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DAYTON–A bill which could reinvigorate the horse-racing industry in Washington state got a hearing in the House Appropriations Committee Monday, and Dayton Days Inc. President Tim Donohue testified in favor of House Bill 1928, along with a number of others who support the proposed legislation. Donohue, who is also a Thoroughbred breeder and member of the Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association, joined the hearing via Zoom, referencing written testimony previously submitted by Dayton Days Inc., and urging lawmakers to pass the b...
DAYTON–January saw a surge of COVID-19 positive cases in Columbia County, according to the Columbia County Public Health Department's Facebook posts, reaching a peak in the last week of the month at 55 active cases. There were eight cases on January 3, rising in leaps until reaching 55 on January 14. Counts in December, 2021, hovered in the low teens the entire month, and November, 2021, Public Health reported counts under five at intervals throughout the month. Co-Interim Director Delphine Bailey cautioned that Public Health's numbers are n...
DAYTON-The Dayton School Board moved to allocate representative positions for each member, informed of the $6,000 Robotics Club award and updates on the behavioral programs. Representative positions were determined for the Board members. Aneesha Deiu is the Legislative Representative to be informed about State legislation that affects schools and to meet with elected officials to voice the position of the Board. Zac Fabian will serve as a Representative for both the Washington Interscholastic...
DAYTON–Annie's Attic and Café is the newest eatery to open here and will serve a select menu of homemade goods on Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The new Main Street business, Annie's Attic and Café, operated by owners Tony and Laura Aukerman, opened its doors at 232 E. Main Street on Christmas Eve. They will serve a limited menu, which will change daily, premiering home-cooked breakfast skillets, buttermilk pancakes, soups and sourdough bread from a 100-year-old recipe from "Gram...
“Every failure is a step to success.” – William Whewell...
By Mark Klicker, R-16, Walla Walla OLYMPIA–It's no secret the salmon population in Washington is in crisis. We have 14 species that are either endangered or threatened with extinction in our state, with very little progress being made to restore healthy populations. We also know we must uphold our end of the bargain to not harm our treaty tribes' fishing rights. There are also many anglers, and others in the outdoor recreation tourism industry and the general public who care deeply about h...
DAYTON-The Board of Directors for the Columbia County Health System met on January 26 and discussed the end of year financial report, staffing shortages, project updates and response to public complaints. The five-year Strategic Plan was adopted and a contact for clinic services with Walla Walla University in College Place was authorized. A pre-audit financial report for 2021 was provided by CFO Matt Minor to the Board reflecting a gross revenue within .4% of the budget and expenses of 6.5%...
To the editor, Our democracy is under assault! As renowned analyst Fareed Zakaria’s CNN documentary recently affirmed, the Trumpian lies, racism and debunked conspiracy theories promoting dictatorship have largely taken over the rank and file of the Republican Party. Lonely Republican US Representative Adam Kinzinger, lamenting the fact, is not running for re-election because of it. Last May I wrote that “Very seldom I agree with Liz Cheney on policy…. But right now, Liz Cheney is my No. 1 Hero…Because she may become most instrumental in savi...
Last week the library staff met to brainstorm and schedule events for the rest of 2022. We will be offering at least one program or event for each age group–young children; elementary, middle, and high school youth; and adults 18 and older. Regular programming will include Discovery Kids every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Family Story Time on the first Thursday of each month. We will be bringing back our monthly Book Chat gatherings as well. Once a month I will visit The Club to share stories, m...
BREAKFAST Wed, Feb 2: Muffin, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Feb 3: Waffles, Sausage Patty, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Feb 4: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Fries, Milk Mon, Feb 7: Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice Milk Tue, Feb 8: Pancakes, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Feb 9: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Feb 10: Cheddar Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Feb 11: Maple Bar, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed, Feb 2: Chili Dogs, Chips, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Thur, Feb 3:...
Sing 2. The new chapter in this animated franchise returns with big dreams and spectacular hit songs, as koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet. There's just one hitch–they first have to persuade the world's most reclusive rock star (played by legendary music icon Bono) to join them. Buster (played by Matthew McConaughey) and his cast have turned the New Moon Theater into a local hit, but Buster has his eyes on a...
Thu, Feb 3: Sloppy Joe, Baked Beans, Salad/Dressing, Grapes, Milk Tue, Feb 8: Spaghetti, Green Beans, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Banana/Milk Thu, Feb 10: Grilled Ham Steak, Mac N Cheese, Broccoli Salad, Dinner Roll, Fruit Cocktail/Milk Tue, Feb 15: Alice springs Chicken, Au gratin Potatoes, Gravy/Roll, Pickled Beets, Brownie/Milk Thu, Feb 17: BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Carrots/Coleslaw, Cornbread, Grapes/Milk...
DAYTON–The new behavioral health crisis line for Columbia County has changed February 1, 2022, as Comprehensive Healthcare begins providing behavioral health crisis services to Columbia County. To access crisis services call (509) 876-0626. “Comprehensive Healthcare has been delivering services for 50 years, and in that time, we have been able to build a strong network of providers and community partnerships,” said Jodi Daly, Ph.D., President and CEO. “By expanding that dynamic, high-quality care to Columbia County, we are able to support...
The teenagers thought they were simply playing a harmless prank when they removed a stop sign from its post at a blind intersection. They did not fully consider what the outcome might be or the consequences that could follow. Not having the protective warning available, a driver plowed into the intersection and fatalities occurred. The teenagers suffered consequences that far outreached anything they could have imagined. They also had to live the rest of their lives knowing the pain and sorrow they caused. The Lord has lovingly placed stop...
Ten Years Ago February 1, 2012 The Order of the Little Sisters of Hoboken made hundreds of Liberty Theater goers laugh and laugh out loud. A cast of five nuns – well, four nuns and a novice, were full of energy, wit and wonderful singing talent as they entertained the crowded theater. Twenty-Five Years Ago January 29, 1997 Columbia County 1996 Fair Hostesses Tara Cunningham and Jennifer Richter will make one last appearance at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, February 17, to greet 1997 Fair Court candidates. An overwhelming turnout of senior c...
Robert Keith Yates June 30, 1953–January 16, 2022 Robert Keith (Bob) Yates peacefully passed away with family by his side at home, on January 16, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Dayton, Wash., to Keith Odaville Yates and Yvonne Irene (Childs) Yates on June 30, 1953. Bob attended school in Dayton, graduating with the class of 1971. He lived most of his life in the Dayton Community that he loved. Bob did live briefly in the Tri–Cities, Wash., where he married Sue Pau...
WALLA WALLA–Blue Mountain Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. The application is available online at www.bluemountainfoundation.org. The deadline for applications is March 7, 2022 at 11:59 pm. While individual scholarship criteria vary, all applicants must be either a current senior or graduate of a high school in Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield or Umatilla counties, or have been a resident of one of the above counties for at least 3 years. Scholarships are available for undergraduate a...
