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  • Columbia County General Election ballots go out this week

    Loyal Baker|Oct 17, 2024

    DAYTON–Ballots for the 2024 General Election will be mailed this week by the Columbia County Auditor's Elections Department. Ballots were to be mailed Wednesday, October 16, said Cathy Abel, Columbia County Elections Supervisor, and are due by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, 2024. Ballots may be delivered to the ballot boxes at the Columbia County Courthouse Auditor's Office, or the 24-hour drive-up drop box accessible in the Courthouse Alley off Commercial Avenue, or at the Ballot Box in S...

  • Golf Course Irrigation Project receives donation

    Oct 17, 2024

    Columbia County Parks and Recreation Department received a $1,500 grant from the Pacific Power Foundation for the underground irrigation installation at the Touchet Valley Golf Course. Pictured are Sean Thurston, Friends of the Touchet Valley Golf Course Fundraising Coordinator; Sheila Andreatta, Pacific Power Regional Business Manager; and Tyler Huff, Columbia County Facilities Manager. -Submitted photo...

  • January trial date set in assault case

    Loyal Baker|Oct 17, 2024

    DAYTON–A trial date previously set for last August has been re-set to January, 2025, following a hearing October 9, heard by Judge Pro Tem Thomas Cox in Columbia County Superior Court. Michelle R. Shoun of Dayton has pleaded not guilty and faces trial on charges of second-degree assault with deadly weapon, harassment and third-degree malicious mischief in connection with an October 26, 2023, incident in which Shoun allegedly assaulted Danielle M. Kelly, of Dayton. Shoun’s attorney William McCool of Walla Walla was unavailable for the Oct...

  • D.H.S. Homecoming adapts and overcomes

    Oct 17, 2024

    Word came to the Homecoming Pep Assembly that St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse wouldn't be playing in last Friday's Homecoming Game, right after the motivational speaker, so school administrators and student leaders hatched a plan to hold a field night in lieu of the canceled football contest, with classess opposing one another in a flag football game of two quarters, a Punt, Pass and Kick competition for grade schoolers, and the traditional Homecoming Halftime Ceremonies. Here Jack Zanger (80)...

  • Quote of the Week

    Oct 17, 2024

    “Human life is as evanescant as the morning dew or a flash of lightning.” – Samuel Butler...

  • Forest Plan Revision December Public Meeting

    Oct 17, 2024

    PENDLETON, Ore.–The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service (AFS) will hold public meeting to revise Land Management Plans for Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests (Blue Mountains National Forests) on December 4 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, 5 N. Pine St. at 5-8 p.m. AFS is revising the Land Management Plans for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests (Blue Mountains National Forests) and hosting a series of public meetings to bring a...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Oct 17, 2024

    To the editor, I am disappointed in the coverage you have given to the Lower Granite Fire or Dub fire. First, I am told that it destroyed many buildings on a farm that I am very familiar with. There were about eight buildings on this farm and I believe your coverage should have pictured these along with naming this farm. In addition, this fire started somewhere on the upper South Deadman Creek. This fire needs an official designation as to cause as this might affect legal rights to recovery of d...

  • From the Dayton Chronicle archives

    Kaye Eaton|Oct 17, 2024

    Ten Years Ago October 15, 2014 Sparks from a fire pit on the South Touchet Road ignited grass, brush and timber, racing upward into sparsely timbered grassy hillside, eventually consuming 228 acres, while being fought by Fire district 3, Department of Natural Resources crews and others, whose efforts prevented the fire from spreading into heavily timbered areas. A small triangle burned at the intersection of Payne Hollow and Pettyjohn Grade roads, the roadways halted the spread of the fire...

  • Weather Forecast

    Oct 17, 2024

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Saturday: A 20...

  • Pastor's Corner

    Greg Brownell|Oct 17, 2024

    We are all tempted to be afraid on occasion, especially in the world we are living in today. Jesus spoke to the idea of fear, saying "Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (Jn. 14:27). We are not to be afraid. In place of fear, we are to trust the Lord and receive the peace He gives. Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you" Jn. 14:27. Jesus Christ has the authority as the Son of God and the Prince of Peace to give us peace. The peace He gives is described...

  • At The Theater

    Oct 17, 2024

    Lee. The story of photographer Elizabeth 'Lee' Miller (starring Kate Winslet), a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II. The Rotten Tomatoes says "Miller's singular talent and unbridled tenacity resulted in some of the 20th century's most indelible images of war, including an iconic photo of Miller herself, posing defiantly in Hitler's private bathtub. Miller had a profound understanding and empathy for women and the voiceless victims of...

  • November 5 General Election Candidates

    Oct 17, 2024

    Fifth Congressional District Source: Washington State Voter's Pamphlet Michael Baumgartner Republican Today, things are going in the wrong direction. Government spending and taxes are out of control. The result is inflation and rising prices putting a squeeze on hardworking families. Our southern border is wide open, with thousands pouring into the country. Mexican cartels bring fentanyl here and leave a trail of crime and homelessness. It must stop. I have a proven record fighting for Eastern...

  • Death Notice

    Oct 17, 2024

    Dayton resident Andrew L. Moses, 84, died on October 10, 2024. Arrangements are in the care of Mountain View-Colonial DeWitt Funeral Home, Walla Walla....

  • Homecoming opponent cancellation doesn't dampen Bulldog spirit

    Oct 17, 2024

    DAYTON–The news that Dayton's Homecoming football opponent wouldn't be coming came just as the Homecoming Assembly was underway. Administrators and A.S.B. adapted to the situation and replaced the football game with two quarters of intra-class flag football, a Punt, Pass and Kick competition, and plenty of spirit from all the participants and a faithful throng in the bleachers....

  • Lady Bulldogs down Lady Timberwolves

    Loyal Baker|Oct 17, 2024

    DAYTON–The Lady Bulldogs hosted Tekoa-Rosalia and took the match in four sets; 18-25, 25-20, 25-19, 26-24. The Lady Dawgs are 4-8 overall. "We had an incredible team effort," said Head Coach Des Jones. "It was awesome to see the girls find their confidence and play tough for every point." Earlier this week, Dayton visited Pomeroy and will continue a three-match road trip to Columbia-Burbank on Oct. 16 and at LaCrosse against SJEL Oct. 17. The final two matches are at home against Oakesdale on O...

  • Gar-Pal wins make-up game

    Loyal Baker|Oct 17, 2024

    PALOUSE–With both of Dayton's last two Friday Night Lights rescheduled, the two-week break didn't help the Bulldogs as they fell 50-16 to the Gar-Pal Vikings here Monday, Oct. 14. "Taking two weeks off doesn't help us," commented Head Coach Lucas Collier, who pointed out the Vikings were fired up after defeating Waitsburg last week. Dayton's last game was Sept. 27 versus Waitsburg. The Bulldogs' Homecoming Game against St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse was cancelled by SJEL due to injury and i...

  • No game with SJEL for Bulldogs

    Loyal Baker|Oct 17, 2024

    DAYTON–Monday Night Football here has been canceled. The make-up game between the Dayton Bulldogs and St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse, scheduled kick off at 7 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Dayton Athletic Complex, has been canceled, Sam Korslund, Athletic Director, informs the Chronicle. SJEL did not have enough players to field a team for tonight's game, Korslund said. The game will be counted as a 1-0 forfeit due to there being no available dates to reschedule the once-postponed g...

  • Typographical Error on Columbia County Ballots

    Oct 17, 2024

    DAYTON–The Columbia County Auditor’s Office is notifying voters of a typographical error on the county’s 2024 General Election ballots sent to voters last week. The error, identified by an alert county resident, affects the race for United States Senator, where Republican candidate Dr Raul Garcia is incorrectly listed as “Dr Paul Garcia.” Columbia County Auditor Will Hutchens reassures voters that their votes will be properly counted. Voters who intend to vote for Dr Raul Garcia may fill in the box next to Dr Paul Garcia or, alternati... Full story