Your Hometown News Source
Your Hometown News Source
Sorted by date Results 1 - 20 of 20
By Loyal and Charlotte Baker DAYTON–Two nights of leather-slappin' rodeo action is set for this weekend at the Columbia County Fairgrounds as Dayton Days and the Columbia County Fair Association bring you the 2021 Jackpot Rodeo Friday and Saturday nights in the outdoor arena. And the Dayton Chamber of Commerce's Dayton Days Parade will proceed down Main Street at 10 a.m. on Saturday, bringing some 25 parade entries, including royal mounted courts representing Dayton Days, the Pendleton Round Up...
DAYTON–The "would-haves" that fortunately didn't occur are chilling as police search for a white van and its driver which barged through unoccupied sidewalk-café bistro tables and chairs, wiped out signage, struck and damaged a building and a tree, and narrowly missed apartment occupants as the entered the doorway to the staircase in the 200 block of Main Street last Thursday. Witnesses observed a white van leave the street and drive eastbound on the sidewalk in front of Paige's Floral and Gi...
DAYTON-Several parents of high school students spoke out at the School Board meeting on May 19 expressing concern over perceived discipline issues within the school, after threats caused an emergency closure of the school while the situation was investigated. The meeting was one week after school was closed due to the investigation into a credible threat to safety found on campus. The investigation concluded with finding the high school student responsible for the threat and determining that...
DAYTON–New Chamber of Commerce manager Belinda Larsen fielded phone calls and drop-in visitors Monday without missing a beat this week as the community gears up for Dayton Days and the Chamber's significant part in the Memorial Day weekend event, the Dayton Days Parade. Some of the requests the former Clarkston resident had to defer while she is learning the ropes and handling the office solo, but her enthusiasm was apparent in all of the exchanges. Larsen started as manager of the Chamber on M...
DAYTON-The City Council approved Ordinance 1981, which is a 12% utility tax increase to mediate the budget deficiency, at a special meeting on May 19. The budget shortfalls are a result of the increased cost to the County per the interlocal agreement for law enforcement, dispatch and municipal court services to Columbia County totaling $612,500, as well as an increase in pull from the retirement benefit. Mayor Zac Weatherford discussed four plans to rectify projected budget deficits that would...
DAYTON–Two residents of Booker Rest Home and three staff tested positive for COVID-19 on May 19, according to a Columbia County Health System news release Thursday, May 20. The residents, one vaccinated and one unvaccinated, were reported to be in stable condition at the time of the announcement late last week. The vaccinated resident was asymptomatic and doing quite well, the news release stated. The non-vaccinated resident had been moved to Dayton General’s Acute Care floor with mild symptoms and is being treated. As of press deadline, the...
DAYTON–The School District invites school parents, guardians, and community members to a community forum in the High School Library June 3 at 6 p.m. for elementary and 7 p.m. for middle and high school discussion. This is the first of several forums the district plans to host over the next few months. At the upcoming meeting on June 3, the discussion will focus on areas of concerns including class offerings, discipline, vaping, and substance use. The most recent school threat has prompted parents to speak out about how the school handles d...
“We are here and it is now. Further than that, all human knowledge is moonshine.” – H. L. Mencken...
DAYTON–New and enhanced lifts, a snowmaking system at the base and a more robust power generation system are among improvements happening at Bluewood in a $4.5 million development and expansion plan slated for the next three years. "This is the most exciting set of upgrades at Bluewood since we opened more than 40 years ago," said Kim Clark, Bluewood's General Manager. "The development plan, which is already underway, will keep our familiar hometown vibe on the mountain while providing even m...
I wanna tell y’all a true story that happened to a friend of mine. Big Jim was judgin’ the rodeo at Burlington last year. They call him Big Jim ’cause he’s big as a round bale and twice as tough. But he don’t move quite as fast as he did in his ol’ bronc ridin’ days. Big Jim always had a way with animals. He roped a skunk one time when he was a little boy and drug it home. His dad made him unsaddle a hundred yards from the house. Jim said his ol’ pony walked right into the pond and stuck his who...
New COVID workplace restrictions, issued by Washington State Labor and Industries (L&I) late last Friday, May 21st, require employers to check employee vaccine documents before allowing relaxation of social distancing and mask requirements in the workplace. The new state rules require an employer to confirm, and have employees prove their vaccine medical status. The process used to verify vaccination, and the medical status of the employee’s vaccination record, including the employee medical i...
BREAKFAST Wed, May 26: Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit, Fruit, Milk Thur, May 27: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Milk Fri, May 28: Cereal, Fruit, Milk LUNCH Wed, May 26: Burritos, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Thur, May 27: Chicken Strip, Sandwich, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Fri, May 28: Corn Dogs, Chips, Veggies, Fruit, Milk...
WAITSBURG–Memorial Day program returns at Waitsburg City Cemetery, Waitsburg, Wash., on May 31, 2021 at 11 a.m. The American Legion and Auxiliary sponsored events provides a chance to remember those who have given there all. Hope to see you there. Questions, please contact Rose Engelbrite at 509-337-8875. Sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary....
Thur, May 27: Pork Chops and Gravy, Roasted Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Broccoli Salad, Roll, Pies, Milk Tue, Jun 1: Stew, Biscuit and Caesar Salad, Cookie, Apple Juice, Milk Thur, Jun 3: Sloppy Joe, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Fruit, Milk Tue, Jun 8: Beef Stroganoff, Pickled Beets, Salad, Garlic Bread, Gelatin Salad, Milk Thur, Jun 10: Chili, Spinach Salad with Blueberries, Cornbread, Pie, Milk...
Students from Dayton Elementary School's Fourth and Fifth grades, aced out of the traditional ski program last January, were introduced to golf at the Touchet Valley Golf Course in a four- week-long program which concluded Friday. Volunteers helped the young duffers learn about the game and were instrumental in making the program a success. At the conclusion, the group of students, teachers and volunteers gathered for a group photo. Front Row - Left to Right- 4th Graders: Valkan Walter, Kristie...
Ten Years Ago May 25, 2011 Jean Nelson selected as 2011 Parade Marshal. Dayton Days has been dear in the heart of Jean Nelson since riding in her first Dayton Days parade at the age of five in 1942. Three junior girls, Colleen Delp in Math, Keisha Phillips in Technology, Shelby Smith in Science, were honored for academic excellence by the American Association of University Women Scholar Recognition Program. The Dayton Branch of AAUW started participating ten years ago. Ann Walsh, Puget Sound Energy, recently completed the 18-month Washington...
DAYTON–The Lady Wolfpack outscored Walla Walla Valley Academy in overtime to wrest a win from the always-competitive Lady Knights in College Place on May 18, getting the 2021 covid basketball season off to an exciting start. On the home court Thursday, May 20, it was a different story as DW couldn't contain the Lady Vikings, who spread the threat among five players in double figures, losing 67-38. At River View last Saturday, the Lady Wolfpack lost 56-45 and against TriCities Prep on Tuesday o...
FINLEY–In the first home game of the 2021 COVID basketball season, a make instead of a miss here or there was the difference in Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack's 33-29 loss to Mabton May 20, on the heels of the season-opening 42-27 win at Walla Walla Valley Academy May 18. DW downed River View on Saturday 54-44, then defeated TriCities Prep 40-34 at home Tuesday, May 25 (results next week) and travels to Columbia-Burbank Thursday, May 27, then and hosts WWVA Friday May 28. The low-scoring 33-29 g...
