The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

It was around this time of year, many moons ago, that I made my first visit to Waitsburg. After the long dusty drive, the bucolic view of vivid green rolling hills surrounding this picturesque little town felt particularly welcoming. The sun was just starting to set as we arrived, the golden light making the abundant spring blooms in the neighborhood glow. Outside, the air was thick with the unmistakable scent of lilacs. The whole town smelled sweet.

Years later, during my first spring living in our home, I was thrilled to realize that our backyard had several beautiful established lilacs. The...