Articles from the July 30, 2020 edition
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Potential forest fire nipped in the bud
DAYTON–Damage in timber by a fire of as yet undetermined origin was limited thanks to a citizen's sharp eye and prompt response by local fire departments Monday. At about 10:50 a.m., Columbia C...
Health System on the rebound from coronavirus financial crisis
DAYTON–The Columbia County Health System (CCHS) reports experiencing near normal volumes of activity in the clinics and hospital facilities at the July board meeting. "June was a return to near n...
Elk Drug dispenses one millionth prescription
DAYTON–As if celebrating her store's 100th anniversary this year wasn't enough, Dayton's Mindy Betzler walked in Elk Drug-just across Main Street from her store, Dingle's of Dayton–and was sur...
Fairgrounds
DAYTON–Changes were made to the use agreement for the equine facilities at the Columbia County Fairgrounds and stall rentals by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) at the first monthly evening m...
Quote of the Week
“No government of the left has done as much for the poor as capitalism has. Even when it comes to redistribution of income, the left talks the talk but the free market walks the walk.” – Thomas Sowell...
Guest Commentary
Many of us are turning off the news–despairing at the discouraging headlines. Months of horrifying headlines about COVID 19 and now civil unrest. I have tried to do the same, but have only succeeded in reducing my consumption, not turning it off c...
On the Edge of Common Sense
The other day on the internet, I saw an old commercial of a semi truck that had these words painted on the side: JONNY KAT, KITTY LITTER. For some reason that had a profound ffect on me. Imagine a...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, I am writing in support of Perry Dozier to be our next State Senator for the 16th Legislative District. This is my first ever letter to the editor. I served as the Clerk of the Board to the Board of Walla Walla County Commissioners...
Washington Primary Election ballots due Tuesday, August 4
DAYTON–Numerous state and local races will be determined by Washington and Columbia County voters when the dust settles after the August 4 Washington State Primary Election. Voters may mail their b...
Blood drive hosts urgently needed this fall
DAYTON–The American Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to give blood to restock the shelves for patients battling disease and facing the unexpected here at the Best Western Plus Hotel, 507 E M...
USFS opens additional access to Tucannon and Patrick Grade
PENDLETON–The Umatilla National Forest is re-opening additional public access into the Tucannon River watershed after completing hazard tree removal, as well as identifying and signing designated parking areas. Effective Friday, July 24, the U...
Death Notice
Michael R. Powers, age 68 years, died July 17, 2020 at the Dayton General Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, 111 S. 2nd Street, Dayton....
Death Notice
Diane M. Holland, age 62 years, died July 18, 2020 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, 111 S. 2nd Street, Dayton....
Death Notice
James M. Donorovich, age 53 years died July 20, 2020 at the Dayton General Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, 111 S. 2nd Street, Dayton....
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago July 28, 2010 The Dayton-Columbia County Washington fund provided a check for $2,500 for the bronze of a Stationmaster that is being sculpted by Keith McMasters. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 26, 1995 Miss Alyse Elizabeth Thomas, age 6,...
WIAA announces plan for sports seasons
RENTON–The tweeting of referees’ whistles and the crunch and grunt of a well-executed tackle will be absent from the gridiron this fall…but prep football players will get to play a seven-week season in March and April, 2021, according to a tenta...
Walla Walla Hospice helps local charities
WALLA WALLA–Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH) is most often the recipient of charitable giving, but through a campaign called “One for the Least of These”, WWCH gets to play the role of co-benefactor. The funds are administered through Origi...
Dayton Days horse races once captured the Touchet Valley's attention in a big way
Long-time Chronicle reader Herb Bowen brought in a treasure recently-a 16-page magazine geared toward the Dayton Days horse races, published by the Dayton Chronicle in 1940 with the front-page ad for...
