Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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February 24 An abandoned vehicle was towed from Cemetery Road, Dixie, WA. April 20 A woman was arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle at an address on Blacksnake Ridge Road, Walla Walla County, WA. April 28 Deputies investigated a single vehicle collision with injuries to the driver and passenger in the 4000 block of Cottonwood Road, Walla Walla, WA. April 29 Vehicle was located in the ditch in the 2900 block of Old Milton Hwy, no one around and unable to contact any RO or driver. Fight occurred in C-Tank between two inmates at 300...
WAITSBURG—Waitsburg residents’ participation in the 2020 census is one of the lowest in Washington state. So far only 36 percent of town residents have completed the survey. It can’t be because we don’t have time, we are stuck at home! If you haven’t filled out a census form yet, go online and let’s get Waitsburg’s participation up to 100 percent! Deadline for the Self-Response Phase, online, phone and mailed self-responses, has been extended to October 31, 2020. Here is where we our local participation is as of April 27. Waitsburg sel...
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 by appointment by the board of county commissioners in which the largest part of the district property is located, which is Walla Walla County. Appointees shall hold office until the next district e...
WALLA WALLA—Providence Medical Group patients now can have their medical appointments with many providers via a smartphone, tablet or computer for the same price as a standard office visit co-pay. These appointments include primary care and some specialists. Providence is offering the telehealth visits as an option to allow patients to remain safely in the comfort of their homes and still see their providers. When patients call for appointments, if their provider is participating, they will be given the choice of an in-person visit, t...
WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla Board of County Commissioners will release information about a possible extension of the due date for payment of property taxes. The current due is April 30, 2020. In a press release, the commissioners note language in the state law, that “During a state of emergency declared under RCW 43.06.020(12), the county treasurer, on his or her own motion or at the request of any taxpayer affected by the emergency, may grant extensions of the due date of any taxes payable under this section as the treasurer deems pro...
Since schools are closed, Carnegie Picture Lab is unable to deliver its art history and art creation curriculum to area elementary schools. The nonprofit organization has stepped in by providing opportunities for at-home learning with A Daily Dose of ART. Monday through Friday, Picture Lab is providing an on-line art education lesson through their website. The lessons feature a notable artist and include an Artful Thinking activity. There are links to artist information and resources, as well...
WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla County Commissioners in conjunction with the Director of Community Health are approving modified operations/access to certain county departments to protect the employees and taxpayers from the spread of COVID-19. County employees are still there to help, although it may be by phone, or email. In addition, some elected officials may have stricter modified operations and public access policies set in place – please see their website for details. We also have many online self-service options available on our web...
February 19 The reporting party came into the Sheriff’s Office to report a burglary and theft to her storage unit in the 700 block of Waitsburg sometime in July of 2019. Waitsburg, WA February 26 Subject at an address in the 800 block of Mojonnier Road wanted to turn over a jar of black powder for destruction. Walla Walla county. February 28 The reporting party called to report that she had attempted to buy a Labrador puppy on-line. She later learned that it was a scam. Burbank, WA. February 29 Missing property was returned to an address in t...
February 24 A victim reported falling for a phone scam. Touchet, WA. A lost property report was taken at an address on Ridge Crest Court. Walla Walla County, WA. A vehicle was reported stolen at an address on Cemetery Road. Dixie, WA. A hit and run was reported. Walla Walla County, WA. Agency assist for Umatilla County Officer-Involved Shooting in Milton Freewater, Ore. An abandoned vehicle was tagged on the 24th, and removed on the 28th in Walla Walla County. February 25 A man was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant and cited for driving with a...
October 5 An adult male in the 300 block of Erdman Lane reported a burglary he discovered after reviewing security cameras from earlier that day, Burbank. October 26 Report of an unwanted subject/ disturbance at the Walla Walla Corn Maze. 800 block of Five Mile Road, Walla Walla. October 28 A burglary was reported in the 600 block of B Street. Items were stolen from one of the shops on the property, Walla Walla. October 29 An indecent exposure was reported at the Walla Walla County Jail. An adult male reported his 2007 Honda CRV was stolen...
WAITSBURG—This month’s Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon will take place on Sept. 11 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Waitsburg Town Hall. The meal is $12 and will be catered by Moose Creek Café & Bakery. Speaker Carol Park, from Eagle, Ida. will talk on “Home Improvement.” Carol grew up in a dysfunctional family and lived in at least six different states by the time she was 12. All the moving did not allow her to build friendships, leaving her with self-doubt and low self-esteem in her teenage years. This is Carol’s story of finding uncond...
Aug. 25 Warrant Service: Warrant service resulted in arrest in the 300 block of W. Fourth St. in Prescott. Aug. 21 Theft: Bike theft in the 200 block of Main Street in Waitsburg. Aug. 20 Death Investigation: Dispatch advised of a possible Code C on Lewis Peak Rd. outside Waitsburg. Aug. 19 Theft: Pietta, black-powder pistol stolen from safe on W. Third St. in Waitsburg. Aug. 18 Violation of Protection Orders: A woman violated an order by intentionally cutting her neighbor’s television cable on “B” St. in Prescott. Harassment/Threats: Deput...
WAITSBURG —An open house for 6th graders and their families will be held at 6 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. in Preston Hall. Meet staff, get usernames and passwords, class schedules, planners and ask questions to help make a successful transition to middle school....
Aug. 16 Death Investigation: Dispatched to a death investigation in the 100 block of Skyrocket Road in Prescott. Burglary: A building in the 400 block of Coppei Ave was entered illegally and the door and frame were damaged in the process. Accident – Fatal: A single vehicle fatality collision near Hart Road and Lower Waitsburg Road. Theft: Theft of farm equipment on E. Hwy 12 in Waitsburg. Aug. 15 Malicious-Criminal Mischief: A man reported malicious mischief to some storage bins on Hwy 12 in Dixie. Warrant Service: Warrant service with a...
WAITSBURG—The Third Annual Waitsburg Block Party will take place on Orchard Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets from 5-9 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 17. Bring a side dish to share, chairs and your own beverages. Music will be provided by Walla Walla DJ. Enjoy an evening with family, friends and neighbors....
WAITSBURG—Students can register for school in Waitsburg Aug. 19-22 from 8 a.m. -4 p.m. On Thurs., Aug. 22, Waitsburg School District offices will remain open until 7 p.m. High school students will be able to pick up class schedules, get locker combinations and Skyward and school district passwords....
WAITSBURG—Fall athletes and their parents are encouraged to attend a fall sports clearance night in the Waitsburg High School auditorium on Tues., Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Meet the coaches and complete paperwork for volleyball, football and cheer....
August 12 Violation of Protection Orders: A woman was arrested on "D" Street in Prescott for violation of a court order and trespassing. August 11 Found Property: Property related to ongoing cases was located on Middle Waitsburg Road. August 10 Theft: A man reported gas theft on W. 3rd in Prescott. Malicious-Criminal Mischief: Damage was discovered to a gas tank on a pickup on W. 1st Street in Prescott. The fuel was drained and a sprayer was taken. July 31 Fraud – Credit Card/ATM: Waitsburg victim’s credit card was used fraudulently twice at...
WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Planning Commission is looking for someone to fill an empty seat. The Commission meets the second Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. at the Lions Club Building at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds. Those interested may download and fill out the General Position Application form from the City website (www.cityofwaitsburg.com) under the Government tab or stop in at City Hall for more information. Applications should be returned to City Hall by 4 p.m. on Tues., Aug 13....
