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 By Loyal Baker    News    June 1, 2023 

Dayton Days enjoys beautiful weekend full of rodeo action

DAYTON–The Columbia County Fairgrounds were the site of a two-day Dayton Days Rodeo last weekend, kicking off Memorial Day Weekend and the summer with two nice and beautiful days where folks from...

 
 By Loyal Baker    News    June 1, 2023 

Dayton Class of 2023 Commencement Saturday

DAYTON–Seventeen seniors at Pietrzycki High School will walk in the 2023 Commencement Exercises this Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Dayton Gymnasium. The pomp and circumstance will begin at 1 p.m. T...

 
 By Charlotte Baker    News    June 1, 2023 

Pomeroy High School Class of 2023 to graduate 17 Saturday

POMEROY–The 2023 Senior Class will soon take their final stroll through the doors of the gymnasium where they are to be solemnly seated, honoring their final day as Pomeroy High School Students at...

 
 By Loyal Baker    News    June 1, 2023 

Correction

Columbia County Auditor Will Hutchens has advised the Dayton Chronicle that his name as a candidate for Auditor will be on next November’s General Election ballot, not the August Primary Election ballot as reported last week. Information on the...

 
 News    June 1, 2023 

Garfield County Court Report

Garfield County Superior Court Judge Brooke Burns March 14, 2023 Vincent J. Gronross, Richland, Wash., pleaded guilty to Theft from a Vulnerable Adult in the Second Degree, a Class C Felony. Gronross was sentenced to four months jail; must pay $6,500...

 
 By Loyal Baker    News    May 25, 2023

Races form but will skip August 1 Primary

POMEROY–Races for City of Pomeroy Council positions have gelled with the end of the filing period last week. Incumbent Mayor G. Paul Miller will be opposed in the November 7 General Election by...

 
 By Charlotte Baker    News    May 25, 2023

See you at Dayton Days Rodeo!

DAYTON–Two performances of buckin', snortin' hide and hair will raise the excitement level at the 2023 Dayton Days-Columbia County Fair Rodeo, this Friday and Saturday, May 26 and 27. The first...

 
 By Loyal Baker    News    May 25, 2023

Missing Dayton man found

The remains of Guadalupe "Andy" Benavides, 47, of Dayton, who has been missing since April 13, 2023, were located in a remote part of north Walla Walla County, along with the vehicle he was last seen...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 25, 2023

EWAM receives funds for handicap accessible parking lot

POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) discussed handicap accessible parking at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum and approved a long-term camping exemption at the Fairgr...

 
 By Melissa Gemmell    News    May 25, 2023

Library Board approves two policies for review

DAYTON-The Columbia County Rural Library Board approved to send two revised policies to the CCRL attorney for review; gave direction and deadline for Library District Dissolution petition; heard...

 
 By Melissa Gemmell    News    May 25, 2023

Finalizing end of school year, laying plans for next

DAYTON-Five student presentations were given to the Dayton School Board to start their regular monthly meeting on May 17. Reports were provided by ASB President Hudson Reser and Athletic Director Sam...

 

Pomeroy, Dayton schools 'swatted'

By the East Washingtonian and Dayton Chronicle POMEROY & DAYTON–Law enforcement from Garfield County Sheriff's Office, Columbia County Sheriff's Office and the Washington State Patrol responded...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 18, 2023

Susie Bowles resigns from Pomeroy City Council

POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council accepted the resignation of Susie Bowles, authorized a grant application, and discussed tree removal at their meeting on May 9. Susie Bowles resigned as City...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 18, 2023

GCTA looking for a general manager

POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (GCTA) discussed management job descriptions and an accountability audit, and passed two policy updates at their meeting on May 15. The GCTA...

 
 By Melissa Gemmell    News    May 18, 2023

Pool-only resolution heard by Dayton City Council

DAYTON-Dayton City Council approved Resolution 1509 during the May 9 meeting for the incorporation of the City of Dayton to be included into a proposed Columbia County Parks and Recreation District....

 
 By Melissa Gemmell    News    May 18, 2023

Port of Columbia

DAYTON- The Port of Columbia Commissioners heard public comment before moving into business items during their May 10 meeting including updates on assets and on the broadband projects. The Dayton...

 
 By Loyal Baker    News    May 18, 2023

German cyclists go through town on way to Arctic Ocean

By Loyal Baker DAYTON–On this particular day, Felix Schelling and Marie Schwarz of Rosenheim, Germany, were intent on making the day's 64-mile ride from their Tuesday-night campsite at Lewis and...

 

Correction

POMEROY–In the East Washingtonian May 11, 2023 front page left article “Candidate filing begins May 15” it read: City of Pomeroy Council Position 2, 4-year, James F. Fuch. It should have read: City of Pomeroy Council Position 2, 4-year, James...

 
 By Charlotte Baker    News    May 11, 2023

Candidate filing begins May 15

POMEROY–Candidate filing period begins in-person or online May 15-19, 2023 at the Garfield County Auditor's office during business regular hours of 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. By mail...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 11, 2023

National Day of Prayer held at Pioneer Plaza

POMEROY-The National Day of Prayer was held at the Pioneer Plaza on May 4. Prayers included family, education, government, military, business and workplace, arts and media, and church, as well as the...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 11, 2023

Garfield County 911 Director Cyndi Hobart brings experience to job

POMEROY-Cyndi Hobart, Garfield County's new 911 Director, has an extensive background in law enforcement. Hobart began her career in recreation enforcement with the Kootenai County Sheriff's...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 11, 2023

Hospital electrical project bidding scheduled for early June

POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners discussed the electrical project and passed three resolutions at their meeting on May 1. The bidding for the construction of the...

 
 By Charlotte Baker    News    May 11, 2023

East Washingtonian to expand coverage

POMEROY–The East Washingtonian, the 141-year-old historical Garfield County document, will expand coverage area, information, and readership with bordering Columbia County, highlighting common...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 11, 2023

Pataha fiber internet connections to be provided by Port for six months

POMEROY-The Port of Garfield County discussed the Pataha fiber internet and received a grant at their meeting on May 2. Drops, the materials to connect homes to the fiber internet line in Pataha,...

 
 By Charlotte Baker    News    May 11, 2023

Senior Health Resource Fair set May 18

POMEROY–The Aging and Long-Term Care presents Senior Health Resource Fair at the Senior Center on Wednesday, May 18 at 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Aging and Long-Term Care organization is conducting a resource fair for those wanting information on what...

 

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