Your Hometown News Source
Your Hometown News Source
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 25
DAYTON–The local Dayton Kiwanis Club will observe Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at its meeting at the Delany Room on January 9, 2025 at 12 p.m. As a gesture of support, the Kiwanis group have invited law enforcement to join them for refreshments to recognize their faithful diligence to the community and express gratitude of their service. Letters written by the Sixth Grade Class at Dayton Middle School will be recited as part of the recognition. To show support of our law enforcement, c...
DAYTON–Construction of a new community swimming pool in Dayton was the top priority of the group of concerned citizens who gathered for the Comprehensive Economic Development Steering (CEDS) meeting December 3. The annual event puts before a group of community individuals a list of economic-development topics which are briefly amplified upon and then voted upon. The participants numbered 61 with 45 of those voting to rank the top three community projects. Thirteen voters–29%–listed the Dayto...
The battle on the maple went to the Pomeroy Lady Pirates last Friday here in Dayton, as they outscored the Lady Bulldogs 4-2 in overtime after regulation ended with a 34-34 tie. Scrapping for the ball in this shot from the game's action are Pomeroy's Molly Warren, left, Dayton's Marissa Tupling, center, and Lady Pirate Kendyll Potoshnik. -Chronicle photo by Naomi Scoggin...
Half-time entertainment at last Friday's Dayton-Pomeroy basketball games included these future Bulldog hoops players who mixed it up on the maple before a large and appreciative crowd. It won't be too long before these peewees will be wearing the Dayton High School crimson and gold, and hustling up and down the court with the fortunes of the Dayton Bulldogs in every bounce of the basketball....
“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” – Benjamin Franklin...
By Jeanine (Richardson) Kern East Washingtonian Guest Columnist As an incoming Freshman at Pomeroy High School, I memorized the FFA Creed, and those opening words still have meaning today: I believe in the future of farming (agriculture). I write this letter as someone who cares about the future of Garfield County, as a landowner representing Richardson Family Farm, LLC as managing member, and with insight into energy demands, and specifically renewable energy demands in the private sector. I am...
OLYMPIA–After twelve years of Jay Inslee’s time as governor, he leaves with a record of missed opportunities to leave the state better than he found it. Washington has one of the largest budget shortfalls in state history, falling student test scores, high cost of living, a poor environmental record and many other challenges. Washington has been blessed with governors who are models of successful governance. Governor Chris Gregoire and Governor Dan Evans both showed that transparent lea...
OLYMPIA–Who benefits from Washington state’s paid-leave program? While most workers don’t use the program, despite paying hundreds of dollars into the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) fund each year, workers with higher incomes and new parents are the fund’s most frequent users. Many people also have used PFML for more than one claim. The fund can be used for bonding with babies, medical needs or both. The payroll tax for the program is set to rise again this week. Under the new rate of 0.92%, a person with an income of $50,000 will ha...
Certain foods have generated devoted followings among people from all walks of life. While flavorful foods can be hard to resist, some wildly popular items found in refrigerators and pantries far and wide could be compromising millions of people's heart health. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute notes that food and heart health are inextricably linked. Individuals who prioritize including heart-healthy foods in their diets can lower their risk for various cardiovascular diseases,...
As school boys some of us admired how our girl classmates were so adept at jumping rope during recess. We may have been more interested in playing kickball or wrestling on the grass, but some of us harbored admiration in our hearts for how the girls could jump rope! Recently I saw a video of a young lady named Kaylee who is a six-time world champion. While jumping rope she could do back flips, handstands, and cart wheels. She seemed joyful while doing such amazing tricks. It's hard to imagine...
New Year's Day: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 2300 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Thursday: Rain likely,...
Ten Years Ago December 31, 2014 Ski Bluewood opened Friday and enjoyed "good crowds" which persisted through the post-Christmas weekend. Since opening, another 19 inches of snow have fallen. Bluewood's three lifts are running and 90% of the terrain is open. Pacific Power objects to plan Board of County Commissioners vote on rescinded power-switch decision. Seventy-Five Years Ago January, 1950 Winter Fishing Season Opens. Game Protector Bill Wooten reports that several steelhead trout were...
WALLA WALLA–The Valley Girls Barrel Racing Association (VBRA) close the door on this sixty-second year of competing and promoting barrel racing in the area. Results of the 2024 seasons divisional awards are as follows. The 1D Champion is Dana Gregg with 92 points, 1D Reserve Champion with 59 is Jackie Lynch, third with 39 is Payden Henry, fourth at 38 is Tricia Sewell, fifth is Nichole Kelly with 15, and sixth place is Michele Lyons at 13. The 2D Champion with 45 points is Brooke Martin, 2D R...
Continuing from December 12. Jim took a deep breath as he poured ipecac-spiked whiskey into glasses on the bar. He met June's fearful eyes as she arranged them on a tray and gave her a tiny smile. Behind her, the saloon was full of Deveney's gang. Jim gave her a nod, sending her off to the tables with another round of truly medicinal whiskey and took another deep breath. He hoped Moss knew what he was doing. Deveney's men had ridden into town the same as ever, running their horses straight down...
POMEROY–Frederick Noah Knebel was born at 1:37 a.m. on December 28, 2024, to Tory and Kaleigh Knebel of Pomeroy. Frederick was born at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston and weighed in at 8 lb. He measured 20½ inches long. Frederick is the grandson of Fred and Kelly White of Dayton and Fred and Kelly Knebel of Pomeroy....
The Pomeroy Gun Club will again participate in the Camas Prairie (CPTA)10-week competition beginning the weekend of January 11–12 continuing until March 16. The Camas Prairie Registered shoot will begin on Friday, March 21 in Walla Walla and RV spots can be reserved starting January 1 for that event. Check the Camas Prairie Trap Association Facebook page for details. We have an ample supply of shells and targets to supply youth shooters for the 10-week league at no cost. Juniors will have a s...
By Loyal Baker DAYTON–The Bulldogs chalked up eight first-quarter points to trail the Pomeroy Pirates by just four after eight minutes, but the visiting Pirates counted on a trio of treys by Jacob Reisinger, and one each from Braxton McKeirnan and Boone Schmidt to extend the Pomeroy lead and roll to a 51-37 win here December 27. Dayton is now 4-5 overall, 3-2 in SE 1B league play. The Dawgs faced Riverside Christian last Monday and will host Waitsburg Friday and visit St. Joh...
POMEROY––Dayton's Hunter Griffen battled four wrestlers to a fifth-place finish at the Pomeroy Christmas Tournament Saturday, December 28. Griffen wrestled in the 215-lb. division, first meeting Trell Miles of River View, pinning the Panther at 1:03. In the quarterfinal, Griffen was pinned by Peyton Cannon of Pomeroy at :41, dropping him into the consolation bracket. There he defeated Pablo Romero-Mora of River View, by fall at :32. In the Consolation Semi-final, Markus Ellenwood of Cla...
The Bulldog Cheer Squad were busy keeping the spirit up during the Dayton-Pomeroy game last week, engaging the booster section in a rousing Frankenstein cheer. -Chronicle photo by Naomi Scoggin...
OLYMPIA–In August, a Renton fish wholesaler spotted suspicious mussels in a shipment of Marimo moss balls, according to a recent report from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). They were quickly identified as highly invasive zebra mussels – a prohibited aquatic invasive species (AIS). The report activated a WDFW AIS early detection monitoring team who arrived the same day to collect samples – a rapid response made possible by $3.62 million in additional funding from the Washington State Legislature and federal partners to in...
See you in 2025!...
See you in 2025!...
Submit an Event Wed, Jan 1 Happy New Year’s 2025 Ski Bluewood–CLOSED Discovery Kids–Dayton Library–10 a.m. Library–111 S. 3rd St.–10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thur, Jan 2 Ski Bluewood–Holiday Pricing–9 a.m.-4 p.m. Senior Center Luncheon–403 E. Patit–pick-up available–11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Library–111 S. 3rd St.–12–8 p.m. Fri, Jan 3 Ski Bluewood–Holiday Pricing–9 a.m.-4 p.m. Library–111 S. 3rd St.–10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat, Jan 4 Ski Bluewood–Holiday Pricing–9 a.m.-4 p.m. Library–111 S. 3rd St.–10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sun,...