Railway storage discussed at Port meeting
DAYTON – The Port of Columbia Commissioners held their regular meeting at the port's office on May 7, 2024. Commissioners present were Seth Bryan, Johnny Watts, Mike Spring, and the Executive...
Commissioners Rundell, Hall seek re-election in Columbia County
DAYTON—Ryan Rundell and Marty Hall are each running unopposed in the November 2024 general election for second four-year terms on the board of Columbia County commissioners. Rundell was appointed...
Celebrating Older Americans Month: Powered by Connection
DAYTON — Established in the United States in 1963, Older Americans Month is celebrated every May. The Administration for Community Living (ACL), a federal agency, leads the county’s celebration recognizing older Americans’ contributions and...
Dayton School Board meeting update
DAYTON – The Dayton School Board met in the high school library at 6:33 p.m. on May 8, 2024. School board members present were Chair Jeffrey McCowen, Zac Fabian, Ryan Paulson, Grant Griffin, and Superintendent Rich Stewart. Aneesha Dieu attended...
Yutzy places first in four events for Cardinal Track
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg track star Rueben Yutzy placed first in his four events at the District 9, 1B track meet at Pomeroy on April 30. The Cardinals men’s and women’s teams each placed 3rd out of nine. Pomeroy’s men placed first as a team,...
Middle School Track members add PRs
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Middle School track team competed well in Dayton on Thursday, May 2, against teams from Desales, Dayton, and Rogers. • 100-meters: Leif Heckman 6th, Colt Boudrieau 8th; Olivia...
COUNTY SEEKs APPLICANTS FOR WALLA WALLA FAIR AND FRONTIER DAYS BOARD
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla County is seeking community members interested in applying for positions on the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days Board of Directors. The vacancy is due to Chris Forbes’ resignation. A second seat on the board of...
Warren Family Awards $58,750 in grants to local nonprofits
WALLA WALLA – The Warren Community Action Fund at the Blue Mountain Community Foundation has approved 19 grants to support local nonprofits providing services in eastern Walla Walla and Columbia Counties. This is the seventh year of grant awards...
Sign up for Citywide June 1 Garage Sale
WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg Citywide Garage Sale is coming up on Saturday, June 1. "The Times" will publish the go-to map for the event in the May 30, 2024, edition. The map will have addresses for all...
At the Liberty:
DAYTON — “Unsung Hero” is the true story of what happened after David Smallbone’s successful music company collapses and he moves his family from Australia to the States, searching for a brighter future. With nothing more than their seven...
The Art of Restraint
Restraint has several meanings, but commonly, it is defined as the act of holding something back. Never one to restrain my competitiveness or need to accomplish things, I am beginning to learn that...
HASA raises $4,000 at Carnival
WAITSBURG – The Home and School Association carnival was successful, and around $ 4,000 was raised to purchase school supplies for Waitsburg Schools students. It was a lovely, warm Friday evening...
Lemon and Herb Chicken Stew
Having tried countless recipes for chicken soup, I am always excited to find a new version of the internationally loved homey classic. From Mexican Caldo de Pollo to Thai Tom Kha Gai, the diversity...
The Northern Lights in Waitsburg
Due to a geomagnetic storm, the Northern Lights were on full display over Waitsburg and throughout the northern hemisphere late Friday, May 10 and early...
PIONEER PORTRAITS
10 Years Ago May 22, 2014 WP's Owen Lanning won two events and took two second places last week at the Southeast 2B Sub-district meet here last week. Lanning's 42-foot triple jump attempt was nearly...
Waitsburg Class of 2024
Quinn Benavides Quinn Benavides plans to go to lineman school after graduation. As a WHS student since his sophomore year, Benavides attends WHS full-time. He is in FFA and played baseball. His...