Articles from the March 12, 2020 edition
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Columbia County Democrats favor Biden in Washington Prez Primary
DAYTON–Columbia County Presidential Primary voters gave their support to Democratic candidate Joseph R. Biden, with independent Bernie Sanders trailing by over nine points in tabulations of ballots f...
Gov. Inslee closes schools in state
All schools in the state of Washington will be closed for six weeks beginning Tuesday, March 17, by order of Washington Governor Ja Inslee, Dayton School District Supt. Doug Johnson announced via the... Full story
Walla Walla County Issues Disaster Declaration
WALLA WALLA–The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners have signed a Declaration of Emergency related to the Novel Corona 2019 Virus (COVID-19) worldwide pandemic. This declaration authorizes c... Full story
Opening weekend baseball game canceled
The Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack baseball game at St. John Saturday, March 14, has been canceled, according to DW Athletic Director Nicki Luper. The Wind Breaker at Wahluke track and field meet, scheduled for Friday, March 20, has also been... Full story
COVID-19 cancels Walla Walla Community College activities
WALLA WALLA–Walla Walla Community College has suspended all school-sponsored student and community events until further notice. Canceled events include, but are not limited to, sporting events i... Full story
Confirmed case of COVID-19 in Columbia County
DAYTON-One Columbia County resident who recently returned from an overseas trip has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is over 60 and tested positive on March 11, according to the Columbia... Full story
Dayton Chamber postpones Brix & Brew
DAYTON–Out of an abundance of caution, the Dayton Chamber of Commerce has postponed its spring fling, Brix & Brew Benefit Auction fundraiser until May 8, announced Molly Weatherill-Tate, Chamber Manager. The Chamber Board, following discussions with...
Coronavirus precautions taken in schools
DAYTON–Since there are confirmed cases in Washington State of the Coronavirus, the Dayton schools have been taking extra precautions in keeping kids and staff free from sickness. This includes d...
County as prepared as can be for Coronavirus
DAYTON-Columbia County Commissioners adopted resolution 2020-16 to release funding to readily respond to any future confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. This comes at the same...
Visitation at Booker Rest Home restricted until further notice
DAYTON–To actively protect residents of the Booker Rest Home, Director of Nursing Katie Roughton, RN, stated visitors to the facility must be adults and the visit must take place in the resident’s room. This does not apply to end-of-life sit...
Public records lawsuit against CCPT dismissed
DAYTON–A 2019 lawsuit alleging Columbia County Public Transportation violated provisions of the Public Records Act has been dismissed in Columbia County Superior Court. Judge Pro-Tem G. Scott Marinella ruled in favor of Columbia County Public T...
Quote of the Week
“The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” – Winston Churchill...
Olympia Update
OLYMPIA–My goal, each and every session, is to ensure the policies we pass in the Legislature have a positive impact on our district. We know that some policies are more of a fight than others, and d...
On the Edge of Common Sense
The cow went down in the pasture. I took it as a sign. Like lightning striking my saddle horn or guppies in the wine. I’ll have to pull the calf right here. But it isn’t raining hard. It’s just too b...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–The spring sports ball is rolling. With the introductory first week down, it’s time to get serious for these teams. The initial practices are always tough ones, getting back into shape aft...
At The Theater
I am a dog fan. The few books I’ve read about the connection between a human and a working dog are especially fulfilling to me. It’s harder for me to read books about rescued dogs that have been abused. Animal abuse is a capital crime in my boo...
School Menu
BREAKFAST Wed, Mar 11: Late Start-Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Mar 12: Breakfast Burrito, Nacho Cheese Sauce, Fruit, juice, Milk Fri, Mar 13: Dr. Seuss Breakfast, Green Eggs and Ham, English Muffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Mar 16:...
Walla Walla County Health confirms no Walla Walla residents are COVID-19 positive
WALLA WALLA–Walla Walla County health officials are confirming that there are no identified presumed positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in residents of Walla Walla County. Public Health officials continue to closely monitor the situation...
Grade School Students of the Month
DAYTON–Congratulations to the following Grade School Students for the Fairness Month of February. From the left Skylar McCann, Fifth grade, Mrs. Reser; Georgia Reser, Fourth grade, Mrs. Stone; C...
Obituary
Dariel Lovett Anderson May 23, 1928- February 28, 2020 "Andy" Dariel Lovett Anderson, 91, died at his home in Dayton, Wash. on February 28, 2020, with his family nearby. Andy was born May 23, 1928 in...
Obituary
Edward Harri Jr. July 8, 1946–March 1, 2020 Edward (Ed) Harri Jr. passed away in Salem, Ore., on March 1, 2020. Ed was born in Duluth, Minn., on July 8, 1946, to Dr. Edward and Elsa Harri. The f...
Obituary
Ronald Ray Delp December 8, 1944–January 19, 2020 Ronald (Ronnie) Ray Delp, 75, passed away from a sudden illness at the Providence St. Mary Hospital in Walla Walla, Wash., on January 19, 2020. Ron wa...
ENGAGEMENT
DAYTON–Joseph and Mary Ward are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lexus Ann Marie Ward, to Matthew James Richter, son of Gary and Coreen Richter Lexus grew up in Dayton and was a...
ANNIVERSARY
DAYTON–Fifty years ago, it was evening when Vicki Lynn Gallaher, daughter of Mrs. Dorothy Gallaher, walked down the aisle at the Walla Walla Baptist Church to join Gregory Davis, son of William and M...
