WALLA WALLA–Detectives from the Walla Walla Police Department pursued suspects in a motorhome at speeds up to 75 m.p.h., the high-speed pursuit coming to an end in Waitsburg when spike strips were...

Some of Santa's reindeer were in Dayton last week for the Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Kick Off celebration, and they undoubtedly brought joy to this young lady who got the opportunity to meet...

DAYTON–The City Council unanimously approved raising water utility tax rates for overage consumption from 12% to 15% and approved Ordinance 2007 during the November 21 meeting. Ordinance 2008...

DAYTON- The Columbia County Rural Library 2024 budget hearing was held during the regular monthly meeting on November 20 for the Board of Trustees to review and approve the draft for the 2024 budget....

DAYTON–Now that the turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie has settled, wrap up warm and head to downtown Dayton for the annual Christmas celebration put on by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce here in "The...

A good-sized crowd poured into the Dayton Elementary Multi-Purpose Room last Saturday, November 18, for the Annual Dayton Kiwanis Turkey Bingo. Scores of Bingo players laughed and, biting their lips,...

DAYTON–The City Council met on Election Day November 7, approved Resolution 1525 - a 1% tax levy increase; and Resolution 1524 -an increase in utility rates and tax. Council is also working through...

PENDLETON–Christmas tree permits for the Umatilla National Forest are now available to purchase at Forest offices, several local businesses, and online through Recreation.gov. Locally, permits are...

The 3rd Street Paving Project is wrapping up at long last...as evidenced by local drivers motating up and down North 3rd's recently renovated surfaces, as seen here from the intersection on Main...

DAYTON–The Chamber of Commerce sponsored "The Town That Still Believes" Christmas Kickoff 2023 is a community event on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 24 and 25. "Chestnuts...

Local Veterans Chuck Beleny, seated left, and Chuck James, seated right, were pleasantly surprised when they were presented Quilts of Valor in a ceremony held during the local American Legion Post's...

DAYTON–Thanksgiving tradition, courtesy of the Dayton Kiwanis Club, will continue here as it has for the past 36 years. Kiwanis Turkey Bingo is set for this Saturday, November 18, at the Dayton...

DAYTON-The School Board held a special meeting on November 7 to discuss an EP&O (Education, Programs and Operations) Replacement Capital Levy to go on the ballot in 2024, as well as priorities for...

Disney's "The Little Mermaid" opened with quite a splash Thursday, November 9 as this year's fall musical, with an evening performance at the Liberty Theater. It's a story of love, of family, and of...

DAYTON–Outstanding individuals and businesses in the community were honored at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards Banquet November 9 at the Fairgrounds Pavilion. Some 90 community...

DAYTON–The proposed Columbia County Pool District made a big splash with Columbia County voters, passing with 881 votes in favor, or 69.48%, and local brew-pub businessman Mike Spring captured the...

Homecoming Week at Dayton High School was full of fun events, including a Color Run where students ran four laps around campus that included four "color" gantlets for the kids to negotiate. Here a...

DAYTON–The Dayton School Board interviewed and appointed Paulson to Position No. 1, which had been vacated by Korinda Wallace in June of this year, at its November 1 meeting. Also discussed were...

DAYTON–To celebrate the community of Dayton and Columbia County, and those who contribute to the quality of life here, the 76th annual Chamber Awards Banquet will present awards tonight, November 9...