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Bill passed away on October 31, 2022, in his sleep at Eagle Springs in College Place. He was born September 10, 1940, in Ontario, OR to Chester B. and Loretta Donovan Stonecipher. He was 82. He was a... Full story

Look for the star to shine between 4 p.m. and midnight. Bruce Abbey and Allen Huwe assist Andrew Knee and Louie Gagnon raise the star for 2022!...

Vicky Sternfeld Rossi and Daniel Rossi play elf on the shelf with an issue of The Times on their trip to Portugal.... Full story

Del and Adena celebrating Thanksgiving and Dels 80th birthday in their favorite vacation spot,  Seaside Oregon.... Full story

WAITSBURG-Stephanie Hinchliffe's first graders donated 99 pounds of food to the Waitsburg Resource Center on November 23. This is Hinchliffe's fifth year making the donation with her... Full story

At the bottom of a narrow east and west running canyon, on what little flat ground was afforded, stands the remnants of an old homestead. Barns. Outbuildings. Machinery parts peeking out from beneath...

Founded in 1987, Argyle jump-started the current trend for Champagne-caliber sparkling wines in Oregon. Nothing is more festive on a holiday table than a bottle of great bubbly. There’s nothing...

Ten Years Ago November 29, 2012 Kathy Carpenter and her team at the Cardinal’s Nest in Waitsburg make sure kids have a place to go after school where they can get homework help and do fun projects.... Full story

As the season continues to get colder, and the gray days shorter, I find myself craving comforting meals that are also full of vibrant colors. Here golden delicata squash is stuffed with a sweet,...

"Frost in the Hollow. Cold temperatures and a foggy inversion created a fairyland of frosty trees and weeds in the greater Walla Walla Valley early this week. The photographer looks forward to many...

This November, our community has enjoyed live performances of the musical "The Sound of Music" at Dayton's Liberty Theater. If you know who Julie Andrews is, then you probably know the story of the... Full story

The national wine press unfortunately branded the 2020 vintage as a failure in Oregon due to wildfire smoke. But as the wines have emerged, and I've tasted hundreds of them, it's clear that the 2020...

Ten Years Ago November 22, 2012 [Photo Caption] Pictured above are the Preston Hall Middle School ASB officers and representatives. So far this school year the group has attended a leadership...

The day after Thanksgiving you can always find me back in the kitchen, enjoying the peaceful quiet after the holiday, and making a batch of turkey stock. As the kitchen fills with the rich aromas...

WAITSBURG­-Louie and Marie Gagnon with a little assistance from friends recently repainted the water level lines at the bridge on Second Street and at the bridge on Preston Avenue... Full story

Waitsburg-Kellie Rose is a young, talented musician who has taken a break from Seattle to work on new music in Waitsburg. She will be at The Royal Block Saturday, November 19, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.,...

Always a reliable budget bottle, this version of The Jack draws upon some well-known Walla Walla and Columbia Valley vineyards (notably Lewis!) for its fruit. In the blend are small amounts of... Full story

Ten Years Ago November 15, 2012 A lifelong dream has come true for Waitsburg High School student Beka Adams. Ever since she was a little girl, Adams said she dreamed of being part of the Walla Walla... Full story

The November fog has rolled into our valley, and I have been spending extra time in the kitchen seeking warmth. My favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, is just around the corner, and the winter holiday...

It was a cold and windy November afternoon when we joined my sister and brother-in-law for a birthday ride up Eckler mountain. In the past, we have ridden our ATV quads for a friend's birthday ride,...

Daniel is still working in Portugal, and although I miss him, there is a calm in the house that Mugsy and I appreciate. The kitchen is available whenever I want, and I can have dinner guests when...

The Abondante blend changes significantly from vintage to vintage and this year it is essentially a 50/50 Zinfandel/Merlot (Zinlot? Merfanndel?) sourced from vineyards on the Oregon side of the...

Ten Years Ago November 8, 2012 Local veteran Owen Agenbroad fought with the U.S. Marine Corps and served as a message carrier on the front lines at Iwo Jima. “I don’t consider myself a hero, I... Full story

As someone who loves researching recipes, I am particularly fascinated by the foods that are enjoyed across cultures. Chicken soup is one of those universally loved foods with versions that can be fou...

PENDLETON­-The Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, located on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, is near the Wildhorse Resort. It is dedicated to the culture of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla tribes...