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DAYTON–Glittering, sparkling, twinkling Christmas lights and Santa Claus-themed decorations, plus a few new activities are in store as the Dayton Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Kick-Off rings in the holidays with a lighted parade and two full days of free activities on November 25–26 in Downtown Dayton. Christmas traditions become life-long memories when children's eyes dance–or cry–as they line up to visit Santa and whisper their heart's desires to the Man In Red, while adults shop the tow...
DAYTON-The City Council heard discussion on the Touchet River sediment removal; a brief update about the Wastewater Treatment Project and the Third Street Project; designated Councilman Jim Sueuga as the liaison with the Dayton School District. A preliminary presentation was given by a representative from planning firm AHBL, Inc. for the Jasper Pines annexation and zoning request; approved State lodging tax funds; and the 2023 proposed budget was presented to Council for review. Notable reports...
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia Commission held a budget hearing within their regular monthly meeting on November 9; met with a consultant firm by Zoom for beginning the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan; discussed the plan with Table Rock Meat Company for the purchase of port property, as well as obtaining an appraisal of a portion of the rail line to consider selling; and heard updates on the status of the Woody's and Eagles properties and the Broadband Project. Port Commissioners approve...
DAYTON–Except for the event being canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, a Thanksgiving staple here for the past 35 years is the Kiwanis Turkey Bingo, set for this Saturday, November 19, at the Dayton Elementary Multipurpose Room. The games begin at 3 p.m. and go until 9 p.m. There will be a plethora of spectacular prizes, gift certificates and, of course, turkeys. Food and beverages will be available all afternoon and into the evening for Bingo players, with community youth assisting w...
"The Sound of Music" opened on the Liberty Theater stage last week to a full and appreciative house who enjoyed the performance, including this scene where the Von Trapp children learn about "tea, a drink with jam and bread" from their new governess, Maria, played by Janine Wheeler. Tony Sykes plays the lead role of Captain Von Trapp and a plethora of community actors fill roles in the well-known production. Pictured are Gretl-Rae Howard, Marta-Janie Howard, Brigitta-Cindi Howard, Kurt-Carter...
“Trust yourself: You know more than you think.” – Benjamin Spock, M.D.... Full story
This update provides an overview of gray wolf conservation and management activities in Washington during October 2022. WASHINGTON STATE–For the past eight months, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police have been investigating six wolf mortalities within the Wedge pack territory in Stevens County. WDFW Police began the investigation in February, and it is ongoing. Toxicology results revealed all six wolves died from ingesting poison. The investigation remains active, and t...
BAKER CITY, Ore. (November 15, 2022) - Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase at Forest offices, several local businesses, and online through Recreation.gov. All National Forests offer Christmas tree permits online as an added convenience for the public and alternative to in-person interactions. Christmas tree permits purchased online must be printed to be valid and can only be used on Wallowa-Whitman National Forest lands, as specified on the permit. Christmas tree permits cost...
"Amnesty" is a noun that means the act of an authority "by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals" or, more casually in Webster's New World College Dictionary, a "deliberate overlooking." One of its synonyms is forgiveness. And a column in The Atlantic by Emily Oster, an economist at Brown University, says we should declare one. In "Let's declare a pandemic amnesty," Oster says, "We need to forgive one another for what we did and said when we were in the dark about COVID." A...
Waitsburg School District's Preston Hall announces its Students of the Month for October. These students were chosen by staff based on the following criteria: cleaning up the cafeteria and the tables where they and their friends eat, cleaning up the playground and throwing away trash, cleaning up our classrooms and taking pride in our workspace. From left: Alexander Zuniga – 6th grade ; Olivia Duncan – 7th grade; and Beau Hazelbaker – 8th grade. -Submitted photo...
A group of people were enjoying the thrill of a roller coaster in North Carolina when the train of little cars got stuck. For 45 minutes the people suffered, being strapped in the cars upside down. One fellow was quoted as saying, "I personally watched my tears fall from the sky. It was terrifying." Happily, no one was injured. Hopefully we will never get stuck upside down on a roller coaster. However, when we make more of the gifts God gives us than the One who gives them, it will end up turnin...
By Wyntr McCauley Guest Student Columnist DAYTON–Columbia County Sheriff Joe Helm and his deputies have a presence at the High School (DHS) which is proving a benefit for both students and staff. I felt compelled to inform my community about the topic of law enforcement on school grounds and expose the benefits of having deputies in our high school. Sheriff Helm has hired a lot of new deputies this year, many of which have been involved within Dayton High School. The deputies are here during school hours, greeting kids and making our school e...
BREAKFAST Wed, Nov 16: Waffles, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Nov 17: Breakfast Pita, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Nov 18: Maple Bar, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Nov 21: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Nov 22: Pumpkin Bread, Omelet, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Nov 23: No School Thur, Nov 24: No School Fri, Nov 25: No School LUNCH Wed, Nov 16: Sub Sandwich, Chips, Veggie, Fruit, Milk, Cookie Thur, Nov 17: Tomato Soup, Max Sticks, Veggie, Fruit, Milk Fri, Nov 18: Teriyaki Dippers,...
Ten Years Ago November 14, 2012 Middle school girls cast in lead for "Annie." Annie opens this weekend at the Liberty Theater and Hallyn Boggs from Dayton and Chloe Pearson from Waitsburg are double cast in the lead role. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 12, 1997 Columbia County Engineer Gary Gasaway faced the biggest challenge of his 27-year career with the flooding of February, 1996. "It continues to be a challenge and will be for some time, hopefully we're starting to see the light at the...
John L. Neace September 9, 1954–October 28, 2022 John L. Neace, Dayton native, passed away October 28, 2022 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane with his brothers, Jim and Dan at his side. He was 68. John was born September 9, 1954 in Dayton to Merwin and Alethea Lukinbeal Neace. John was the middle son of three and grew up on the family farm outside of town. He was active in 4-H and FFA for many years and often had sheep that he was raising. He played in the high school band and g...
OLYMPIA-Washington State Parks is inviting the public to ring in the new year during its annual First Day Hikes event on Jan. 1, 2023. At least 40 state parks will host staff-led and self-guided hikes, snowshoe excursions, bike rides and more on New Year’s Day. The First Day Hikes will range in difficulty from paved, flat ADA-accessible trails to moderate hill climbs. A few parks will host more than one hike with options tailored to different interests and abilities. Additionally, some hikes will include fun educational talks where rangers w...
Fire District No. 3 fire fighters responded to a structure fire at 309 E. Clay Street on November 2. The fire started in the attic and was contained to the attic with smoke and water damage throughout the rest of the residence, said Chief Jeromy Phinney. Part of the ceiling in the living room collapsed due to the weight of the water in the attic. No one received any injuries during the fight and several pets were rescued from the house, but one dog didn't survive, Phinney said. The apparent...
