Articles from the February 11, 2021 edition
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Local man arrested and charged following string of recent residential and commercial burglaries
DAYTON–Columbia County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) had been investigating a series of residential and commercial burglaries occurring since the beginning of the year. A tip to the CCSO led to the a...
County organizations push back on Gov. Inslee's restrictions
DAYTON–Members of the Economic Development Steering Committee, a group which meets monthly to provide strategic direction to the county’s economic development efforts, have gone on record, asking Governor Jay Inslee to amend “the regional appro...
Approval anticipated for extending Middle and High School day to 2 p.m.
DAYTON–The Dayton School Board discussed options for extending the Middle and High School schedule to 2 p.m. during the February 2, 2021, work session. A vote on the matter is expected at the next r...
House Bill would wipe out gas industry
OLYMPIA–Republicans speak out in House Environment and Energy Committee against bill that would accelerate removal of natural gas usage, kill jobs in Washington state. All five Republicans who s...
Quote of the Week
“There will be obstacles. Setbacks. And situations that will get you discouraged. Keep going anyway. It will not be easy. But your dreams won’t work unless you do. – April Whorton...
COMMENTARY
It's time to re-read George Orwell's epic novel, "1984." It is eerily close to what the citizens of the United States have experienced over the last four years, and, if we're not careful, will see in...
On the Edge of Common Sense
Do you believe in ghosts? How ’bout angels? Miracles? Taro cards? I grew up believin’ in Heaven and all its assorted angelic inhabitants and their counterparts in the singed black hats. Rei...
Olympia Update
OLYMPIA–The meltdown at the state Department of Employment Security ought to teach us a lesson. It's easy for government to create problems, not so easy for the Legislature to come back in and c...
Grant opportunity for Habitat restoration in Columbia County
WALLA WALLA–Portland General Electric (PGE) Tucannon River Wind Farm Habitat Project Fund of the Blue Mountain Community Foundation is now accepting applications for funding for conservation projects in Columbia County, Wash. The application is a...
SCHOOL MENU
BREAKFAST Wed, Feb 10: French Toast, Fruit, Milk Thur, Feb 11: Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Milk Fri, Feb 12: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Milk Mon, Feb 15: No School Tue, Feb 16: No School Wed, Feb 17: Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit, Jelly, Fruit, Milk Thur,...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–The 2021-22 Associated Student Body (ASB) officers’ election begin in March. While this is not usually a highly competitive area, this year there will be an entirely new group of elected off...
WWCC VP of Instruction selected
WALLA WALLA–Dr. Jessica Clark has been selected as Vice President of Instruction at Walla Walla Community College (WWCC). She will step into her new position March 1, 2021. Clark, who earned her d...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago February 9, 2011 The City of Dayton has until year 2018 to meet standards for discharge of the city wastewater, according to a public information fact sheet provided by the city during a public presentation Karen Baldwin, of the...
OBITUARY
Robert Henry Hill October 31, 1941–February 3, 2021 Robert "Bob" Henry Hill, longtime Rosalia resident, passed away February 3, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. He was 79. Bob was born O...
OBITUARY
George Orin Downing July 12, 1936–February 2, 2021 George Orin Downing passed away February 2, 2021. He was born July 12, 1936 in Dayton, Wash. In 1943, George moved to Walla Walla with his family; p...
DW practices slated to start for football, volleyball Feb. 15
DAYTON–The Dayton-Waitsburg Combined Athletics program will start practices Monday, February 15 on the prospect that the region advances to Phase 2 prior to the first contests. Dayton-Waitsburg v...
Spotlight on Art
Kennewick, Wash., impressionist Carol Betker is featured artist at the Wenaha Gallery beginning February 9 through March 8. Betker brings oil paintings of such images as a spectacular Dogwood tree in...
