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State-wide rural clean energy study - public meetings begin May 14
DAYTON–The Washington State Department of Commerce will host a public input meeting focusing of clean energy development in and around rural communities at the Columbia County Fairground Pavilion May 14 at 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting is one of three b...
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Elementary School Cinco De Libro event is a great success
DAYTON–Laughs, whoops, and hollers of joy were heard across the front lawn of the Dayton Elementary school during their Cinco De Libro Event on May 1. The event featured multiple bounce houses, g...
Where? What? It's hidden in plain sight
DAYTON– If it's hidden in plain sight, can you find it? The public is invited to a free presentation on the current trends in youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia, concealment of illicit drugs a...
Jolly Green Giant not so green
DAYTON–In the Valley of the Jolly – Ho! Ho! Ho! – Green Giant, the weeds were thick and green. See him standing there.... Well, it was getting hard to see the Touchet Valley's iconic Jolly Green...
Small fry turn out for Fishing Derby
DAYTON–An opening season fishing event at the kiddy fishing pond near the Dayton City Park on Wednesday afternoon, April 17 gave many youngsters a chance to catch the "Big One", such as the one Greyly...
Spokane artist paints hotel mural
DAYTON–Spokane artist Daniel Lopez paints a mural of four characters from the movie Stand by Me, on the opposing wall of the Weinhard Hotel parking area. New owner of the property previously known a...
Walla Walla church group cleans up around town
DAYTON–A group of about 60 from LIFE Church in Walla Walla, under the leadership of Tim Toom, spent about an hour and half on Friday April 19 cleaning up around Dayton. Toon connected with City of D...
Columbia County Parks and Rec District prepares for upcoming levy to support a new pool
DAYTON– The Columbia County Parks and Recreation District Commissioners (P&R) discussed the upcoming levy proposal at the recent board meeting. P&R are working toward a levy budget plan to set before the voters in November. Currently the district i...
Health System receives a $1.13 million grant
DAYTON-The Columbia County Hospital District Board were advised of a grant; updates on River’s Walk Assisted Living; RoseMary’s Place Childcare; presented with the results from a quality imp...
WAGOP hosts a record-setting state convention in Spokane
SPOKABE—A record number of nearly 2,000 delegates from across Washington convened in Spokane April 19 and 20, for a live and spirited convention—reminiscent of the memorable political conventions of the 1950s and 1960s. “The 2024 WAGOP State Conve...
Vernon Smith Bridge Replacement Project
The Vernon Smith Bridge Replacement Project is underway and it is anticipated that the new bridge and roadway will be in service by early summer. Girders for the new bridge over the Touchet River...
Athletics making a resurgence among Dayton student-athletes
By Jessica Ruffcorn Dayton Chronicle Reporter DAYTON–Dayton Schools' Athletic Director Sam Korslund reported remarkable success in spring sports to the Dayton School Board of Directors at their A...
Columbia County Parks and Rec hosts a Community Input Meeting
DAYTON– The Columbia County Parks and Rec District hosted a public forum focusing on the type of pool that would benefit the community. The April 18 meeting was informal and allowed the audience to c...
Yamate Cultural Exchange students getting taste of Dayton lifestyle
While the Lady Bulldogs battled with the Pomeroy Pirates on the fast-pitch softball diamond, four Yamate students also took in the game on a sunny Tuesday afternoon in Dayton. The Japanese students...
Annual survey shows growth in Washington gray wolf population in 2023
OLYMPIA – Washington’s wolf population grew for the 15th consecutive year in 2023, according to the Washington Gray Wolf Conservation and Management 2023 Annual Report, released today by the Was...
Dayton Days Rodeo to honor late president
DAYTON–The 2024 Columbia County Fair Association-Dayton Days Rodeo, set for May 24 and 25 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, will be dedicated in memory of the late Tim Donohue, Dayton Days p...
Beleny elected rural library board chair
DAYTON–The Columbia County Rural Library District (CCRLD) Board of Trustees met on April 16 with new Board Member Dale Walling, and voted on new officer positions for its members. Library Director E...
Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revision Announce Public Meeting Venue Change for La Grande, OR
PENDLETON, Ore. (April 16, 2024) - The Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests (Blue Mountains) continue to host public meetings that bring awareness and provide an opportunity for the public to engage in the Forest Plan Revision...
Japanese Exchange Students arrive in Dayton
Exchange Students from Yamate High School in Yokohama arrived last Friday for their two-week stay in Dayton, hitting the ground running by taking in Dayton Bulldog baseball and the Junior-Senior Prom...
Port and Lyons Ferry Marina to seek grant
DAYTON–Port of Columbia Commissioners approve resolution 2024-03; signed a one-year lease for new business; and were advised of lighting program cost during the meeting April 10. Executive Director J...
Council declines to put library annexation to a vote
DAYTON–The City Council voted unanimously to not place the library annexation on the November ballot at their regular meeting. Dayton resident Katie Roughton had made the request to the council back in January in hopes that city voters would have t...
Candidate filing week changed
DAYTON–The week in which political candidates may file for open elected positions has been changed to the first week in May, May 6 through 10, according to Cathy Abel, Chief Operations Deputy with the Columbia County Auditor's Office. Filing opens a...
Quick Peek
Wed, Apr 17 School Board Meeting–Media Center, High School Library–6:30 p.m. Youth Fishing Tournament–Dayton Fishing Pond–3-5 p.m. Thurs, Apr 18 Family Story Time Dinner–Library–6 p.m. Pool District Community Work Session–Elementary Multipurpose...
Dayton man uninjured in traffic mishap
PRESCOTT–Owen L. Lanning of Dayton was uninjured following a traffic accident on State Route 124 west of Prescott near the intersection with Harvey Shaw Road at noon on April 10. Lanning, in a 1980 Ford, was westbound on SR 124 when his vehicle w...
