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CGI makes donation to local food bank
DAYTON–The Manager of Columbia Grain International (CGI) at the Central Ferry grain terminal, Ted Lowe, presented an undisclosed monetary donation to Judi Pilcher for the Dayton Food Bank, in b...
New wolf activity in Columbia County
DAYTON–New wolf activity in Columbia County is being reported between the Touchet and Tucannon packs to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), finding one, and a probable s...
Missing teen safe; suspect apprehended in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY–The subject of an Amber Alert issued last Monday and the individual suspected in the disappearance of the 15-year-old female from Lewiston, Idaho, is in custody here Tuesday evening. A... Full story
It's a hit! The big one!
DAYTON–The wife of an area hunter was selected for a prize bull elk tag; a chance to hunt the big one; something that is more unlikely than winning it big on the slot machines in Vegas. But it h...
Riding skill and creativity equal top awards
DAYTON–The Milton-Freewater Pioneer Posse Summer Series and Mini Series rodeo took place recently naming area young riders as top recipients. There are approximately 120 participants for the Summer S...
"Fall Back" Sunday
Next Sunday we will "fall back" to Standard time, add an extra hour of slumber for most and lose the advantage of a bit more light during winter afternoons. Daylight Saving Time, which has been a part of American life since the days of Benjamin...
COVID rearing its ugly head
DAYTON–Columbia County is experiencing an exaggerated number of COVID cases (35) locally and is considered a community spread right now, but they are not linked together. Columbia County Public H...
COMMENTARY
This editorial has been prompted by a letter to the editor recently submitted expressing gratitude for the efforts of some in trying to protect the community from a devastating fire here as well as around the country, a fire that has burned people...
Touchet Valley Soccer 2021 registration open
DAYTON–The Touchet Valley Soccer league (TVS) is accepting registration for youth 4–14 years of age now through September 10. The season begins September 20, 2021 and runs through October 30. Thi...
Eighth Annual Swim the Snake was smokin' smooth!
LYONS FERRY–The Eighth Annual Swim the Snake, reinstituted following a year off due to coronavirus precautions, was met with hot temperatures, thick smoke and calm waters at the open water swim event...
The Heat is On
INLAND NORTHWEST–An upper-level ridge with easterly winds is contributing to very high temperatures, especially west of the Cascades, according to Meteorologist Matt Callihan with the National W...
Dayton's All Wheels weekend is back
DAYTON–The All Wheels Weekend 2021 Car Show is full-speed ahead with events taking place on Main Street here on Father's Day weekend, June 18, 19, and 20. Early registration of the Dayton Chamber of C...
Eagles continue events, despite burn out
DAYTON–The Dayton Eagles Arie 2618 plan an “All Wheels Weekend Breakfast”, Eagles Building Brick fundraiser and a membership drive all available at the Breakfast at the American Legion Hall on 211 E. Clay St., on Father’s Day Sunday, June 20 at 6:30...
Columbia Pulp reopening
STARBUCK–Columbia Pulp has begun the re-start process of its wheat straw pulp mill in Lyons Ferry, Wash., June 1. The facility began to introduce wheat straw into the system June 1, 2021 after the p...
ANNIVERSARY
DAYTON–Del and Adena Avery were married May 8, 1971 on Mother's Day. It was to be an easy day to remember because it was Mother's Day that year. "We were married on Mother's Day of 1971, thinking i...
Commentary
As you may have already read, the House Democrats passed H.R. 1 with little opposition, paving the way for Senate approval, where, if passed, it will transfer election authority to the federal government, where there is no oversight. Just this...
At The Theater
DAYTON–The Liberty Theater March Magic Variety Show is back, in a different way, on March 26, 2021. This season’s one-and-a-half-hour variety show will be presented as a you tube video special. Those interested in participating can record a one...
Counties back to Phase 1
OLYMPIA–Governor Jay Inslee announced as of January 11, his “Healthy Washington–Roadmap to Recovery” COVID-19 plan rallies every region in the state back to Phase 1. Washington has avoided overwhelming the health system by following safety measure...
The Club receives donation from HomeStreet Bank
DAYTON–The local HomeStreet Bank has donated $3,000 to The Club for operating expenses. Branch Manager Judi Pilcher presented a check to The Club Board of Directors President, Dan Butler. Pilcher i...
Quilt of Valor presenters clarified
DAYTON–Two talented quilters, Debbie Bailey and Sylvia Demaris, crafted the quilts given to three local veterans recently. Bailey made the Quilts of Valor given to veterans John Eaton, Army, and Chet Powers, US Navy WWII. Demaris constructed the Q...
COMMENTARY
I was reading through the obituary of life-long Dayton citizen Nadine Warren and was thoroughly impressed with how involved she was during her life. She was a farm wife. She had a career. She went to Kinman Business University and was a secretary. Bu...
Area vets presented Quilts of Valor
DAYTON–In celebration of the service, sacrifice and excellence of three local soldiers: John Eaton–U. S. Army; Charles Duane Lowe–U. S. Airforce, Vietnam; and Chet Powers–U. S. Navy, WWII, who ser... Full story
Publication day changed for Election Edition
DAYTON–Next week, the November 5 edition of the Dayton Chronicle–Election 2020–will come out a day later than usual to allow Election Night information to be included in the issue dated November 5, 2020. Look for Election Week’s edition at vendor... Full story
High-speed chase ends inside Columbia County line
POMEROY-Garfield County Undersheriff Calvin Dansereau became involved in a high-speed motorcycle pursuit with Paul Edward Hines, 51, of Richland, Wash., starting in Garfield County and ending in Colum...
Publication date changed this week
DAYTON–Twenty-twenty has been an experience the world has shared together, and will certainly be one to remember through all time. For the Baker family, we have experienced three immediate-family funerals within a three-month period, beginning w...
