Articles from the March 2, 2023 edition
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Library Board denies book appeal 4-1 on basis of trust
DAYTON–The Columbia County Rural Library Board of Trustees (CCRL) were greeted by a group of picketers prior to hearing their first appeal regarding a controversial book about transgender and/or n...
Board of Health hears aims of Coalition for Youth and Family
DAYTON-The Columbia County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) heard a presentation from the Board of Health on the Coalition for Youth and Family during the meeting February 27. In addition, the BOCC had...
BOCC approves job openings, road work, and funding
DAYTON-The Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) heard The Club program request for $5,000; approved job descriptions for facilities manager and Internet Technology Support Technician as well as 2023 Public Works Organization Chart; held a public...
Olympia Update
We all have heard the phrase, "The good, the bad and the ugly." It also applies to the many bills before the Legislature each year. Nearly 1,600 bills (754 from the Senate, 843 from the House) had...
Quote of the Week
“The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau... Full story
Free Civil War presentation
WALLA WALLA–The local Chapter (021) of the Reserve Organization of America (ROA) will offer a program entitled Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War: History and Headstone Project, presented by Don Jameson. This presentation is open to the p...
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, I am writing in response to the letter last week by Mrs. McKinley. While her positions on the CCC and the Just the Pool Committee are her opinion, I am writing to address her statement that she was "bullied and harassed" by Mrs....
Students of the Month
DAYTON–Congratulations to the following Middle School Students of the Month for January. From left to right, Natalie Knudson, eighth grade; Hunter Griffen, seventh grade; and Luke Collier, sixth g...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–Sadie Hawkins, “Hippies in the ’60s” themed dance took place on Friday, February 17 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Youth Building. The morning of the dance, it was announced that the dan...
Pastor's Corner
A well-known commercial featured a fellow roaming around, saying into his cell phone, "Can you hear me now? Can you hear me now?" He was trying to make a connection. America has gone mobile, even in occupations. A fleet of trucks along the East...
At The Theater
8 For Brady is inspired by the true story of four elderly best friends living life to the fullest when they take a wild trip to the 2017 Super Bowl LI to see their hero Tom Brady play. Roger Ebert says "It's a Cinderella story with four fairy...
Current Named to Sherwood Trust Advisory Board
WALLA WALLA–Cheris Brewer Current has joined Sherwood Trust as an Advisory Board member, according to CEO Brian Hunt. Sherwood Trust is a private foundation serving nonprofits and public agencies in Walla Walla and Columbia counties in Washington a...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago February 27, 2012 The House Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee voted to approve a measure that would create a new Walla Walla Veterans' Home as a branch of the Washington Soldiers' Home. Rep. Terry Nealey...
Obituary
John Nathan Eaton John Nathan Eaton passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 82 at his home in Olympia Wash. He is survived by his wife Betty (Tewalt), son Jay and his wife Janine, son-in-law Sam Yandle, granddaughter Cassandra (Philip)...
Final permitting for Rivers Walk Assisted Living passed
DAYTON-The Columbia County Health System Board (CCHS) were advised Rivers Walk Assisted Living passed its final permitting inspection and is now open as of February 13 with 19 residents during the...
Loss to Broncos ends Wolfpack season
CHENEY–The Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack Boys Basketball squad played well enough to win, but crucial three pointers and in-the-paint buckets just didn't fall DW's way as the Lind-Ritz...
