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State-wide rural clean energy study - public meetings begin May 14
DAYTON–The Washington State Department of Commerce will host a public input meeting focusing of clean energy development in and around rural communities at the Columbia County Fairground Pavilion May 14 at 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting is one of three b...
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Elementary School Cinco De Libro event is a great success
DAYTON–Laughs, whoops, and hollers of joy were heard across the front lawn of the Dayton Elementary school during their Cinco De Libro Event on May 1. The event featured multiple bounce houses, g...
Where? What? It's hidden in plain sight
DAYTON– If it's hidden in plain sight, can you find it? The public is invited to a free presentation on the current trends in youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia, concealment of illicit drugs a...
Jolly Green Giant not so green
DAYTON–In the Valley of the Jolly – Ho! Ho! Ho! – Green Giant, the weeds were thick and green. See him standing there.... Well, it was getting hard to see the Touchet Valley's iconic Jolly Green...
Quote of the Week
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent Van Gogh...
At The Theater
Murder's in the Heir is a live theater production of a murder mystery-comedy, which will be audience interactive. It is a gripping tale filled with mystery, intrigue, and plenty of plot twists. Set in a grand estate filled with secrets, the play...
Junior-Senior Prom at Dayton High School
Dayton High School's Junior-Senior Prom was, by all accounts, resoundingly successful on April 13, with cultural exchange students from Yamate High School joining in with local high schoolers for the...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–The High School (DHS) Baseball team hosted the district playoffs against Sunnyside Christian on Friday, May 3. The winners of the first two games then faced off at 4 p.m. Dayton Secondary stude...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago May 7, 2014 Dayton High School seniors Courtney Mings and Guy Spalinger were named recipients of the 2014 P.E.O. Citizenship Award, presented by Chapter BJ of Dayton. The Dayton Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America did...
Obituary
Jeffrey L. Canright Jeffrey L. Canright, 71, passed away at his home in Dayton on May 2, 2024. Jeff was born on January 30, 1953, in Dayton to George and Lois (Denney) Canright. He spent most of his working career in agriculture working on the farm,...
Bulldogs bow out
DAYTON–A taught 1-0 contest through five inning, pitchers VandeGraaf of Sunnyside Christian and Dayton's Jordan McCowen were in a classic pitcher's duel until the Knights broke the spell with runs i...
Davis and Lewis advance
CLARKSTON–Bulldog golfers Cayle Davis and Dillon Lewis will advance to District Golf match in Warden's Sage Hills Golf Course on Monday, May 13. Davis and Lewis both carded a 124 at the SE 1B Sub D...
Lady Bulldogs in loser-out game May 13
RICHLAND–The Dayton Bulldog Fast-Pitch team were downed by Sunnyside Christian 12-3 on Tuesday, May 7 at Liberty Christian's field here, sending them into a loser-out contest against No. 1 Colton o...
Community Events Calendar
Submit an Event Wed, May 8 Discovery Kids–Dayton Library–10 a.m. Blue Mountain Station–11 a.m.–6 p.m. Library–111 S. 3rd St.–10 a.m.–5 p.m. School Board Meeting–Media Center, High School Library...
Senior Round Table
Thur, May 9: Spaghetti, Green Beans, Salad, Garlic Bread, Sunset Gelatin, Fruit, Milk Tue, May 14: Chicken & Dumplings, Mixed Veggies, Salad, Cottage Cheese, Bread, Banana, Milk Thur, May 16: Country...
School Lunch Menu
BREAKFAST Wed, May 8: Yogurt Parfait, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, May 9: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, May 10: Cinnamon Rolls, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, May 13: Bagels and Cream Cheese, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, May 14: Breakfast...
Small fry turn out for Fishing Derby
DAYTON–An opening season fishing event at the kiddy fishing pond near the Dayton City Park on Wednesday afternoon, April 17 gave many youngsters a chance to catch the "Big One", such as the one Greyly...
Spokane artist paints hotel mural
DAYTON–Spokane artist Daniel Lopez paints a mural of four characters from the movie Stand by Me, on the opposing wall of the Weinhard Hotel parking area. New owner of the property previously known a...
Walla Walla church group cleans up around town
DAYTON–A group of about 60 from LIFE Church in Walla Walla, under the leadership of Tim Toom, spent about an hour and half on Friday April 19 cleaning up around Dayton. Toon connected with City of D...
Columbia County Parks and Rec District prepares for upcoming levy to support a new pool
DAYTON– The Columbia County Parks and Recreation District Commissioners (P&R) discussed the upcoming levy proposal at the recent board meeting. P&R are working toward a levy budget plan to set before the voters in November. Currently the district i...
Health System receives a $1.13 million grant
DAYTON-The Columbia County Hospital District Board were advised of a grant; updates on River’s Walk Assisted Living; RoseMary’s Place Childcare; presented with the results from a quality imp...
