Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Fifteen Years Ago July 29, 2010 Dayton – When it comes to enjoying his work, Dain Henderson knows what he's doing. The 18-year-old Waitsburg resident who will be attending Dayton High School as a senior this fall knew he had his senior project coming up. So, he put his mind to planning and found a way to combine his favorite pastime with his project – helping organize the annual Young Life golf tournament at the Touchet Valley Golf Course in Dayton. Henderson, who has been golfing with the hig...
On July 24, the Waitsburg Fire Association held its Night Out event with hotdogs, music, balloon toss, and spray from a fire engine hose on Main Street....
My journey in renovation began 35 years ago when I pulled the trigger on our first project. I was impatient, inexperienced, and (over) confident that I could handle tools. My husband Greg had no interest in any of it and didn't share my confidence. What began as a bathroom renovation escalated into a complete house remodel. That first experience tested our relationship, finances, and sanity. We made it through and enjoyed the results. We learned how to make decisions quickly, research ways to...
May, 1953 [Photo caption] Favorite float with young and old alike wherever it is shown is the "Reddy Kilowatt Circus," which will be entered by Pacific Power and Light Company in the parade here next Saturday. The colorful float with its moving figures was designed and build in the company's own display department. Real circus music from a make-believe steam calliope "played" by Reddy Kilowatt himself gives the final artistic touch to the float. Fifteen Years Ago July 22, 2010 Roses, a new...
(left to right) Parks and Recreation volunteer Sara Daves, campers Olivia Long, Emma Langford, Adalin Acevedo, and volunteer coach Natasha Langford. Long is learning how to hit an overhead serve at the Parks and Rec Volleyball camp in Preston Park....
Jubilee Campground in Elgin, Oregon is a short scenic drive from Waitsburg. Travel to Walla Walla, to Milton-Freewater, and then 11.5 miles from the unincorporated town of Tollgate. The campground with 48 RV and tent sites includes a beautiful lake that is popular for fishing, swimming, non-motorized boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and wildlife viewing. Trees surround the lake, and there is a pleasant 2.8-mile hiking trail around the lake. There is a rope swing for visitors to cool off on a...
Fifteen Years Ago July 15, 2010 [Photo caption] Renowned horse whisperer Buck Brannaman and his daughter, Reata, stand outside their mobile tack room at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Monday. Brannaman has been conducting annual horsemanship clinics, drawing horse owners and trainers to the weekend-long classes in Dayton for almost 20 years. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 13, 2000 When members of the Washington State Parks Commission meet July 21 in Anacortes, they will be considering a budget t...
Waitsburg resident Tom Elstrom finished the 2025 STP bicycle race from Seattle to Portland. The STP route is 207 miles long, traversing both urban and rural settings in July. Elstrom said, "I managed to finish the 200+ mile STP sporting my Swedish flag jersey. Here's hoping any consular officials were not embarrassed by my velocity (or lack thereof) along the way. I'd hate to have my Nordic heritage revoked!"...
This year's Patriot Parade route ended at the Bruce House Museum lawn for a flag dedication. The American Legion Auxillary donated the flag, a new flag pole, and a plaque to the Waitsburg Historical Society. The Waitsburg Scout Troop, with help from Rose Engelbrite and support from scout leader Sarah Roberts, raised the new flag and pole in a challenging wind on July 4. After the flag ceremony, the celebration continued with a hot dog luncheon....
On July 3, a group of French motorcyclists stopped in Waitsburg on the second leg of a tour to Miami. This is the second year that a Road2Luxe tour has come through town. The guide hoped to stop again at Ten Ton Coffee, and although the shop had returned to being an art studio, the owner was still able to make espresso for all eleven riders. The tour operator promised to come back with next year's group to enjoy Wolfling Coffee....
Fifteen Years Ago July 8, 2010 [Photo caption] The youths in Rural Green Enterprises are: (from left) Casey Cates, Chevy Tivey, Don Hensley, Andy Dingle, Kyle Zenk, Zoe Williams, and Wayne Cates with Leroy Cunningham. Endangered salmon need shady trees along the river, but the human residents of Touchet Valley want operational levees and flood-free living. It's Steve Martin's job to keep both happy. Friday, Martin, director of the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board, and representatives from many...
The Columbia River Gorge and The Dalles were unknown to me when I moved to Walla Walla 14 years ago. The Dalles Dam and the power and volume of the Columbia River were intriguing. Still, I had yet to learn of the natural and cultural history of the area, let alone the splendor of spring wildflowers and the plethora of birds and wildlife. Discovery is unbridled when moving to a new location, and the rich history of the Columbia River Gorge is brimming with opportunities and experiences. My only...
Fifteen Years Ago July 6, 2010 [Photo caption] The Touchet Valley All-Stars will represent the valley's Little League teams in the regional tournament in Yakima this weekend. Front row, from left: Marcus Mead, Dayton Chevron; Trey Cole, Chevron; Jordan Beckman, Prescott; Andrew Mings, Prescott; Joe Erwin, Prescott; John Thomas, Prescott. Standing: Coach Steve Erwin, Kris Oliver, Prescott; Michael Baird, Prescott; Andy Ledford, Prescott; Adam Hermanns, Dayton Lions; Nathan Luther, Lions; Asst....
As we moved into our house, we learned from the previous owners that there had once been a large in-ground pool in the backyard, which apparently had been a popular hangout for local housewives in the sixties and seventies. Unfortunately, when the maintenance costs got to be too much, the decision was made to fill and cover it. At about this time every summer I start dreaming about that pool. Visions of taking a refreshing dip to cool down while hosting tiki-themed cocktail parties swirl around...
There are many fitness opportunities for mature exercisers in the Touchet Valley. A low-impact exercise class for seniors is going strong at Waitsburg Town Hall. The sessions are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and include aerobic, weightlifting, and core workouts. Come join the group from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. If the Town Hall is unavailable, the group enjoys exercising by playing pickleball at Preston Park or riding bicycles from Waitsburg to Huntsville. The Prescott pool opened its summer...
On June 10, 2025, we lost a dear friend, Bill Rodgers, who passed away at his home in Waitsburg. Bill was a photographic artist, scientist, brother, and an active community member who will be missed by many. A memorial for Bill will be announced at a later date....
Parents Ben and Samantha Shafer (WHS graduates) of Walla Walla, announce the birth of their son, Theodore Edward Shafer. "Theo" was born at Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Saturday, May 31, weighing 7lbs 5oz. He has been welcomed by his big brother Thomas, grandparents Neil and Linda Henze of Waitsburg, and Ed and Stasia Shafer of Walla Walla. Great-grandparents are Donnarae Smith of Waitsburg, Susan and Monte Price of Walla Walla, and Steve Shafer of College Place....
Fifteen Years Ago June 15, 2010 [Photo caption] Whoop Em Up co-owner Leroy Cunningham with the tomato plants he and members of the nonprofit Rural Green Youth Enterprises planted on land owned by Maria and Roger Garcia for a natural vegetable garden recently. Fifty Years Ago June 26, 1975 Jimmy Young, Donny Abbey, Steve Sickles, Timmy Hulce, Brad Patton, and Lenny Lytle travelled to Cheney for the Inland Empire AAU track and field meet. The following week, Joanie Neal, Karen Huwe, Mary Hansen,...
"I love this 'eyebrow', especially when the sky is filled with dramatic clouds. I noticed it a year ago, after having driven past it at least once a week for the past four years and have photographed it many times since then" – Bill Rodgers, June 2020...
Fifteen Years Ago July 1, 2010 [Photo caption] Summer's Here! With school out and temperatures in the 80s, the Waitsburg swimming pool has been a good place to cool off for kids, families, and adult lap swimmers this week. Fifty Years Ago June 19, 1975 Weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Abbey following the graduation of their daughter-in-law, Barbara A. Abbey, cum laude with a B. S. in Home Economics from W.S.U., were Mrs. Sophie Fisher of Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hanson and...
Fifteen Years Ago June 10, 2010 [Photo caption] PSE Wind Farm Permit Appealed. Petersons not happy with hearing process and turbine setbacks. Fifty Years Ago June 19, 1975 Connie Smith, 1974 Waitsburg High School graduate, has been hired through the Educational Training Institution to work as Assistant Librarian in the Weller Library here for the summer. The Weller Library will be open all day five days per week, Saturday afternoons and Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Swimming lessons will start...
Various media outlets present "how-to" articles on wing shooting each year, offering either the basics or pontificating an undergraduate-level analysis and techniques. It's a rite of passage for the bird hunting openers. Truthfully, there are few consistent gems across the outlets. The vast considerations affecting how a gunner connects with a flying target range from shooting posture to choice of choke tubes and everything in between. But how does the reader, particularly those new to wing...
Fifteen Years Ago June 3, 2010 [Photo caption] Croquet anyone? Linda Herman of Waitsburg (right) and Khristina Hawks of Dayton enjoy a game of croquet on the lawn of the historic Bruce Mansion during the ice cream social fundraiser held there over the weekend. Fifty Years Ago June 5, 1975 One of the most public issues in our area is the possession of firearms. A bill recently introduced into the legislature by Rep Douthwait, King County, would have the State of Washington collect a yearly $20...
Christmas in May as The Liberty Theater's Dayton Day's parade float made its way down Main Street. The director and actors of the upcoming TVAC production "A Christmas Carol" provided some out-of-season cheer....
