Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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...
DAYTON — “Michael” portrays the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists ever to perform. It is the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the talented lead of the Jackson Five to the visionary artist whose ambition made him the biggest entertainer in the world. The film highlights his life off-stage and his iconic performances from his early solo career. Audiences will experience Michael Jackson as never seen before. The cast includes Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo, and Jayden...
WALLA WALLA - Walla Walla County Sheriff Mark Crider did not file to seek reelection before the Friday, May 8, deadline, according to online data from the Washington Secretary of State. Crider was first elected to the position in 2018, after serving as undersheriff for his predecessor, John Turner. Crider's current term ends at the end of 2026. Candidate filing for the Aug. 4, 2026, primary ended at 5 p.m. Friday. Chief Deputy Richard Schram and Deputy Ashley Daschofsky, both serving under Cride...
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...
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...
WALLA WALLA COUNTY - Presiding Walla Walla District Court Judge Kristian Hedine, who has served as the full-time District Court judge since December 2014, has announced that he will retire effective December 31, 2026. "It has been my distinct honor to serve our community," said Judge Hedine. "I am proud of the work we have accomplished and am very grateful for the trust placed in me by the citizens of Walla Walla County over the years." Part-time District Court Judge Jared Hawkins announced...
COLUMBIA COUNTY - Columbia County Health System welcomed David Lindstrom as its new Chief Operating Officer. Lindstrom brings more than 25 years of experience working in healthcare, higher education, and public service. Over the course of his career, he has focused on helping teams work well together and building trust across organizations. He most recently worked at Walla Walla University as the Director of Student Development Services, where he led a student support center encompassing...
WALLA WALLA - Walla Walla resident Tim Reeves is running for the Walla Walla County Auditor seat in this year's election. Reeves, a Democrat, announced his run in a press release on Monday, April 27. The county auditor is responsible for assembling the county's budget, ensuring the accuracy of records, and overseeing the integrity of the county's election process. Reeves follows the County Commissioners' meetings and has noted their increasing frustration with the lack of timely, accurate, and...
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...
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....
