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Representatives review 2024 Legislative session
DAYTON–Both Ninth District representatives, Mary Dye (R-Pomeroy) and Joe Schmick (R-Colfax), were delighted that three of six initiatives to the Legislature were passed, and both weren't unhappy t...
Pool Board prepares for community meeting
DAYTON–The Parks and Recreation District Pool Board (PB) is planning a community meeting for April 18 at 6 p.m. at the Elementary School multi-purpose room. They are seeking public input on what is n...
Dayton youngsters find prize Golden Eggs
It was all smiles for those who found the prized golden eggs at the Dayton Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday at the Dayton City Park. Back row: Aiden Donovan, Reece Lambert, Jaxson Fabian,...
SB5824, bill to close library voter loophole, signed into law
OLYMPIA–Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5824 sponsored by Senators Sam Hunt, D-Olympia; Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines; Patty Kuderer, D-Bellevue; Marko Liias, D-Edmonds; and T'wina Nobles, D...
School Board approves contract with Jeremy Wheatley
DAYTON–The Dayton School Board unanimously approved a three-year contract with Jeremy Wheatley for the superintendent position during a special meeting on March 29. During the "Meet The Candidates F...
Waitsburg man recovering from burn accident
WAITSBURG–A Waitsburg man, Mark Leroue Jr., is recovering from third-degree burns at Harbor View Medical Center in Seattle following a March 11 explosion at Nancy’s Dream Garden Center on Second Street. Leroue, 34, was helping insulate a 10-foot by...
Yamate students arrive April 12
DAYTON–The High School will again participate in the Yamate exchange this year. Students arrive on April 12 approximately 5 p.m. There is a cultural presentation at the high school gym on April 15 a...
BOCC discusses option to elect or appoint a coroner
DAYTON–The Columbia County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) heard from Prosecuting Attorney Dale Slack who advised them of a change in RCW 36.16.030 that the prosecuting attorney will no longer be an ex officio coroner for counties with a population o...
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at City Park
DAYTON-Hey Kids! Get ready to sprint across the lawn and hunt for Easter Eggs! The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Dayton City Park this Saturday, March 30. The dash for eggs – e...
Liberty Theater manager says farewell
DAYTON–Debbie Ayerst started with the Touchet Valley Arts Council and Liberty Theater as an intern from Walla Walla Community College helping with a summer film series, then advanced to assistant m...
City discuss HB 5824, de-annexation, office hours and more
DAYTON–The City Council addressed House Bill 5824, and de-annexation of the city from the Columbia County Rual Library District at the workshop on March 19. In addition, they discussed a change in business hours for City Hall; results of the r...
Blue Mountains National Forests to Host Public Meetings
PENDLETON, Ore. March 07, 2024 - The Malheur, Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman (Blue Mountains) National Forests are providing an opportunity for the public to participate in public meetings through the month of April 2024. The Blue Mountains National...
Spring programs and other activities at the Dayton Memorial Library
DAYTON-The Columbia County Rural Library District Board of Trustees (CCRLD) heard a report from Charlie Oribio who spoke on the Washington Library Association Conference; were updated on upcoming...
Foundation donates adaptive tricycle
DAYTON–Local High School student Kaylee Coleman, receives an adaptive tricycle from the Charge Syndrome Foundation. Kaylee Coleman is a sophomore at Dayton High school who has CHARGE syndrome. This c...
State Library Association recognizes NUP for role in library issue
SPOKANE–The Neighbors United for Progress (NUP) a local political action committee, has been awarded the Candace Morgan Intellectual Freedom Award for 2024 by the Washington Library Association (...
Financial assistance to ag available
WASHINGTON STATE–This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through e...
RoseMary's Place child care introduced to community
DAYTON–Dozens of local residents turned out to tour the recently completed RoseMary's Place, the child-care facility situated at Dayton General Hospital in a former wing of the Booker Rest Home. A f...
Council hears public comment on library annexation
DAYTON–The City Council heard public comments about the library annexation and feedback about council members and policies at the March 12 meeting. Katie Roughton spoke to the council about her request for the annexation of the city into the C...
Brix & Brew Fund Raiser a howling success
Barbara Miller, left, who with Jack Miller, donated a registered Yellow Labrador puppy for auction at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce's Brix & Brew Fundraiser last Friday, says a final goodbye to the...
Port approves applying for a CERB loan
DAYTON– The Port of Columbia Board of Commissioners (PORT) approved applying for a CERB loan to build a facility for a potential new business, Mainstream Malt, at the meeting March 13. In addition, the public addressed concerns over the Port C...
City resurfacing project starts in May
By Jessica Ruffcorn Dayton Chronicle Reporter DAYTON–Public Works Director Ryan Paulson presented a map and discussed plans on how best to use a $2 million grant to resurface most of the roads in the...
Dayton man charged with assaulting Columbia County Sheriff's deputy
DAYTON–A Dayton man is facing a felony charge in the aftermath of an altercation with a Columbia County Deputy on March 10. Travis R. Garcia, 37, 1201 S. 2nd St., is scheduled to appear in Columbia County Superior Court on Wednesday, March 20, 2...
Wheel-chair lift grant awarded
DAYTON–Dayton School District has been granted $96,367 to install a new wheelchair lift in the High School building. This improvement will provide access to the eight second-floor classrooms and t...
Jeremy Wheatley chosen Dayton Schools' superintendent
DAYTON–The Dayton School Board voted to extend a contract offer to Jeremy Wheatley, pending contract negotiations, for the position of the school superintendent at their meeting on March 7. W...
Dick Rogers named Kiwanian of the Year
DAYTON–Dick Rogers is a doer, and doing is what he does best-at least for the Dayton Kiwanis Club. Rogers was honored as Kiwanian of the Year by the long-time Dayton service organization. President K...
