Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 3389
Fifteen Years Ago October 20, 2011 [Photo Caption] WP's middle school runner Emily Adams, no. 1442, gives a tough finishing kick recently at an invitational in Richland. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 18, 2001 Probably 99% of Waitsburg residents never met Dave Hansen. He was 63 when he died in his sleep on September 17, a retiree from the feed and seed business in the Mt. Vernon – Burlington area. Two years ago, Hansen was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)...
As the days have been getting shorter and the mornings colder, my oven has been working overtime. Harvesting another beautiful pumpkin from our garden, and looking for some extra comfort this past weekend, I reviewed some quick-bread recipes from my files. Here, walnuts and plump, tart cranberries are folded into a perfectly spiced pumpkin bread. With the use of orange juice in the batter, the resulting loaf is moist and brightly flavored. Perfect for a holiday brunch, or even dessert, this is...
Fifteen Years Ago October 13, 2011 It has been 25 years since Markeeta Little Wolf has belted out songs with her powerful voice to an audience. Little Wolf performed on TV, in club acts and even on the theater stage in musicals from age 12 to 28, when she gave it all up to sell real estate and have a different kind of life. Little Wolf realized about one year ago that she still has one more show in her, she said. And she's been working since on songs, lighting and costumes to give her friends...
Champions of Waitsburg FFA at the Columbia County Fair (l-r) Yaneli Flores, Madyson Potter, Joslin Nodine, Shaunna Hilton, Olivia Duncan, Kayla Mikesell, Makaelyn Mikesell, Katy Allen, Jake Lynch, Sarah Daves, Emerson Underwood, Landen Henry, and Camdyn Vories. Waitsburg FFA also won 2nd and 3rd place in livestock Judging....
We've hit that time of year when crisp fall mornings creep in. The warmth and weight of the covers make it hard to slip out of slumber. The aroma of hot, fresh coffee creeps to the forefront of our dreams, tantalizing our nostrils before we turn on the burner. Clarity and solace fill the early golden hour as the pink hues of dawn blaze through the clouds like fire. Ochre and auburn tones glow among senesced foliage as it clatters to the ground in the autumn breeze. Mountain tops and the long...
Fifteen Years Ago October 6, 2011 Dayton had its moment in the sun on Saturday as it displayed the best it has to offer including historic homes, flourishing businesses and plenty of local art for its event Dayton On Tour. Visitors had a chance to pick up a guidebook and walk into historical homes in town that had recently been renovated. Jennie Dickinson, a volunteer for the Dayton Historic Depot, said the home tours are her favorite part of Dayton on Tour, especially the Broughton Mansion...
Each growing season we experiment with different fruits and vegetables in the garden. While some happily flourish, others just seem to fizzle and disappoint. Through it all, the most reliable producer, year after year, has been our purple plum tree. Easy to take care of, and quick growing, the branches of this tree are always heavy with fruit by the start of fall. From pies, cakes, chutneys, and jams, this time of year is always marked by the flavor of sweet, backyard stone fruit. These dark...
Karl and Marianne Newell made it to the Arctic Circle (but left "The Times" in a suitcase) during their recent trip to Iceland....
Fifteen Years Ago September 29, 2011 The WP "Boys of Fall" were dressed to kill in their new black home jerseys last Friday night as they robbed the Riverside Pirates blind of their loot, taking no prisoners and winning the game, 49-14. The Pirates started things off with possession, but after three plays, including a Danny Stansell quarterback sack, the Pirates were forced to punt. Beginning their opening drive on their own 49-yard line, the Cardinals wasted no time lighting up the board....
(l to r) Julia Mead served as the Crops and Forage superintendent at this year's Columbia County Fair. Volunteer Kari Dingman helped at the Fish and Wildlife exhibit....
Fifteen Years Ago September 22, 2011 [Photo Caption] Suzanne Fletcher (right), director of the newly formed Washington Tourism Alliance, walks through Waitsburg with Karen Stanon Gregutt of Waitsburg Cottages and Joy Smith of Hugs, Gifts & Collectables and Town Hall. Twenty-Five Years Ago September 20, 2001 Waitsburg Mayor Wayne Peterson and other guests cut the ribbon at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 13 on the newly improved East 8th Street Project in Waitsburg. The project repaves and widens...
Perhaps because of my approaching birthday, or a simple craving for the mood-enhancing properties of cocoa, I have recently been dreaming of a perfect chocolate cake. Balancing sweetness with the deep, complex flavors of cocoa is a culinary science unto itself. This much-loved recipe results in a moist, silky textured cake with a rich and comforting flavor. Finished with a luscious vanilla buttercream frosting, this cake makes a memorable centerpiece to any celebration, big or small. Ingredients...
Fifteen Years Ago September 15, 2011 Waitsburg resident Jane Butler, age 90, has deep roots in the Touchet Valley through her husband Bob. Butler has lived in town about 50 years, non-consecutively, and is being honored for her family history with the Pioneer of the Year award from the Waitsburg Historical Society. "I feel honored," Butler said of the award. She learned she was to be the honoree at the upcoming Pioneer Fall Festival on Sept. 18 through a letter from Bettie Chase, a member of...
Cauliflower is one of those versatile vegetables that I love experimenting with in the kitchen. It is suitable for countless cooking methods, all of which bring out and enhance different flavor profiles. Fried, grilled, or seared, this snow-white crucifer particularly comes to life with a little browning or charring. Here, roasted cauliflower is pureed with walnuts, aromatics, and bright fresh parsley, to create a creamy yet light pasta sauce. Ingredients: 1 small head cauliflower, cut into flor...
A premier brass-era touring club brought its cars to the Waitsburg Historical Society’s Bruce Museum on Saturday, August 29. The Horseless Carriage Club of America is dedicated to preserving, restoring, and enjoying automobiles built before 1916. The Skagit-Snohomish HCCA stopped in Waitsburg on its Brass Brass Annual Tour to Walla Walla from August 28 to 31, 2026. The club and Waitsburg Historic Society invited the public to meet these dedicated car enthusiasts, view the carriages, and take r...
September 2020 was our worst month on record for upland birds. Wildfires canceled road trips, while poor habitat ruined others. Meanwhile, not a bird moved in our local coverts all month. September 29th was the final day of our early grouse season, and I did something risky – trusted my instincts. Finn was my only capable grouse dog at the time, so we loaded up and headed for a new cover. A gut feeling urged me to "try something new," which led to an immaculate cover: young cottonwood stands f...
Fifteen Years Ago September 8, 2011 The new face behind the counter at the Weller Public Library is likely one you have seen before. Rosie Warehime, the new library manager, has lived in Waitsburg for 44 years. Her husband Walt found his first teaching job in Waitsburg. "We planned to stay 2 years and we never left," she said. Warehime hadn't ever worked at a library before, but she had been employed at the Cenex station and at local grain growers, making her a recognizable face in the...
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, we always seem to have extra zucchini loitering in the kitchen. This week, with another harvest on hand I turned to an old favorite recipe for tender zucchini bread. Quick to make, this delightful bread is full of flavor and is elevated with the addition of a crunchy, crumble topping. Ingredients:...
Kate Hockersmith via trail cam No photographers were harmed during filming....
Fifteen Years Ago September 1, 2011 The WP Lady Cardinals Volleyball Team are licking some bruises and soaking sore muscles after a very long and hot first week of practice. Angie Potts begins her first season as head coach for the Cardinals and Wendy Richards will assist. The Lady Cards lost four 2010 seniors, including league standout Genesis Pearson who now plays for Blue Mountain Community College. Seven seniors return to Kison court to put in their bid for the district title. Leading the...
My favorite dessert recipes are those which rely on a combination of ripe, seasonal fruits with a few simple pantry ingredients to make culinary magic. This summer, after patiently waiting for three years, our young peach tree has finally produced a bounty of perfect fruit. Looking for a way to highlight their distinctive sweetness I decided to stick with the iconic homey southern classic, peach cobbler. Tossed with just the right amount of sugar and spice, slices of fresh peaches are baked...
Fifteen Years Ago August 25, 2011 It was never Wyatt Withers' sole inspiration for going in the Navy, but once he had decided to join it certainly helped having a grandfather who had served in the same branch many decades ago. Choosing to be "seasick over digging a fox hole," longtime local farmer Jack McCaw went to amphibian training school in preparation of the Allied invasion of Japan when the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Withers' mission will be much different. He...
The last sweet weeks of summer are always my favorite time of the season. The days are still long, yet thankfully, the scorching triple-digit temperatures are mostly behind us. It is also when our homegrown tomatoes are ripe and bursting with sun-kissed flavor. When tomatoes are as good as they are right now, I mostly enjoy eating them as unadulterated as possible – just a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of flakey sea salt is all that is needed. As a result, I am always in search of recipes f...
The first annual Dayton Ducktona Duck Race was a rousing success with over 1,500 ducks making their way down the Touchet River on July 18. Katy Leid demonstrates the wrangling skills that made her the perfect chair for the organizing committee....
