The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Waitsburg exhibiting artist and art educator Greg Tate is preparing his Main Street studio for October watercolor and drawing classes. On display at the space are paintings and ceramics by the...

This Paso Robles winery makes an expansive lineup of ripe, fruity, value wines. The Wine Enthusiast annual Best Buy list has just been published, and this wine is Number One. It's still available but...

The Lions Club held its annual Salmon BBQ at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds on September 23, 2023....

WAITSBURG - Twenty-one "speeders," also known as motor cars, traveled through Waitsburg by rail on Thursday, September 14. The group was on a "Wine to Rivers" excursion hosted by the Pacific Railcar O...

Daniel has completed the deck. The Trex is laid, the trim is finished, the furniture is back, and we are enjoying outdoor dining again. The old wood planks (some still with nails jutting out) are...

Ten Years Ago September 26, 2013 Doug Warnock, a retired WSU/Extension Agent, received the National Association of County Agricultural Agents’ Hall of Fame Award at the association’s annual...

In my mind, the simple art of roasting a whole chicken is one of the most comforting and satisfying skills to practice in the kitchen. Getting the timing just right to develop crispy skin while the...

Ten Years Ago September 19, 2013 [Photo Caption] WP's Emily Adams performed admirably in her first-ever high school XC race, the Island Run Invitational in Clarkston. Adams placed fourth out of 45 run...

When we moved to this house, we discovered a prolific plum tree and a sad pear tree in our backyard. After a couple years of disappointing pear harvests, we did a little research and discovered that o...

WALLA WALLA—Susan D. Matley will celebrate the publication of her latest book, “Crisis In Big-G City” with a book-signing at Book & Game Company in Walla Walla on September 23. It is the fourth...

Ten Years Ago September 12, 2013 When it comes to pumpkins, Charlie Brown's got nothing on Waitsburg gardener Gail Broom, whose very own 'great pumpkin' placed first in the weight class at the Walla... Full story

Overwhelmed by summer squash and tomatoes, I occasionally forget the diverse list of things that we planted from seed in the spring. This week, John came back from the garden with a colander full of...

Kate Hockersmith managed to avoid a hurricane to take her Times Traveler photo in Florida.... Full story

LEWISTON, IDAHO-During Labor Day weekend, the roar of jet boats screaming down the Snake River at Hells Gate State Park sounded like low-flying airliners over your head. The Thunder on the Snake Jet...

The raspy "cuh coo co" calls of Eurasian collared doves could be heard in every direction. It was 5:30 a.m. It's an absurd hour to be afield chasing doves, but August heat makes the birds lazy. The...

Each spring, I learn a bit more about what and where to plant and what and where not to. This year was no different, a continuation of lessons. This April, before he left for Europe, Daniel built a...

Ten Years Ago September 5, 2013 “I’ve always been intrigued by trains. In fact, I would jump the train that ran behind the store and ride it to Dayton so often the crew got to know me and would...

While some things in the garden are starting to slow down, our prolific zucchini plants keep producing. Despite our best efforts at gifting these green wonders by the basketful to friends and family,...

Wendy and Coe Richards braved the windy conditions to pose for a Times Traveler photo at Stonehenge, England. Taken by Brian Richards....

(L-r) John Langford, Deanna Coulston, Kira Waggoner, Gabe Kiefel,  Kelcey Grimes, Dan Nechodom, Shannon Schreindl, Tabitha Jadin, Marshall Nechodom, Matt Elder, Rosy Nechodom, Carol White, Charrisa... Full story

WAITSBURG-Waitsburg's middle school teachers, Dan Nechodom and Elizabeth Jagelski, welcome three new certified teachers, Kelsey Grimes, Charissa Hodges, and Kira Waggoner, to Preston Hall. This week,...

WAITSBURG-Waitsburg High School students will meet new staff when they arrive for the first day of school on September 5. Five certified educators have joined Matt Elder, Gabe Kiefel, Nicole Abel, and...

The deck that extends from our back door is in dire need of repair. Initially, I had a contractor build it out of pine and leave the finishing to us. Daniel was sure it didn’t need to be sanded, as...

WAITSBURG - One of my favorite after-school extracurricular activities is going to Bluegrass Kids; I have been a member for about six years. Bluegrass Kids is a fun program for kids and teens to...