The last day of the hunt is Sunday, April 30. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests are invited to participate in the Scavenger Hunt as a fun way to visit the museum, talk about the exhibits, and identify things that don’t belong....
