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DAYTON–Years ago, the Marine Corps' recruiting campaign was "Looking for a Few Good Men," and today, that slogan couldn't be more fitting for the Frank E. Bauers American Legion Post No. 42 here, as its membership and the members who are active in the Post's leadership, hope to involve "a few good men." "I moved here 45 years ago to work for a power company," said Legionnaire Brian Black. "It didn't take me long to figure out what made the community so welcoming and comfortable to call my new h...
DAYTON–With the 2024 General Election right around the corner, the Columbia County Republican Central Committee will be holding its annual Lincoln Day Dinner here on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Fairgrounds Pavilion. In addition to a number of candidates for office, the featured speaker for the event will be Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center, a free-market based think tank based in Washington state. Lewison is the co-owner of JP Ranch, the owner of Paradigm Ag, and the Research Di...
The Dayton Bulldog Cheer Squad was keeping the boys on the field and the fans in the stands cheering from their spirit boxes on the sidelines. Left to right: Rozlynn Magill-Katsel, Teagan Culley, Lillian Fortier, Kinsey Fuller, Skylar McCann, Ashlynn Thornhill, Georgia Reser, Cindi Howard and Lucy Kneff. Cheer coach is Brianna Collier. The squad had no trouble keeping spirits up as the Bulldogs gave the Sunnyside Chrsitian Knights a run for their money, playing them even, blow for blow, until a...
“Living in dreams of yesterday, we find ourselves still dreaming of impossible future conquests.” – Charles Lindbergh... Full story
OLYMPIA–Rep. Mary Dye, R-9 will announce legislation to restore the power of decision-making to local communities most effected by energy projects on September 13, 2024. "Today (Sept. 13, 2024), I am announcing legislation that will restore the power of decision-making to the communities most affected by energy projects in our state. For too long, the system has been broken, disempowering local communities, and undermining the hard work of county commissions, professional planning staff, and l...
BuzzFeed's article on 23-year-old sociology and education graduate student Kelsey Russell reveals the thirst that Gen Z has for accurate information. She received 1.7 million views on one reading of the New York Times. While at least half of Gen Zers say they get their news from social media, Russell said she realized she wasn't getting "the full picture." Unfortunately, the onslaught of constant information and misinformation is creating a weary audience among our Gen Z and Millennial...
REAGAN. From dusty, small-town roots, to the glitter of Hollywood, and then on to commanding the world stage, this is Reagan's cinematic journey of overcoming the odds. Told through the voice of Viktor Petrovich, a former KGB agent whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Reagan first caught the Soviets' attention as an actor in Hollywood, this film offers a perspective as unique as it is captivating. Dennis Quaid brings to life a story that transcends the boundaries of...
Marilyn Lucille McKinley August 8, 1952 – August 31, 2024 Marilyn Lucille McKinley passed away on August 31, 2024 in Dayton, Wash. Marilyn was born to Robert (Bob) McHargue and Ruby Lucille McHargue. She graduated from Dayton High School in 1970 and married Roger Trump shortly after on November 5, 1970. During nineteen years of marriage, she had three children; Katrina, Timothy, and Kristen. Later in life she went on her first date with Dale February 14, 2007 and married February 14, 2010 in C...
Ileen Patrick February 24, 1938–September 11, 2024 Ileen Patrick, longtime Dayton resident, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at her home in Dayton. She was 86. Ileen was born February 24, 1938 in Billings, Montana to Clifford and Guri Ann Iverson Cook. She grew up on a ranch in Eastern Montana and graduated from Winnett High School in 1955. Ileen enjoyed helping her family around the ranch and developed a strong work ethic there. She attended college in Billings for a couple of years b...
Joan L. Tollman June 4, 2024 Joan (Joannie) L. Tollman, her long battle with dementia at a peaceful end, passed away on June 4, 2024, in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. A native of Dayton and a 1954 graduate of Pietrzycki High School, Joannie had a career in the business world following graduation from Kinman Business University in Spokane. She and Dayton native Jerry Dunlap were married in 1960, and son Jory came along in 1964. The family lived in Washington, Idaho, Pennsylvania, New York, and Vermont before...
George D. Oliver, 93, Caldwell, Id., died September 7, 2024. Potter’s Funeral Home, Emmett, Id., is in charge of arrangements....
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 7 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Sunday: A slight chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a...
The tow rope was laying over the end gate of the pickup, hooked to the hitch below. It had been snowy, slushy, and messy. I wondered if the driver had helped so many stuck people that he simply left the rope hanging, readily available for the next person in need. How many people do we meet every day that need a "tow?" Discouraged, defeated, depressed and in bewilderment at the problems of life, we are given the opportunity to help lift them! We are recipients of abundant power and life in...
4-H MARKET SWINE GRAND CHAMPION: Jemma Anderson RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION: Tanna Ray Blue: Brycen James, Allison James, Peyton Kaehler, Gage Dentinger, Myles Frasco, Brooklyn Laughery, Nick Vance, Jake Lynch, Elise Pearson, Yamilette Guitron, Madison Kaehler, Ariyah Hopwood, Sidian Stegall, Madison Potter, Stella Pearson, Charles Mead VI, Alexa Jones, Landyn Wertz, Mason Garcia, Haven Henry, Oaklee Adams, Rylan Struckmeier, Cedar Stegall, Jaylynn Gleason, Hudson Lynch Red: Katy Allen, Mason...
Ten Years Ago September 17, 2014 A Waitsburg book, "The Waitsburg Family 1858-1900," written by Sandra Torres, has delved into the people who turned the "Wild West" into what is today. The book is generally about families who came here, their connections to one another and where they came from. Twenty-Five Years Ago September 15, 1999 Robin Dickinson-McQuary, a 1999 graduate of Dayton High School, was selected to receive a $1,000 Alumni Scholarship for the 1999-2000 academic year at Eastern...
DAYTON–Following the jamboree here September 5, the Lady Bulldogs came out strong against the Colton Lady Wildcats, sending them home with a five-set loss Tuesday, Sept. 10. A match in Rosalia didn't turn out so well two nights later, the Tekoa-Rosalia Lady Timberwolves dominating after the Lady Dawgs evened the set score 1-1, T-R taking the match 3-1. Dayton traveled to Garfield-Palouse last Tuesday and tonight, September 19, welcomes Pomeroy to the Dayton court for a league contest at 6 p...
DAYTON–The Bulldogs and Sunnyside Christian Knights battled to a draw in the first half then both scored a pair of touchdowns in the third quarter, but the visiting Knights tacked on two more touchdowns in the final stanza for a hard-fought 26-12 win over Dayton here Friday, September 13. The 1-1 Dawgs will get a week to lick their wounds as injury and illness have thinned the 11-man roster enough that this Friday's game at Soap Lake has been canceled, according to Sam Korslund, athletic d...
