Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Blake Benevides Blake Benevides is the son of Valerie and Shawn and has siblings Quinn and Claudia, both WHS alumni. Benevides came to Waitsburg School as an eighth grader and attends WHS full-time. He has been a member of FFA for four years and was on the homecoming court his freshman year. As a basketball standout in his junior and senior years, Benevides received the Most Improved Award and All-League Honorable Mention his junior year and made the All-League First Team and was voted Most...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg students enjoyed a presentation by Tomas Barraz, a Vive18 co-founder and national speaker, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The day began with an assembly for students in grades 9-12, followed by a second presentation for students in grades 6-8. Barraz spent his lunch break empowering students in the Natural Helpers club to continue efforts, create sober social spaces, and shift school culture from the inside out. Growing up in a small rural community, Tomas saw the d...
Fifteen Years Ago May 26, 2011 Riding shotgun in a World War II jeep, Veteran Jim Hansen greets other Veterans before the start of the parade, which honored them and coincided with Armed Forces Day. DHS junior Caitlin Riley takes on her padded principal, Andy Maheras, in a session designed to teach girls the basics of self-defense. Sophomore Chandra Richardson, WYCA's Ann Passmore and Deputy Columbia County Prosecutor June Riley look on. April Students of the Month for Waitsburg Elementary are...
One of the things I most look forward to in late spring is the first bite of a plump sun ripened strawberry. This week, I noticed the first few bright red fruits ready for picking in our backyard patch. For the next couple of weeks, we will be plucking them by the bowlful. When fruit, such as strawberries, are perfectly ripe, and in-season, the general rule is the simpler the preparation the better. Which is perhaps why the combination of ripe strawberries with shortcake biscuits and whipped cre...
Tyler Coulston Tyler Coulston's parents are Deanna and Cullen. His sister, Grace, is a Waitsurg High School alumna, and his younger brother, Cody, is a freshman. Coulston has attended Waitsburg Schools since preschool. An honor student, he is Vice-President of his senior class and was named the Walla Walla Exchange Club Student of the Month in December of his senior year. He has been an FFA member since his sophomore year and participated on the FFA Ag Mechanics team in his junior and senior...
The Waitsburg Alumni Association welcomed alumni from across the country to its annual banquet held on Saturday, May 16th, at the Waitsburg Town Hall. The evening was a celebration of scholarship, strengthened connections across graduating classes, and support for the association's future. More than 90 guests attended the event. Highlights included scholarship announcements for eight graduates from the Class of 2026, an update on the Prescott School District's economic situation by Prescott Alum...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School Class of 1976 gathered to mark its 50th year since graduation, with roughly half of its class returning to reconnect and catch up, one from as far away as Iowa. Thirty-three graduates walked May 28, 1976, and in the intervening five decades, only three have been lost: Elaine Aronson, Leisa Goodwin DeShane and Lonnie Mesick. The group visited, laughed and fondly remembered during a no-host meal at the Whiskey C, hung out that evening at a classmate's...
Fifteen Years Ago May 19, 2011 Valley Farmers Race Against Rust. Once was not enough: Growers face second, even third applications. Waitsburg High School music teacher Brad Green leads members of the school band in a practice for Saturday's parade. Davy Phillips and fellow senior Molly Payne won this year's PEO Citizenship Award. Cake was on hand to help mark the awards ceremony at the Delaney Building in Dayton. Former San Francisco Giant Marvin Benard speaks at WWVYBSA Event Saturday, May...
WAITSBURG – In 2023, the USDA moved Waitsburg into a new growing zone from 7a to 7b, indicating a longer growing season. Given a little luck, I can now push my garden into early October. Our family moved to Waitsburg over thirty years ago, and the first thing we did was put in a garden. I didn't know much about gardening, let alone heirloom varietals. After my husband mentioned the garden to his folks, we received a letter in the mail that contained tomato seeds. Unknown to me, his family in P...
Logan Seal Logan Seal is the son of Maisee and Anthony. His sisters, Kailyn and Kenzie, are WHS alumni, and he has a younger sister, Hannah. Seal has attended Waitsburg Schools since kindergarten. An honor student, he has four classes at the high school this year, participated in FFA his junior year, and has been a member of the basketball teams since he was in the eighth grade. A team captain on the basketball team his junior and senior years, Seal was named MVP and was voted All league 2nd...
Fifteen Years Ago May 12, 2011 A member of the Atomic Bombshells Burlesque dance group from Seattle entertains wine enthusiasts during Charles Smith's Spring Release party on Saturday. A boater leaves the docks at Lyons Ferry Marina on the Snake River. Despite the poor weather, recreational boating is underway. Val Woodworth and fellow Lions Club members prepare ribs for the annual Rib Feed at the Don Thomas Pavillion on the edge of the Fairgrounds Saturday. The event drew a crowd of 700 this...
The days are finally warming up, waking up our vegetable patch with a fresh batch of delicate sprouts and young shoots. A lovely sight as we anticipate the delicious harvests to come. My kitchen herb garden, planted close to the house for quick plucking, has been looking particularly vibrant and lush these past few days. This silky quiche, full of fresh herbs and tender chard, comes alive with verdant spring flavor. Ingredients: 1 flakey crust, unbaked (recipe below) 2 spring Walla Walla...
(l-r) Joshua Huh, Mike Easton, Brian Richards, and Trevor Corben are the Low Plains Drifters. They played their first live show on Cinco de Mayo at Walla Walla's Beer Parlor. The full house enjoyed cowboy crooning, with plenty of reverb. "It was fantastic, I have the best group of people in my band and the best fans and neighbors," said Easton....
Brenton Segraves Brenton Segraves is the son of Kathy Snyder and Elmer Segraves. His older sister Alyssa graduated in the WSD Class of 2024. He has a younger brother, Gabe, and sister, Alexis. Segraves has been a Waitsburg student since the fifth grade. As a senior, Segraves takes morning classes at WHS and criminal justice classes in the afternon at SEATech Skills Center in Walla Walla. A member of FFA, Segraves was on the Ag Mechanics team as a sophomore and junior. He is an honor student and...
"This will be a fine walk as long as the mosquitoes don't eat me alive," I thought as I stepped out of the truck. Scotch broom was in full bloom, each flower glowing brilliant yellow like tiny lanterns. Fuchsia balls of rhododendron blooms peeked through the understory beneath wafting strands of seafoam-green "old man's beard." The white flowers of an errant apple tree appeared ahead, leaning across the forgotten roadbed, which had grown over with moss, lichens, and Scotch broom to the point tha...
Fifteen Years Ago May 5, 2011 At 2:00 a.m. in Joan Helm's home, the Waitsburg's Royal 'night-owls' gather around the television to watch the Royal Wedding ceremony of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Waitsburg PE teacher Jeff Bartlow shows his ninth-grade students how to practice their bicycle skills on the tennis court as part of a bike safety unit. The school recently received a grant to purchase 30 bicycles for safety instruction to grades 5-8 this fall. Tiger Tucket Alleman positions his...
As with many famous Italian American recipes, the origins of Chicken Vesuvio are slightly shrouded in mystery. Named after Italy’s infamous Mount Vesuvius, the dish shares many qualities to chicken preparations made around the Campania region for hundreds of years. Another possibility is that the recipe gets its name from Vesuvio, a famous restaurant in 1930s Chicago. Either way, it’s clear to see why this homey dish of crispy roasted chicken and potatoes in a lemon laced white wine sauce has remained a classic. Ingredients: 3 large russet pota...
Kyle Lindsey Kyle Lindsey’s parents are Sheila and Robbie. His sister Morgan is a WHS alumnus, and his younger siblings are Lane and Landen. Lindsey has been a full-time student at WHS since his junior year. In his first year, he and four WHS band members participated in a mass-band event hosted by the Southeastern Washington Music Education Association in Clarkston, Wash. As a member of Waitsburg FFA, he volunteered at school concessions, the Lions Club's rib and salmon feeds, and the Amazing S...
Fifteen Years Ago April 28, 2011 The largest circus to come to Dayton in more than a decade, the Carson & Barnes Circus has the second-largest herd of elephants in the country. Local residents will have free access to the circus grounds to witness the care and feeding of these and many other animals on the morning of Thursday, June 30. Lewis and Clark 6th Annual Community Walk, May 5th, Thursday at 5:30 p.m., beginning at Dayton's Historic Depot and will end at the Lewis and Clark exhibit on...
DAYTON - The Touchet Valley Community Showcase brought local business owners, health providers, artists, musicians, and creators together on April 18, 2026, at the Columbia Fairgrounds. The family-friendly event offered community members experiential and educational interactions with nearly 50 vendors. Some of the valley's newest businesses, including Dayton Quilt and Laundromat, and Modern Pioneer RV Services in Starbuck participated. Guests got to work out with Lucy Nichols, owner of Trans4m...
Connor Goulette Connor Goulette is a full-time student at Waitsburg High School. He joined the Waitsburg School District as a freshman. The son of Jesse and Michelle Goulette, he has three older siblings: Ashley, Ana, and Tyler. He became involved in FFA during his freshman year, participating in the first-year member event and helping at school concessions. In elementary and middle school, Goulette participated in baseball. Currently, he enjoys playing in the men's softball league in Walla...
Fifteen Years Ago April 21, 2011 Nearly 600 riders paid a visit to Waitsburg and its surrounding countryside this past weekend during the 15th annual Tour of Walla Walla. This 3-day, 4-stage cycling race brought bicyclists from all over to Waitsburg's downtown. Fletcher Baker will be sworn in as the first-ever student representative on the Waitsburg City Council on Wednesday. Port of Columbia Manager Jennie Dickinson poses with Port Commissioners Dale McKinley, Lawrence Turner, and Gene Warren...
While experimenting in the kitchen, I love when the addition of a single extra ingredient can elevate a classic recipe in exciting new ways. Here the homey snickerdoodle, a buttery cookie steeped in childhood memories, has crushed caraway seeds added to the cinnamon coating for a sophisticated twist on the warm-spice notes. Delightfully chewy, and not too sweet, these lovely morsels have an addictive flavor. Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened ¾ cup granulated sugar...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Elementary School students were presented PRIDE Awards on April 3. This month, awards were given to students who exemplified traits of respect for "R." Congratulations to the following : Kindergarten: Jane Ely and Soren Schavrien 1st grade: Bryson French and Lane Eastman 2nd grade Skylar Ruth and Brooklyn Gascon 3rd grade: Gemma Pennington and Asher Hilton 4th grade: Soren Nokes and Cooper Smith 5th grade: Dori Adkins and Clive Bye 6th grade: Myles Frasco and Emma...
WAITSBURG - The sun is out, and tulips are blossoming, and as usual, volunteers are preparing Waitsburg for spring and summer. Volunteers were out replanting the pots along Main Street. Karen Gregutt was joined by Jim Strawn, Janice McIntyre, Trisha Knee, Richard Hines, Corben Ketelson, Patrick, and Dayna. After the recent flooding, the city's sandbag supply needed to be restocked. Members of the Waitsburg football team came to the rescue, helping Marshall Nechrom and others fill, move, and...
