“A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I’m afraid of widths.” – Steven Wright... Full story

Timothy Patrick Donohue May 25, 1948 – January 26, 2024 Dayton farmer and thoroughbred horseman Tim Donohue died of respiratory failure on January 26 at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla. Longtime friend Sharon Welch Lundgren was at his side. Tim w...

Michael George Jackson October 6, 1974–April 30, 2024 Michael George Jackson, 49, passed away on April 30, 2024, at Pullman Care. He was born October 6, 1974, to Merle and Joelle (Michaelis) Jackson in Richland, Wash. He attended school in R...

Unsung Hero is the true story of what happened after David Smallbone's successful music company collapses and he moves his family from Australia to the States, searching for a brighter future. With nothing more than their seven children, suitcases,...

Ten Years Ago May 16, 2014 Will Hutchens, a 1995 graduate of Dayton High School, penned a book about Portland's coffee culture. In Caffeinated PDX, Hutchens outlines what he describes as the unique coffee culture of the Portland area coffee houses...

One of the most exciting adventures God has led us to embark on is establishing the Victory Baptist Church here in Dayton. Almost one year ago we held our first service at 166 E Main Street, formerly the Chamber of Commerce building. The hand of the...

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with...

DAYTON–Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May since it was established in 1963. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Older Americans Month is a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highligh...

DAYTON–Is your "inner artist" wanting to find a way to express himself or herself? A class being offered at the Columbia County Senior Center is just the thing. Monthly art classes are now being offered at the Senior Center, courtesy of the F...

By Bridget Small This month, we join the nation to celebrate Older Americans Month. It's also the 10th anniversary of Pass It On, the FTC's fraud education campaign for older adults. As Older Americans Month recognizes the power of social connections...

Assisted living facilities help millions of individuals every day. Families can work together to decide if a loved one can benefit from moving into such a facility. When a medical condition, developments associated with aging or another variable...

Each year, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud or confidence scheme, including romance, lottery, and sweepstakes scams-just to name a few. Criminals will gain their targets' trust and may communicate with them...

All people, regardless of age or disability, should be able to live independently and participate fully in their communities. Every person should have the right to make choices and to control the decisions in and about their lives. This right to...

“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent Van Gogh...

Murder's in the Heir is a live theater production of a murder mystery-comedy, which will be audience interactive. It is a gripping tale filled with mystery, intrigue, and plenty of plot twists. Set in a grand estate filled with secrets, the play...

Ten Years Ago May 7, 2014 Dayton High School seniors Courtney Mings and Guy Spalinger were named recipients of the 2014 P.E.O. Citizenship Award, presented by Chapter BJ of Dayton. The Dayton Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America did...

Jeffrey L. Canright Jeffrey L. Canright, 71, passed away at his home in Dayton on May 2, 2024. Jeff was born on January 30, 1953, in Dayton to George and Lois (Denney) Canright. He spent most of his working career in agriculture working on the farm,...

“Instant gratification takes too long.” – Carrie Fisher... Full story

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71....

POMEROY–As the snow retreats, various fungi will begin sprouting on the forest floor. Personal-use mushroom picking is free and does not require a permit or payment under the legal limits, which authorizes an individual to harvest, possess, or transp...