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ASOTIN–Former Hells Canyon Circuit Judge Scott D. Gallina has pleaded guilty to charges of third-degree assault with sexual motivation and fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation stemming from complaints followed by an investigation that resulted in the judge's arrest in April, 2019. Three of five counts lodged against Gallina, 58, were dismissed, according to a prosecutor's statement filed in Asotin County April 4 by the Washington State Attorney General. Gallina pleaded guilty to Count I...
DAYTON–The Sheriff's Sale on the real property of Columbia Pulp I, LLC, previously set for Friday, April 15, has been stayed as a result of the innovative wheat-straw-to-pulp enterprise being ordered into receivership in a King County court. The action was initiated by UMB Bank, N.A., trustee for the holders of the bonds that financed Columbia Pulp I, LLC (CPI). Attorneys for UMB Bank filed documents and made oral argument at a hearing in Seattle Tuesday, April 12, before Commissioner Henry H...
DAYTON—Hey Kids! Get ready to run through the grass and hunt for Easter Eggs! The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Dayton City Park this Saturday, April 16. The dash for eggs – especially the prize-winning golden variety – begins at 10 a.m. sharp. This annual event returns to its original format and is sponsored by HomeStreet Bank and the Dayton Kiwanis Club. In 2021, the Easter Egg Hunt was put on as a drive-through event. There are designated areas for various age groups beginning the youngsters with special needs who require paren...
DAYTON–In light of public support for lowering the speed limit on the South Touchet Road, County Commissioners approved setting the speed to 35 m.p.h. for the first mile and called for a second public hearing to consider extending the reduced speed zone. At an April 4 public hearing, Commissioners received testimony from several South Touchet Road residents in favor of extending the 35 m.p.h. speed to Harting Grade Road, and 40 m.p.h. until the end of pavement. After the hearing, the BOCC amende...
By Scott Pattee Water Supply Specialist USDA-NRCS Snow Survey Office What happened to our miracle March and La Nina, you may ask? Well, the warm dry trend from January and February continued through March. There were only three or four significant periods where average temperatures were cold enough for snow accumulation. Otherwise, most days remained above freezing which caused the snowpack to mature and, in most cases, peak 1-3 weeks early. April started out wet with substantial mountain snow, however, initial indications are that the...
The 26-year-old Blue Mountain Rocketeers recently voted to dissolve and, according to its charter, distributed its remaining assets to another youth-oriented group. Local 4-H leader Jeff Jenkins, left, accepted $3,200 from Rocketeer leader Tim Quigg, right, the proceeds to benefit the 4-H Marksmanship Club. Many 4-H clubs have been in hiatus due to pandemic restrictions, the Marksmanship Club included, Jenkins said, but activities are expected to resume soon. "This will go to good use," Jenkins...
"God loves each of us as if there were only one of us." – Saint Augustine... Full story
If you don’t believe history repeats itself, then consider what the United States was going through in the 1920s. Aviation was in its infancy, or better yet, toddlerhood. Piloting was hazardous and oftentimes deadly, yet airplane people pushed the envelope, setting speed and endurance records. The Orteig Prize, which was $25,000 to the first person to fly from North America to Europe, doomed many an airman, especially those attempting to fly westbound into the prevailing winds. Then solitary Charles Lindbergh flew the Spirit of St. Louis f...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) heard updates on the upgrades to the Emergency Management phone software and radio systems and the addition of a drone program; they appointed Sharon Mendel as a Columbia County Rural Library (CCRL) board member, and held a public hearing for salary schedule amendments at the meeting April 4. The BOCC was updated on the Comprehensive Flood Mitigation Plan progress and heard from State Rep. Joe Schmick, R-9, Colfax. At the evening public hearing, th...
As expected, the I-1929 (capital gains tax repeal) campaign officially filed a legal challenge yesterday to the Attorney General's ballot title and summary for the proposed ballot measure. The AG's proposed language referred to the capital gains tax as an "excise tax" despite a court ruling unequivocally agreeing with the IRS and the rest of the country that a tax on capital gains is an income tax. From the I-1929 ballot title challenge complaint: "The Attorney General's proposed 'Ballot Title'...
WALLA WALLA–The 25th annual Community Bank Ducky Derby will be held at Mill Creek in Walla Walla during the Family Fun Festival on Saturday, May 14. The festival begins at 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and the duck race at 2 p.m. This annual community event is sponsored by Community Bank and the Walla Walla Exchange Club Foundation. Proceeds from this event go toward child abuse prevention and support many programs that benefit youth in the Walla Walla Valley. The highlight of the event is the race of approximately 20,000 little yellow plastic duc...
BREAKFAST Wed, Apr 13: French Toast, Fruit, Juice, and Milk. Thurs, Apr 14: Waffles, Sausage Patty, Fruit, Juice, and Milk. Fri, Apr 15: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, and Milk. Mon, Apr 18: Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice, and Milk. Tue, Apr 19: Scrambled Eggs, English Muffin, Fruit, Juice, and Milk. Wed, Apr 20: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Juice, and Milk. Thurs, Apr 21: Pancakes, Fruit, Juice, and Milk. Fri, Apr 22: Cheddar Omelet, Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, and Milk. LUNCH Wed, Apr 13:...
Washington's wolf population saw another significant increase, growing by 16 percent in 2021 according to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The number of packs grew to 33 from 29 in 2020, and the number of breeding pairs increased from 16 to 19. The consistent growth of the wolf population is good news and is the result of hard work of WDFW staff, the Wolf Advisory Group, and the ranchers in NE Washington who have taken steps to reduce wolf attacks. These good numbers...
Downton Abby (the original from 2019), then Downton Abbey: A New Era will be shown in June 2022. The television series Downton Abbey followed the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who worked for them at the turn of the 20th century in an Edwardian English country house. Over its six seasons, the series garnered three Golden Globe Awards, 15 Primetime Emmy Awards, 69 Emmy nominations in total, making Downton Abbey the most nominated non-US television show in the history of the Emmys–even earning a Special BAFTA award and a Guinness W...
Thu, April 14: Tater Tot Casserole, Diced Carrots, Tossed Salad, Dinner Roll/Apples, Milk Tue, April 19: Baked Fish/Rice Pilaf, Stewed Tomatoes, Salad/Roll, Sunset Gelatin, Milk Thu, April 21: Salisbury Steak, Mashed&Gravy, Capri Veggies, Salad/Wheat Bread, Cookies/Milk/Juice Tue, April 26: Roast Beek & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Diced Carrots, Broccoli Salad, Fresh Fruit/Milk... Full story
“He has risen!” were the angels’ words to the women who were at Jesus’ tomb. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was risen from the dead. The angel said, “He is not here. He has risen, just as He said”. The Bible says “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” 1 Cor. 15:3-4. Darkness has turned to light. Fear is expelled and confidence has come. Death is not the end. Hope, anticipation, and confidence well up in the believer’s heart. Those who believe...
DAYTON–The Dayton Chronicle will again serve as Columbia County’s newspaper of record, County Commissioners voted April 4. The Dayton Chronicle submitted the sole bid of $32.65 per 100 words....
John Donnelly July 16, 1947–April 5, 2022 Our beloved John Donnelly passed away at home surrounded by family on April 5. John was born in Spokane to John R. and Dorothy Donnelly on July 16, 1947. He was an athlete at Shadle Park High School where he earned the "All City Center" award in football his senior year. He continued playing football for five years in college and graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1971. John took his first teaching job in Inchelium, Wash. that fall. After b...
Dona Jean Smith July 4, 1933–March 26, 2022 Dona Jean Smith of Waitsburg, Wash., died at the age of 88 on March 26, 2022. Dona was born in Jamestown, North Dakota to Jay C. and Fern F. (Ford) Weeks on July 4, 1933. She was the oldest of four children; sisters Betty Lou and Kathleen and brother James Weeks She married Howard P. Smith on February 1,1953 and they celebrated their 67th anniversary in 2020. They had four children; Howard Jr., Debra, Lauri and Pamela. Howard preceded her in death o...
Walla Walla resident Leah Jane Harris, 93, died September 13, 2022 at Parkview Memory Care. Herring Groseclose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Ten Years Ago April 11, 2012 Valley Girls Barrel Racing has completed a winter series of barrel races at Walla Walla Fairgrounds that went from October to March. Two of the four silver buckles were won by Dayton’s Tommie Hoyecki and Rosie Gallaher. Twenty-Five Years Ago April 9, 1997 On April 1, over 50 women took part in the Red and Purple celebration at Pearl’s place. There were so many red hats that it looked like a bright crimson sea (with an occasion purple top.) “When I am old I shall wear purple”…. The Department of Agricultu...
Early this week brought snow flurries to the Touchet Valley, including a steady snowfall on Tuesday, which whitened Rock Hill, lawns and roofs and vegetation along the Touchet River. Forecasts call for more snow through midweek with Friday turning off mostly sunny and a high of 49° F. before another weather front moves in with rain called for over the Easter Weekend....
DAYTON–Visiting Kittitas/Thorpe blistered the softball with hits and pounded the basepaths with runs in handing the Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack twin losses in an April 2 double header. Kittitas clobbered 14 hits in the opener and waltzed away with a 19-3 win, then blanked the Lady Wolfpack in the second game while chalking up a ten-run second inning for a mercy-rule 19-0 win in three innings. Wolfpack Fast-Pitch returns to the diamond Friday at 3 p.m. against River View, for a double header originally scheduled for Saturday, but moved up to a...
DAYTON–Wolfpack baseball and fast-pitch softball home doubleheaders against River View have been rescheduled from Saturday to Friday, April 15, to allow the community to attend a Celebration of Life for long-time Dayton Coach John Donnelly. Both double headers will get underway at 3 p.m. Softball games are played in Dayton and baseball game in Waitsburg. Services for Donnelly will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 16, at the Dayton High School gym....
