Articles from the October 31, 2019 edition
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Rail Crossings among issues of Touchet Trail design
DAYTON–At the Design Charrette public presentation held at the Fairgrounds on October 26, four landscape architect teams presented preliminary designs for the proposed Touchet Trail. Each team mention... Full story
Chamber Banquet Nov. 7
DAYTON–Exemplary contributors to the community will be honored at the annual Dayton Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, set for November 7 at the Fairgrounds Pavilion. The theme for the 73rd annual banquet is “Dayton Development Task Force” and t... Full story
HVAC project moves forward
DAYTON–During the Board of County Commissioners Work Session on Monday, October 28, Dave Finney, Courthouse Maintenance Supervisor, presented two issues: The Courthouse HVAC System and the asbestos abatement at 112 North 1st. Finney reported that a... Full story
Medicare, Medicaid, and Molina Health Care Swing Bed
DAYTON–During the recent Columbia County Health System (CCHS) meeting, they discussed the continuing process to build funds in anticipation of a $1.15 million payback to Medicare. The $1.15 million is an estimate at this time. The final number s... Full story
Throngs attend PTSO Carnival
The Dayton Parent-Teacher-Student Organization's Halloween Costume Carnival was a hit with local families and the legions of soldiers, Batmans, witches, puppies, sorcerers, mimes, firefighters and... Full story
Guest Commentary
OLYMPIA–The Washington State Department of Health is reminding the public that Engrossed House Bill 1074 goes into effect on January 1, 2020, when it will become illegal to sell tobacco and vapor p... Full story
A Hundred Years From Now
Life has always been a balancing act between the haves and have-nots. Less populated industrial countries use the major portion of fossil fuel while third world countries still farm by hand and recrea... Full story
Letter to the Editor
To the editor, In an October 13, 2019 Walla Walla Union Bulletin article outlining various candidates in the upcoming election, Dain Nysoe, incumbent candidate for Position 4 on Dayton City Council, had various comments on the proposed Touchet... Full story
What's New At School
DAYTON-The local FFA has had a very exciting past week. The soils team placed ninth at the Whitman County Land Evaluation (CDE) near Steptoe Butte, and had an eventful road trip up. The team is eager... Full story
Dumas Station acquires Birch Creek vineyard
DAYTON–Dumas Station Wines has recently acquired Birch Creek Vineyard, a 32–acre vineyard located in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley AVA. Birch Creek consists principally of Bordeaux varieties. The first block of Cabernet Sauvignon was pla... Full story
Halloween Safety Tips for a Hauntingly Good Time
Olympia – Creative costumes, scary decorations, and delicious treats- oh my! As Halloween creeps up on us, the State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) offers these tips and recommendations to ensure y... Full story
Disaster exercise involves school, emergency services, hospital
DAYTON–Friday, October 25, dawned just like any other day for the residents of Dayton, but before the day hardly got started, the community's emergency services, school administrators and hospital s... Full story
Kiwanian honored for service to civic organization
Dayton Kiwanis Club Treasurer Joe Huether was presented a District Distinguished Member certificate for Huether’s contributions to not only the local club but for Division 54 of the Pacific N... Full story
Dayton Dispatch Log
October 21 Traffic Stop-Main Street Prowler-Bruce Street,Waitsburg Theft-Main Street Fraud-Hwy 12 Animal Call-Hwy 12 Traffic Stop-Main Street Traffic Stop-4th Street Traffic Stop-Main Street... Full story
From the Dayton Chronicle Archives
Ten Years Ago October 28, 2009 Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in).The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, celebrated t... Full story
Reduce grocery bill with these simple tips
Expenses for the average household can pile up quickly. One of the easiest ways to keep a budget in check is to focus on how much is being spent on food. Chances are grocery bills can be reduced dramatically without upsetting daily routines. A 2012... Full story
Columbia breaks DW's grip in second quarter
BURBANK–Dayton-Waitsburg Valley Football held its own for a good portion of the first half, but Columbia's talent and depth eventually got untracked and the Coyotes handed DW its first 40-point m... Full story
Win advances DW to play-in game but Kittitas ends season
KITTITAS–Seventh-place Dayton-Waitsburg defeated White Swan on Senior Night October 24 to earn a play-in match and keep their EWAC playoff hopes alive, but the Kittitas-Thorp Lady Coyotes brought t... Full story
Rubenser Wins Gold, Breaks Record
Dick Rubenser, age 81, of Starbuck, recently returned from participating in the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah. The international, multi-sport games have been in existence since... Full story
