Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON — Based on an unbelievable true story, “Roofman” follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), an Army veteran and struggling father. He turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he hides inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat...
WALLA WALLA - The 1,600 marchers were added to the estimated seven million protesters who came out for the No Kings March nationally on October 18, 2025. The peaceful demonstrators showed up with dogs, friends, kids, in costume, and homemade signs. The peaceful march started at the courthouse and continued through downtown on Main Street to Spokane Street where it crossed the street and returned to the courthouse....
STARBUCK, WA. — The Starbuck bridge will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on October 21, 2025, for routine inspection. Motorists should use alternate routes or may be delayed up to 30 minutes....
DAYTON — The musical “Hamilton” is a Tony, Grammy, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning hit on stage and in the cinema. The movie version combines the best elements of live theater and film with a blend of music from hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway. The story of one of America’s founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, was a revolutionary moment in theater. It tells the story of America then, told by America now. The cast includes writer and director Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Anthony Ramos,...
Fiesta En Jalisco After 12 years of delicious service in Dayton, the owners of Fiesta En Jalisco are closing the restaurant on October 25, 2025. They expressed appreciation to the community where their kids were students at Dayton schools, participated in 4H, the county fair, and sports. "It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to this wonderful community. You will always be in our hearts, and we will always be so grateful for the years that you supported us," the family posted on Facebook....
DAYTON — The American Association of University Women Candidates Forum will be held October 15, 2025 at the Liberty Theater in Dayton, Washington. Doors open at 6:30pm and the forum begins at 7:00p. m. All candidates running for office have been invited to speak. Dayton City Council Positions 3, 5, and 7 Port Commissioner District 1 Columbia County Pool District Dayton School Board Public Hospital District Fire Districts 1 and 3...
WAITSBURG - The district has approved and submitted a resolution to Walla Walla County, seeking 60 cents per $1,000 in assessed property value, and this proposal will appear on the November ballot. The Waitsburg Parks and Recreation District and Friends of the Waitsburg Pool (a project of Rural Youth Enrichment Services) are working to get a new Waitsburg pool shovel-ready, and passing a levy to build and maintain the pool for years to come is the next step. Commissioners in January voted to...
DAYTON -The Rainier Beer Movie, "Rainier: A Beer Odyssey," is an independent feature film on the iconic, groundbreaking Rainier Beer TV commercials, which ran from 1974 to 1987. The theater invites patrons to enjoy a can of Rainier while watching the story on the groundbreaking Rainier Beer advertising campaign. Directed and edited by Isaac Olsen and produced by The Peterson Brothers. Advanced tickets on sale now at libertytheater.org or at the Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the...
WALLA WALLA — Washington Water Trust will host its third annual benefit screening of the Fly Fishing Film Tour at Gesa Power House Theatre in Walla Walla on Thursday, Oct. 23. The event will feature new movies, a silent auction of items donated by local businesses, and a gear raffle. Proceeds restore water to local rivers and streams, including the Walla Walla River, Touchet River, and Mill Creek. Tickets are now available online and will be sold at the theatre on Oct. 23 after 6 p.m. To buy advance tickets to the Fly Fishing Film Tour and s...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Elementary held its first PRIDE awards assembly of the year on Friday, October 3. Each classroom teacher, K-6, recognized two students who emphasized the "P" in PRIDE by being prepared in September. Certificates were awarded to: Kindergarten: Liam Flores and Evie Watson 1st grade: Kimber Deal and Ethan Hays 2nd grade: Ember Adams and Val Nokes 3rd grade: Violet Watkins and Cheyanne Hopkins 4th grade: Jace Jadin and Jesse Jadin 5th grade: Victoria Roberts and Isaac Knudson...
DAYTON — “The Senior,” directed by Rod Lurie (“The Outpost,” “The Contender”), is based on the autobiography, “The Senior: My Amazing Year as a 59-Year-Old College Football Linebacker” by Mike Flynt and Don Yaeger. In 1971, Flynt was expelled from Sul Ross State University’s football team, losing his senior season, something he regretted for decades. In 2007, at age 59, he discovered he still had eligibility left, and rejoined the team. He became the oldest contributing player in NCAA history, inspiring many with his story of redemption. Mich...
WALLA WALLA - The Kirkman House Museum's annual Sheep to Shawl and open house is this Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The unique learning event is free for all ages. Kids will love visiting sheep to learn where wool's journey begins, and the demonstrations take visitors through the processes that end in beautiful knits. Experts will demonstrate wool carding, dyeing, spinning, and weaving. There will be lace making and knitting on a vintage sock machine. Local artisans will have a sel...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Lions Club said the 67th annual Salmon BBQ brought smiles to 520 satisfied diners last weekend at the Don Thomas building. Attendance was slightly down from previous years, as the BBQ competed with popular fall events including the Apple Cup and several local weddings; however, community enthusiasm was not. The diners enjoyed the annual community event, with the consensus that the fish and socializing were superb this year. For many returning, this year's event might...
DAYTON — Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 28th Annual “Manhattan Short Film Festival.” The 2025 festival presents an international line-up of ten short films that explore a wide range of relevant topics for today. Have a look at dramatic and comic takes on migration, reconciliation, housing prices, parenthood, and the price of silence, not to mention the trials and tribulations of growing into adulthood, especially when fantastical and dangerous griffins fly overhead and you have an OMG m...
OLYMPIA—Secretary of State Steve Hobbs received a request from the U.S. Department of Justice, dated September 8, 2025, for all fields of Washington’s voter registration list. On Tuesday, September 23, Hobbs responded that his office can only provide the publicly disclosable information permitted under state law. Pursuant to RCWs 29A.08.710 and 29A.08.720, publicly disclosable fields are the registrant’s name, address, year of birth, and voting history. Registered voters’ data including the last four digits of a Social Security numbers...
WALLA WALLA — Blue Mountain Community Foundation, in partnership with United Way of the Blue Mountains, invites eligible organizations from Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, and Umatilla counties to register for the 2025 Valley Giving Guide. Registration will be open from September 15 through October 15, 2025. From December 2 to 31, the Valley Giving Guide is a print and online platform where nonprofits can introduce their organizations to potential donors. A secure website will allow donors to choose one or multiple organizations to support i...
DAYTON – “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” is the last chapter of one of television and film’s most enduring period dramas, with five seasons and three movies. The Crawley family, staff, and the grand house are entering the 1930s and must navigate how to embrace the future. The familiar cast includes Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Joely Richardson, Paul Giamatti, Jim Carter, and Joanne Froggatt. One Rotten Tomatoes critic wrote, “Fellowes & Curtis have gifted audiences with a trilogy closer that’s worth coming back...
DAYTON - The Dayton Chamber of Commerce and the Dayton Task Force will host a town hall, community meeting on September 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Scotsman, located at 410 S. 3rd. St. The discussion will be centered on the vision for the future of Dayton. The special guest speaker is Kathryn Witherington, Executive Director of Walla Walla Common Roots Housing Trust. Witherington has served as the executive director of the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation and the Economic Development Director at...
WALLA WALLA - On October 7, the Walla Walla Symphony will open its 2025-2026 season with Gustav Holst's "The Planets," the piece that made Holst a classical rock star. Attend the performance to see why. In a press release, WWS said, "'The Planets' is packed with emotion and contrast: fierce and dramatic one moment, gentle and lyrical the next. This is the kind of music that fills the hall and leaves you buzzing." In addition, the opening night program will include Samy Moussa's "Elysium" and...
DAYTON - The 2025 Columbia County Fair was held September 4 through 6 at Dayton's fairgrounds with the theme "Celebrating Columbia County - 150 years of Heritage and Heart." The fair hostesses were Kayla Mikesell and Sarah Wilson. The fair opened with a flag opening ceremony on Thursday morning. Breakfast was included with the general gate admission. Attendees spent the day enjoying live entertainment, livestock judging, and a large variety of craft, art, and food booths. On Friday, events...
DAYTON – “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” is the last chapter of one of television and film’s most enduring period dramas, with five seasons and three movies. The Crawley family, staff, and the grand house are entering the 1930s and must navigate how to embrace the future. The familiar cast includes Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Joely Richardson, Paul Giamatti, Jim Carter, and Joanne Froggatt. One Rotten Tomatoes critic wrote, “Fellowes and Curtis have gifted audiences with a trilogy closer that’s worth coming back...
DAYTON/WAITSBURG — Afterschool programs in Dayton and Waitsburg have started the new school year with grant funding. The Club in Dayton recieved funding from the Educational Service District 123’s Cohort 20 program through its 21st Century Community Learning Centers initiative. The ESD123 funding was awarded to programs in three communities, inclucing Dayton, to expand high-quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities. “Cohort 20 allows us to bring more consistent, high-impact learning time to students and families,” said Margari...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Booster Club held its annual "Back to School" kickoff for the Cardinals at the Waitsburg Elementary's multipurpose room on Tuesday, September 2. The event was a big success, with lots of kids and community members who came to help start the new school year with enthusiasm and energy. "This was the largest turnout yet," said Waitsburg Booster Club's President Ross Hamann. David Long from Walla Walla DJ provided music, coaches introduced the fall sports teams, cheerleaders...
DAYTON — Who’s badder than the Bad Guys? The Bad Girls. In a new chapter of the 2022 action-comedy hit, “The Bad Guys,” the criminal crew of animal outlaws struggles to accept their new lives as the good guys. The Bad Guys are forced out of retirement for ‘one last job’ by an all-female squad of criminals. Based on the New York Times best-selling book series by Aaron Blabey, “The Bad Guys 2” reunites the film’s all-star cast and filmmakers. The cast includes Sam Rockwell, Craig Robinson, Marc Maron, Alex Borstein, Richard Ayoade, Awkwafina, Ant...
DAYTON —“Freakier Friday” is a sequel to the 2003 film with a multigenerational twist starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. In the film, Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story picks up years after their identity crisis. Tess and Anna discover lightning can strike twice. The Rotten Tomato audience gave “Freakier Friday” a 92% rating, saying it is steeped in nostalgia and bursting with good, clean fun. The critics’ consensus was that Lohan and Curtis slip back into roles that fit like matched gloves—rate...
