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DAYTON–Brisk temperatures welcomed hundreds of visitors and local folks to the sidewalks and side streets of Our Fair City last Friday and Saturday for Christmas Kick Off 2024. Local businesses were abuzz with activity and parking spots were hard to find along Main Street, and shop keepers reported business was ticking right along. "The businesses I talked to were exhausted - exhausted of their supplies and happy, but exhausted business owners!" exclaimed Belinda Larson, Executive Director of t...
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OLYMPIA–Amid impending federal changes to immigration policy, state Senator Phil Fortunato is reintroducing legislation to protect Washingtonians by removing violent criminals who are in the state illegally. Senate Bill 5002 aims to repeal Washington's sanctuary status and remove barriers that currently shield violent offenders from being apprehended by federal authorities. In 2019, Governor Jay Inslee signed an executive order that prohibited certain state agencies from cooperating with f...
DAYTON–Local man, Henry (Wayne) D. Mitchell, 67, has gone missing around the Patrick Grade/ Tucannon area. Mitchell went into the mountains on Friday, Nov 22, 2024 around 12 p.m. His vehicle was found near Patrick's Grade on the Tucannon campground. Coordinated efforts with Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office, College Place, Washington State Fish & Wildlife, Search and Rescue teams, and other state agencies and tracking animals have been on the ground since Saturday. If you have seen this p...
We need to be wise about what we start because it may be hard to stop. The little boys were playing "Texas Rangers" in the family car while parked on a slope. Accidentally placing the car in neutral, they ended up rolling backwards down the hill, crashing through a fence, and ending up in the hog pen, unhurt. Their little legs couldn't reach the brake pedal. What they started took its course, frightfully taking them where they didn't want to go. Whether it is starting a fire, an argument, or...
It's almost movie time, and our lineup is looking good. Starting December 13, with "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," December 20 – "Red One," and December 27 – "Moana 2". Fiddler on the Roof continues through December 7. There are just a few single tickets left! Check online or at the Box Office Tues. and Fri. 2-5. The production has had a great run with a tremendous turnout and much appreciated praise! The Liberty Theater greatly values the Dayton Community and surrounding towns for their con...
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of...
Ten Years Ago December 3, 2014 The interior of the home of Dee Lathim, located at 115 W. Washington Avenue was heavily damaged in by fire. Mrs. Lathim was able to exit the residence safely. The Commissioners of the Columbia County Hospital District directed hospital administrators to pursue direct private placement to fund the $5.5 million Dayton general Hospital and Booker Rest Home modernization project. Twenty-Five Years Ago December 1, 1999 The building in which Criss furniture and...
Eunice Delayne Sweetwood February 27, 1940–November 28, 2024 Eunice Delayne Sweetwood, a cherished fourth-generation resident of Dayton, Washington, passed away peacefully November 28 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and community service. Born on February 27, 1940, to Earl and Beatrice Walker, Eunice graduated with her classmates from Dayton High School in 1959. Eunice married the love of her life, Donald Dean Sweetwood on November 6, 1959. Eunice was a devoted mother to her daughter Chery...
The Lady Bulldogs used pressure--like this from Peyton Benavides--to stifle the Lady Scotties of Highland Tuesday, opening the season with a 43-13 win at home. -Chronicle photo...
Highland Scotties fell to the Dayton Bulldogs 41-31 here last Tuesday in the 2024-25 season's opening game. Dayton's Sam Potthoff was head and shoulders above the undersized Scottie rebounders as he pulled down this Bulldog miss. Also pictured, Jordan McCowen (13) and Carson Potter. -Chronicle photo...
Thur, Dec 5: Tater Tot Casserole, Mixed Veggie, Caesar Salad, Gelatin Salad, Milk Tue, Dec 10: Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Cookies, Juice, Milk Thur, Dec 12: Turkey Casserole, Egg Noodles, 3-Bean Salad, Dinner Roll, Banana, Milk Tue, Dec 17: Baked Fish, Rice Pilaf, Stewed Tomatoes, Salad, Roll, Sunset Gelatine, Milk... Full story
BREAKFAST Wed, Dec 4: Omelet, English Muffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Dec 5: Cinnamon Rolls, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Dec 6: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Dec 9: Pancakes, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Dec 10: Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Dec 11: Yogurt Parfait, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Dec 12: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Dec 13: Cereal, String Cheese, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed, Dec 4: Mini Corn Dogs, Teddy Grahams, Fruit, Veggie, Milk... Full story
Submit an Event Wed, Dec 4 Discovery Kids–Dayton Library–10 a.m. Library–111 S. 3rd St.–10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thur, Dec 5 Ski Bluewood–9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dayton Historic Depot–222 E. Commercial Ave.–10 a.m.-4 p.m. Boldman House Museum & Garden–410 N. First St.–11 a.m.-5 p.m. Senior Center Luncheon–403 E. Patit–pick-up available–11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Library–111 S. 3rd St.–12–8 p.m. First Thursday Concert–St. Paul Episcopal Church, 323 Catherine Street, Walla Walla–12:15-12:45 p.m. School Boa... Full story
DAYTON–There's something for everyone at Dayton's Christmas Kick Off, the community-wide ushering in of the Christmas holidays, and, though it may be a bit chilly, looks like conditions are favorable for an enjoyable celebration. The National Weather Service is predicting a partly sunny Thanksgiving with high temperatures in the low forties with weather moving in Friday, with a 20 percent chance of snow with partly sunny conditions for Dayton's Christmas Kickoff and temperatures around forty d...
WENATCHEE–Washington Farm Bureau (WFB) recognized Rep. Mary Dye, R-9-Pomeroy, and three others legislative leaders during a banquet at its annual meeting in Wenatchee, Nov. 20, 2024. Two Legislator of the Year awards and two Lifetime Supporter awards were presented to honor their outstanding contributions to Washington's agricultural community. Rep. Dye, Ranking Member of the House Environment and Energy Committee, was also honored for her advocacy on water and land use issues, amending d...
DAYTON–The online auction platform, GovEase, will host the 2024 Columba County tax lien foreclosure sale conducted by the County Treasurer pursuant to RCW 84.64. This annual sale of property includes real property with taxes three or more years delinquent, according to County Treasurer Carla Rowe. Links to GovEase, with information regarding the minimum bid, registration and instructions can be fo...
Dayton's Project Timothy received a nice contribution from Puget Sound Energy last week, an $8,500 boost to the local non-profit organization's efforts to counter food insecurity. Project Timothy had written a grant earlier in 2024 to address food insecurity and Puget Sound Energy awarded $7,500. In recent weeks, Puget Sound Energy contacted Project Timothy President Jeannie Lyonnais to inform the group that an additional $1,000 was being awarded to further combat food insecurity. Presenting...
“We have the capacity to receive messages from the stars and the songs of the night winds.” – Ruth St. Denis... Full story
PENDLETON-Christmas tree permits for the Umatilla National Forest are now available to purchase at Forest offices, several local businesses, and online through Recreation.gov. All National Forests offer Christmas tree permits online as an added convenience for the public and alternative to in-person interactions. As specified on the permit, Christmas tree permits purchased online must be printed to be valid and can only be used on Umatilla National Forest lands. Christmas tree permits cost $5...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Rural Library District Board of Trustees met on November 18 and approved a new display policy, disallowed the distribution of naloxone to the public, and heard from Library Director Ellen Brigham about a working agreement with several area libraries to share borrowing privileges. The Board approved revisions to the display policy, three to two, with Trustees Jay Ball and Sharon Mendel dissenting. The draft reads, "The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the...
Slow cooking is a popular way to prepare meals. From barbecue to simmering to braising, the methods of slow cooking vary considerably. Many people may not realize that slow cooking can be a healthy and beneficial way to prepare food. The following are some advantages to cooking low and slow. · Save money: Cooking foods slowly helps to tenderize them, which bodes well when utilizing more fibrous or dense cuts of meat. Consumers looking for ways to save more on their monthly food bills can lean on slow cooking to produce delicious results with...
Well, this doesn’t help me like Washington state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) any better. A state audit published Nov. 14 found that more than 2,000 people who tapped a fund that benefits only some workers with up to 18 weeks off work with pay — while harming the paychecks of most other workers, including those with low incomes — violated state law by taking money from the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) program at the same time. They had their PFML and ate up UI benefits, too. ESD, which administers both programs, did not have...
