Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Fifteen Years Ago August 19, 2010 For several tense hours Monday, Teresa Price experienced a mother's worst nightmare. She and her husband Bruce were on one side of the fire along Harvey Saw Road while their 19-year-old son Kyle was inside the family home on the other side of the flames and smoke. "It's such a helpless feeling," said Price, who moved to the area four years ago and was at her job at Walla Walla General Hospital when she received the call about the fire. "We fear this (fire)...
Local businesses, Blue Mountain Humane Society, Bulldog Booster Club, and the Walla Walla Symphony joined Harvest & Harmony for the 3rd Summer Jam in Dayton, Wash. Shakira Bye, founder of Harvest & Harmony, said the jams were a prelude for a Health and Wellness Consortium Fair. She said the fair, hosted at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, will support hands-on education, local enterprise, artisans, and sustainable living in the community....
Fifteen Years Ago August 12, 2010 [Photo caption] Seattle Premiere, June 8: from right, David Skinner, executive producer of Shadow Catcher Entertainment; Ginny Ruffner, subject of the film; Karen Stanton, local director; Cindy Sangster, film editor; and Tom Gorai, Skinner's partner and the producer of this film. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 10, 2000 Starting the City of Waitsburg on the first step to construct a flood drainage channel under Main Street and consideration of the 2001 contract...
Jacque vacated his captain's seat to lean over the rear bench, head tucked into the hole by the screaming outboard. My immediate attention was drawn to the steering wheel and motor under the assumption that the boat would, at any moment, veer abruptly port or starboard, given no one was manning the controls. Against my better judgment to act immediately, I sat at the ready to course correct, should assistance be needed. Jacque reappeared momentarily to resume course toward a narrow cut between...
Fifteen Years Ago August 5, 2010 [Photo caption] TRADE SECRETS: Nicole West, an EMT with the Waitsburg Ambulance Service, shares safety tips with 4-year-old Dayton resident Tazie Betzler during Tuesday's Community Night Out in the Dayton City Park. Betzler returned the favor by telling West all about her temporary tattoo. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 3, 2000 Grain harvest in the Waitsburg and Prescott area is in full swing and yields and quality are reported to be excellent. Several yield...
The opening of Wolfing Coffee on Main St. in Waitsburg is getting closer as this week the building's exterior is being prepped for painting and the interior is framed and being drywalled....
Projects are a lot like a new relationship: a rush of excitement and anticipation followed by a period of reflection or reassessment. Depending on the project's scope, the resulting emotional roller coaster can seem overwhelming. Creating an individual approach to a project can make it easier to manage successfully. List-making is a great way to prioritize what you want to accomplish from start to finish. For a DIY project, create a list of tasks that you feel comfortable doing on your own and...
Latah Trail in Idaho TROY, IDAHO - Bicycling for about 30 minutes can strengthen your heart and improve circulation by increasing your heart rate. It can lower blood pressure, which reduces bad cholesterol levels. It is also fun. A recent trip to Pullman to meet up with our cousins to ride the Latah Trail from Moscow, ID to Troy, ID was a great way to exercise while strengthening the heart. The twelve-mile paved trail, one way, took us by gentle rolling hills covered with wheat. We passed...
Fifteen Years Ago July 29, 2010 Dayton – When it comes to enjoying his work, Dain Henderson knows what he's doing. The 18-year-old Waitsburg resident who will be attending Dayton High School as a senior this fall knew he had his senior project coming up. So, he put his mind to planning and found a way to combine his favorite pastime with his project – helping organize the annual Young Life golf tournament at the Touchet Valley Golf Course in Dayton. Henderson, who has been golfing with the hig...
On July 24, the Waitsburg Fire Association held its Night Out event with hotdogs, music, balloon toss, and spray from a fire engine hose on Main Street....
My journey in renovation began 35 years ago when I pulled the trigger on our first project. I was impatient, inexperienced, and (over) confident that I could handle tools. My husband Greg had no interest in any of it and didn't share my confidence. What began as a bathroom renovation escalated into a complete house remodel. That first experience tested our relationship, finances, and sanity. We made it through and enjoyed the results. We learned how to make decisions quickly, research ways to...
May, 1953 [Photo caption] Favorite float with young and old alike wherever it is shown is the "Reddy Kilowatt Circus," which will be entered by Pacific Power and Light Company in the parade here next Saturday. The colorful float with its moving figures was designed and build in the company's own display department. Real circus music from a make-believe steam calliope "played" by Reddy Kilowatt himself gives the final artistic touch to the float. Fifteen Years Ago July 22, 2010 Roses, a new...
(left to right) Parks and Recreation volunteer Sara Daves, campers Olivia Long, Emma Langford, Adalin Acevedo, and volunteer coach Natasha Langford. Long is learning how to hit an overhead serve at the Parks and Rec Volleyball camp in Preston Park....
Jubilee Campground in Elgin, Oregon is a short scenic drive from Waitsburg. Travel to Walla Walla, to Milton-Freewater, and then 11.5 miles from the unincorporated town of Tollgate. The campground with 48 RV and tent sites includes a beautiful lake that is popular for fishing, swimming, non-motorized boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and wildlife viewing. Trees surround the lake, and there is a pleasant 2.8-mile hiking trail around the lake. There is a rope swing for visitors to cool off on a...
Fifteen Years Ago July 15, 2010 [Photo caption] Renowned horse whisperer Buck Brannaman and his daughter, Reata, stand outside their mobile tack room at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Monday. Brannaman has been conducting annual horsemanship clinics, drawing horse owners and trainers to the weekend-long classes in Dayton for almost 20 years. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 13, 2000 When members of the Washington State Parks Commission meet July 21 in Anacortes, they will be considering a budget t...
Waitsburg resident Tom Elstrom finished the 2025 STP bicycle race from Seattle to Portland. The STP route is 207 miles long, traversing both urban and rural settings in July. Elstrom said, "I managed to finish the 200+ mile STP sporting my Swedish flag jersey. Here's hoping any consular officials were not embarrassed by my velocity (or lack thereof) along the way. I'd hate to have my Nordic heritage revoked!"...
This year's Patriot Parade route ended at the Bruce House Museum lawn for a flag dedication. The American Legion Auxillary donated the flag, a new flag pole, and a plaque to the Waitsburg Historical Society. The Waitsburg Scout Troop, with help from Rose Engelbrite and support from scout leader Sarah Roberts, raised the new flag and pole in a challenging wind on July 4. After the flag ceremony, the celebration continued with a hot dog luncheon....
On July 3, a group of French motorcyclists stopped in Waitsburg on the second leg of a tour to Miami. This is the second year that a Road2Luxe tour has come through town. The guide hoped to stop again at Ten Ton Coffee, and although the shop had returned to being an art studio, the owner was still able to make espresso for all eleven riders. The tour operator promised to come back with next year's group to enjoy Wolfling Coffee....
Fifteen Years Ago July 8, 2010 [Photo caption] The youths in Rural Green Enterprises are: (from left) Casey Cates, Chevy Tivey, Don Hensley, Andy Dingle, Kyle Zenk, Zoe Williams, and Wayne Cates with Leroy Cunningham. Endangered salmon need shady trees along the river, but the human residents of Touchet Valley want operational levees and flood-free living. It's Steve Martin's job to keep both happy. Friday, Martin, director of the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board, and representatives from many...
The Columbia River Gorge and The Dalles were unknown to me when I moved to Walla Walla 14 years ago. The Dalles Dam and the power and volume of the Columbia River were intriguing. Still, I had yet to learn of the natural and cultural history of the area, let alone the splendor of spring wildflowers and the plethora of birds and wildlife. Discovery is unbridled when moving to a new location, and the rich history of the Columbia River Gorge is brimming with opportunities and experiences. My only...
Fifteen Years Ago July 6, 2010 [Photo caption] The Touchet Valley All-Stars will represent the valley's Little League teams in the regional tournament in Yakima this weekend. Front row, from left: Marcus Mead, Dayton Chevron; Trey Cole, Chevron; Jordan Beckman, Prescott; Andrew Mings, Prescott; Joe Erwin, Prescott; John Thomas, Prescott. Standing: Coach Steve Erwin, Kris Oliver, Prescott; Michael Baird, Prescott; Andy Ledford, Prescott; Adam Hermanns, Dayton Lions; Nathan Luther, Lions; Asst....
As we moved into our house, we learned from the previous owners that there had once been a large in-ground pool in the backyard, which apparently had been a popular hangout for local housewives in the sixties and seventies. Unfortunately, when the maintenance costs got to be too much, the decision was made to fill and cover it. At about this time every summer I start dreaming about that pool. Visions of taking a refreshing dip to cool down while hosting tiki-themed cocktail parties swirl around...
There are many fitness opportunities for mature exercisers in the Touchet Valley. A low-impact exercise class for seniors is going strong at Waitsburg Town Hall. The sessions are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and include aerobic, weightlifting, and core workouts. Come join the group from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. If the Town Hall is unavailable, the group enjoys exercising by playing pickleball at Preston Park or riding bicycles from Waitsburg to Huntsville. The Prescott pool opened its summer...
On June 10, 2025, we lost a dear friend, Bill Rodgers, who passed away at his home in Waitsburg. Bill was a photographic artist, scientist, brother, and an active community member who will be missed by many. A memorial for Bill will be announced at a later date....
Parents Ben and Samantha Shafer (WHS graduates) of Walla Walla, announce the birth of their son, Theodore Edward Shafer. "Theo" was born at Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Saturday, May 31, weighing 7lbs 5oz. He has been welcomed by his big brother Thomas, grandparents Neil and Linda Henze of Waitsburg, and Ed and Stasia Shafer of Walla Walla. Great-grandparents are Donnarae Smith of Waitsburg, Susan and Monte Price of Walla Walla, and Steve Shafer of College Place....
