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OLYMPIA–The Washington State Senate Business, Financial Services and Trade Committee held a public hearing Tuesday, February 7, on Senate Bill 5598, a bill which would earmark $6 million in sales tax revenue from equine products and services for the operation of the Washington State Horse Racing Commission. Included in the bill would be operating funding for Class C tracks, which would include Sundown in Richland and Dayton Days. Other Class C horse meets in the area were held in Waitsburg a...
DAYTON–Public Works Director/County Engineer Grant Morgan presented Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) a resolution for work on two county roads–Kellogg Hollow Phase 3 and pavement preservation on several roads: McKay-Alto Road, past mile post 1 to 12, North Touchet just past Mile Post 1 to past 13, the start of Thorn Hollow to Mile Post 5 and from the start of Eckler Mountain Road to mile post 16. Morgan discussed a need in the Public Works Department for a Facilities Manager position whi...
DAYTON–The workload and effectiveness of school counselors was explored during the Dayton School Board's February 1 work session. Caitlin Patterson, K-12 School Counselor, and Kristie Korslund, Social Emotional Counselor for Prevention and Intervention, outlined their daily routines and the level of need in the school. The Board discussed the workload of the counselors and documenting the effectiveness of the programs used. Patterson answered that she had to reduce her daily appointments to s...
“You may delay, but time will not.” – Benjamin Franklin...
After Washington drivers endured record-high gas and diesel prices for much of last year, fuel prices dropped substantially across the state during the final months of 2022. But you may have noticed they have risen sharply again in recent weeks. The reason for this latest spike is one of Governor Jay Inslee's environmental laws, approved by legislative Democrats two years ago. In early January, I was informed by a friend who works in the fuel distribution industry that wholesale gasoline and...
A. F. Branco...
In our currently partisan legislative landscape, it is momentous to see a bipartisan bill that takes into consideration the concerns of everyone at the table. The newest solution to salmon recovery and riparian habitat-HB 1720-is a mixture of ideas from both sides of the aisle and superior to the “buffer bills” from the last legislative session and the beginning of the current session. The bill sets out a plan for “fully voluntary, regionally focused” riparian habitat plans, acknowl...
To the editor, There are a couple of inaccuracies in the background provided for the January 26 cover story about the library. The lower level of the library has three distinct sections: the Children's section, which occupies the entire south end; the Juniors section in the northeast corner; and the Young Adult (YA) section in the northwest corner. The book What's the T? was initially placed on the New Titles shelf of the Young Adult section, not the Children's section. It is now shelved with...
The Fabelmans has been described as an American coming-of-age movie loosely based on Steven Spielberg's childhood and first years as a filmmaker. It is told through the fictional Sammy Fabelman, a young aspiring filmmaker who explores how the power of films can help him see the truth about his dysfunctional family and those around him. Spielberg co-wrote the script alongside Tony Kushner and Spielberg directed it. The movie stars Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Judd Hirsch, Gabriel...
DAYTON–The FFA chapter attended "Corduroy at the Capital" in Olympia February 1-3. This trip was a great opportunity for the Chapter Officers to build bonds as well as work on leadership skills. Dayton FFA attended a "Politics 101" Workshop held by the Washington State FFA Association. Many FFA members from all over Washington were able to learn and experience great things during this Workshop. The Dayton FFA Officers had a meeting with a Representative and got the chance to explore the Capitol...
Many years ago, a mother was packing the suitcase for her son who was headed off to college for the first time. The suitcase was fully packed except for one space on the side, a couple inches wide and about six inches long. She purposely left it vacant and her hopes were fulfilled when her son, on his own, used that space to pack the Bible he wanted to take with him. It gave her reassurance to know that as her son was moving off into the world, he had a place in his heart for the love and...
DAYTON–Construction in progress at the Dayton Eagles Aerie's new location at 258 E. Main Street, formerly the Weinhard Café, has prompted Aerie members to relocate their Valentine's Day dinner to the Columbia County Fairgrounds Youth Building on Tuesday, February 14. The prime rib dinner, open to Aerie members and guests, will take place as planned and advertised, from 5 to 9 p.m., except it will be at the Youth Building. Tickets for the $25 per person dinner are available at the club. A de...
Ten Years Ago February 6, 2013 With increasing response time as the main objective, Columbia County Fire District 3 is placing a quick adapter on Dayton fire hydrants. The Storz coupler connects by interlocking hooks and flanges, not hose threads. Alex Naylor, 18, finished first in the Men's 16-18 age group at a United States of America Snow Board Association race at White Pass. Twenty-Five Years Ago February 4, 1998 Construction of Starbuck's new waste water system will be delayed seven...
DAYTON–A 10-2 third quarter spelled a loss for Dayton-Waitsburg Lady Wolfpack in their final game of the season, 37-31, capping a disappointing but experience-building season with a 1-14 overall record, 0-10 league mark. DW outscored the Lady Knights 8-7 in the opening quarter and held their own in a 13-13 second quarter for a 21-20 half time lead. But WWVA had a 9-2 run in the third to edge ahead and held on to win. WWVA 37, DW 31 (2/2) DW 8 13 2 8-31 WWVA 7 13 10 7-37 DW (31) Teagan Culley 8...
WHITE SWAN–The second time was the charm for DW, which avenged its season-opening loss at White Swan with a playoff counter to advance in the EWAC 2B District tournament. The Wolfpack's 65-47 win last Tuesday sends DW to face Columbia-Burbank in a 6 p.m. showdown at Columbia High School Friday, February 10. Columbia clobbered Goldendale 71-30, TriCities Prep slashed Mabton 61-37 and Cle Elum hammered Warden 85-36, setting up the TriCities Prep vs. Cle Elum contest on Friday in Cle Elum. Meeting...
WAITSBURG–Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack Cheer Squad members were also honored at the Awards Banquet here January 9. DW cheerleader Advisor Vickie Hamann made the presentations, and awarded Cedar Stegall as the Most Valuable Teammate, Beatrix Karl as Most Inspirational and Alyssa Hollingsworth as Most Improved. All three awards were via a vote by cheer squad members. Coach's Award for Dedication went to Chasity Paddock, Hamann announced, and Coach's Award for School Spirit was presented to M...
