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OLYMPIA–A public hearing was held Monday afternoon in the House Environment and Energy Committee on legislation proposed by Rep. Mary Dye that would ensure local counties and tribes have a greater say in the siting of new wind and solar energy projects in Washington state. Dye serves as ranking Republican on the committee. She says the bill is in response to a decision made by Gov. Jay Inslee in November to approve the massive 74,600-acre Horse Heavens wind and solar energy project near the T...
PENDLETON, Ore.–A new Umatilla National Forest District Ranger has been selected, Tara Mackleit, announced Umatilla National Forest Supervisor Eric Watrud. She currently serves as the Fire Management Officer for Pomeroy Ranger District. This promotion provides a seamless transition for the Forest and the district. "The Umatilla is fortunate to have such a passionate, experienced, and highly qualified individual on the forest leadership team," Watrud said. "Tara's demonstrated success at actively...
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia Commission (Port) discussed how to move forward following the appraisal received for the railroad and held election of officers for 2025 during the January 8 meeting. The Port has received many public comments at the last few meetings on December 18 and more recently January 8 regarding the possible sale of the railroad. At the previous meeting, most spoke in favor of the Port keeping the rail, but at the last meeting more expressed support at selling the rail to t...
The Dayton Kiwanis Club sponsored Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in January by ensuring that "Blue Stripe" United States flag posters were sprinkled about town and in display windows of downtown businesses, and by sponsoring a program at its January 9 meeting at the Delany Room. Invited to attend were, from left, Sheriff Joe Helm, Undersheriff Robbie Patterson, Ellie Sabin, Deputy Gino Bruce, Rilee Steinhoff, and Civil Deputy Sarah Beaudrieau, who heard from Middle School ASB officers Sabin...
DAYTON–Charges against Columbia County resident Michelle R. Shoun have been dismissed by Superior Court Judge Brooke J. Burns in a November 22, 2024 ruling at the County Courthouse here. Shoun, 54, was charged in November, 2023, with second-degree assault, harassment and third-degree malicious mischief in connection with an October 26, 2023, incident in Dayton involving then 29-year-old Danielle M. Kelly, whose residence was a 201 S. Willow Street, space number seven. In a Motion To Dismiss filed by Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jennine C...
“The most wasted day of all is that on which we have not laughed.” – Nicolas Chamfort...
OLYMPIA–With the beginning of the 2025 legislative session, the reign of Gov. Jay Inslee has come to an end. Many legislators on both sides of the aisle, as well as many of you, are encouraged by this fact. The State of the State speech given by new Gov. Bob Ferguson was even more encouraging. The difference between the two governors could not be more evident than their outgoing and incoming speeches given this week in the Legislature. While Inslee took jabs at Republicans and listed his g...
OLYMPIA–Following an inaugural address centered on calls for decisive action, Governor Bob Ferguson signed three executive orders less than an hour after taking the oath of office and minutes after concluding his inaugural address. The orders direct agencies to take action on key issues: • Housing: The executive order directs state agencies to review all regulations that impact housing, permitting and construction and identify any provision that can be streamlined, deferred or eliminated. • R...
By Mary Feusner Washington State Journal Farmers across the state say regulations are getting in the way as they develop products they can sell directly to the public. From pumpkin patches to u-pick berry farms, the impacts are real, a state panel was told Jan. 16. "Without the agritourism industry to supplement our income, we wouldn't be able to make it," said Robby Rutledge, owner of Rutledge Family Farms in Tumwater. To carve out new rules, Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, introduced Senate...
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Republican Governors Association (RGA) issued the following statement from RGA Chair Georgia Governor Brian Kemp congratulating President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance on their inauguration. "Congratulations to President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance on being sworn in as the President and Vice President of the United States. "Republican governors are grateful to have a willing partner in the White House once again to secure the southern b...
Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 35. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Sunday: Sunny, with a...
Ten Years Ago January 21, 2015 Columbia County is celebrating 125 Years of Fair Fun, with 2015 Fair Hostess Katie White, 16, daughter of Luke and Dawn White, and Mary McHaffie, 16, daughter of Robin and Bill McHaffie. Dayton graduate Davey Phillips participates in Dub Hackathon. The unique niche of the Pacific Northwest for experts of coffee culture and technological innovations have hosted a collegiate hackathon, according to University of Washington Journalism student, Ashley Stewarts. The...
Howard R. French Howard R French of Conrad, Mont. passed away December 21, 2024, at the age of 92 in Great Falls, Mont. at Benefis Hospital. He was cremated at Asper Crematory in Shelby, Mont. He is survived by his wife Angela M. French of 70 years. Howard is also survived by their three children, Deena (Dick) Maier, Thomas (Jeannie) French, Tim (Dot) French, seven grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. His family was the most important part of his life, and he will be greatly...
Recently, I've heard people declare the fires in California, are some form of direct judgment from God. This view, however, may show a lack of biblical understanding. Some have even pointed to Bible passages in the Old Testament as reference points for the judgment of God by fire. In reality; these fires are likely being started by sinful humans and not Holy God. The stark contrast between God's dealings with humanity in the Old and New Testament reveals a profound transformation in how divine...
The Witch in 204 live, shows January 24-26. Latch your windows! Bolt your door! Beware of The Witch in 204! Sylvie's hopes of living happily-ever-after with Eugene soon dissipate when the next-door neighbor turns out to be Eugene's mysterious former paramour; who proceeds to wreak havoc on Sylvie and Eugene's wedding day as the uninvited guest. Scandal quickly ensues! The sequel to Barbara Pease Weber's popular play Seniors of the Sahara, The Witch in 204 weaves a tale of ageless romance and...
Continuing... Deveney chuckled as the youngest member of his gang ran to the saloon door and lost his breakfast onto the street. His chuckles turned to frowns as two other outlaws bolted for the swinging doors, holding their bellies. Jim and June ducked out into the kitchen, then out the back door. They hurried up the street to the Sheriff's office. Inside the office Moss waited with most of the citizens of Far Nuff. "Ipecac's starting to work," Jim said. "Deveney didn't drink any, and he got...
Sometimes upside down is good. Being baked upside down enhances the taste of the caramelized brown sugar pineapple coating on a pineapple upside down cake. A repairman might turn the object he is working on upside down to make the corrections that are needed. When Jesus' disciples entered a particular area, it was said of them," those who have turned the world upside down have come here also." The life and message of God's people was revolutionary to others. They thought of it as the world...
DAYTON–With three games remaining in the season and two of them against powerful teams ahead of the Lady Bulldog in SE 1B Wheat Division standings, a lot rides on the outcomes of those games. The Lady Dawgs are in fifth place with a 5-6 league record behind Colton at 7-4, Pomeroy with 6-3, Oakesdale at 10-1 and Garfield-Palouse undefeated at 11-0. Oakesdale handed Dayton a painful 60-9 defeat last Saturday and Pomeroy downed the Bulldogs 34-23. The Lady Bulldogs visit Colton on Friday, W...
COLLEGE PLACE–Bulldog wrestler Hunter Griffen had a rough day on the mat at the Battle in the Blues here last Saturday. Competing in the 215-lb. division, Griffen opened with a bye before facing david Hadley of Walla Walla High School, who pinned Griffen at 1:27, sending the Bulldog grappler to the consolation round. Griffen landed there in a bracket opposite a bye, then advanced to wrestle Emilio Gutierrez of College Place. Gutierrez won by fall at 4:16. Saturday, Griffen will compete in the W...
DAYTON–The Bulldogs may be in a fight for fourth place with St. John/Endicott-LaCrosse, both with SE 1B Wheat Division records of 5-6, as the season winds down. The Dawgs fell to Pomeroy 50-11 and Oakesdale 56-24 last weekend. The Bulldogs are on the road for the final three games, Colton and Waitsburg this weekend, and the last game at Garfield-Palouse January 31. SJEL lost to Gar-Pal and beat Colton last weekend with away games at Waitsburg and Tekoa-Rosalia this weekend and their season f...