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Deadlines for the newspaper are temporarily moved back to 5 p.m. Friday, June 30, due to the Fourth of July holiday falling on this publication’s Tuesday production day. The July 6 edition will appear on newsstands and in subscribers’ mail boxes as usual on July 6....
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners discussed a lapsed election at their meeting on June 6, and discussed the kitchen remodel at the United States Forest Service building and the end date of drop provision for the Pataha phase of fiber internet installation at their meeting on June 20. The Commissioner position currently held by Matt Herres was not filed on for election, and so the election is deemed lapsed according to RCW 29A.24.201, according to the minutes from the Port's J...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) discussed funding for the 2023–25 biennium at their meeting on June 20. The CTA has received $680,900 from the Washington State Department of Transportation from a consolidated contract that funds the biennium, as well as $153,296 from WSDOT’s PataTransit/Special Needs program. Both of these awards require a 20% match from the CTA. The funding sources also include $182,902 of federal funding that must be spent by June 30, 2025, as well...
DAYTON–Lights! Camera! Action! The Dayton Historical Depot and the restored Pullman Car "Abraham Lincoln," on the tracks next to Washington's oldest surviving rail road depot, played significant roles in a short film that was being shot here Thursday and Friday, June 22 and 23. The short is being produced by Walla Walla University as a "concept film," according to Aaron Nakamura, Director of Marketing and University Relations. When finished, the film will be around 15-20 minutes in length and t...
My Dad's Place Bar, next door to My Dad's Place at 127 East Main Street, held its Grand Opening on All Wheels Weekend, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony as custom and restored cars and trucks lined Dayton's Main Street Saturday morning. On hand for the ribbon cutting was, from left, Bette Lou Crothers, Spring Wessels, Maisee Peralez, LuAnn Bartlett, Terry Bartlett, Tyler Bartlett and Clarence "My Dad" Bartlett. My Dad's Place opened in May, 2018, with a Trattoria-style restaurant with an...
DAYTON–The 29th Annual All Wheels Weekend was a hit, a blast from the past and present, and by all accounts, a resounding success. Friday afternoon, the traffic began to pick up and by early evening, vintage and newer cars, trucks, 4X4s and rigs of all sorts were busily plying Main Street from one end to another. Saturday, some 353 vehicles were registered to Show and Shine, as breeziness and an overcast soon gave way to blue skies, puffy clouds and mostly sunny to make the day's events–Outlaw L...
DAYTON–Visiting with Daryl Zumhofe of Kennewick about his nice racing green, 1972 Datsun 240-Z, it was surprising to learn Zumhofe has been the sleek sports car's one and only owner. The Z originally was powered by an in-line, 2,393 c.c. six cylinder engine–rounded up to 2,400 c.c.'s for the "240" in the name–and came from the factory with a four-speed manual transmission. Fast forward to 2023, some 51 years later to a spot in front of the Columbia County Courthouse, and the car has recei...
DAYTON–The City Council was advised Tiger Dieu has stepped down from his position No. 7; advised the board of a meeting in regards the need for flood mitigation in the North Touchet; approved three key action items; a franchise agreement with Charter Communications, a professional agreement with a firm solely for the Wastewater Treatment Project (WWTP); heard a report from County Commissioner Marty Hall about two upcoming public hearings for special purpose districts; and of upcoming street c...
DAYTON–A public hearing to consider dissolution of the Flood Control Zone District (FCZD) is set for 9 a.m. Monday, June 25 in the chambers of the Columbia County Commissioners. At the hearing, Commissioners will take testimony for or against the abolishment of the Columbia County Flood Control District. Copies of the draft resolution may be reviewed at the County Road Department at 415 N. Guernsey Ave., or online at columbiaco.com. Dayton City Council and Columbia County Commissioners first heard about flood control zone districts from Kirk H...
DAYTON–Columbia County Rural Library District (CCRL) Director Todd Vandenbark gave his resignation to the Board of Trustees effective July 14, and the State Attorney General's (AG) office delivered a response to the petition of the library dissolution. Vandenbark took the position of the CCRL Director in February, 2021. Beginning in August of last year (2022), the library has been facing a series of book challenges which has drawn regular public input both for and against books mostly c...
POMEROY–The Summer Market kicked off the season with a Farmer Appreciation Day on June 14. The first evening of the Summer Market featured food, baked goods, clothing, live music, produce, and hand-crafted goods. The event saw a steady flow of traffic from the community. Farmers and their families received meal tickets, $10 value certificates and thank you cards from the Market. The Market will be held in the City Park every second and third Wednesday until August, from 4–7 p.m...
POMEROY-The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) signed two contracts at their meeting on June 12. The BOCC signed a contract with the Washington State conservation commission for the Voluntary Stewardship Program. The contract provides Garfield County with $240,000 for the time period of 2023-2025. The commissioners also signed a digital contract for a sale agreement with Richie Brothers auction service for the auction of a surplus belly dump trailer. Richie Brothers will receive 10%...
POMEROY––The Pioneer Days and Tumbleweed Festival kicked off on Friday, June 9, with the All Class Reunion at the Pataha Flour Mill and the Wine & Stein fundraiser for the Seeley Theater. Saturday events began with the annual Garfield County Fair fundraiser pancake breakfast, the Pioneer Day Parade at 10 a.m., a food fair at the Spinners Maple Hall, and the 111th Garfield County Pioneer Day Program at the Seeley Theater. The Pioneer Day Parade began with the American flag carried by Robert Kolle...
DAYTON–Romp it! The 29th All Wheels Weekend 2023 Car Show is careening full throttle toward another boisterously successful Father's Day weekend event as upwards of 150 entries are registered and some new and fascinating attractions have been added to the lineup, according to Chamber Manager Belinda Larson and the All Wheels Weekend Committee. In addition to the time-honored attractions, this year one of Friday evening's activities might take some people back to another time and place as they "D...
DAYTON–Innovative approaches to behavior and discipline appear to be paying dividends, the Dayton School Board heard at a recent meeting. Dean of Students Hannelee Farrell provided a discipline report focusing on the Bulldog Room, as well as general information about discipline during the work session, indicating that during the recently concluded school year, positive trends have been documented. In her role as Dean of Students, Farrell is a resource for students and staff when there are b...
POMEROY-The City Council appointed a temporary councilman, approved two resolutions, and held a public hearing, according to the minutes of their June 6 meeting. John Hirsch has been appointed temporary councilman to fill the position left by Susie Bowles’ resignation. Hirsch will serve in council position five until the next election. Councilman Mike Cassetto thanked Bowles for her service on the council and stated that her work was appreciated. The council held a public hearing on a p...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) received $29,635.82 through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently. The CCSO is now equipped to handle emergencies and keep the local community of Columbia County safer through a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of $29,635.82 which was used to purchase a Polaris Ranger 1000, complete with law enforcement graphics and lights. "We are extremely grateful to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and our local F...
POMEROY–The annual WSU Mayview Crop Variety Tour is planned to begin at the Randy Koller Farm on June 22 at 10 a.m. The Mayview Crop Variety Tour will begin on Tramway Road northeast of Pomeroy at the Randy Koller Farm. Dr. Clark Neely, WSU Crop and Soil Sciences Department, will lead discussion on the different grains trials which will feature test plots of Winter Wheat, Spring Wheat, and Barley Variety. WSU plant breeders have been invited. For additional information on the Mayview tour, p...
RICHLAND, Wash.–Lower Snake River Dams Hearing is scheduled here with U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the House of Natural Resources Committee, and the Western Caucus on Monday, June 26, 2023. Rep. McMorris Rodgers has teamed up with the House Natural Resources Committee and Western Caucus to host a "field hearing" about the lower Snake River dams on Monday, June 26 in Richland. This is meant to inform attendees on the present situation of the dams and how they can be protected. C...
POMEROY–The graduating class of 2023 took their positions on the risers facing family, friends, teachers, administrators, school board members, and supporters at the 132nd Commencement Ceremony in the High School Gymnasium, Saturday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m. Magic filled the air when 17 Pomeroy High School graduates processed through the ceremonial arch, down the aisle to "Pomp and Circumstance" by Edward Elgar, passed their greatest supporters, to the risers where they took their place of p...
POMEROY––Town will be hopping this weekend as Pomeroy High alums, history buffs, and friends, family and acquaintances of the George Scoggin Family converge on Garfield County for the 2023 edition of Pioneer Days. The weekend gets rolling on Friday with the Pomeroy High School All-Class Reunion at the Pataha Flour Mill, with festivities beginning at 10 a.m. As is traditional, various classes will be holding reunions at a number of locations around town. Reunion activities will be taking pla...
DAYTON–The Dayton High School Class of 2023 tossed their mortarboards high into the air at the conclusion of Commencement Exercises here Saturday, June 3, after receiving their diplomas, witnessing their individual class mates' scholarship awards and hearing valedictory and salutatory addresses from the class's academic leaders. Emily Rodrick, Hudson Reser, salutatorian Sarah Shutters, valedictorian Benny Bryan, Vaughn Walter, Shania Johnson-Fay, Eve Talbott, Joseph Patterson and Madison G...
POMEROY-The local FFA Chapter held their annual awards banquet on June 1. Members received recognition for various projects including livestock raising and showing, competition in career training events, and chapter involvement. Outstanding awards were given by grade: Senior to Kendall Dixon; Junior to Stacia Bowen; Sophomore to Izzy Field; and Freshman to Levi Henderson. The Advisor’s Award was presented to Carolina Morfin. The 2023 FFA seniors are Braedon Fruh, KayLee Schmidt, Kendall D...
POMEROY-The Pomeroy School District board of directors (PSD) hired four basketball coaches, accepted resignations, and approved a Career and Technical Education five-year plan at their meeting on May 30. PSD hired Brian Koller as head coach and Bob Wolf as assistant coach for High School Girls’ Basketball, and Haylee Dudley as head coach and Emma Severs as assistant coach for Junior High Girls’ Basketball. They accepted the resignations of Jessica Wolf and Jennifer Maves as coaches for Jun...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) signed an inter-agency agreement and a commercial lease at their meeting on May 30, and opened hay bids, and approved agreements and contracts at their meeting on June 5. The inter-agency agreement between Garfield County and the Washington State Department of Commerce through Washington State University is a subcontract that will provide $59,117 for broadband expansion and digital equity. Garfield County's broadband action team (BAT)...