Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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In 2000, a new celebrity chef was born when Anthony Bourdain’s book Kitchen Confidential; Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly became a best seller. At the time, I was working as a “kitchen slave” for Daniel, the executive chef at famed restaurant Citrus in Los Angeles. Bourdain’s book divulged many truths about the behind-the-scenes antics in many restaurant kitchens. For example: No, kitchen staff doesn’t spit on food or add weird things to your salad as retaliation. If food falls on the fl...
Memorial Day weekend passed last month, and for me, it will always be associated with concerts at the Gorge Amphitheater. Home to the now-defunct Sasquatch Music Festival, which I attended many times during my college days, it is one of the most stunning concert venues in the Northwest. Featuring multiple stages, spectacular views, and wildly overpriced food and drinks, it is an iconic landmark of Washington State and the undoubted host of many folks’ wildest memories. It was also the venue o...
Wenaha Gallery's newest Art Event features Walla Walla woodworker Ron Jackson, who has been creating with wood for 67 years and counting. Jackson's Art Event runs through Monday, July 12. Jackson first fell in love with working in wood during junior high shop class. In the 1960s, he worked for Whitehouse Crawford Company in Walla Walla, a sash, door, and cabinet shop. That gave him his foundation in working with wood. He built upon that foundation through the years by constructing three homes, i...
Ten Years Ago June 23, 2011 One Main Street merchant noted that on Saturday morning, All Wheels looked more like Christmas Kickoff than the hot-tarmac Father’s Day weekend car show Daytonites and visitors have come to expect. But even though the number of families coming to the mobility extravaganza was down this year, the number of cars on Main Street was as big as ever and very few participants complained about the weather. Half a lifetime ago, Danny Cole made a gutsy move. He was only 25 when he got the help of two silent partners, his d...
As we move into the summer months, my culinary inspirations become increasingly influenced by what is ready to be picked in the garden. Compared to years past, the strawberry plant that runs along the east side of our house has been extra bountiful lately. With a big bowl of perfectly ripe strawberries on hand, I set out to make a special dessert this week, researching recipes for cakes, soufflés, trifles, and crisps. Then, inspiration hit me when I remembered the robust rhubarb we have...
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg FFA gathered on June 7 for their annual year-end banquet, but this year, it was "mini." President Koby Harris welcomed the FFA members in attendance. Brayden Mohney thanked the numerous community members and parents who continually helped the Waitsburg FFA chapter by chaperoning trips, hauling animals, participating in activities or just lending a helping hand. The following were recognized: Dean Wass Lisa Morrow John Gleason Keith & Karen Harris Colter Mohney Becky...
A kind neighbor, Randy Charles, came to the aid of new residents on Main St., to clear a giant tree limb that fell while they were out of town....
May 31 Vehicle collision with a deer. Walla Walla County June 1 Informational report taken. Humourist Road, Burbank Hit and run report. Main Street, Walla Walla Trespass report. Rose Street, Walla Walla Female in Walla Walla County arrested for suspicion of DUI. Ice Harbor Dr/ Flat Top Road, Burbank An 81-year-old female passed away in her residence from natural causes. Frog Hollow Road, Touchet June 4 An unknown suspect entered into a vehicle and stole equipment and tools. Lewis Peak Road, Waitsburg Report of trespass at Walla Walla District...
May 31 Abandoned vehicle reported on Eckler Mountain. Animal call. Lower Hogeye Hollow Citizen contact, Knoblock Apartments. 5th Street June 1 Welfare check at Dayton Motel. Pine Street Citizen contact at Dayton Elementary Violation of court order. Cameron Street June 2 Welfare check at Best Western. Main Street Trespass. 1st Street Civil problem at Blue Mountain Motel. Main Street June 3 9-1-1 call. Starbuck Threats reported at Moose Creek Cafe & Bakery. Main Street Malicious mischief reported at Dayton City Park. 1st Street June 4 Suspicious...
The 2021 Dayton High School Graduates, not in photographed order: Valedictorian Anna Claire Fortier, Salutatorian Roselin Burris-Rameriz, Morgan Laine Boggs, Drake Logan Campbell, Wyatt Marshall Costello, Mackena Persis Culley, Samantha Roxanne Davis, Alexxys Jean Draper, Cristobal Antonio Escobar, Mason Joseph Finney, Christopher David Fulbright, Jose Isaac Gomez-Arroyo, Vanessa Griffen, Maya Marie Harvey, Isis Alexis Johnson Day, Cassidy Sky Laughery, Lindsey Rae Newhouse, Aston Wayne...
Celebration of Life for Betty Hofer Shaded outdoor service, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 11:00 AM The service will be held at 21 S. Fork Coppei Rd, Waitsburg, WA Dress comfortably and be prepared for a light lunch, lots of laughs, and memories of Betty to follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Young Life at https://giving.younglife.org/MarneHenderson in memory of Betty Hofer American Cancer Society National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Dementia Society of...
Valedictorian Speech by Koby Harris High School is really a short time in our lives, a time when later we look down the road, we realize how impactful this time was in many ways. High school is a time where we develop a lot of our personalities; traits and characteristics we will hold with us for many years and possibly the rest of our lives. We made friends when we played sports or went to each other's houses almost every day after school. We, the Class of 2021, became like a family. We would...
This was the second year Waitsburg High School graduates paraded through town in decorated cars, trucks, a boat, and a sofa. Family, friends and residents cheered the Seniors as they drove past on the way to their future....
Our jet sled bobbed near the infamous "Buoy 10" in the mouth of the Columbia River. It was a stormy September afternoon with angry Pacific surf bullying its wave action far upriver. Coho were the target, yet no one aboard complained at the prospects of landing anything willing to trounce the cut herring corkscrewing behind the boat as we drifted. Kicking back, we enjoyed the ride, and the experience of fellow fishermen jumping hurriedly for a bent rod, ripped from the complacency of a lull in th...
Recently, we stepped into a movie house for the first time in over a year to watch A Quiet Place II. I had seen the first film, A Quiet Place, at the cinema in 2019. The sequel had been scheduled for box office release in the Spring of 2020. The director of both movies, John Krasinski, who stars in the film, was adamant that the sequel not be released to streaming during the pandemic but wait until cinema opened again. Krasinski introduced the film thanking the audience for coming out to the...
Ten Years Ago June 9, 2011 It may seem ironic that Waitsburg Valedictorian Austin Beasley chose a quote from a famous high school dropout to inspire his fellow high school graduates. But the saying from McDonald's fast food chain founder Ray Kroc was on message when it comes to being successful in life. “Where there is no risk, there can be no pride in achievement,” Beasley quoted Kroc as saying. “It is no achievement to walk a tightrope laid flat on the floor.” Summer vacation starts Friday for hundreds of kids in the Touchet Valley. It will...
It's the season of backyard barbeques and neighborhood potlucks, a time when small gatherings can quickly turn into large parties. Amongst the various salads and grilled meats of your summer spreads, there is always room for a crowd pleaser casserole. And perhaps none pleases a crowd quite like the American classic, macaroni and cheese. As with any national favorite, there are countless variations and regionally specific recipes for this cheesy comfort, all of which are a million times better th...
We’re all exhausted, my hands are raw, my nails are shredded, and my feet are so sore I can hardly walk. Somehow, we made it through the first two weeks as new Dayton restauranteurs. All without killing each other, burning down the building or poisoning anyone. We have had our share of chef tantrums (him), staff silent treatments (me), stare downs (both of us) and pizza lunches. Luckily, to balance out the opening kinks and tiffs, we’ve had many laughs, happy customers and great lunches pre...
The Tour Walla Walla bike race was back in town this last weekend. Racers met up at the fairgrounds, relaxed after racing, enjoyed coffees and snacks at Ten Ton Coffee. The event was postponed last year due to the pandemic and residents in Waitsburg and Walla Walla were happy to see racers back in the saddle....
Dayton Days Royalty (L to R): Mikayla Close-John, Hannah Peralez, Jemma Anderson, and Tayla King led the 2021 Dayton Days parade. The two-day event was a huge success, by all accounts....
May 19 Theft of truck and trailer, Burbank Burglary-Garage door kicked in by unknown subject, Burbank May 25 Drug/Narcotic-Unknown subject tried to ship marijuana illegally, WW County May 26 Assault-Simple-Multiple intoxicated subjects drinking at unknown location, possibly in Oregon where an assault possibly occurred. Arrests were made for DUI’s and an FTA warrant, WW County May 28 Weapons Violation-An illegal knife was found by the TSA in the luggage of a passenger, WW County...
May 24 Suspicious activity reported. Robinette Mountain 9-1-1 call. 3rd Street May 25 Violation of court order. 2nd street Suspicious activity reported. Main Street Traffic stop. Main Street May 26 Illegal dumping reported. Cemetery Hill Found property reported. Tucannon Welfare check. Touchet Street May 27 Citizen contact, Dayton High School. 3rd Street Disturbance at City Park. 1st Street Traffic call. Maloney Mountain May 28 Fraud reported. 6th Street Traffic stop. Tucannon Road May 29 Animal call. 4th Street Threats reported. Baxter Street...
We wish we had Pam’s way with words to express our immense gratitude to the community for their love and support of our family. Pam has left quite the legacy of sharing God’s love with others. We would like to especially send a sincere thank you to the ICU staff at Providence St. Mary Medical Center for their support and care of Pam. Sincerely, The Conover Family...
