Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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....
Marion Duncan Marion Duncan has attended Waitsburg Schools since the sixth grade. She attended Running Start at Walla Walla Community College full-time during her junior year. This year, she took one class at WWCC while attending classes at WHS. Duncan has been involved in FFA for four years, where she showed sheep for two years, competed in numerous competitions, and was FFA secretary during her sophomore and junior years. She participated in track for four years, plays fiddle with the Skyline...
Fifteen Years Ago May 27, 2010 [Photo caption] Among the WHS students who participated in the Spokane Lilac Parade this year were Zac Brown on the bari sax (far left) and Chad Pearson (on the right) on the sousaphone used by his dad, Randy, who was in the WHS band. Fifty Years Ago May 29, 1975 Waitsburg City Council spent a great deal of time on details of ordinance 533, which sets up the bonding requirements for the new city water reservoir, and handled an assortment of other business in their...
Fifteen Years Ago May 20, 2010 [Photo caption] Moose on the loose. A female moose makes its way through a wheat field off Whoop Em Up Hollow Road in the direction of Waitsburg. Wildlife officials say the animals sometimes come down from the larger herds around Spokane in search of drinking water during the warmer months. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 25, 2000 The Waitsburg Lions Club is considering a deal that would enhance youth sports in Waitsburg with the addition of a second Little League field...
Gary Myers Gary Myers attends classes at WHS and is in his second year at SEATech Skill Center for welding. He has attended school in Waitsburg since the sixth grade and was on the Mat Birds Wrestling team during sixth and seventh grades. Myers enjoys working on his truck and plans on taking diesel technology classes at Walla Walla Community College in the fall. At WHS, Myers is a past member of FFA. He has shown pigs during his freshman and sophomore years. He volunteers to assist a Veteran...
A large crowd enjoying the the glow from the burner flames of eight hot air balloons on Friday night at the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede Nite Glow Spectacular. The balloons gave a show as they synced their burners with music by AC/DC at the event in Howard-Tietan Park....
Thanks to Fire District #2 for prepping Waitsburg's Main Street for celebration days with a street wash....
Fifteen Years Ago May 13, 2010 [Photo caption] In The Footsteps of a Giant. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 18, 2000 Mendoza and Romero Prom Royalty. The junior class held their prom Saturday evening beginning with dinner, and then the live music began the evening of dancing. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Queen Isela Mendoza and King Eric Romero. The theme for the evening was Truly, Madly, Deeply. It was a memorable evening. Washington winter wheat crop is good, but in need of...
Annabel "Karma" Mitchell Annabel "Karma" Mitchell has been a student at Waitsburg Schools since the sixth grade. She was involved in the Sources of Strength program her junior year and volunteered at school concessions. In middle school, Mitchell assisted at a nursery potting plants and doing yard work. She enjoyed working at R & B Barbeque in Dayton in her senior year. After graduation, she plans to travel with her boyfriend, explore places to live, and consider careers to pursue. Mitchell is...
