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DAYTON–The Washington State Department of Commerce will host a public input meeting focusing of clean energy development in and around rural communities at the Columbia County Fairground Pavilion May 14 at 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting is one of three being held across the state. The other meetings are in Zillah and Mt. Vernon. The Zillah meeting is May 15 and Mt. Vernon the following day, May 16. This meeting is designed for people who live in a rural Washington community and have an interest in how development of large or community-scale solar,...
DAYTON–Laughs, whoops, and hollers of joy were heard across the front lawn of the Dayton Elementary school during their Cinco De Libro Event on May 1. The event featured multiple bounce houses, games, books, music, face painting, and a nacho bar. This event was one of three large events sponsored by the Title 1 funding program, to engage and collaborate with families and the community. Elementary Teacher; Jaimie Rushing was credited for planning the event. "These events are designed to foster p...
DAYTON– If it's hidden in plain sight, can you find it? The public is invited to a free presentation on the current trends in youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia, concealment of illicit drugs and alcohol, and how drug paraphernalia might be "Hidden in Plain Sight" in a typical teen's bedroom. Volunteers educate community members about drug trends, paraphernalia, how to talk to youth about alcohol and drugs, and what to do if a problem is suspected. The interactive display and program b...
DAYTON–In the Valley of the Jolly – Ho! Ho! Ho! – Green Giant, the weeds were thick and green. See him standing there.... Well, it was getting hard to see the Touchet Valley's iconic Jolly Green Giant, which has stood over the area for decades, due to weeds. To tackle the problem, Kurt Beckley of Altitude Agri Services of Richland brought his spray drone here April 13 and in about 20 minutes, with pilot Mike Evans at the controls, the weedy vegetation obscuring the Green Giant's green cinde...
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent Van Gogh...
Murder's in the Heir is a live theater production of a murder mystery-comedy, which will be audience interactive. It is a gripping tale filled with mystery, intrigue, and plenty of plot twists. Set in a grand estate filled with secrets, the play follows the investigation into the murder of the wealthy tycoon Simon Starkweather. With a colorful cast of characters, including conniving relatives and suspicious servants, "Murder's in the Heir" promises thrills and chills at every turn. This...
Dayton High School's Junior-Senior Prom was, by all accounts, resoundingly successful on April 13, with cultural exchange students from Yamate High School joining in with local high schoolers for the fete. Opal Hair-Morin, second from right, was voted Prom Queen and Cayle Davis was selected as Prom King. From left, Justina Abrahamson with escort Cash Eslick, Laney Crow and escort Solomon Brenner, and Elizabeth Kneff with escort Lukas Winkler. Inset, Prom Queen Opal Hair-Morin and Prom King...
DAYTON–The High School (DHS) Baseball team hosted the district playoffs against Sunnyside Christian on Friday, May 3. The winners of the first two games then faced off at 4 p.m. Dayton Secondary students did a send-off as the DHS Baseball team walked across the street from the gym parking lot to the dike or baseball field. The DHS Softball team will play the Grape Division No. 3 seed at 3 p.m. on May 7 at the Mill Creek Complex in Walla Walla. Dayton FFA and agriculture classes of Dayton Seconda...
Ten Years Ago May 7, 2014 Dayton High School seniors Courtney Mings and Guy Spalinger were named recipients of the 2014 P.E.O. Citizenship Award, presented by Chapter BJ of Dayton. The Dayton Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America did well at the recent state conference. Ian Smay placed first in Computer Applications. Taylor Frame was elected State Parliamentarian and Keelin Hovrud is S.E. Region Vice President. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 5, 1999 The new moderate and middle income...
Jeffrey L. Canright Jeffrey L. Canright, 71, passed away at his home in Dayton on May 2, 2024. Jeff was born on January 30, 1953, in Dayton to George and Lois (Denney) Canright. He spent most of his working career in agriculture working on the farm, and as well as Seneca. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents and by his two brothers, Mike and Gerry Canright. He is survived by his two children, Jenica (Rory) Donohue and Brett Canright; his sister, Kathy (Ted) Roueche; and by his grandson, Lyam. A celebration of life will be announced at a...
DAYTON–A taught 1-0 contest through five inning, pitchers VandeGraaf of Sunnyside Christian and Dayton's Jordan McCowen were in a classic pitcher's duel until the Knights broke the spell with runs in the fifth and sixth to win 3-1 and end Dayton's season here Friday, May 3. The Bulldogs finished with a 15-4 overall season and second place in the SE 1B league behind Pomeroy. "The young Dayton team looks forward to a bright future on the baseball diamond as they accomplished a major goal of m...
CLARKSTON–Bulldog golfers Cayle Davis and Dillon Lewis will advance to District Golf match in Warden's Sage Hills Golf Course on Monday, May 13. Davis and Lewis both carded a 124 at the SE 1B Sub District at Red Wolf Golf Club, Clarkston, an 18 hole, par 72 match. "Cayle started off on the first hole with a double bogey which, if he kept that up, would be enough to advance," said Head Coach Mike McGhan. "Unfortunately, his driver found more trees than he would like but he played through this a...
RICHLAND–The Dayton Bulldog Fast-Pitch team were downed by Sunnyside Christian 12-3 on Tuesday, May 7 at Liberty Christian's field here, sending them into a loser-out contest against No. 1 Colton on Monday, May 13 at Mill Creek Complex in Walla Walla. With a win of that 4 p.m. game, they'll face the winner of another showdown between Tekoa-Rosalia and Sunnyside Christian, who lost to Liberty Christian 6-0 after defeating Dayton. Both teams from the ensuing 6 p.m. game advance to the D7/9 C...
