Articles from the February 13, 2020 edition
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Flood hammers Touchet Valley
DAYTON–A "continual stream of moisture" from the Pacific Ocean poured into the Inland Northwest last week, dumping "rain on rain on rain" onto fresh snowfall in the Blue Mountains, causing runoff w... Full story
Flood assessment and recovery top priority
DAYTON–The City of Dayton Council and the Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a joint public meeting at the Pavilion Building at the Columbia County Fairgrounds at 6 p.m. Thursday, F... Full story
School levies pass
DAYTON–Two levies on the Columbia County ballot for February 11 passed with flying colors. The Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy passed with 714 giving a thumb’s up to 429 voting no, for a 62.36% approval versus a 37.47% in opp... Full story
Guy Strot chosen as superintendent
DAYTON–The School District Board have selected Guy Strot to fill the open Superintendent position after interviews and the public forum process. Strot plans to join the District following the r... Full story
Quote of the Week
“They invented hugs to let people know you love them without saying anything.” – Bil Keane... Full story
Olympia Update
OLYMPIA–The case for breaching the Snake River dams was always weak-to-nonexistent, but in the last few months, a new argument has emerged that ought to end the debate once and for all. We need the p... Full story
On the Edge of Common Sense
That they would find each other would have been as unlikely to predict as the fall of communism or the good sheep market. She was old and a lifelong Southern Baptist. They were young and on a mission... Full story
Columbia County property tax collection highest in state
DAYTON–Columbia County Treasurer Carla Rowe reported that Columbia County is one the highest in the state at 99.23% for overall collection of property tax. There are currently 33 parcels that are d... Full story
Relief and recovery fund established
WALLA WALLA–A Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund at www.bluemountainfoundation.org to help relief and recovery efforts now and in the future in Walla Walla, Umatilla and Columbia counties in the Blue Mountain region. The horrendous floods of t... Full story
At the Theater
Louise May Alcott wrote “Little Women” in 1869, in response to her publisher’s request that she write a novel that would appeal to girls. Alcott balked: she herself had been something of a tomboy, and she said she preferred boys. Nevertheless, the f... Full story
What's New at School
DAYTON–The recent flood issue which arose last Friday in Dayton, has caused a sudden halt in events for the Dayton students. The FBLA club trip to regionals, which was scheduled for Friday, was c... Full story
School Menu
BREAKFAST Wed, Feb 12: Scrambled Eggs, Bagels, Cream Cheese or Jelly, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Feb 13: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Feb 14: Scrambled Eggs, Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Feb 17: NO SCHOOL President’s Day Tue, F... Full story
Obituary
Anges Marie Hoon August 3, 1923 - January 20, 2020 Agnes Marie (Melsten) Hoon, 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on January 20, 2020. Agnes was b... Full story
Death Notice
Ronald (Ron) Rex Tewalt Ronald (Ron) Rex Tewalt died at the V.A. Hospital in San Antonio, Tex. on February 8, 2020. Funeral arrangements pending.... Full story
Precip and warming trend forecast
PENDLETON–The National Weather Service is predicting a 60% chance of precipitation Thursday, February 13, followed by a chance of rain and snow Friday before 10 a.m. Snow level for the next few days is forecast to fluctuate between about 3,400 and 2... Full story
Flooding closes some county roads
DAYTON–Flood damage to roads in the county has caused some roads to be either closed, or restricted to local traffic, according to Chuck Eaton, County Engineer. Closed roads as of Tuesday, February 11: -Baileysburg Road -Brines Road (closed at r... Full story
Seek permits before repairs
DAYTON–As area property owners begin the daunting task of clean up and repair following the recent flood event, residents are reminded to obtain local permits prior to repairing or rebuilding flood-damaged structures. These permits are required to h... Full story
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago February 10, 2010 Bluegrass organizer John Hockersmith and Mariah Barthlow were on stage early for sound check on Sunday. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association officially unveiled its 2010 Winter Olympic roster Sunday, January 31,... Full story
Memoirs of a Newspaper Lady
Dail Butler was born near Medical Lake, Washington on February 26, 1900. Her mother died when she was three years old and her family moved to Renton, Washington. Her grandfather, James Wing Butler,... Full story
Flood aftermath resources for the Waitsburg community
WAITSBURG–The Waitsburg Christian Church on Main Street is the emergency response center. The church is open 24 hours, every day for those who need a place to stay, need bottled water, food and other resources. Use the front access on Main Street. F... Full story
Norris repeats as League Champ; headed to Regionals
WHITE SWAN–Dayton-Waitsburg's Carlos Norris wasted little time in securing his fourth consecutive league wrestling title, and is looking forward to making a return trip to the Regional Wrestling T... Full story
DW Girls bow out of tournament
GRANGER–Dayton-Waitsburg faced the DeSales Lady Irish last Tuesday in Eastern Washington Athletic Conference tournament play, losing 60-43 and dropping out of further post-season play. Dayton-Waitsburg opened the tournament as No. 4, facing the N... Full story
