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Moist air enters region
DAYTON–The Green Ridge Fire continues to burn and expand to 6,799 acres with containment of 15% in the Blue Mountains, about 18 miles southeast of Dayton as the crow flies, as of press deadline...
Grain harvest off and running
DAYTON–Small grain producers in the Columbia County area are in full swing bringing in the 2021 crop, according to Jacob Forsman, Northwest Grain Growers' General Manager of Columbia County,...
Primary Election August 3
DAYTON–There is only one office on the 2021 Primary Election ballot in Columbia County, with ballots due to be delivered or mailed to the County Auditor's Office by Tuesday, August 3. Three...
County Commissioners approve interlocal agreement with City
DAYTON–The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Dayton, contracting out County planning services at an hourly rate for a period of six months...
Ben Carson to speak at Policy Center's annual dinner in Spokane
SPOKANE- Washington Policy Center (WPC), Washington state's foremost independent policy research organization, announced today that Ben Carson, M.D., former Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary and renowned neurosurgeon, will be a keynote...
WSRP joins law enforcement in calling out anti-policing laws
BELLEVUE — The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) today, joined with leading Law Enforcement Officials across Washington state condemning the new Democrat-supported anti-policing laws that are already making communities across Washington less...
New resource for current fire conditions, usage restrictions on National Forests
PORTLAND, OR; July 23, 2021 — Members of the public planning their next outdoor adventure on National Forests in the Pacific Northwest now have a tool they can use to check fire information for more than one forest, quickly and easily. The new...
Correction
In the article published on July 21, 2021, “Dayton speculates as the mayor skirts questions about terminations” there is a correction to the following statement: “It should be noted these payments are being made while the City now has the...
PROFILES in AGRICULTURE
By Loyal Baker DAYTON–From truly humble beginnings, by dint of hard work, the descendants of pioneer and progressive farmer and livestock producer Grant Low are continuing the family farming...
Table Rock Meat Co. refurbishes former Cut and Wrap facility
DAYTON–Hand in glove with growing small grains around here is livestock production, and new owners of the local meat-processing business–formerly Joe Nyce's Dayton Cut and Wrap–are striving to...
West Nile Virus Found in Two More Mosquitoes in Walla Walla County
WALLA WALLA, WA – Walla Walla Department of Community Health (DCH) was notified that West Nile virus has been detected in two additional mosquitoes in the Burbank area of Walla Walla County. While mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus can...
USDA Offers Farm Loans for Underserved and Beginning Farmers
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, April 7, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that FSA offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers....
Local field fires handled by District 3
Columbia County Fire District 3 trucks responded to a fire on Lewis Gulch Road last Friday, making quick work of the strip of burned crop reside, apparently started by a combine on the David Carlton...
Brink joins Dumas Station
DAYTON–Dumas Station Wines is excited to announce the addition of Dirk Brink as the winery’s winemaker. Brink joined the team at Dumas Station in April of this year. He brings with him 20 years of wine making and vineyard experience, and has...
Public meeting of Green Ridge Fire reveals the extent of fire lines
DAYTON-Members of the Northwest Incident Management Team 7 hosted a presentation of the Green Ridge Fire on July 15 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. The presentation was also streamed...
Dayton speculates as the mayor skirts questions about terminations
DAYTON–The City Council heard a slight explanation of the reasoning for the special meeting held for public comment on June 30 after the termination of three senior employees, City Administrator...
Contracts spelled out severance pay for discharged City employees
DAYTON–Clarification of the voucher warrants, at the request of City Councilwoman Misty Yost, indicated the financial impact of three City administrators' firing. Yost, chairwoman of the Human...
School budget on track
DAYTON-The Dayton School Board adopted policy 6022 for a minimum fund balance of $450,000 at the board meeting July 14. The fund will be reviewed annually. Superintendent Guy Strot and Business...
Didier to speak at Patriot Picnic July 24
DAYTON–Local conservatives will host the first “Patriot Picnic in the Park,” at the Dayton City Park on Saturday, July 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. Hosted by the newly formed Columbia County Conservatives, in cooperation with the Columbia County...
July 7 thunderstorm sparks Blue Mountain fires
DAYTON–Several fires were started in the Blue Mountains by a July 7 thunderstorm that crackled across the region, and firefighters working on one of them, the Green Ridge-Turkey Tail Fire, about 20... Full story
Big weekend in Dayton
DAYTON–Engines will roar, golfers will putt and folks will enjoy the "far out" offerings at the Blue Mountain Station's annual Foodstock event this weekend. The All Wheels Weekend "Extended" Demo...
Corbeill family new owners of Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home
DAYTON–Craig and Nikki Corbeill of Colfax, Wash., have recently purchased the Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home here from long-time director, George Touchette. The funeral home located in the heart of...
Van Ausdle Tire open for business
DAYTON–Family connections and family roots played a big part in Dru and Brooke Van Ausdle "coming home" to the southeastern corner of Washington, the location of Dayton's newest business, Van...
McCowen appointed to School Board
DAYTON-The School Board appointed Jeff McCowen to the open board position left by Kate Leid; approved the hiring of two teachers, one paraprofessional; laid plans for the third forum, and maintenance...
County to defray City short staffing
DAYTON-City of Dayton Mayor Zac Weatherford presented to the Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) a draft or a temporary interlocal agreement of six months at the July 6 meeting. This agreement...
