The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

WAITSBURG—A drug take-back event and a shred truck will be at the Waitsburg Fire Department at 234 Main Street, in Waitsburg, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sat., April 27. Turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal. No needles, sharps or...

WAITSBURG—Mary Phillips, of the Waitsburg Historical Society, and Kate Hockersmith, with the Emergency Preparedness Committee, are joining forces to create a historical display in the Wilson-Phillips House, on the history of flooding in Waitsburg....

WALLA WALLA—According to the Walla Walla Community Development Dept. quarterly newsletter, the department stats for the month of March are as follows: Building permits issued – 37, compared to 46 in March, 2018 Burn/fire permits issued – 119,...

WALLA WALLA—Providence St. Mary Medical Center is seeking stories and photos for a book being written on its history by a local author. The hospital has contracted with Linda Andrews to write a book on the history of the hospital, St. Vincent...

WALLA WALLA— The  Kirkman House Museum, located at 214 N. Colvillve St. in Walla Walla, will host a Mothers’ Day Victorian Tea on Sat., May 11, at 1:00 p.m.  The event will feature all the finery and elements of a high tea accompanied by a...

WAITSBURG—The Society for Creative Anachronism will host its annual Newcomer’s Encampment in Preston Park on the weekend of May 3-5. The event is intended to introduce beginners and interested individuals to the organization and its activities....

WAITSBURG—Stop in at the Plaza Theater, on Waitsburg’s Main Street, for a Bluegrass at the Plaza event on Sun., April 28 at 4 p.m. This is a Touchet Valley Acoustic Music Project (TVAMP) concert and features: The Whippersnappers (Waitsburg’s...

WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Christian Church will host the “Going Beyond” simulcast featuring New York Times best-selling author and Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer. The free pre-recorded event is free and will take place on Sat., May 4 from 9 a.m....

WAITSBURG—Waitsburg elementary students will showcase their talents and the annual Waitsburg Elementary School talent show at 6:30 p.m. on April 17 at the Waitsburg High School auditorium. Admission is free and the community is encouraged to...

WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Resource Center will sponsor a free mobile dental clinic on Fri. May 24, 2019. The clinic will visit at the resource center (behind Banner Bank) from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Appointments are required in advance. Please contact...

WAITSBURG—Waitsburg’s annual Community Service Awards dinner will take place at Waitsburg Town Hall at 6 p.m. on Tues., April 16. Both the Business of the Year and Employee of the year will be recognized. Dinner will be catered by the Q...

DAYTON—The community is invited to join in celebrating Mayor Craig George’s commitment to Dayton at a retirement party on Tues., April 16 at the Delany Building form 4-6:30 p.m....

Report of shop entered and multiple tools and a safe taken in the 200 block of Murphy Street, Waitsburg. The burglary is reported to have taken place between 2200 and 0500. Shop door was left open and no forced entry was discovere...

WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg School District is accepting applications for individuals to sit on the Superintendent Search Interview Observer Panel. The board plans to select approximately 12 community members, representing a cross-section demographics...

WALLA WALLA County—More than 150 agencies in Walla Walla County and around the state will step up distracted driving patrols March 28-April 14. It is illegal for drivers to hold cell phones, access information or watch videos while they are...

PALOUSE, Wash. – Laht Neppur nabbed another win at the Palouse Cabin Fever Brew Fest on Feb. 9 where it took third place with its Spiced Peaches and Cream ale. Conditions this year were brisker-than-usual at the popular indoor/outdoor event but...

WALLA WALLA – Waitsburg High School graduate Emma Philbrook earned academic distinction for the most recent semester at Whitman College. This recognition is given to students who have completed a minimum of 12 credits, passed all credits...

WAITSBURG - The make-up day for the Feb. 15 snow day cancellation will be Fri., March 8. That day was originally marked in the calendar as a No School day, but was reserved as a make-up day in the case of a snow day. There will be school on March...

WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg School District has an immediate opening for a school board member to replace Russ Knopp who has moved out of the area. Interested parties should email a resume and letter of interest indicating why they would like to...

WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Resource Center, with the assistance of the Walla Walla Columbia Fire District 2, will be offering free Christmas stockings to all children in Waitsburg December 1 from 9-11 a.m. Listen for the fire engines coming down your...

WAITSBURG—The Waitsburg Resource Center, with the assistance of the Walla Walla Columbia Fire District 2, will be offering free Christmas stockings to all children in Waitsburg December 1 from 9-11 a.m. Listen for the fire engines coming down your...

WAITSBURG—Main Street Waitsburg will light up for a two-day holiday kickoff beginning December 1. The event begins with breakfast at 9am at Waitsburg Town Hall and ends with a Santa visit at Ten Ton Coffee from 4 - 7 p.m. The American Legion’s...

WAITSBURG—The Mat Birds Wrestling group will host a wrestling camp at Waitsburg Elementary School on Saturday, December 15 from 8 - 12:30 p.m. This is a perfect introductory session for kids from 5 - 14 years old. There is a $30 fee to attend...