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Fire units responded quickly to a smoke investigation at the former Weinhard Hotel about 2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 29. To the relief of all, the "smoke" was actually airborne sandblasting media being vented from a second-story window as renovation work on the historic structure continues. The circa 1890 hotel at 235 E. Main was purchased last November by Padraic Slattery of Seattle. It is undergoing a total renovation, the first since its renovation as a Victorian-themed hotel in...
DAYTON–The City Council held a workshop meeting on January 23 with discussion of the need for committees and discussed a potential ballot measure that would withdraw the City of Dayton from the Columbia County Rural Library District. In the past each city council member would be chair of a committee and other council members would be members. They worked alongside city employees to discuss topics such as transportation, Public Safety, and Parks and Grounds. Public Works Director Ryan Paulson p...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Commissioners held a special meeting where they heard a presentation on Emergency Management plans by Tina Bobbit On January 22. Commissioners also approved a new position and salary for employee Ashley Kilts. Bobbit's presentation included information about RCW 38.52, which outlines the requirements of the state and local agencies to ensure that steps are made to ensure disaster preparedness. Bobbit stressed the importance of the need of locals to not only volunteer,...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Park and Rec Pool District held its first regular board meeting on January 25. Choosing an official name was just one of the many housekeeping items they worked on at this meeting. The board invited Prosecuting Attorney Dale Slack to the meeting to offer legal advice while they worked on setting up policies and procedures. This is the first of many meetings where they will be discussing and writing a mission statement, policies and procedures, and bylaws. The board approved the appointment of Katie Leid to the p...
“What’s a butterfly garden without butterflies?” – Roy Rogers...
WAITSBURG– A giant in the community left us last week, but not without leaving a legacy for future generations. S. R. Hevel, M.D., "Rog," died peacefully at his Orchard Street home in Waitsburg on January 27. He doctored three generations of residents of Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley and was one of several local medicos who were instrumental in the success of Dayton General Hospital. I counted Roger as my doctor until he retired, and that included a small number of silk sutures, o...
OLYMPIA–When Washington's voters adopted the state's Public Records Act (PRA) under Initiative 276 in 1972, they wanted to make sure that state, county, and city governments operate openly and are transparent to the people. They recognized the best way to ensure transparency and accountability to the citizens of Washington is to require that most government records are made available to the public. The PRA, however, was never intended to help some make money at the expense of governments or o...
To the editor, Residents of Dayton School District and Citizens of Columbia County, your vote is a personal decision. The results of elections have consequences. Some consequences are more quantifiable than others. Taxes collected that help fund the school are easily measured, and impact any property owner. How the school spends the money in its budget is public record, and also very measurable. The board and administration can be held accountable to spend your tax dollars on the highest...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Health System (CCHS) will offer health education workshops at the Senior Center each beginning February 6, ending December 2. The CCHS have scheduled eleven free monthly community health education workshops during the lunch hour (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.at the Dayton Senior Center, 403 E Patit, touching on a variety of topics. Lunch is available. The workshop schedule is as follows: February 2: Heart and Stroke Education; March 5: Introduction to Population Health; April 2...
Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind. Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Saturday: A 20 percent...
OLYMPIA–On Thursday the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee held a hearing on Sen. Jim McCune's measure to require school districts to offer instruction in the meaning and history of the Pledge of Allegiance. "This is a bill that was brought to me by some very bright and thoughtful students from my district," said McCune, R-Graham and a member of the committee. "In these divisive times, it was genuinely refreshing to hear these students talk about what the pledge means to them ...
It's widely accepted that a year is 365 days long. However, that statement is not entirely accurate. In fact, it takes Earth a little more than 365 days (365.24223 days to be precise) to orbit the sun. A calendar cannot accommodate that small distinction every year. In order to ensure that seasons do not start drifting from the difference between the Earth's rotation and the time it takes to get around the sun, leap years were established to keep the calendar more consistent and working like...
PRESCOTT–Izzy, the camel, passed away on January 24, 2024. He was 18 years old. So many have experience Izzy the camel and looked forward to his appearances at local and area events over the years. But, one day Izzy was feeling poorly which lasted a few days and the vet was called to help him overcome his ails. However, the efforts made to restore his health made little change and he closed his eyes and slipped away. It was a heart wrenching day for Izzy's owners Tawnya and Mickey Richards. "...
Lowell W. Richter July 27, 1926–January 16, 2024 Long-time Dayton resident, Lowell W. Richter, 97, passed away gently on January 16, 2024, at Parkview Memory Care in Walla Walla. Lowell was born July 27, 1926, and was raised by his grandparents, Benjamin and Anna Richter, on the family farm in Montgomery, Minn. He had lasting memories of attending grade school in the one-room country school and later moving to town where he graduated from high school in 1944. He entered the Army Air Corps in 1...
Debbie Lynn Foley February 15, 1951 - January 17, 2024 Debbie Lynn Foley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on January 17, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on February 15, 1951, in Dayton, Wash., Debbie was the third of four daughters to Cliff and Virginia (Honey) Huss. She graduated from high school in Dayton before moving to Seattle, where she met and married Daniel Janikowski. The couple later moved to Fall City, Wash., and were blessed with thre...
Nancy Jay Kerr Olsson May 23, 1945–December 22, 2023 Nancy (Nan) Jay Kerr Olsson was born in Walla Walla on May 23, 1945, and died on December 22, 2023, at the age of 78, after a long deteriorating illness at her home in Dayton, Wash. She is survived by her husband Terry, their son Mark of Hawaii, their son Michael of Auburn, Wash., and his wife Ashley and their son Henry. At her request, there will be no services and her ashes will be scattered by her husband....
Ten Years Ago January 29, 2014 Members of the Dayton School Board learned the emergency repair on a steam pipe that ruptured in December cost the District $62,500, with a discussion on how to cover the unplanned expense. Poet shares healing power of poetry with students. Jordan Chaney, a professional beat slam poet from the Tri-Cities area visited Dayton High School students to share how he turned the circumstances of his youth into a passion for poetry. Twenty-Five Years Ago January 27, 1999 Pa...
Lady Bulldog Peyton Benavides, right, is on the injured reserve list for the girls' basketball program, and she was enjoying the attention of a young fan, Molly Jonas, who was diligently braiding Benavides's locks between games at the Dayton Gym Tuesday. Jonas's tresses were also being attended to in this hair-styling waterfall, by her friend, Janie Howard. -Chronicle photo...
DAYTON–The Special Meeting of the Dayton City Council, set for January 31, has been canceled, according to Deputy City Clerk Misty Yost. The cancelation was at the request of Mayor Roger Trump....
Falls pose a significant threat to the senior population. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says someone age 65 or older suffers a fall every second of every day in the United States. This makes falls the leading cause of injury and injury death among this demographic. The National Council on Aging says one in four Americans fall each year. In fact, the NCOA notes that falls result in more than three million injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms each year, including more...
Army Pvt. Dimitry Truesdale, center, graduated from his 22-week Basic Training Course at Fort Moore, Ga., on Friday, January 25, 2024. Truesdale is the son of Matthew and Juanita Truesdale of Spokane Valley, Wash., and the grandson of Charlotte and Loyal Baker of Dayton. Attending ceremonies held in the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center at Fort Moore was Truesdale's aunt and uncle Chris and Jennifer Sparks....
OLYMPIA–The role of cafes in neighborhood settings has long had a significant impact on communities. These establishments provide a unique social space for people to gather, connect, and relax, fostering a sense of belonging and safety. In recent years, cafes have re-emerged as essential community spaces, enhancing the quality of life for residents. New legislation from Rep. Mark Klicker that was voted out of committee on Friday would further promote this trend by allowing small cafes to set u...
Keep brain engaged A more active, engaged brain could help delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease in aging individuals by a significant amount of time. A study published in the journal Neurology in 2021 found that high levels of cognitive activity can delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease in individuals 80 or older by five years. Reading was among the cognitive activities researchers associated with that delay. In addition, a separate study found that more passive cognitive activities could be...
DAYTON–With the game against Colton coming down to the wire, the Bulldogs managed to nudge ahead by four points, but the Wildcats rallied and were up by three points with 17 seconds to go. After a time out, the Bulldogs executed well: Nolan Korslund set a screen which allowed 6-2 freshman Denver Hutchen room to get free and take an assist from fellow 6-2 freshman Jordan McCowen. Hutchens drained the three from 26 feet, tying the game. Aggressive Dayton defense hurried Colton's move up the f...
By Loyal Baker DAYTON–The Lady Bulldogs count another win this season with a 38-27 tilt over the River View Lady Panthers last week, led by Marissa Tupling's 10 and Teagan Culley's nine points, then Whitman County power houses Oakesdale and Colton dished out some pain with 63-21 and 68-24 defeats, respectively. The season wraps up this Friday with Senior Night against Tekoa-Rosalia. The Lady Bulldogs were able to get shots off against Colton, but nothing was falling, said Head Coach Jorie Aukerm...
