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DAYTON–Columbia County is experiencing an exaggerated number of COVID cases (35) locally and is considered a community spread right now, but they are not linked together. Columbia County Public Health Administrator Martha Lanman said this is a true community spread and it is very contagious. It is not confirmed as of yet if the virus being experienced here is the Delta Variant because results from tests submitted to the State have not returned, but according to Lanman, the virus acts in that c...
DAYTON–Columbia County Health System CEO Shane McGuire and Chief Human Resources Officer Laura Stevens discussed with Board members the recent COVID-19 vaccination mandate for healthcare employees at the August meeting, requiring them to be fully vaccinated by October 18 or be terminated. McGuire reported that since the mandate 12 employee vaccinations have been administered and 15 more were scheduled during an employee vaccine clinic offered on August 31. Stevens reported just over half of CCHS...
By Kevin Stock Incident Commander Northwest Incident Management Team 8 DAYTON–The current situation on the Green Ridge Fire indicated gusty winds Monday, August 30 tested and validated the strength of containment lines. There was no spotting and all containment lines held. The winds aided the burning of interior islands and pockets of fuel. Fire crews will continue to patrol containment lines and conduct mop-up operations. Further progress was made on direct containment of the fire in the s...
DAYTON-The Dayton School District announced towards the end of the school day Monday, August 30, the School Board would be calling an emergency Zoom meeting that evening in lieu of the regular work session meeting scheduled Wednesday, September 1, in response to increased COVID-19 cases. The meeting was for the purpose of discussing the situation and approve the decision for middle and high school students grades 6-12 to move to remote learning. Strot updated the Board and those in attendance th...
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” –Arthur C. Clarke...
Outrage, anger, frustration, sorrow, horror, disbelief, shock, shame: it is impossible to know which emotion I feel most strongly right now. Never in my life have I been so ashamed of my country as I am today. We have gone from being the laughing-stock of the world to becoming a pariah and has-been world power lead by a doddering old fool, riddled with dementia who is out of his mind, out of his depth and out of excuses. To be clear, I agree with Mr. Biden that it was time to leave Afghanistan. I agree that we were there too long–“aimless and...
R.C. is an animal lover. Maybe not the kind of animal lover that the term has come to mean in this era, but the kind that requires a greater commitment. He would tell you he’s a farmer. But he’s a horseman and trainer, cattleman, hog producer, corn grower and great-grandfather. He’s also a dog man, with the patience and persistence to deserve a good stock dog. R.C. has had a wide variety of dogs in his life. One day he asked his wife, Doris to keep an eye out for a Blue Heeler. They appea...
On the same day the Governor ordered state employees (and others) to be vaccinated or face employment termination, state employee unions announced Inslee has agreed to re-open their 2021-23 contracts to negotiate pay raises. If government employees are going to receive pay raises, a sales tax cut should be on the table too. It has long been past the time for Washingtonians to receive a broad-based tax cut. Washington has historically ranked among the leaders across the country with strong tax re...
To the editor, Having lived in three developing countries for 17 years, I met very fine Americans as well as arrogant, and ignorant Americans. Representatives from the U.S. Embassy, USAID, Peace Corp, U.S. Military, UNICEf and UNESCO and missionaries are among those I encountered. Many stayed briefly, never getting to know the culture. Not fitting into any of those categories gave me special insight–into others and myself. Most Americans, including me, travel with American glasses, and don’t often see what is happening right before our eye...
DAYTON–It is officially that time of year again, when the students must return from their summer break. The first week back was very different this year as compared to those of the past. There have been a number of changes to the school, such as new staff members, a newly designed disciplinary code, and the pleasant return of a normal sports season schedule for the year. Over the summer, Dayton High School suffered the loss of many staff members both old and new; resulting in what feels like a...
BREAKFAST Wed, Sept 1: Bagel, Cream Cheese, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Sept 2: French Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Sept 3: Muffins, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Sept 6: NO SCHOOL – Labor Day Tue, Sept 7: Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit, Fruit, Juice Milk Wed, Sept 8: Pancakes, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Sept 9: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Sept 10: NO SCHOOL – Fair Day LUNCH Wed, Sept 1: Burritos, Black Bean & Corn Salad, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Thur, Sept 2: Teriyaki Dippers, Rice, Veggies, Fru...
Thurs, Sept 2: Chicken Fried Steak, AuGratin Potatoes, Mixed Veggie. Gravy, Broccoli Salad, Pineapple, Milk Tue, Sept 7: Lasagna, Mixed Veggie, Salad, Roll, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Thur, Sept 9: Baked Fish. Rice Pilaf, Stewed Tomatoes, Caesar Salad, Roll, Sunset Gelatin, Milk Tue, Sept 14: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Pickled Beets, Salad, Wheat Bread, Cookies, Juice, Milk Thur, Sept 16 Spaghetti, Green Beans, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Fresh Fruit, Milk...
DAYTON–The Patit Valley Grange #1039 has awarded a $500.00 scholarship to Alex Jenkins, the son of Jeff and Dena Jenkins of Dayton. Jenkins is a 2020 graduate of Dayton High School and is attending the University of Idaho. Alex’s grandparents, Chuck & Sandy Dare also live in Dayton. Chuck is a member of Patit Valley Grange, according to Adena Avery, secretary....
Stillwater; a dramatic thriller directed by Academy Award® winner Tom McCarthy and starring Matt Damon, Stillwater follows an American oil-rig roughneck from Oklahoma who travels to Marseille to visit his estranged daughter, in prison for a murder she claims she did not commit. Confronted with language barriers, cultural differences, and a complicated legal system, Bill builds a new life for himself in France as he makes it his personal mission to exonerate his daughter. Rotten Tomatoes...
Ten Years Ago August 31, 2011 Port of Columbia upgrades Lyons Ferry Marina with pump-out station. A new pump out station at Lyons Ferry Marina is planned to be installed by Labor Day Weekend, announced Port Manager Jennie Dickinson at the August meeting of the Port of Columbia. The cost of the pump-out station, $9,227.00 will be reimbursed 75% through a Clean Vessel Pump out Grant from Washington State Parks. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 28, 1996 The Port of Columbia Commissioners sent a letter to the Union pacific Railroad Co. accepting the...
Washington D.C.–Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers this week joined Representative Lisa McClain (MI-10) in introducing legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the thirteen U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan last week. “These brave men and women gave their last full measure of devotion to save American lives and evacuate Afghan refugees to safety,” said Rodgers. “These soldiers were heroes made of the moral fabric America is known for, and their sacrifice must never be forgo...
WALLA WALLA–Wheelin’ Walla Walla returns for its 25th Anniversary on September 10 and 11 of this year. The annual car show brings over 500 vehicles to the streets of Downtown Walla Walla. The event begins on Friday, September 10th at 6 p.m. with the Classic Cruise. In celebration of the 25th anniversary, the cruise will end with a parade cruise down Main Street. Event attendees are invited to stop by host restaurant Big House Brew Pub after the cruise and enjoy their Dual Carb Kolsch, specially crafted for the event. The Show and Shine wil...
WALLA WALLA–The Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days opened this week on Wednesday, September 1, with free admission on opening night and a performance by Chicago on the arena stage. The 2021 theme is “Stars and Stripes and Country Nights.” The fair will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 11 a.m. through midnight Friday through Sunday. The Demolition Derby will be on Thursday, September 2, beginning at 6 p.m. Lainey Wilson will perform a free concert at 9 p.m. September 3 through 5 the PRCA Rodeo will kick up its heels...
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. North wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 81....
RITZVILLE–The Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack Football program traveled here Saturday, August 28, for a jamboree, playing ten plays against teams from Lind-Ritzville-Sprague/Washtucna, Colfax and Davenport. "There is not much to report," says Head Coach Troy Larsen. "There are no stats from the jamboree; we just run through a variety of plays to see what is working and what we need to work on," he said. Then teams switch and will play 10 plays of defense against another school. "We played a total o...
DAYTON–The 2021 Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack Volleyball season gets underway next Tuesday, September 7, with a road trip to Goldendale for junior varsity and varsity matches. DW Head Coach Tracy Barron will again be at the helm and she is joined by Assistant Coach Stephanie Hinchliffe. In the 15-match schedule, there will be eight home matches. The first four home games will be played on the Dayton court and the latter four in Waitsburg. The first home game will be September 16 against Walla W...
