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DAYTON–With preliminary Election-Night returns showing a 79.52% turnout of Columbia County voters, the County Pool District's Proposition 1 received 1,355 yes votes (61.7%) to 841 no votes, authorizing an Operation Excess Levy to fund the process of replacing the defunct Dayton City Pool. Washington's Fifth District will remain in the Republican Party as Michael Baumgartner outpolled Democrat Carmela Conroy 59.79% and 164,626 votes to Conroy's 110,352 votes and 40.08%. Here voters gave B...
DAYTON–This year's fall musical Fiddler on the Roof rehearsals are nearing the end; with over fifty local cast and crew members, this favorite's first performance is November 14. This year's production of Fiddler on the Roof of over 50 local cast and crew members, tells a story of Tevye, a poor milkman, his wife Golde, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of c...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Health System's (CCHS) Board of Directors held a general discussion on the 2025 budget to prioritize building and maintaining a sustainable cash reserve; were advised of the Columbia County Clinic expansion; approved by law changes; and other business during the meeting October 23. The year-to-date positive net income is $1.63 million over budget. CEO Shane McGuire provided updates on the Columbia Family Clinic expansion and other initiatives. The board approved an...
DAYTON–The 77th Annual Community Choice Awards will be held by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce tonight, Thursday, November 7, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner following. Nominations have been open in seven categories: Citizen of the Year, Youth Citizen of the Year, Employee of the Year, Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Humanitarian of the Year and Start-Up of the Year (in business less than three years)....
COLUMBIA and GARFIELD COUNTIES–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will hold a Zoom meeting to give an overview on the Assessment process for the Tucannon River WT Wooten Wildlife area on November 14 at 12 p.m. To access this meeting go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81121829500?pwd=rMUUuKxC0MFKwDb1xwfidQ8TkSMbvd.1 The WDFW, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and the Nez Perce Tribe, are assessing the Tucannon River on the WT Wooten Wildlife Area from Camp Wooten to the WT Wooten Wildlife Area Headquarters. T...
“The only courage that matters is the kind that gets you from one moment to the next.” – Mignon McLaughlin...
Dr. Pam Kohlmeier Special to the East Washingtonian and Dayton Chronicle Suicide has rocked my family. In memory of my child, Katie Thew, who battled chronic pain and died by suicide on Oct. 6, 2022, I offer this article to help other families avoid this grief. Rampant mental health challenges including depression and anxiety, along with more and more communities recognizing they lack adequate resources to help when help is needed, inspired the creation of a month devoted to suicide prevention. Suicide Prevention Month (September) has just...
DAYTON-Columbia County Hospital Commissioners recently considered a possible future initiative: finding ways of meeting the needs of patients once discharged who struggle with substance-use disorder, unstable housing, lack of transportation and/or co-occurring behavioral health diagnoses in offering post-discharge assistance to prevent readmission. This would include offering housing support, treatment options for inpatient substance use disorder and a transportation plan, as well as connecting...
SPOKANE–The Columbia County Children’s Fund at Innovia is awarding grants totaling $6,000 to organizations serving youth in Columbia County. The grantees selected were Touchet Valley Arts Council, Tri-State Steelheaders and LaunchNW. “Ensuring that children have access to exceptional education and extracurricular activities is essential to creating vibrant and sustainable communities,” says Nolan Glueckert, Regional Engagement Manager of the Southern Region at Innovia Foundation. “Innovia is partnering with the Columbia County Children...
...Continuing. "Edward!" June dropped to her knees beside Moss, reaching out a trembling hand to brush the fringe of his hair off his forehead. "I told you to go! This is just the beginning." Moss huffed, but he let her fuss. Yes it was the beginning, and he was going to see it through to the finish. He didn't want to worry June, so he tried for humor. "It ain't so bad. I've been hurt worse getting bucked off a bronc." June's blue eyes turned icy as she frowned at him. "Edward, it's not funny....
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Saturday: Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52....
Anita Baker June 21, 1931-November 3, 2024 Mary A. "Anita" Baker, 93, died in her home, surrounded by family and companion Jack McCaw, Sunday, November 3, 2024, after a short bout of cancer. She was blessed to have a sharp mind and to be able to carry on her normal, daily routines at home until the day before she died. She was born June 21, 1931, at the Seeley Farm house near Trenton, Neb., to Oren F. and Iris A. (Seeley) Bridwell, the austere surroundings due to the financial constraints of...
Ten Years Ago November 5, 2014 For decades, the World War I Service Banner waited, rolled around a wooden rod and stashed in the furthest corner of the First Congregational Church's attic. In 2002, a group of church members and Roslyn Edwards discovered the banner. Dallas Dickinson solicited support to frame the banner using archival methods so the banner will be protected and preserved. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 3, 1999 Volunteer with EXPRO, Mona Himmelberger, received the State Teacher...
DAYTON–Christian Women’s Luncheon is held at the Youth Building at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, November 13 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. This month’s Christian Women’s event is catered by Jamie and Tracy from Waitsburg Grocery speaker Carla Dalke from Baker City, Ore. will elaborate on “From Horses to Heaven and from Failure to Faithfulness.” The special feature is a talk on fraud prevention will be provided by Columbia County Sheriff Joe Helm or Columbia County Under-Sheriff and Chaplin Robbie Patterson. A duet by Nancy LaBer...
Being protected and secure is important to us. We "lock our doors." We "put on our seatbelts." We "use the handrail." Jesus commended the wise builder for preparing to be safe in severe storms by building his life on obedience to God's Word, Mt. 7: 24-25. The first step of being safe is to put our trust in the Lord. The Bible teaches that He "overshadows" His people. He is our protective covering. The Bible says, "The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but safety is of the Lord" Prov....
DAYTON–The Dayton Bulldogs will face ninth-ranked Almira-Coulee-Hartline at The Brick House Athletic Center in Coulee Friday, November 8, kick off at 7 p.m. The Dawgs are 4-4 and face the 7-2 Warrior in crossover post-season play. Dayton earned a berth in the playoffs courtesy of a forfeit "win" when Yakama Tribal School opted out of the 4-5 play-in game last week. ACH's two losses were to No. 1-ranked Liberty Chrisitan and No. 2-ranked Wilbur-Creston-Keller....
WASHINGTON STATE–The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) identify the nine leading causes of food allergies in the U.S. which are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. These allergens are required to be listed on a food label when present. The best prevention of an allergic reaction, according to the USDA, is the strict avoidance of food allergens. Consider these tips for managing foods with potential allergens: • Always read ingredient label statements thoroughly, even if you are familiar wit...
