COVID-19 News & Updates

The City of Dayton is committed to offering valuable and accurate information regarding the global pandemic of the novel cononavirus; however, it should be stated that as hard as we may try, we may not capture all updates and/or applicable information in this posting. You are urged to crowd-source and explore alternative information sources alongside utilizing this page. 

Recent updates:

• Columbia County is in Phase II. For more information. click here.
• May 18 - The City Skate Park and public restrooms have re-opened. Click here for more information.
• May 15 - New guidance issued for new construction to begin. Click here for more information. 
• May 13 - Multi-Agency Press Release regarding re-opening Columbia County is issued. 
• May 4 - Big Hearts for Small Businesses Economic Development Campaign Begins 
• April 28 - Washington State Department of Commerce announces Washington State residents currently participating in the federal Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may apply for crisis relief through Blue Mountain Action Council. 
• Community Council has compiled resources regarding housing and utility relief
  • COVID-19 Housing & Utility Relief
• Financial Resources & Associated News
  • Innovia Foundation Provides Funding to Project Timothy & The Club
    • Project Timothy
    • The Club
  • Mobile food bank has been established
    • Blue Mountain Action Council
• Apr. 8 regular city council meeting was canceled. The next regular meeting is May 13.

Please find below the announcements made by the City:

• Beware of Stimulus Check Scams
• Changes to City Park Access & Uses
• Defend your Drains - the 3 P's
• COVID-19 & the City's Response

As always, you are urged to utilize the local and state health department websites, as well as the CDC website:

• Columbia County Public Health
• Washington State Department of Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Governor's Website