The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

WAITSBURG-Times owner and publisher Ken Graham has sold the newspaper to Waitsburg resident Lane Gwinn. The sale was effective Jan. 1.

Gwinn is also owner of the 10 Ton Press art studio on Waitsburg's Main Street, as well as the building that houses the studio and 10 Ton Coffee.

"I know Lane is committed to maintaining strong news coverage in Waitsburg and throughout the Touchet Valley," Graham said. "I'm confident The Times will be in good hands for years to come."

Gwinn becomes the ninth publisher of The Times since its founding in 1878, and the first woman as sole owner and publisher.

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