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Two at Booker Rest Home, three staff test positive
DAYTON–Two residents of Booker Rest Home and three staff tested positive for COVID-19 on May 19, according to a Columbia County Health System news release Thursday, May 20. The residents, one vaccinated and one unvaccinated, were reported to be in...
Community Forum set for June 3
DAYTON–The School District invites school parents, guardians, and community members to a community forum in the High School Library June 3 at 6 p.m. for elementary and 7 p.m. for middle and high school discussion. This is the first of several...
Bluewood announces $4.5 million development, expansion plan
DAYTON–New and enhanced lifts, a snowmaking system at the base and a more robust power generation system are among improvements happening at Bluewood in a $4.5 million development and expansion...
Dayton Days Rodeo and Parade set for Memorial Day Weekend
By Loyal and Charlotte Baker DAYTON–Shine up those cowboy boots and plan to head 'em up and move 'em out to the Columbia County Fairgrounds here next weekend because the 2021 edition of the Dayton...
City Council vote on 18% utility tax increase deadlocked
DAYTON–The City Council did not pass an 18% utility tax increase ending in a tie at the meeting May 12. A thorough presentation was made by Mayor Zac Weatherford addressing the current expense...
Trail proponents and opponents demonstrate during Port meeting
DAYTON–During the monthly Port of Columbia Commissioners meeting on May 12, opponents of the Touchet Valley Trail again gathered outside of the Port office along the road with signs of protest. But...
Youthful, energetic Dayton Days Representatives tall in the saddle
DAYTON–Four young and energetic equestrians will represent Dayton Days-Columbia County Fair Association at its Jackpot Rodeo and when the Saturday, May 29 parade starts down Main Street. All are mem...
Fully vaccinated can remove masks
DAYTON-Columia County Public Health Administrator Martha Lanman advised the Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) that there is recent change to COVID restrictions relating to mask wearing put out by...
WWCC president addresses first Kiwanis in-person meeting
By Loyal Baker DAYTON–For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic brought life to a screeching halt in March, 2020, the Dayton Kiwanis Club held an in-person meeting, and included the members...
Dayton man in custody on voyeurism charges
DAYTON–A 61-year-old Dayton man has pleaded not guilty to four counts of voyeurism and six counts of Possession of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the Second Degree during a Columbia County Superior Court arraignment h...
Two at Booker Rest Home, three staff test positive
DAYTON–Two residents of Booker Rest Home and three staff have tested positive for COVID-19 this week, according to a Columbia County Health System news release Thursday. The residents, one who had...
Dayton classes canceled Wednesday due to threat
DAYTON–All classes in the Dayton School District have been canceled for Wednesday, May 12, due to a threat, Superintendent Guy Strot informed the Dayton Chronicle Tuesday evening. "Someone wrote a...
Pomeroy woman, 3-month old injured in Lyons Ferry rollover
LYONS FERRY–A single-car rollover accident six miles north of Starbuck on Highway 261 resulted in the driver and a 3-month-old infant receiving injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol....
BOCC supports Second Amendment
DAYTON–The Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) approved Resolution 2021-20, Acknowledging the Supremacy of the Constitution, passed during the May 10 work session. The Resolution's purpose is, "Ack...
School District predicts $1 million ending balance
DAYTON–The School Board was received great news regarding the budget during the recent work session May 5. The District's minimum fund balance has an end-of-year balance close to $1 million–a...
WWCC president program at Kiwanis Club and Zoom
DAYTON–The local Kiwanis Club will hold its first in-person meeting since the coronavirus pandemic started and prohibited such gatherings, at 12 noon today, Thursday, May 13, in the Delany Room of...
Water Supply Outlook
Once again Washington experienced a very dry month, in fact a record dry month at many locations. Due to the lack of precipitation and lots of sunshine, many SNOTEL sites on the east side melted out...
Main Street Marketplace Open
An audience of some 30 local supporters were on hand for the Main Street Marketplace Ribbon Cutting last Friday. The antique-eclectic-consignment shop features numerous local offerings, and was...
Grant to improve health available for Columbia, Garfield, and Asotin counties
WALLA WALLA–In collaboration with the Greater Columbia Accountable Community of Health, Blue Mountain Community Foundation is now accepting grant proposals to address specific social determinants of health impacting residents of Columbia, Garfield...
Main Street Marketplace Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting Friday
DAYTON–A new business–stepping into a void created by a longstanding but now defunct establishment–will celebrate taking its place on Our Fair City's Main Street with a ceremony and day-long...
Dr. Lewis Neace appointed County Health Officer
DAYTON–The Columbia County Board of Health met with the Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) May 3, to officially appoint Dr. Lewis Neace, DO as local Health Officer for three years. This was an...
Inslee announces two-week pause on phases
OLYMPIA–Governor Jay Inslee provided an update on the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic during a press conference May 4, 2021, announcing a two-week pause on movement in the Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan....
Does COVID-19 vaccination impact blood donation eligibility?
DAYTON–A blood donation opportunity for this area is planned on May 12 at 11 a.m.–3 p.m., at the local High School, 614 S. 3rd St. This spring as COVID-19 vaccines become more available and people resume some of their favorite activities, the...
School canceled Wednesday due to threat
DAYTON–All classes in the Dayton School District have been canceled for Wednesday, May 12, due to a threat, Superintendent Guy Strot informed the Dayton Chronicle Tuesday evening. "Someone wrote a... Full story
