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With Christmas Day just around the corner, Santa and Frosty the Snowman give welcoming waves to Daytonites and passersby...on the lush green of Flour Mill Park. Question is: will Dayton have a White Christmas, like the one Bing Crosby croons about at this time of year? According to weather forecasters with The Old Farmer's Almanac, we here in God's Country of southeastern Washington, have a "chance" of a white Christmas. East of the Cascade crest through Washington, there's that "chance," but...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District approved several resolutions, discussed the health officer position, and discussed GCPHD programs at their meeting on Dec. 16. Dr. Daniel Kaminsky, who has served as Garfield County's health officer for several years, attended his last meeting with the GCPHD. Dr. Kaminsky extended great appreciation for the opportunity to serve and wished the department well in future endeavors. Garfield County will receive health officer services from Dr. M...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) held a public hearing regarding the 2025 budget, the six-year transportation improvement plan and discussed planning commission meetings at their meeting on Dec. 16. A public hearing was held regarding the 2025 budget. No public comment was brought forward. There was also no public comment regarding the six-year transportation improvement plan public hearing. Both matters will be addressed at the next BOCC meeting. The commissioners d...
WALLA WALLA–Pomeroy’s Quality Behavioral Health is one of a number of nonprofits which received grants awarded by the Blue Mountain Community Foundation recently. Some $223,200 in grants were awarded to local nonprofits based in and serving the communities of Umatilla, Walla Walla, Columbia and Garfield Counties. Quality Behavioral Health received $18,000 to support operations. This focus is one way that the board and staff of BMCF are embracing Trust-Based Philanthropy – a grantmaking philosophy that puts the emphasis of grant funding on su...
OLYMPIA–Sen. Mark Schoesler will return to the Senate committee that addresses agricultural issues when the Legislature's 2025 session begins next month. The 9th District senator learned he has been appointed to the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee this week. Schoesler, a fifth-generation farmer who grows wheat, barley and fall peas and raises cattle, is pleased about coming back to the ag panel. For many years, his Senate leadership responsibilities prevented him from serving...
PATAHA–The Annual Christmas Buffet & Concert is planned at the Pataha Flour Mill on Saturday, December 21 at 7 p.m. "Joy to the World." The community is invited to this annual event which will include dinner from 5-7 p.m., then a concert at 7 p.m. To make a dinner reservation please call 509-843-3799. "O Come, Let Us Adore Him...Christ Jesus the Lord." -Charlotte Baker...
POMEROY–Due to Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on Wednesday this year, deadlines for the December 26 and January 2 editions of the East Washingtonian will be early. The temporary deadline for both weeks will be 5 p.m. Friday prior to each edition. For the December 26 newspaper, the deadline will be Friday, December 20. For the January 2, 2025, edition, the deadline will be Friday, December 27. Merry Christmas!...
POMEROY–Downtown businesses Meyers Hardware and Pomeroy Pharmacy were aglow with the spirit of the Christmas Season here December 5. The East Washingtonian lens was on hand to capture some of that spirit in Pomeroy....
POMEROY-The Garfield County Planning Commission released the first draft of a new alternative energy code to the public at their meeting on December 4. The commission neither approved nor disapproved of the draft, stating that they had too many questions about it still to commit to a stance. The decision to release it to the public was made to allow Garfield County citizens time to view it before the formal public comment period started. The plan has can be viewed on the Garfield County...
POMEROY––The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) announced temporary closure of gravel sales to the public, discussed the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office budget, and approved two inter-fund transfers at their meeting on Dec. 9. Public sale of gravel from county pits will be closed due to low gravel supply. What gravel is left will be held in reserve to attend to spring thaw needs on the county’s gravel roads and emergency flooding response. Sales will be re-evaluated at the next ti...
DAYTON–Fire and rescue crews responded to an accident on Hartsock Grade Saturday morning, December 7, and successfully extricated the driver of the vehicle for treatment at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston where she was listed in fair condition Tuesday. Marilyn T. O'Shaughnessy, 2114 Tucannon Road, Pomeroy, was driving a 2008 Nissan Frontier when it left the roadway about four-tenths of a mile from the top of Hartsock Grade at about 10 a.m. Saturday. The vehicle came to rest on i...
DAYTON–Additional photographs of a missing local man, Henry (Wayne) D. Mitchell, 67, have been provided to the Dayton Chronicle, in efforts to help locate Mitchell, who has gone missing around the Patrick Grade/Tucannon area. Mitchell went into the mountains on Friday, Nov 22, 2024, around 12 p.m. His vehicle was found near Patrick's Grade on the Tucannon campground. Coordinated efforts with Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office, College Place, Washington State Fish & Wildlife, Search and R...
OLYMPIA–The Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Program will temporarily close fourteen motorized Sno-parks for the 2024-25 winter season, due primarily to a roughly 25 percent reduction in funds available from snowmobile registrations to support the motorized part of the program. The following motorized Sno-Parks are slated for temporary closure: Echo Valley, Skate Creek, Bethel Ridge/Soup Creek, Crow Creek, Cloverland, Elk Heights, Fish Creek, French Cabin, Nile, Taneum, Reecer Creek, Crawfish, Nine Bark and Clear Lake. The snowmobile p...
POMEROY-Christmas season in Pomeroy has officially arrived! Kicking off with ornament painting at the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild and cookie decorating at The Baker's Table, November 29 wound down with the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce's Starlight Parade and pictures with Santa in the Pioneer Plaza. The Starlight Parade is traditionally the day after Thanksgiving. This year it featured floats, horses, and even a Naslund Disposal garbage truck, all decked out with Christmas lights. Jolly Old Saint...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed levy certifications, approved a law enforcement contract with the City of Pomeroy, and signed a letter of intent to withdraw from the Washington Counties Risk Group at the Nov. 25 meeting, and approved a contribution to the Community Heart and Soul project, approved the purchase of an internet switch, and discussed ways to bring down the county's insurance premiums at their meeting on Dec. 2. The BOCC passed resolution...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners introduced Dorothy Sawyer, interim Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and discussed the electrical project at their meeting on Dec. 2. Dorothy Sawyer, of the Spokane area, is serving as the interim CNO for Garfield County Memorial Hospital while candidates for the permanent position are being interviewed. Sawyer stated that as CNO she is preparing for an upcoming survey by monitoring citations from previous surveys, as well as...
DAYTON–Local man, Henry (Wayne) D. Mitchell, 67, has gone missing around the Patrick Grade/ Tucannon area. Mitchell went into the mountains on Friday, Nov 22, 2024 around 12 p.m. His vehicle was found near Patrick's Grade on the Tucannon campground. Coordinated efforts with Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office, College Place, Washington State Fish & Wildlife, Search and Rescue teams, and other state agencies and tracking animals have been on the ground since Saturday. If you have seen this p...
POMEROY-The Community Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the Garfield County Ministerial Association and held at the Pataha Flour Mill on Nov. 24 was attended by over 100 people. The meal was a potluck style, with Pomeroy churches' membership each responsible for a different food group. The program consisted of several group songs, led by Westelle Scoggin. Pastor Jon Van Vogt of The Mill Fellowship played the piano and Maria Dispenza played the organ. Barbie Sharp sang 'Count your Blessings',...
WENATCHEE–Washington Farm Bureau (WFB) recognized Rep. Mary Dye, R-9-Pomeroy, and three others legislative leaders during a banquet at its annual meeting in Wenatchee, Nov. 20, 2024. Two Legislator of the Year awards and two Lifetime Supporter awards were presented to honor their outstanding contributions to Washington's agricultural community. Rep. Dye, Ranking Member of the House Environment and Energy Committee, was also honored for her advocacy on water and land use issues, amending d...
POMEROY–The District School Board heard updates on renovations and capital levy projects; of the many activities planned in the next month; and grant received. Kelly McKeirnan provided the business manager’s report for the month. According to the minutes, he provided a breakdown of the playground renovation with costs of the project, as well as an update on the capital levy projects and budget. So far, the two main projects planned for the capital levy funds, the elementary roof, and playground. Currently bids are sought for the sidewalk on...
POMEROY–The Spinners Santa's Mailbox, located at the Elementary School office, is in place and ready to receive Christmas Wish Lists from local children now through December 19. Ho! Ho! Ho! It's that time of year again! Spinners have again helped Santa set up his mailbox, this time at the Pomeroy Elementary School office, so children can send their Christmas Wish List direct to the North Pole. Stamps not required. Simply write out your wish list and after checking it twice, seal the envelope a...
The Pirates congratulated one another as the final seconds ticked off the scoreboard and the team advanced to a quarter final contest versus the Naselle Comets next Saturday in South Bend, Wash. The Pirates looked to have a fight on their hands in the early going but Odessa's offense couldn't muster enough juice against the stubborn Buccaneer defense, and the Pirates broke several big plays for points on the scoreboard in the 52-12 State Football Tournament win....
POMEROY–The Garfield County Ministerial Association is sponsoring its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Pataha Flour Mill on Sun., Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. The annual event draws local churches together in fellowship, culminating in a short worship service. Pastor Stan Christopherson will bring the message and there will be participation in special music and various readings. The meal items are supplied by our churches, but other dishes are welcome. It is requested that due to limited seating m...
POMEROY–The Chamber of Commerce Hometown Christmas and Starlight Parade begins downtown on Friday, November 29 at 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. respectively. Several events will follow into the evening at various locations. Events for the afternoon and evening begin with ornament decorating at the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild Gallery at 745 Main St.; cookie decoration at The Baker's Table at 847 Main St., Starlight Parade on Main St., at 5 p.m.; and Pictures with Santa by 5R Photography at Pioneer Plaza, 7...
POMEROY–The Chamber of Commerce is requesting volunteers for the following local holiday festivities: Nov. 17, decorating Pocket Park; Nov 29: Hometown Christmas Downtown, Cookie Decorating at the Baker’s Table from 3-5 p.m.; Santa Photos at Pocket Park at 5 p.m.; and two chamber people as event coordinator and head a group for ticketed home tour on Friday, Dec 13. For more information, please contact Ashlyn Deatherage at 509-222-8227....