Articles from the May 2, 2024 edition
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Small fry turn out for Fishing Derby
DAYTON–An opening season fishing event at the kiddy fishing pond near the Dayton City Park on Wednesday afternoon, April 17 gave many youngsters a chance to catch the "Big One", such as the one Greyly...
Spokane artist paints hotel mural
DAYTON–Spokane artist Daniel Lopez paints a mural of four characters from the movie Stand by Me, on the opposing wall of the Weinhard Hotel parking area. New owner of the property previously known a...
Walla Walla church group cleans up around town
DAYTON–A group of about 60 from LIFE Church in Walla Walla, under the leadership of Tim Toom, spent about an hour and half on Friday April 19 cleaning up around Dayton. Toon connected with City of D...
Columbia County Parks and Rec District prepares for upcoming levy to support a new pool
DAYTON– The Columbia County Parks and Recreation District Commissioners (P&R) discussed the upcoming levy proposal at the recent board meeting. P&R are working toward a levy budget plan to set before the voters in November. Currently the district i...
Health System receives a $1.13 million grant
DAYTON-The Columbia County Hospital District Board were advised of a grant; updates on River’s Walk Assisted Living; RoseMary’s Place Childcare; presented with the results from a quality imp...
WAGOP hosts a record-setting state convention in Spokane
SPOKABE—A record number of nearly 2,000 delegates from across Washington convened in Spokane April 19 and 20, for a live and spirited convention—reminiscent of the memorable political conventions of the 1950s and 1960s. “The 2024 WAGOP State Conve...
Spring turkey season
The spring turkey season is a great opportunity to introduce new participants to hunting. Calling male turkeys in the spring allows hunters to interact with wildlife in a very thrilling way. The April 1-7 youth-only season is over for the year, but...
Weather Forecast
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71....
Mushroom picking season is here
POMEROY–As the snow retreats, various fungi will begin sprouting on the forest floor. Personal-use mushroom picking is free and does not require a permit or payment under the legal limits, which authorizes an individual to harvest, possess, or transp...
OBITUARY
Douglas Lee Krueger November 4, 1941–April 23, 2024 Douglas Lee Krueger, retired Columbia River Pilot, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Dayton Wash., of natural causes at the age of 82. Doug was born November 4, 1941 in Portland, Ore.; the m...
OBITUARY
Randy Clark James October 15, 1056 – April 18, 2024 Randy Clark James passed away on April 18, 2024 on his farm in Columbia County, Wash. Randy was born on October 15, 1956 in Dayton, Wash., to Clark Warren James and Bessie Ann (Colley) James. He att...
Pastor's Corner
Our dog looked like a coyote. When I asked the veterinarian what kind of a dog he was, she said, "A coyote." To this day I'm not sure if she was being truthful, or joking around. If he was part coyote, he sure was timid. He enjoyed the berries that...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–Many events are being prepared for May such as the FFA Plant Sale; Mother and Son Dodge Ball Tournament; K-12 class registration; Softball districts; and the FFA State Convention, Coming May 2...
Dayton Elementary students meet 20,880-minute reading goal
DAYTON–The local elementary participated in the Read Across America program with an accumulative reading goal of 20,880 minutes. All the students in Dayton Elementary incorporated extra reading time i...
At The Theater
The Long Game, inspired by the book "Mustang Miracle" follows the true story of five young Mexican American caddies in 1955 who created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas brush country. Despite outdated and inferior equipment and...
Murder's in the Heir
DAYTON–Turn the game "Clue" into a play and you have the masterfully entertaining Murder's in the Heir! Almost every character in this hilarious mystery has the weapon, opportunity and motive to commi...
Lady Bulldogs charge into post season
DAYTON–Wheat Division No. 2 Lady Bulldogs will take on Grape Division No. 3 Sunnyside Christian Tuesday, May 7 at Liberty Christian’s field in Richland, first pitch at 3 p.m. as the Lady Dawgs vie...
Golfers looking to Sub-District
DAYTON–Bulldog golfers competed at Walla Walla's Veterans Memorial on April 22 and the Sub-District match is a dog leg away. Golfers will compete at Sub-District at Clarkston's Red Wolf Golf Course o...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago April 30, 2014 The Dayton High School FFA Chapter members Jennifer Warren, Bonnie Laib, Matthew Warren, Cal Martin, Cruz Ramirez, Anissa Holmberg, Levi Laib, Zane Patton and Lexie Ramirez assisted Walla Walla Pheasants Forever by planti...
Bulldogs in playoffs here Friday
DAYTON–Bulldog Baseball, in its first year back after several years, finished second in the SE 1B Wheat Division and will take on Sunnyside Christian at 1 p.m. here Friday, May 3, as part of a four-te...
Bulldog track and field hopefuls looking ahead
POMEROY––Bulldog sprinter Hikaru Iwamoto and sprinter Luke Winkler, along with hurdler and shot putter Solomon Brenner looke to have good chances of continuing their track and field season following t...
Lady Bulldog Fast-pitch seniors honored
Dayton Lady Bulldog Fast-Pitch honored its three senior teammates at the final home game last Saturday. From top to bottom, the three players–Vanessa Acevedo, Kaelie Jonas and Kameryn Tupling, were j...
