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WAITSBURG - A Hansen family favorite has come home. Pinky was one of Jim Hansen's many International Harvesters, which included Travelettes, Scouts, and Loadstar wheat trucks. After a little modification, Hansen used the 1949 KB-1 half-ton pickup in the wheat fields as a roustabout. Jim's daughter Cheryl knows about homecomings. She returned to the family home in 2017 to take care of her mother, Geraine, soon to turn 103. Since moving back, Cheryl has created Stella's Homestead at Geraine and...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg students from the YMCA Youth and Government program participated in its annual non-partisan, civic engagement program in Olympia on April 30 through May 2. Youth Legislature students work throughout the school year to learn parliamentary procedure and write legislation to be presented during a state-wide conference. "Youth and Government in Olympia was great this week and was a great opportunity for the kids. For most of our students, this was their first year, but we did...
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Frank Reser Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is available to Waitsburg High School seniors and alumni. Interested applicants can obtain the necessary materials from the Waitsburg High School office. Please ensure that all completed materials are returned to the WHS office by May 29, 2026....
This year, the Memorial Fun Run at Celebration Days will honor nine remarkable educators. They have taught, coached, nourished, cleaned, driven buses, and served on the school board. They were chosen to represent all the dedicated educators who the community has lost over the years. Come out to the Waitsburg High School football concession stand on Sunday, May 17. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., and the 1K and 5K runs start at 9 a.m. Honoring: Frank Reser, Jack McCaw, Mike White, Anita Baker,...
WAITSBURG - Midnight in the City was the theme for the Waitsburg High School 2026 Prom held in Preston Hall on Saturday, May 9. Close to seventy students enjoyed a night to remember and congratulated seniors Victor Whitmore and Mattilynn Carter, who were voted King and Queen. Other court members were juniors Pilar Diaz-Easton and Griffen Hinchliffe, sophomores Audrey Walker and Gavin Mikesell, and freshmen Joslin Nodine and Alex Zuniga. Local photographer Dave Tipton provided complimentary...
WAITSBURG - Over 500 diners attended the 16th Annual Waitsburg Lions Club Rib Feed at the fairgrounds' Don Thomas Building. The May 3 event featured tender fire-cooked ribs that practically made seconds mandatory. Lions Club Secretary Ross Hamann said, "Those who took in the rib feed said they had the best time catching up with old friends, making new friends, and just relaxing in the laid-back atmosphere with great food and cold drinks." The rib and salmon feeds are two of Waitsburg's...
WAITSBURG — Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Frank Reser Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is available to Waitsburg High School seniors and alumni. Interested applicants can obtain the necessary materials from the Waitsburg High School office. Please ensure that all completed materials are returned to the WHS office by May 29, 2026....
WAITSBURG - For the second year, Whitman College brought its Science Night to Preston Hall on Thursday, April 23rd. The outreach program was designed to bring hands-on exhibits and experiences to elementary school students and their families. It is designed to spark curiosity, foster a love of discovery, and make science fun for students and their families. Program organizers credit all the volunteers from Whitman College, local schools, and communities for making the events...
WAITSBURG - Continuing its series, The Circle will host congressional candidate David Womack in Waitsburg on Tuesday, May 5, at 5:30 p.m. This informal gathering is an opportunity for voters to meet, chat, and hear from Womack, who is running for the 5th District Congressional seat in the upcoming midterm election. Womack follows visits by Bajun Mavalwalla in March and Carmela Conroy in April. The Circle is a group of residents drawn together by a desire to be better informed and more engaged...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Historical Society is asking volunteers to come out and help at the Community Yard Cleanup on May 2nd, 9 a.m. to noon. There may be a possible follow-up on May 9 if needed. Its time to get the museum and its grounds showcase ready before the city fills up with visitors and residents enjoying the 2026 Celebraton Days events and parade on May 15 – 17. The Historical Society needs help tidying up the Bruce House and Wilson Philips House, planting, trimming, and raking. B...
Waitsburg Historical Society Community Yard Cleanup, needs VOLUNTEERS on May 2nd, 9:00 - Noon, with a possible follow-up on May 9th if needed. From tidying up the Bruce House and Wilson Philips House to planting flowers, we need your help....
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg's annual Easter egg hunt will be held in Preston Park on Saturday, April 4. The event starts promptly at 10 a.m. The city siren will signal the start of the hunt, and the kids will be off to find chocolate eggs and special plastic eggs with surprises inside. The event is sponsored by the Waitsburg Grange and the Skip Carpenter family. The Easter bunny will be there early, so kids can get their photo taken before they line up for the starting siren....
WAITSBURG — Twenty-three Waitsburg High School seniors are preparing for their graduation on Friday, June 5th. During the months of April and May, “Times” writer Karen Huwe will spotlight three to four seniors in each issue of the Times. The community will get a glimpse of the young adults and their plans for entering the workforce, the military, college, continuing businesses they’ve started, or working in family businesses. These future WHS alumni are creative-learners, scholar-athletes, self-starters, and future leaders. Waitsbu...
WAITSBURG - Two Waitsburg 4-H groups combined to collect food for the Waitsburg food bank. The Corral Wranglers, led by Katie Knighton, and Pen Pals, led by Tiffany Bannerman and Amber Pope, held their annual food drive on Monday, March 23. This year, the members competed in four groups. At eight p.m., the four teams met at the food bank to weigh their items. The winning team donated 142 pounds. The total from all four groups was 365 pounds. This was the tenth year the two 4-H groups collected...
WAITSBURG - Sarah Wilson, a senior at Waitsburg High School, recently won first place in FFA's Poultry Production-Entrepreneurship/Placement and will receive her award at the State Convention in May. Wilson sent her application to a panel of FFA advisors, who reviewed all district applications at the Colfax District meeting for AG advisors. After receiving comments, she made edits before forwarding her updated application to the Washington FFA staff for further review. Later, she and other...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Commercial Club is reminding the public to send in nominations for this year's Community Service Awards. Don't delay, as the deadline for nominations is March 25, 2026. There are four awards, which will be presented during the club's annual meeting and dinner on April 21, 2026. The nomination letters should include a statement on why the person or business deserves recognition in one of the following categories: • Community Service Award – Recognizes a person who has...
WAITSBURG - After a two-month winter break, Simply Sawdust will reopen on Thursday, March 5. Owner Gloria Wilson used the break to enhance the shop both inside and out. Wilson sold her CNC router, lathe, and milling machines to expand her workspace. She refreshed storefront displays and added products, all with shop-dog Kate's guidance. Customers will find new products, such as cloth bread bags paired with matching wooden spoons. The shop continues its commitment to supporting community makers,...
WALLA WALLA — The Waitsburg Town Hall is holding its St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Silent Auction onFriday, March 13, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The doors will open at 5 p.m. so guests can bid in the silent auction before dinner is served at 6 p.m. The cost is $25 per person, and tickets are available through Town Hall's board members. President–Jim Romine Vice-President–Louie Gagnon Secretary–Lance Carter Treasurer–Dave Tipton Board members Allen Huwe, Andrew Knee, and Janice McIntyre All proceeds go to the operations and maintenance...
WAITSBURG - A group of Waitsburg citizens has been meeting to foster community connections and strengthen civic engagement and political change. The group, known as The Circle, was formed by Tom Elstrom, the Walla Walla Democratic Precinct Officer. And though many attendees identify as Democrats, Elstrom said people of all political stripes who are unwilling to give up on the Republic are welcome. The meetings are held on the first Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Ten Ton Art, 216 Main Stre...
WAITSBURG - After six weeks of winter break, the Gaudy Gals on Main is reopening on Thursday, February 5. There will be lots of spring décor, funky art, one-of-a-kind vintage finds, and special spring décor. Visit Kim and Lori on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....
WAITSBURG — The Waitsburg Commercial Club is asking the public to send nominations for this year’s Community Service Awards. There are four awards, which will be presented during the club’s annual meeting and dinner on April 21, 2026. The nomination letters should include a statement on why the person or business deserves to recognition in one of the following categories: • Community Service Award – A person who has performed unpaid community service over several years to the benefit of the Waitsburg community. • Business of the Year – A Waitsb...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Booster Club recognized Wendy and Lance Carter as "Boosters of the Year" at halftime of the boys' basketball game on Saturday, January 24. The Carters show their support for the Waitsburg Cardinals by donating a lot of time at the Cardinals' merchandise booth at home games, Hometown Christmas, and during the Cardinal Kickoff at the beginning of the school year. Lance is the current secretary of the Waitsburg Booster Club, and Wendy previously served as secretary. They...
WAITSBURG - After a kitchen fire in November, Whiskey C is open with a remodeled kitchen and new menu items. The hours are limited as staffing is built back up to pre-fire levels. Owners Corben Ketelsen and Tommy Long reopened last week, and the parking lot was full. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Sunday through Tuesday....
PRESCOTT — Time to clean out your garage and help keep Prescott School District. The Prescott Parent Teacher Organization is asking you to “Clean Out for a Cause”. The Prescott PTO is asking the public to dig deep and donate unwanted treasure to be sold at the Commuinity Indoor Sale on February 21 and 22. Donations will be collected through February 18. Text (509) 386-0403 or email prescottpto25@gmail.com to arrange for PTO members to collect your donations....
WAITSBURG - The first supermoon of the year was also the last in a series of four following October, November, and December 2025. Supermoons appear brighter and larger as they are full, while they are at their closest orbital point to Earth. The January Wolf Moon coincided with the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower. The next supermoons will be at the end of the year: November 24 for the Beaver Moon and December 23 for the Cold Moon. The photo below was taken by Waitsburg resident Carrie...
