Articles from the January 18, 2024 edition
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City discusses potential public records litigation
DAYTON–The City Council went into executive session immediately at the first meeting of the year on January 9 to discuss the civil lawsuit filed by local resident Theresa Eier against Councilwoman Lau...
Mike Spring takes oath as newest Port of Columbia Commissioner
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia Board of Commissioners witnessed the swearing in of newly elected commissioner Mike Spring; reviewed personnel policy; and discussed new workforce development and h...
Coalition for Youth and Families plans several key events
DAYTON–The Coalition for Youth and Families reviewed upcoming events and discussed preliminary results of recent community surveys at their regular meeting January 9. The coalition have several e...
Dayton woman in Highway 12 fatal accident
WALLA WALLA–A 44-year-old Dayton woman died following a head-on collision on State Route 12 three miles east of here January 10. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Washington State Patrol. Leearon A. Kennedy was transported to P...
Quote of the Week
“If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever.” – Thomas Aquinas...
McMorris Rodgers Delivers Remarks on Strengthening American Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) delivered opening remarks during a recent Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing on improving American c...
OPINION
What happens when cold temperatures move across the Northwest, there is less natural gas power available, and wind disappears? We found out on Saturday, as Puget Sound Energy (PSE) had to ask...
COMMENT
By Jillian Linster Interim Policy Director Center for Rural Affairs Across the country, lawmakers are gathering in their respective state capitols and Washington, D.C. to begin another year of debating and passing legislation. The democratic process...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, Usually, you have zero say about taxes. But this February, you have opportunity to say No to a tax, when the Dayton School District puts forth two special levies seeking to extract from taxpayers, beginning in 2025, $1.41-$1.48 per...
Don't Tamper with Horses
Part 6 Ron Casady grinned as he looked over his small herd of purloined horses. The six he'd stolen from Morgant rounded them out to an even twenty. His grin fell a bit as he recalled the stink at Mor...
Pastor's Corner
Pressure cookers have become very popular, only now some of them are called "instant pots." They cook faster while sealing in the flavor using pressure and heat. When the food is done, it is important to use the "pressure release valve" before openin...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago January 15, 2014 With future recreation opportunities at Lyons Ferry Marina the Commissioners for the Port of Columbia approved goals for recreation presented by Manager Jennie Dickinson. Adoption of recreational goals will help the...
Chilly second quarter plays role in Lady Bulldog loss
POMEROY––Like outside temperatures of late, the Lady Bulldogs iced up in the second quarter then recovered, but the damage was done and the Lady Pirates put a 35-24 win over Dayton in the record boo...
Dawgs have no answer for league-leading Pomeroy Pirates
POMEROY––League-leading Pomeroy keelhauled the young Dayton Bulldogs 64-16 here Saturday, Jan. 13, the Pirate defense short circuiting most of Dayton's offensive attack. Back-to-back home games are...
School boiler problems postpone basketball game
DAYTON–Due to ongoing boiler/heating issues at Dayton High School, the home game versus Garfield-Palouse on Friday, January 19, have been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 30, according to Sam K...
