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Voters approve both Dayton School levies
DAYTON–Columbia County voters gave the Dayton School District good grades by better than fifty percent on both measures, results from the February 13, 2024, Special Election indicate. There were 1...
BOCC signs off on USFS environmental impact study
DAYTON–The Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) signed Blue Mountain Intergovernmental Council memorandum; approved job description updates; the remodel of the fairgrounds jockey office; and other business meeting February 5. The board also held two...
Rep. McMorris Rodgers won't seek re-election
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) announced that she will not be seeking re-election in 2024 after 20 years in Congress representing Washington's F...
FFA receives $40,000 grant
Dayton - The School Board were informed of a grant received by the FFA for the purchase of a truck and stock trailer; and heard a presentation from the counseling team on the disciplinary program at the work session on February 7. FFA instructor and...
Schoesler to host 9th District "Zoom" town hall meeting Feb. 21
OLYMPIA–State Sen. Mark Schoesler is hosting a 9th District virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. "I hope people in our district will take time to join me on t...
Golf carts, track and football field, and ethics City's top concerns
DAYTON–The City Council heard discussion for a new golf cart policy; school lease and code of ethics at the meeting February 6. Many council members had concerns about writing a policy for allowing golf carts on Main St., that would be aligned w...
WDFW opens public comment period for rule making on pro-posed status change for the gray wolf
OLYMPIA–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on a rule making proposal to reclassify Washington's gray wolves (Canis lupus) from state endangered to s...
Winter Basketball Season Wraps Up
Dayton High School Senior Girls' Basketball Team player Kameryn Tupling reaches not only the end of the Bulldog High Five Line, but also of her high-school basketball career. Tupling and fellow...
Ballots for School Levies due Tuesday, Feb. 13
DAYTON–Ballots are out and due to be delivered, postmarked or turned in to the Columbia County Auditor's Office by 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 13 for the Dayton School District's two levy propositions t...
Dayton FFA Chapter has been busy
By Elsie Mann FFA Reporter DAYTON–The Dayton FFA chapter has had an exceptional year so far under the new leadership of Advisor and Ag Teacher Melanie Morgan. The chapter has been demonstrating h...
NRCS hosts listening meeting in Dayton
DAYTON–The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Washington (NRCS) will conduct a meeting for the Snake River Local Working Group (LWG) at the Dayton Best Western Hotel, 507 E. Main St., i...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–Many things have ended with the second part of the semester starting up, and others have begun. the Dayton High School (DHS) Basketball season ended with a Senior Night honoring all the s...
2024 WSU and UI Youth Livestock Field Day series
POMEROY–Registration for the Youth Livestock Field Day Series hosted by Idaho and Washington State Extension Offices, is now open to area 4-H and FFA youths, leaders, and families. The series will take place in three locations and dates. The first i...
McMorris Rodgers Helps Pass Bipartisan Tax Relief for Eastern Washington Families and Businesses
Washington, D.C. – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today voted in support of the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024), which p...
Contractor's dust brings fire trucks to Weinhard Hotel--Thankfully nothing on fire
Fire units responded quickly to a smoke investigation at the former Weinhard Hotel about 2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 29. To the relief of all, the "smoke" was actually airborne sandblasting media...
Committee reorganization, Library Annexation discussed by City Council
DAYTON–The City Council held a workshop meeting on January 23 with discussion of the need for committees and discussed a potential ballot measure that would withdraw the City of Dayton from the Columbia County Rural Library District. In the past e...
BOCC hears presentation on Emergency Management Requirements
DAYTON–The Columbia County Commissioners held a special meeting where they heard a presentation on Emergency Management plans by Tina Bobbit On January 22. Commissioners also approved a new position and salary for employee Ashley Kilts. Bobbit's pres...
Columbia County Park and Rec Pool District works on policies
DAYTON–The Columbia County Park and Rec Pool District held its first regular board meeting on January 25. Choosing an official name was just one of the many housekeeping items they worked on at this meeting. The board invited Prosecuting Attorney D...
Free senior health workshops
DAYTON–The Columbia County Health System (CCHS) will offer health education workshops at the Senior Center each beginning February 6, ending December 2. The CCHS have scheduled eleven free monthly community health education workshops during the l...
McCune's 'Understanding the Pledge' bill receives committee hearing
OLYMPIA–On Thursday the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee held a hearing on Sen. Jim McCune's measure to require school districts to offer instruction in the meaning and history of the Pledge of Allegiance. "This is a bill that w...
Waterfall
Lady Bulldog Peyton Benavides, right, is on the injured reserve list for the girls' basketball program, and she was enjoying the attention of a young fan, Molly Jonas, who was diligently braiding...
City Special Meeting canceled
DAYTON–The Special Meeting of the Dayton City Council, set for January 31, has been canceled, according to Deputy City Clerk Misty Yost. The cancelation was at the request of Mayor Roger Trump....
Bill that would help strengthen communities and neighborhoods unanimously passes out of committee
OLYMPIA–The role of cafes in neighborhood settings has long had a significant impact on communities. These establishments provide a unique social space for people to gather, connect, and relax, fostering a sense of belonging and safety. In recent y...
What's New at School
DAYTON–Local D.H.S. student Wyntr McCauley received the Inspiring Teens Magazine Cover Contest award and scholarship recently. McCauley was nominated by her photographer, Sydney O'Brien (Sydney Nicole...
Ballots for school levy measures go out this week
DAYTON–Ballots for a February 13 Special Election will be in the mail this week. The Dayton School District is asking voters to weigh in on two replacement levies that will replace levies approved f...
