Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON - Dayton Elementary School's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade students completed swimming lessons at the Walla Walla Y (formerly the YMCA) in February and March. The school provided transportation to the pool. The Friends of the Pool Committee covered transportation and lesson expenses, supported by grants from the Innovia Foundation, Warren Foundation, Columbia County/Dayton Community Foundation, and the Exchange Club of Walla Walla. Dayton School District pays reduced fees for the lessons...
PRESCOTT — In a letter to Superintendent Steve McCullough, Chris Reykdal, Washington’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, informed ESD 123 that the petition to dissolve the Prescott School District had been rescinded. The decision was based on new financial resources identified and the Financial Oversight Committee’s recommendation. In the letter dated March 25, 2026, Reykdal summarized a series of events that demonstrate the district’s financial viability through the end of the 2026-27 school year. Between January 12, 2026, and March 25, 20...
DAYTON — In “Project Hail Mary,” a science teacher, Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light-years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he recalls the urgency of his mission: to solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. Using his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save all of Earth’s life from extinction, an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone. Rated PG-13 for some thematic material and suggestive referen...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg's annual Easter egg hunt will be held in Preston Park on Saturday, April 4. The event starts promptly at 10 a.m. The city siren will signal the start of the hunt, and the kids will be off to find chocolate eggs and special plastic eggs with surprises inside. The event is sponsored by the Waitsburg Grange and the Skip Carpenter family. The Easter bunny will be there early, so kids can get their photo taken before they line up for the starting siren....
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Valley Civility Project is hosting its next Civility Luncheon at noon on Saturday, April 11, at the China Buffet, 1618 Plaza Way, Walla Walla. The topic will be the United States’ approach to war and dealing with foreign entities around the world. After a brief introduction, participants will break into groups of 2-4 to discuss the following questions. Afterwards, participants will have time at the end of lunch to share insights gleaned from their conversations. Should the United States use assassinations and oth...
OLYMPIA - Trump issued an executive order on March 31, 2026, directing the creation of a national voter list and restricting mail-in voting. The order calls on the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to make the list. It also instructs the United States Postal Service to send mail-in ballots only to verified voters. Though Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the order is legally foolproof, legal experts believe it is unconstitutional. A previous...
WAITSBURG — Twenty-three Waitsburg High School seniors are preparing for their graduation on Friday, June 5th. During the months of April and May, “Times” writer Karen Huwe will spotlight three to four seniors in each issue of the Times. The community will get a glimpse of the young adults and their plans for entering the workforce, the military, college, continuing businesses they’ve started, or working in family businesses. These future WHS alumni are creative-learners, scholar-athletes, self-starters, and future leaders. Waitsbu...
WAITSBURG - What a dream-my grandies and their mom were arriving from Portland for a weekend visit that included Valentine's Day and a 14th birthday. They love being at our Milton-Freewater farm-ranch, officially called "The Franch." The donkeys entertain, the cows embody bovine contentment, and Grandpa gives the youngsters driving lessons on the ATV and tractor. There's plenty of room to spread out, play games, and cook meals together. But a visit over four days with two celebrations calls for...
WAITSBURG -Todd and Carrie Alexander are opening Atelier Waitsburg in the small town in the Walla Walla Valley. The atelier will offer a tasting room for Todd's wines and an event space featuring guest chefs. On Saturday, April 4, the couple invites their new neighbors to an open house from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. They will be serving wines and small plates and sharing their vision for the building on Main Street, which has been empty since the closure of Whoop 'em Up Hollow Café. The couple has...
DAYTON — The Bulldogs played Liberty Christian in Richland on March 26, 2026. The location was changed due to weather and field conditions. The Bulldogs lost 9 – 2 in the first game of the doubleheader against the Patriots. Errors plagued the Bulldog’s defense throughout the game. It is still early in the season, and they will face strong competition. In the game, pitcher Janie Howard went the distance, striking out 4 and only allowing 4 free passes. Game 1 Runs Dayton 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 LC 0 1 3 0 3 2 - 9 Dayton battery: Janie Howard and Kyla...
Waitsburg golf season tees off The Waitsburg golf team played nine holes at Pomeroy on Friday, March 20. Victor Whitmore, Blake Benevides, Gavin Mikesell, Landen Henry, Jake Lynch, Cody Coulston, and Carter Barron played for no score, enjoying a fun day on a golf course for the first time this season. On March 23, the team competed in nine holes of golf at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla. Three players played well for their first varsity match. Lynch shot a 43, Barron shot 51, and Blake...
4:30 a.m. – I awake to the sound of crickets. "Thank God!" The classic iPhone alarm releases me from a fitful night of what felt like daggers being twisted in my lumbar spine. "Par for the course," I think, groaning as I stretch; my lower back straps begrudgingly limbering up. The concrete floor is cold beneath my feet as I shuffle toward the bathroom, flicking on the coffee pot, which Jack had thoughtfully prepped last night. 4:35 a.m. – I shuffle back to the futon and rummage through an ove...
WAITSBURG - Two Waitsburg 4-H groups combined to collect food for the Waitsburg food bank. The Corral Wranglers, led by Katie Knighton, and Pen Pals, led by Tiffany Bannerman and Amber Pope, held their annual food drive on Monday, March 23. This year, the members competed in four groups. At eight p.m., the four teams met at the food bank to weigh their items. The winning team donated 142 pounds. The total from all four groups was 365 pounds. This was the tenth year the two 4-H groups collected...
Fifteen Years Ago March 31, 2011 Dubbed the "Hee-Haw Honies," Columbia County Fair Board Vice President Debbie Bailey, Secretary Christine Broughton, volunteer LeeAnn Literal and President Miranda Bowen perform a skit during Saturday's kickoff. Leroy Cunningham, founder of Rural Green Youth Enterprises talks to contruction worker Carmen Castaldo outside the first-ever space for the socio-economic youth program: the former Nothing New Antiques store on Waitsburg's Main Street. New Sheriff John...
With the warmer days and the first flowers blooming, my mind has turned to planning some springtime entertaining. A decadent weekend brunch with friends, full of lively conversation, and hopefully a mimosa or two, is a favorite daytime option. Here, my recipe for a classic hollandaise sauce is poured over a seasonal variation of eggs benedict, featuring cured salmon and fresh asparagus in place of the Canadian bacon. Ingredients: For the Hollandaise: 4 egg yolks 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed...
Thursday, Dec. 11 Breakfast Pancake on a stick Lunch Chicken Alfredo Breadstick Fruit and Vegetable Friday, Dec. 12 Breakfast Breakfast Burrito Lunch Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Fruit & Vegetable Monday, Dec. 15 Breakfast Breakfast Pizza Lunch Hamburger Tater Tots Fruit & Vegetable Tuesday, Dec. 16 Breakfast Biscuits & Gravy Lunch Nachos Fruit & Vegetables Wednesday, Dec. 17 Breakfast Ultimate Breakfast Round Lunch Turkey Sandwich Fruit & Vegetable...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg City Council met at the Waitsburg City Hall on March 18, 2026, at 7 p.m. Mayor Marty Dunn, council members Jillian Henze, Cindy Bishop, Kevin House, and Brian Richards were present; Jim Romine attended via Zoom. City Administrator Randy Hinchliffe, Library Director Sarah Roberts, and Waitsburg Celebration Days Chair Abbey Grende were also in attendance. Before approving the agenda, the city's attorney, Jared Hawkins, asked to postpone action on the Waitsburg Celebration...
DAYTON - The Dayton School Board met at the high school's library at 6:30 p.m. on March 18, 2026. Superintendent Jeremy Wheatley, Board Chair Jeffrey McCowen, and Board members Pat Davidson, Aneesha Dieu, and Ryan Paulson were present in the school library. Grant Griffin was not present. The consent agenda included approval of a $500 donation from Casey Colley and Jose Carlos Mendez for the fourth and fifth-grade ski program. The consent agenda was passed without debate. The ASB Treasurer,...
Does this reader's photo capture a sunbeam or alien contact? Are Waitsburg's wild turkeys communicating with extraterrestrials, or are they feathered E.T.s?...
DAYTON — What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? In Disney and Pixar’s feature film “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who uses hop technology to uncover mysteries of the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined. Rated PG for action/peril, some scary images, and mild language, and has a runtime of 105 minutes. On Rotten Tomatoes, the...
WALLA WALLA - Blue Mountain Humane Society has opened registration for Dog Jog 2026, its annual community walk and run fundraiser for shelter pets in the Walla Walla Valley. This year's event will take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Walla Walla Community College Athletic Field Parking Lot. Dog Jog is a family-friendly 5K fun run and walk that brings together runners, walkers, dogs, and animal lovers in support of homeless pet care. Participants can run or walk with their dogs, form...
WAITSBURG - Sarah Wilson, a senior at Waitsburg High School, recently won first place in FFA's Poultry Production-Entrepreneurship/Placement and will receive her award at the State Convention in May. Wilson sent her application to a panel of FFA advisors, who reviewed all district applications at the Colfax District meeting for AG advisors. After receiving comments, she made edits before forwarding her updated application to the Washington FFA staff for further review. Later, she and other...
Mary Jameson Mathews, 85, of Waitsburg, Washington. Passed away on February 9, 2026, in College Place, Wash, after a brief illness. Mary was born on April 22, 1940, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Charles Parker Eastman and Irene Bachman Eastman. When she was young, she moved with her family, including her older sister, to Fond Du Lac, Wis. Mary attended B.F. Goodrich High School and graduated in 1958. She then enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, joining Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and...
DAYTON - The Columbia County Health System will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch its new Equine Therapy Program on April 8 at noon. The innovative program expands the services offered by the Therapy and Rehabilitation Department. The program incorporates therapeutic interactions with specially trained animals to help patients work on balance, coordination, strength, confidence, and sensory processing as part of their rehabilitation. The program was developed by CCHS Occupational...
