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  • Orozco appeals conviction; new trial granted on basis of dismissed juror's ethnicity

    Loyal Baker|Nov 11, 2021

    SPOKANE–The peremptory dismissal of a juror during jury selection in the August, 2019, murder trial of Benjamin Orozco was potentially based on racial discrimination, judges with the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III, ruled October 7. The court reversed Orozco's conviction and ordered the case to be retried. Orozco was convicted after a three-and-a-half-day trial in Columbia County Superior Court of second-degree murder in the July 7, 1996 shooting death of Lance Terry in D...

  • Three interested in filling vacant Director Pos. 2 on School Board

    Melissa Gemmell|Nov 11, 2021

    DAYTON-The Dayton School Board convened by Zoom to approve new hires, combined athletic bylaws, address how to conduct candidate interviews for open positions, approved athletic bylaws and new girls' basketball coach and assistant coach, a grant option, and a possible mission statement change during the work session meeting on November 3. Three candidates have come forward with interest in the vacant Position 2 seat: Bryan Martin, Zak Fabian and James Wyant Jr. Board member Fred White suggested...

  • Budget discussion continues at County Commission

    Melissa Gemmell|Nov 11, 2021

    DAYTON-Preliminary budget review meetings continued for the Board of County Commissioners during their regular meeting on November 1. Assessor Chris Mills requested to bring on an additional employee at the beginning of the year, preferably someone who is an accredited appraiser to train to learn the department before her retirement. Columbia County Extension office for WSU interim Director Stephen VanVleet requested a budget increase of $2000 for communications for internet and phone service....

  • Quote of the Week

    Nov 11, 2021

    “Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best; for that we must have recourse to art.” – Baltasar Gracian... Full story

  • Guest Commentary

    Pam Lewison|Nov 11, 2021

    The cost of meat, poultry, fish, and eggs has increased 5.9 percent since 2020 and more than 15 percent since 2019. A lawsuit recently filed by the Washington State Attorney General’s Office would have us all believe that is because of a “conspiracy to inflate and manipulate prices” in violation of the Washington Consumer Protection Act and Washington antitrust laws. Despite how things might appear, there is no conspiracy. Food prices have increased substantially because of a series of misfo...

  • A. F. Branco

    Nov 11, 2021

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  • On the Edge of Common Sense

    Baxter Black|Nov 11, 2021

    “’Twas a matchup made in Elko for the cowboys in the know Called the Rough and Ready Knock Down Finals All Ranch Rodeo. Now the Texans entered up a team they thought could never lose When they bet their reps against the Jordan Valley Buckaroos. You could tell from where they hailed if you put ’em up for bids, All the buckaroos wore fancy scarves and Amish lookin’ lids While the Texans wore their jackets for the brush down in the draws And them twenty dollar roll-yer-own, cheap Guatema...

  • OPINION

    Jason Mercier|Nov 11, 2021

    Last month the Attorney General filed a response to the capital gains income tax lawsuit. The trial date for this case is scheduled for February 4, 2022. There were a couple of interesting statements from the Attorney General’s brief. Below is a quick compare and contrast of the statements from the Attorney General and the facts about capital gains income taxes. Attorney General: “Defendants deny the assertion that ESSB 5096 imposes an income tax, and deny that Plaintiffs’ understanding of in...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Nov 11, 2021

    To the editor, I read with interest the column by Connie Schultz in USA Today entitled, "Vaccinating Children from Polio to Covid. I was one of those children in 1954 to stand in line for the sugar cube polio vaccine. Huron, South Dakota, a small town, 8,000 people. We gathered at Huron Arena, the largest venue in town. The populace turned out en masse, We serpentine through the Arena for hours. When my father got off work, he came looking for us and joined the line. There was no question in...

  • Pastor's Corner

    Nov 11, 2021

    The miner panning for gold had a purpose in shaking the pan. He was eliminating the unnecessary that the treasure he sought would be exposed, gathered, and kept. The Lord promised a time of shaking would come to the world. Consider His word, "At that time (Moses' time) His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, "Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens." The words "once more" indicate the removing of what can be shaken--that is, created things–so that what c...

  • SCHOOL LUNCH MENU

    Nov 11, 2021

    BREAKFAST Wed, Nov 10: Muffins, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Nov 11: NO SCHOOL Veteran's Day Fri, Nov 12: Scrambled Eggs, Maple Bar, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Nov 15: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Nov 17: Pumpkin Bread, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Nov 18: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Nov 19: Cinnamon Roll, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed, Nov 10: Lasagna, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Thur, Nov 11: NO SCHOOL Veteran's Day Fri, Nov 12: Pulled...

  • Senior Round Table

    Nov 11, 2021

    Thur, Nov 11: Roast Beef, Mashed Potato, Gravy, corn, Broccoli Salad, Fruit, Jell-O Milk Tue, Nov 16: Goulash, Green Beans, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Fruit, Milk Thur, Nov 18: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Caesar Salad, Roll, Grapes, Milk Tue, Nov 23: Turkey & Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Roll, Butter, Apple Pie, Milk Tue, Nov 30: Broccoli Lasagna, Mixed Veggie, Garlic Bread, Banana, Milk Thur, Dec 2: Chicken Sandwich, Potato Chips, Pickled Beets, Grapes, Snickerdoodle, Milk...

  • At The Theater

    Nov 11, 2021

    Pig. A truffle hunter, played by Nicolas Cage, who lives alone in the Oregon wilderness, must return to his past in Portland in search of his beloved foraging pig after she is kidnapped. This very unusual film stars an almost unrecognizable Nicolas Cage. Rotten Tomatoes rates this movie as 97% favorable, and the audience gives it an 84%. Critics have described this movie as beguiling, confounding, ruminative and even a beautiful odyssey. However, audience reviews are very mixed, with some...

  • From the Dayton Chronicle archives

    Nov 11, 2021

    Ten Years Ago November 10, 2011 The Chamber of Commerce held its annual Award Ceremonies recognize dedicated members of the community. Betty Ann Fletcher and Elaine Hudson were presented with the Citizen of the Year award for their constant support and involvement. Business of the Year was awarded to Dayton Tractor and Machine, highlighting Dan Culley, Jerrod Culley, and Jeff Heinrich. George Haderlie of the Dayton Mercantile received the Dayton’s Employee of the Year Award in recognition of his loyal customer service, tireless dedication, a...

  • Obituary

    Nov 11, 2021

    Ralph A. “Mac” MacLachlan August 1, 1939–November 1, 2021 Ralph “Mac” MacLachlan passed away November 1, 2021 in Walla Walla, Wash., at the age of 82. Mac was born in Oxford, Michigan to George and Anna MacLachlan on August 1, 1939. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, traveled the world doing what he enjoyed the most as an Aviation Electronic Specialist. In 1971 he was Honorably discharged after serving 20 years. He retired as Master Chief receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, three Good Conduct M...

  • Dayton Waitsburg Wolfpack Football Senior Night

    Nov 11, 2021

    At the final Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack Football home game, these three Wolfpack football team members were honored during Senior Night festivities. Senior Hunter Berg (3) was joined by Sam and Kristie Korslund on the field for Berg's recognition. He plans to attend Clark College in Vancouver, Wash., to train to become a windmill technician. Berg's favorite football memory was being the Wolfpack kicker and he wished to thank the DW fans and coaching staff. Senior and team captain Theo Anderson...

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