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DAYTON–Come one, come all and come they did to the Dayton Chamber of Commerce's 28th Annual All Wheels Weekend, soaking up the sights and sounds of hundreds of expertly maintained cars, vans, trucks and even a Pullman rail road car. "It was another successful All Wheels Weekend," said Chamber Executive Director Belinda Larsen. "The rain didn't seem to put a damper on the crowd. "It was a really good crowd," Larsen said. "Everybody was so appreciative, especially the car people themselves." L...
DAYTON–A Dayton man is in custody in the Columbia County Jail on charges of First-Degree Manslaughter following an incident here Monday evening, June 20, involving a firearm that apparently resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man whose last known address was Walla Walla. Christopher (NMI) Gonzales was pronounced dead at Dayton General Hospital after sustaining a single gunshot wound to the chest, according to Prosecuting Attorney and Coroner C. Dale Slack and information released by the S...
DAYTON–City Council confirmed it is proceeding with the Wastewater Treatment Project and Misty Yost stepped down in business June 14. Following an executive session to discuss the Wastewater Treatment Project where no action was taken, Council confirmed they are proceeding with negotiations with a landowner for the project who requested anonymity until an agreement is reached. Representatives from Department of Ecology were present to guide the request for an extension on the project. On the m...
“The sky is the part of creation in which nature has done for the sake of pleasing man.” – John Ruskin...
DAYTON–The Board of County Commissioners heard reports from the departments heads to start the regular meeting on June 21. A budget hearing has held to add Emergency Management projects to the budget. The Board of Health convened, and the new Coalition Manager Jasmine Helm gave a report on what she has been working, an update was provided about establishing an environmental health program and scheduling interview for applicants for the open Board positions was discussed. Misty Yost reported s...
DAYTON-The School Board approved the hire of secondary principal Guinevere Joyce; continued sport combine discussion; K-12 curriculum and policies at the meeting June 15. In addition, a proposed a joint meeting with the Waitsburg School Board on the athletic combine; schedule a budget meeting in July; and update on a grant. Reports were provided by the athletic director, district administrators, and the business manager on the budget status. Two district policies were up for review and approval...
To the editor, There appears to be some controversy in our community about the appropriateness of displaying a variation of our national flag. Specifically, an early variation of the flag with the 13 stars arranged in a circle around the year of our nations Declaration of Independence, 1776. While I would like to believe there might be good reason for this, I suspect that more than likely it is due to the prevailing attitude among a certain segment of the population that seeks to redefine what should and should not be appreciated about our...
May was Mental Health Awareness month. It is fitting that as a community, we focus on Mental Health as we suffered the tragic loss of a youth recently to suicide. This is the beginning of a series of mental health related articles from Columbia County Health Systems and Blue Mtn Counseling. We aim to bring awareness to mental health and to have continued awareness every day and every month of the year, not just for one dedicated month. Our goal is to reach out and connect with the community as a form of prevention, to engage with you before...
By Carolyn Henderson Special to the Dayton Chronicle DAYTON–They had a dream that they worked together to fulfill–and they did. Twenty-nine years ago, Ed Harri (who grew up in Dayton) and his wife Pat launched the Wenaha Gallery at 219 East Main Street. The couple, who both loved art, decided to share that love with Ed’s hometown by opening up an art and framing gallery in 1993. Though the Harri’s lived in Salem, Ore., they hired excellent associates who kept in daily contact with them. Ed and Pat also drove regularly from Oregon to Washing...
Thu, June 23: Alice Springs Chicken, Mashed & Gravy, Green Beans, Salad/Dressing, Peaches/Milk Tue, June 28: Meatloaf & Gravy, Mashed & Gravy, Green Beans, Salad/Dressing, Peaches/Milk Thu, June 30: Fish Sandwich, Potato Chip, Pickled Beets, Cottage Cheese, Crisp/Milk Tue, July 5: Hamburgers All Fixings, Potato Chips, Oranges/Jell-O, Pasta Salad/Milk Thu, July 7: Chicken Dumplings, Peas/Carrots, Salad/Roll, Banana/Milk...
Jurassic World 3 is the next chapter in one of the biggest franchises in the history of cinema. Rotten Tomatoes writes “Experience the epic conclusion to the Jurassic era as two generations unite for the first time. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are joined by Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill in Jurassic World Dominion, a bold, timely and breathtaking new adventure that spans the globe. From Jurassic World architect and director Colin Trevorrow, Dominion takes place four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed. Dinosaurs now l...
Ten Years Ago June 20, 2012 Record number 374 registered wheeled vehicles lining Main Street and bank parking lots attended the 2012 All Wheels Weekend. The official Chronicle count of all vehicles totaled 413 that is one more than the existing record. The count does include bicycles, motorcycles, and all things wheeled except baby strollers and lawn dragsters, which would add about 100 more to count. Concessionaires of the campground, Jim and Angela MacArthur, announced the submission of a real estate application to the Corp of Engineers...
Edward Jording Edward John Jording, 83, died on June 16, 2022 in Longview, Wash....
DAYTON–The suspect in the June 20 shooting death of a Walla Walla man is being held on $50,000 cash bond, Columbia County Superior Court Judge Brooke J. Burns ordered during a Preliminary Appearance Hearing June 22. Jason William Bomar, 22, of Walla Walla, appeared via teleconference from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. Bomar is being charged with first-degree manslaughter connected with the death of Christopher (NMI) Gonzales, 54, of Walla Walla, at 118 E. Washington Avenue. He is b...
DAYTON–As of Friday, June 24, 2022, the Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has not filed charges against Jason William Bomar, a suspect in the June 20, 2022, shooting death of Christopher Gonzales here, pending further consideration of the investigation by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, and further investigation of potential evidence in the case from other witnesses and parties with information about the event, Prosecuting Attorney C. Dale Slack said in a news release Friday. "...
