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Columbia County Fire District No. 3 joined units from Garfield County Fire District No. 1 in responding to a report of a barn fire at 410 Emerson Road at 2:43 on Friday, February 16. Upon arrival, a livestock barn at the Robert and Ruth Yutzy place was burning and already on the ground, according to Garfield County Fire Chief James Cleveland. Firefighters remained on the scene to ensure the fire did not spread to other structures. The cause is undetermined, and several livestock were in the...
DAYTON–The City Council held a workshop on February 20 for the purpose of discussing a possible golf cart policy, reviewing the council policy and ethics handbook, and discussing the request for a ballot initiative on the topic of library annexation. The council discussed the request for a golf cart ordinance that would allow residents to drive their golf carts from their homes to the golf course. Clarity of the law in this matter must come from the Sheriff's Office, but have not had that d...
DAYTON–A nearly $30,000 grant will mean staff at the Dayton School District will have real-time communication for improved supervision and increased response time in case of emergency situations thanks to the two-way radios the grant will provide. Dayton School District was awarded the Wildhorse Foundation Grant in the amount of $29,997.00, the school announced February 9, 2024. A recent agreement was signed with the I Love U Guys Foundation (iloveuguys.org) that will allow Dayton Schools to b...
By Jessica Ruffcorn Reporter DAYTON–The Dayton School's FFA Trap Shoot Team requested approval from the School Board to travel to Wenatchee for the state tournament at the most recent board meeting on February 21. FFA Advisor Melanie Morgan along with 3 members of the Trap Shoot team; Luke Collier, Andrew Wetz, and Lyam Donohue presented their full itinerary to the board with a request that the board approve them to go to their State Tournament in Wenatchee in April. The team is made up of f...
Washington, D.C.–A major disaster exists in Spokane County and ordered federal assistance to supplement recovery efforts in the aftermath of the Gray Fire and the Oregon Road Fire in August 2023, president Joe Biden proclaimed February 20. “Today’s long overdue approval of a Major Disaster Declaration for Spokane County will be life-changing for those who lost everything to the Gray and Oregon Road Fires,” said Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05). “It will unlock the financial resources and certainty they desperately...
DAYTON––Ballots to Columbia County voters for the 2024 Washington State Presidential Primary will be mailed by February 23, 2024. Candidates listed on the ballots include Democrats Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Dean Phillips and Marianne Williamson. Republican candidates are Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy and Donald J. Trump. Trump and Haley are the only two candidates still in the race. Ballots are due to be either delivered to the County Courthouse or an approved drop box...
DAYTON–The City Council discussed a previously made request regarding the Columbia County Rural Library District annexation issue and heard a formal complaint of an alleged ethics violation at the February 13 meeting. Katie Roughton of Dayton, who had asked the Council to address two topics relating to the Rural Library District at a meeting in January, again asked the Council consider adding the issue of annexation of the library district to the November ballot so city residents could vote o...
DAYTON–Port of Columbia Commissioners voted 2-1 to change the status of the position of Port Executive Director from contracted to a non-contracted, at-will position following an executive session during the Commission's regular meeting February 14. The executive session was called to discuss Executive Director Jennie Dickinson's contract. Dickinson has led the Port administration since 2007. The contract under which Dickinson worked ended the end of January, 2024. "I don't believe that there i...
DAYTON–The City of Dayton Public Works Department was approved for a $2 million grant and addressed surplus property during the meeting February 13. Public Works Director Ryan Paulson notified the council that Public Works have been approved for a $2 million grant to cover the cost of approximately 90% of street resurfacing in town. According to the information presented to the Council, the grant covers the cost of a new type of road seal called OTTA Seal. It is considered more cost e...
DAYTON–In celebration of eastern Washington philanthropic organization Innovia Foundation's fiftieth anniversary, a free screening of The Wizard of Oz will be held Saturday, February 24 at 3:00 p.m. at the Liberty Theater. Entry is free and open to all, including a free small popcorn and soft drink per person. Attendees are invited to submit photos from the event for the chance to win a $250 grant to a nonprofit of their choice. As a gift to communities across eastern Washington and North I...
DAYTON–After students come back from mid-winter break, the local FFA members will prepare to celebrate National FFA Week on February 19-23. The theme for Dress Up Day is "Crazy Socks," and Dayton FFA will host a Middle/High school staff breakfast in the lounge at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 21. The theme for Dress Up Day on Thursday, February 22, is "Animal Print," and FFA members will host the Farmers and Friends Dinner at 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (invite only) in the Youth Building at the C...
DAYTON–Columbia County voters gave the Dayton School District good grades by better than fifty percent on both measures, results from the February 13, 2024, Special Election indicate. There were 1,207 votes counted by the 8 p.m. Election Night deadline, with 96 last-minute and any yet-to-arrive properly postmarked mail-in ballots remaining to be counted. Columbia County was the top county in the state in terms of voter turnout, with 46.15% of ballots voted and returned for counting. "That's g...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) signed Blue Mountain Intergovernmental Council memorandum; approved job description updates; the remodel of the fairgrounds jockey office; and other business meeting February 5. The board also held two executive meetings to discuss personnel issues, and potential litigation against the county. No action was taken following the executive sessions. Commissioners also signed the Blue Mountain Intergovernmental Council memorandum pertaining to a U.S. F...
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) announced that she will not be seeking re-election in 2024 after 20 years in Congress representing Washington's Fifth District. "It's been the honor and privilege of my life to represent the people of Eastern Washington in Congress. They inspire me every day. They are part of the strength and soul of America - the greatest experiment in self-governance the world has ever known. After much prayer and reflection, I...
Dayton - The School Board were informed of a grant received by the FFA for the purchase of a truck and stock trailer; and heard a presentation from the counseling team on the disciplinary program at the work session on February 7. FFA instructor and advisor Melanie Morgan stated the FFA received a $40,000 grant to purchase a truck and stock trailer. The board approved the purchase of a truck and stock trailer not to exceed $40,000 which would go into the general equipment pool, with priority...
OLYMPIA–State Sen. Mark Schoesler is hosting a 9th District virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. "I hope people in our district will take time to join me on the night of the 21st to hear about what's been happening so far in Olympia during this year's legislative session," said Schoesler, R-Ritzville. "This 'Zoom' town hall meeting will give people a chance to hear about the key issues this session, share their opinions and ask me questions." District r...
DAYTON–The City Council heard discussion for a new golf cart policy; school lease and code of ethics at the meeting February 6. Many council members had concerns about writing a policy for allowing golf carts on Main St., that would be aligned with local laws, liability, and safety concerns. Another consideration is the cost of updating the intersections, signage, increase to insurance for liability. Public Works Director Ryan Paulson stated updating one crosswalk would cost the city $5,000. "...
OLYMPIA–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on a rule making proposal to reclassify Washington's gray wolves (Canis lupus) from state endangered to sensitive, based on the current biological status of the spe-cies. WDFW's procedures anticipate that the status of wildlife species listed as endangered, threatened, or sensitive will be reviewed every five years through a periodic status re-view (PSR) process to assess available species information and r...
Dayton High School Senior Girls' Basketball Team player Kameryn Tupling reaches not only the end of the Bulldog High Five Line, but also of her high-school basketball career. Tupling and fellow D.H.S. seniors were lauded at pre-game ceremonies last Friday in honor of their final appearance in uniform on the Dayton Gym hardwood. The Lady Bulldogs gave the fans something to talk about: they handed the Tekoa-Rosalia team a 42-35 defeat–including some last-second heroics. See more on page 10. -...
DAYTON–Ballots are out and due to be delivered, postmarked or turned in to the Columbia County Auditor's Office by 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 13 for the Dayton School District's two levy propositions that, if approved by Columbia County and Dayton voters, will fund ongoing programs, maintenance, projects and other financial needs for the next four years. There are two separate measures on the ballot: a four-year Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy for $4.9 million and a four-year C...
By Elsie Mann FFA Reporter DAYTON–The Dayton FFA chapter has had an exceptional year so far under the new leadership of Advisor and Ag Teacher Melanie Morgan. The chapter has been demonstrating hard work and dedication at numerous local events. The team took two pigs, a lamb, and a steer to the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days, where they showcased their skills and earned well-deserved recognition. Kaelie Jonas and Elsie Mann did well, each earning the Grand Champion FFA Market title for t...
DAYTON–The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Washington (NRCS) will conduct a meeting for the Snake River Local Working Group (LWG) at the Dayton Best Western Hotel, 507 E. Main St., in Dayton, Wash., on Wednesday, February 14 at 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The NRCS local working group meeting serves as a forum to listen to the residents of Asotin, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, and Walla Walla County Conservation Districts, to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners reach their l...
DAYTON–Many things have ended with the second part of the semester starting up, and others have begun. the Dayton High School (DHS) Basketball season ended with a Senior Night honoring all the seniors from teams, band, cheer, and bookkeeper on February 2. These seniors include Kameryn Tupling, Grace Trump, Cayle Davis, Nolan Korlsund, Laney Crow, Wyntr McCauley, Opal Morin, Dea Wanlarbkham, and Madison Richardson. All these contributors to the DHS Basketball program are greatly appreciated. T...
POMEROY–Registration for the Youth Livestock Field Day Series hosted by Idaho and Washington State Extension Offices, is now open to area 4-H and FFA youths, leaders, and families. The series will take place in three locations and dates. The first in the event begins on Saturday, March 9 for Beef at Asotin County Fairgrounds; the next is Saturday, March 16 with Sheep and Goat at University of Idaho Livestock Pavilion; and the final event is Saturday, March 23 for Swine at Latah County F...
Washington, D.C. – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today voted in support of the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024), which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 357-70. This pro-growth, pro-family policy will strengthen the child tax credit, support small businesses, and promote American competitiveness. "People in Eastern Washington are falling behind thanks to Biden's inflation crisis and rising costs. Paychecks j...
