COMMENT
An Editorial About Editorials
NEWS
Wind Project Valuations Push Columbia County
Tax Rates Down Again in ‘08
Total property valuation in the county jumped significantly for the second
straight year, due mostly to the new wind energy projects. Another big
valuation increase is projected for 2009.
by Ken Graham
SPORTS
Tour of Walla Walla Comes to
Waitsburg in April
Professional cyclists from
throughout the Northwest and
the U.S. will compete in three
road races around Waitsburg
on April 18 and 19, and in a
criterium in downtown Walla
Walla April 20.
by Ken Graham
FEATURE STORY
A Fishing Paradise?
Some of the locals say that fishing doesn't get any better
than the lower Snake, Tucannon and Touchet Rivers.
But don't tell anyone!
Story by Ken Graham
"The Best Lil' Tackle Shop By a Dam Site"
by Ken Graham
HISTORY
The Depot Society Celebrates
Gladys Boldman's 100th Birthday
The Dayton Historical Depot Society will open the newly renovated Boldman House,
including the upstairs, to the public on April 5th and 6th from 1 to 4 p.m.
By Madeline Cavazos / Photos by Brian Graham
THE ARTS
Bringing Back the Tradition
of Cowboy Music
Nevada Slim and Cimarron Sue travel the west singing and playing cowboy
songs. The duo, who recently moved to Prescott, plan several local
performances during National Cowboy Poetry Week, April 21 - 27.
By Ken Graham
Who Done It?!
Are you in the mood for a murder mystery?
Then The Liberty Theater's production of "Bull in
a China Shop" is just what you're looking for.
By Shelly Franklin
EDUCATION
Dinner Theater and Auction to Benefit
Blue Mountain Christian School
"Thar's Gold in Them Thar Clothes" or "Wash Your Troubles Away" will be performed
at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion on April 19th.
Story and Photos by Tanya Patton
COLUMNS
Mayor Markeeta Little Wolf: City of Waitsburg
A Look at Waitsburg's Finances
Mindy Hodgson: Columbia County Health System
An Interview with Dr. Jencina Butler
Volunteers Needed
Tanya Patton: Columbia County Rural Library District
Library Cards are Here
Madeline Cavazos: Dayton High School
Grace Lyman Shoots for the Moon
Mayor Libby McCaw: City of Prescott
Apruuul Showers Bring May Flowers!!!!!
ONE MORE THING . . .
A Fishing Joke
by Ken Graham