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DAYTON-The Columbia County Commissioners met for a joint community meeting with the Dayton City Council to address the recent flooding that began on February 6, 2020. Columbia County Emergency Management Director Ashley Strickland led the meeting with information about the flood event and the processes of damage assessment and recovery. Strickland presented a timeline of events beginning with the meeting the County Commissioners, Chuck Eaton of Public Works, city officials and himself on...
PENDLETON–The Umatilla National Forest has temporarily closed several roads and trails on the Pomeroy and Walla Walla Ranger Districts due to substantial damage caused by the flooding event on Feb. 6, 2020. Flood damage is widespread and until critical repairs can be completed, Forest staff have implemented road and trail closures in the areas that received the heaviest impacts. These areas include the Tucannon, Umatilla, and South Fork Walla Walla Rivers. Forest staff are currently working o...
DAYTON–Over fifty Columbia County residents gathered to share concern over the growing problem of area predators, namely wolves and cougars during a meeting called by ex-Columbia County Commissioner Don Jackson and former member of the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Commission (2013-2019) Jay Holzmiller. Coyotes and bears were also discussed. The core issue is current protections for these animals have increased their numbers and therefore their predation of elk, deer and other a...
DAYTON-Members of the public were given a chance to voice their concerns about the proposed Touchet Valley Trail to the Port of Columbia Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, February 12. A time was reserved both at the beginning of the meeting and at the end to hear questions and comments about the trail. An estimated two dozen people showed for the opening of the meeting to share their reservations about the trail. Chuck Beleny, M.D., landowner of property near to the proposed trail presented...
“Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.” – Zig Ziglar...
OLYMPIA–It's very telling that the first two major policy debates and bills passed by the majority party this session were tax increases. Fighting against tax increases is one of my main priorities. And let me tell you, there definitely hasn't been a shortage of new tax bills that have already come forward. It's disheartening for me to know when we're experiencing a time of increased state revenue, there's still a push to raise your taxes–again and again. It's our obligation to make the mos...
Just count me out,” said Wilford as he lay there in the dirt, A shoein’ rasp behind his ear, a hoof print on his shirt. “I’ll handle this,” said Freddie, “You jus’ git outta the way. This sorry bag of buzzard bait has met his match today.” The horse weren’t much to look at, just the kind a trader’d buy But you knew that he’d be trouble when you looked him in the eye. It was small and mean and glittered, as deep as Jacob’s well, Like lookin’ down the smoke stack of the furnace room in Hell. Fredd...
To the editor, There is a group of citizens who are concerned about the impact of the proposed Touchet Valley Trail on Columbia County Citizens. We have approached and been approached by approximately 600 citizens who have signed a petition requesting that this issue that affects the property, livelihood and quality of life in our community be put on a ballot by the Port Commissioners. This will allow all the voting citizens of Columbia County to have a say in such an important matter that will continue to affect the County in years to come....
DAYTON-High School students had a fulfilling Valentine's day holiday last week. The students looked forward to the tradition and new celebrations planned by the Associated Student Body for the school. They were also given an opportunity to finally put in an official opinion on their Dayton-Waitsburg Sports combine mascot of choice. To add to the excitement of the week, the FFA students were kept busy with training and competitions. To make this year's Valentine's Day extra special, the ASB membe...
As a writer, I’m well aware that the most compelling stories–and often the ones most meaningful to witness–are those that are born from personal experience. I want you to know this because the Academy-Award winning film “1917” was written by Director Sam Mendes, based on stories his grandfather told him about World War I. This means that the story has deeply personal meaning for Mendes, as the experience of putting together this cinematic story is rooted in that relationship. Mendes is connected to a generation that proceeds him, but which als...
BREAKFAST Wed, Feb 19: Late Start Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Feb 20: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Feb 21: Yogurt Parfait, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Feb 24: Waffles, Sausage Patty, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Feb 25: Scrambled Eggs, Muffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Feb 26: Pancakes, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Feb 27: Breakfast Burrito, Nacho Cheese Sauce, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Feb 28: Scrambled Eggs, Maple Bar, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed, Feb 19: Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Vegetable Bar, Fruit, Milk...
DAYTON–Congratulations to the following High School Students of the Month for January, left to right, Lillian Patterson, Senior; Cassidy Laughery, Junior; Elaina Gembala, Sophomore; and Ben Shultice, Freshman. Sr. High School teachers select students from Senior, Junior, Sophomore and Freshman grades based on academic achievement, honesty, respect, responsibility, citizenship, improvement, effort and attitude....
DAYTON–Studies show that children who read at the third-grade level in third grade stand a better chance of graduating from high school and continuing on to college, and that notion has The Club working to help Dayton kids make that benchmark. The Club has adopted “Opening Books. Opening Doors.”, a program which teams a volunteer with a youngster in Kindergarten, first, second or third grades at Dayton Elementary, with the goal of achieving 100% third-grade literacy by 2022. The Club’s membership coordinator Kolbie Rodriguez, spoke to the Day...
DAYTON–Four Dayton High School students and a chaperone traveled to Washington, D.C., last November and returned to Dayton forever changed. Rose Burris-Ramirez, Sadie Seney and Mackena Culley each gave verbal "snapshots" of their week-long, educational visit to the nation's capital last November during a presentation to the Dayton Kiwanis Club and guests February 13. A fourth member, Adam Puckett, was unable to attend. Advisor/chaperone Shayna Hutchens also attended. This foursome was the s...
WALLA WALLA–Have you been affected by recent flooding? Walla Walla County and the State of Washington are compiling damage estimates for the purpose of requesting possible help from FEMA and SBA. If there is enough damage throughout the county, it is possible that assistance will come in the form of monetary grants to individuals from FEMA and low interest loans., There is no guarantee that this will happen, but if you have flood damage it is extremely important that you call (509) 524-2913 to report that damage. The deadline for compiling t...
DAYTON–The Dayton/Waitsburg Community Health Foundation is offering a $1,000 scholarship for an individual enrolled in an accredited institution offering a health care curriculum. The range of degrees and programs supported may include, but is not limited to, advanced medical degree, pre-med degree, nursing, pharmacy, medical records, image technician, laboratory technician, or mental health professional. Of high importance when applying for this scholarship is a definitive demonstration of commitment to completing a program, academic a...
DAYTON–Blue Mountain Station (BMS) Co-op Market and Nursery have selected Valerie Mudry as the new BMS Market Manager, stepping on board a week before Patricia Sacha leaves on February 25. Mudry will begin her new position on February 18. She brings a diverse set of assets to the Co-op and Nursery that include skills in restaurant ownership–The Whoopemup Café, and management along with creative skills as a pastry chef and event coordinator. She is also well versed in gardening and garden desi...
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) invites students from Washington’s Fifth Congressional District to participate in the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. Submissions may be brought to the Congresswoman’s offices in Spokane, Walla Walla, or Colville. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2020, at 5 p.m. This annual competition serves to highlight and encourage talented students from all around the country, and Cathy encourages you to help spread the word in your community! The winning stude...
Ronald (Ron) Tewalt July 14, 1956- February 8, 2020 Ronald (Ron) Tewalt, 63, of San Antonio, Tex., passed away at Audie Murphy V. A. Memorial Hospital in San Antonio, Tex., on February 8, 2020. Ron was born to Kenneth and Barbara (Davis) Tewalt in Dayton, Wash., on July 14, 1956. He grew up in Dayton, attending school here, then graduating from Dayton High School in 1974. He joined the U. S. Navy that same year, traveled the world and served his country in Vietnam. His M. O. S. was nuclear weapons specialist aboard the U. S. S. Enterprise and...
Elton Grant Kinyon October 27, 1943- February 1, 2020 Elton Grant Kinyon born October 27, 1943 died February 1, 2020....
Ten Years Ago February 17, 2010 Several representatives from Dayton Days, as well as people representing Waitsburg Days of Real Sports, the Walla Walla Spring Race Meet and the Kennewick race track were in Olympia to address funding for each facility for the 2010 spring season. Columbia County voter approved the three levies, one for the hospital district, and two levies for the school district for one year at $1.29 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. Twenty-Five Years Ago February, 1995 Melissa Hughes, 14, a home-schooled freshman, served as a...
OROVILLE–Dayton-Waitsburg wrestler Carlos Norris is headed to state again. The 138-lb. wrestler, who practices and competes at matches with the Pomeroy Pirates, coached by Head Coach Ben Slaybaugh, and Asst. Coach Mat Slaybaugh, pinned two wrestlers on his way to the championship match but lost by fall in the third round to finish second. At state, Norris (27-5) will wrestle Josh Haas of Liberty High School, Spangle, in the first round. "I am going against a kid from Liberty I've wrestled b...
