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DAYTON–The Dayton High School Class of 2023 tossed their mortarboards high into the air at the conclusion of Commencement Exercises here Saturday, June 3, after receiving their diplomas, witnessing...

POMEROY–The graduating class of 2023 took their positions on the risers facing family, friends, teachers, administrators, school board members, and supporters at the 132nd Commencement Ceremony in...

POMEROY––Town will be hopping this weekend as Pomeroy High alums, history buffs, and friends, family and acquaintances of the George Scoggin Family converge on Garfield County for the 2023...

POMEROY-The local FFA Chapter held their annual awards banquet on June 1. Members received recognition for various projects including livestock raising and showing, competition in career training...

POMEROY-The Pomeroy School District board of directors (PSD) hired four basketball coaches, accepted resignations, and approved a Career and Technical Education five-year plan at their meeting on May...

POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) signed an inter-agency agreement and a commercial lease at their meeting on May 30, and opened hay bids, and approved agreements and...

DAYTON–The Columbia County Fairgrounds were the site of a two-day Dayton Days Rodeo last weekend, kicking off Memorial Day Weekend and the summer with two nice and beautiful days where folks from...

DAYTON–Seventeen seniors at Pietrzycki High School will walk in the 2023 Commencement Exercises this Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Dayton Gymnasium. The pomp and circumstance will begin at 1 p.m. T...

POMEROY–The 2023 Senior Class will soon take their final stroll through the doors of the gymnasium where they are to be solemnly seated, honoring their final day as Pomeroy High School Students at...

DAYTON–Two performances of buckin', snortin' hide and hair will raise the excitement level at the 2023 Dayton Days-Columbia County Fair Rodeo, this Friday and Saturday, May 26 and 27. The first...

The remains of Guadalupe "Andy" Benavides, 47, of Dayton, who has been missing since April 13, 2023, were located in a remote part of north Walla Walla County, along with the vehicle he was last seen...

DAYTON–Mayor Zac Weatherford and Councilman Dain Nysoe will not seek re-election to office, and Roger Trump will run unopposed in the November 7 General Election for the open mayoral position and...

POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) discussed handicap accessible parking at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum and approved a long-term camping exemption at the Fairgr...

DAYTON-The Columbia County Rural Library Board approved to send two revised policies to the CCRL attorney for review; gave direction and deadline for Library District Dissolution petition; heard...

DAYTON-Five student presentations were given to the Dayton School Board to start their regular monthly meeting on May 17. Reports were provided by ASB President Hudson Reser and Athletic Director Sam...

By the Dayton Chronicle and East Washingtonian DAYTON & POMEROY–Law enforcement from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Garfield County Sheriff's Office and the Washington State Patrol...

DAYTON-Dayton City Council approved Resolution 1509 during the May 9 meeting for the incorporation of the City of Dayton to be included into a proposed Columbia County Parks and Recreation District....

POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council accepted the resignation of Susie Bowles, authorized a grant application, and discussed tree removal at their meeting on May 9. Susie Bowles resigned as City...

DAYTON- The Port of Columbia Commissioners heard public comment before moving into business items during their May 10 meeting including updates on assets and on the broadband projects. The Dayton...

POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (GCTA) discussed management job descriptions and an accountability audit, and passed two policy updates at their meeting on May 15. The GCTA...

DAYTON–On this particular day, Felix Schelling and Marie Schwarz of Rosenheim, Germany, were intent on making the day's 64-mile ride from their Tuesday-night campsite at Lewis and Clark Trail State...

SEATTLE–The receiver of Columbia Pulp I, LLC, will ask a King County Superior Court judge to approve a process to auction the assets of the Starbuck-area straw-to-pulp plant in a hearing set here...

DAYTON–The synthetic pain medication fentanyl and its far-reaching impacts into society, not only in the United States, but here in Dayton and Columbia County, were explored by a panel at Dayton...