Articles from the March 3, 2022 edition
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Equine bill amended in Senate Ways & Means
OLYMPIA–A bill which hopes to reinvigorate the equine industry in Washington was given a hearing by the Senate Ways and Means Committee last week, passed with an amendment which removed most of the bill sponsor’s intended language on Monday, and Tues...
Commissioners decide not to restrict open range
DAYTON–The Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) were advised of the internet technology update and upgrade occurring; the Senior GIS Specialist hire, and continuing discussion on the consolidation o...
Major damage averted in fires
Below-freezing temperatures seemed to spawn a few residential fires related to wood-burning stoves or fireplaces last week, including this residence at 724 S. 5th, Dayton, where District No. 3 fire...
LuAnn Bartlett joins local HomeStreet Bank
DAYTON–The HomeStreet branch here will welcome LuAnn Bartlett as the new Senior Customer Service Supervisor at an open house on March 4. Bartlett has recently accepted the position of Senior C...
Quote of the Week
“A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.” – William Arthur Ward... Full story
Commentary
I hope I’m wrong but doesn’t it appear we’re on the brink of World War III? Putin is unstable and the invasion of Ukraine is akin to Hitler’s “annexation” of the Sudetenland in 1939. Students of history understand that Britain’s Prime Minister, Nev...
Emergency powers reform isn't a coup
Two years. We have been living under two straight years of governance via emergency orders while bypassing the normal public legislative process. The Governor indicated yesterday the third straight...
Olympia Update
OLYMPIA–To say that the last few years have been challenging is a major understatement, and serving as your voice in Olympia has been no different. I knew starting as a new legislator in the middle o...
McMorris Rodgers and Westerman Introduce the American Energy Independence from Russia Act
Washington, D.C. (February 28, 2022) — Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) and Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement after introducing the American Energy Independence from Russia Act. ...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, Freedom vs Freedom. Your “freedom” not to mask nor vaccinate denies others their freedom to stay safe and alive! Norm Luther Spokane, Wash....
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
BREAKFAST Wed, Mar 9: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Mar 10: Cheddar Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Mar 11: Maple Bar, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Mar 14: Breakfast...
At The Theater
Uncharted is based on one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed video game series of all time. It tells the story of Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) and his first adventure with...
Obituary
Brady Alan Lewis September 8, 1979–February 19, 2022 Brady would like to let you know that his work here is done. He received a call from the Lord, the sort of call he has been ready for, the sort o...
Obituary
George W. Scott April 28, 1938–February 18, 2022 George William Scott (Billy Scott) passed away peacefully with family by his side in Hermiston Ore., on February 18, 2022, at the age of 83. George w...
Obituary
Joi Brown February 14, 1941–February 10, 2022 Joi Brown (Fanciullo), 80, of Dayton, Wash. passed away peacefully surrounded by family February 10, 2022. Joi was born to Virginia and Anthony F...
Pastor's Corner
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with very much.” Luke16:10 The soldier picked up the piece of trash on the mess hall floor and threw it in the wastebasket. Noticing, a few high-ranking officers called him over to the...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago February 29, 2012 Colleen Delp serves on the State Youth Advisor Council. Delp, a senior at Dayton High School, joined other youth lobbyists in Olympia to support bills important to youth and to meet with legislators. Dayton High...
Middle School Students of the Month
DAYTON–Students of the Month are chosen by Middle School teachers who discuss and vote on sixth, seventh and eighth grade students based on their academic achievement, honesty, respect, r...
Grants available for Columbia County nonprofits
DAYTON–The Warren Community Action fund is currently accepting grant applications from nonprofit and charitable organizations serving Columbia County and the surrounding area, including Waitsburg. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2022. T...
