Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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...
DAYTON/WAITSBURG — Congressman Michael Baumgartner will stop in Waitsburg and Dayton on May 1, on his 5th District Whistle Stop Tour. In Waitsburg, he will be at Wolfling Coffee between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Baumgartner will continue on to Dayton, where he will be on the front lawn of the Columbia County Courthouse at approximately 3 p.m. Baumgartner is up for reelection in the mid-term election this November. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives serve two-year terms. All 435 House seats are up for election every midterm and p...
DAYTON — “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is an animated film that follows “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” released in 2023. In this movie, Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. Both films were produced by Chris Meledandri and Shigeru Miyamoto. The cast includes Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Brie Larson. It is rated PG for action, mild violence, and rude humor, and has a runti...
DAYTON — This year’s TVAC Variety Show features 60 talented local performers, including many brave newcomers. Jae Goodridge, one of the show’s directors, said, “What I love most about directing the Variety Show is giving people the opportunity to experience being a part of community theater, especially those who never thought they could perform on a stage, or learn choreography, or hear an audience applaud them for their talents.” He continued, “Watching their confidence build and seeing them discover how fun it is to come together and perform...
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....
WALLA WALLA — Crews are set to begin the second phase of work on the north half of the SR-125 and Myra Road intersection on Monday, April 13, 2026, with traffic patterns adjusted as needed to support construction. Crews will begin adjusting striping, with updated traffic patterns beginning Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Myra Road will remain closed between SR-125 and Commercial Drive/Twin Creek Place. SR-125 will remain open during construction, with one lane of traffic in each direction. Traffic will be shifted to allow vehicles to navigate b...
DAYTON — Columbia County Noxious Weed Board is compiling a list of people interested in a pre-license pesticide class for Public, Private, and Commercial Applicators. To get on the schedule with the WSU instructors for a November 2026 class, the Board needs approximately 50 interested people. If you are interested, please call the Weed Board office at 509-382-9760 or email columbiacountyweedboard@gmail.com...
WALLA WALLA - Looking for a fun way to celebrate the season? If you like pony rides, petting zoos, and Rizzy the Camel, the answer is Once upon a Spring! on April 18, from noon to 4 p.m. This free event offers music, food, and hands-on fun for all ages at The Selah in the Walla Walla Valley. The Kaufman Family Bluegrass and Whitman Children's Choir will perform during the day. There will also be 4-H rabbit races and four cow milking demonstrations at the petting zoo. There will be pony rides...
DAYTON — In “Project Hail Mary,” a science teacher, Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light-years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he recalls the urgency of his mission: to solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. Using his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save all of Earth’s life from extinction, an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone. Rated PG-13 for some thematic material and suggestive referen...
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....
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Valley Civility Project is hosting its next Civility Luncheon at noon on Saturday, April 11, at the China Buffet, 1618 Plaza Way, Walla Walla. The topic will be the United States’ approach to war and dealing with foreign entities around the world. After a brief introduction, participants will break into groups of 2-4 to discuss the following questions. Afterwards, participants will have time at the end of lunch to share insights gleaned from their conversations. Should the United States use assassinations and oth...
OLYMPIA - Trump issued an executive order on March 31, 2026, directing the creation of a national voter list and restricting mail-in voting. The order calls on the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to make the list. It also instructs the United States Postal Service to send mail-in ballots only to verified voters. Though Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the order is legally foolproof, legal experts believe it is unconstitutional. A previous...
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...
DAYTON — What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? In Disney and Pixar’s feature film “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who uses hop technology to uncover mysteries of the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined. Rated PG for action/peril, some scary images, and mild language, and has a runtime of 105 minutes. On Rotten Tomatoes, the...
WALLA WALLA - Blue Mountain Humane Society has opened registration for Dog Jog 2026, its annual community walk and run fundraiser for shelter pets in the Walla Walla Valley. This year's event will take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Walla Walla Community College Athletic Field Parking Lot. Dog Jog is a family-friendly 5K fun run and walk that brings together runners, walkers, dogs, and animal lovers in support of homeless pet care. Participants can run or walk with their dogs, form...
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...
WASHINGTON, DC - Question: Do 80% of Americans support the SAVE America Act, as cited by proponents of the bill? Answer: No. According to the CBS News-YouGov poll cited, 80% of Americans favor requiring a valid photo ID to vote. In the same poll, only 28% supported the SAVE America Act, while 31% opposed it and 41% were not sure. The CBS poll showed a wide divide among parties over voting security. Asked about voter fraud in the U.S, 54% of Republicans verses 14% of Democrats said it is...
DAYTON — Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. One reviewer said, “‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ isn’t just a concert - it’s an emotional experience. You can feel his energy, joy, and vulnerability. The restored footage and live sound make it feel like you’re right there in the audience, cheering along with everyone. It’s impossible not to get caught up in the excitement and emotion.” Rated PG-13 for smoking and language, and has a runtime of 1 hour. 36 minute...
WALLA WALLA — After 160 years, the fair is “Just Getting Started,” returning on Septemper 2 through 6, with Wednesday’s opening night performance by legendary rock band, Cheap Trick. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, Cheap Trick continues captivating fans with electrifying live performances featuring hits like “I Want You to Want Me,” “Dream Police,” “The Flame,” and “Surrender.” Cheap Trick has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and performed live over 6,000 times. Thursday, September 3, will feature the always...
WALLA WALLA - Former Walla Walla County Commissioner and local business owner Greg Tompkins announced he is running as an Independent for the Walla Walla County Auditor position. "I have chosen to run as an Independent for this position as there are no political decisions made by the County Auditor," said Thompkins. The county auditor is an elected position and will be on the general election ballot in 2026. Currently, the position is held by Sheryl Park, who has also registered as a candidate....
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla County Master Gardener plant clinics will begin on April 7 at the Washington State University Extension Office. The clinics will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The plant clinics are run by university-trained Master Gardeners, who volunteer to help residents cultivate healthy, productive, and resilient landscapes. Master Gardeners undergo extensive training in plant science, horticulture, and integrated pest m...
WALLA WALLA-The Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center will host a Veteran Patient Orientation on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This is a hybrid event and can be attended in person or virtually. Attend in person at the Jonathon M. Wainwright VA's main facility at 77 Wainwright Dr. in Walla Walla. The event will be on the second floor of building 143, in conference room 2101. Join the presentation virtually at tinyurl.com/JMW-VPO-032426. This informational session is open to all Veterans and their families who are...
