Unlike in Oregon, the decision to require masks in schools is not being left up to the districts. Students and staff at Walla Walla Valley schools in Washington will be masking up this fall.
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A Walla Walla man accused of shooting two people early Tuesday morning was released from Walla Walla County Jail after posting the full bail amount of $100,000.
The American Red Cross has put out an emergency call for blood donations.
Two people were injured, at least one seriously, in a shooting early Tuesday morning, July 27, in the 200 block of Tausick Way, according to the Walla Walla Police Department.
Walla Walla Valley law enforcement leaders worried about impact of July 25 police practice changes: ''It's actually worse than I anticipated,'' said one chief.
According to police, the team arrived around 5 p.m. Tuesday at the home and Barnes tried to flee but was quickly captured by officers.
Report: One in five renters in Walla Walla County spent over 50% of their income on housing in 2018. If housing expenses continue to rise faster than income levels, that number will grow. City planners in Walla Walla Valley are trying to fix the problem.
Sabrina Lueck loves wine. The new interim director of winemaking at the Walla Walla Community College Institute for Enology and Viticulture said that to her, wine is more than just a drink.
DAYTON — Columbia Pulp LLC, an agricultural waste recycling company headquartered here with a mill at Lyons Ferry, has announced the hiring of Phil Harding as director of business innovation.
Do your kids love summer camps and robots? Check out the next Walla Walla Robotics camp happening July 26.
Walla Walla Toyota invites everyone to its ceremonial ribbon cutting, Thursday, July 22, from 3-5 p.m. at the North Wilbur Avenue car dealership in Walla Walla.
The Walla Walla School District is facing a lawsuit alleging school officials didn't do enough to protect students from a teacher accused, but not charged, in 2008 of inappropriate touching who continued to work in the district for many years.
When students of the Athena-Weston and Milton-Freewater school districts return to school this fall, they will take a big step back to normal as they will no longer be required to wear masks.
There is no specific treatment for West Nile virus, and prevention is the surest way of staying healthy, officials said. So far no virus transmission from mosquitoes to horses or humans has been reported in Walla Walla County.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Woodward Canyon Winery, home to the second oldest vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley.
What started as a grass fire on the south end of Milton-Freewater Wednesday, July 7, grew quickly to about 800 acres and burned wheat fields and multiple structures. As of Thursday morning, the fire was contained, officials said.
Washington state law requires local and county governments to give a one-year notice before any new fireworks regulations take effect. Columbia County commissioners are considering whether that should change.
The new dental clinic in Dayton has a mission to address oral health needs and continuing care for people who use Washington state insurance.
Intergenerational centers can serve a traditional senior population base while making room for other age groups. Studies show the combined activities and programs add health benefits for all users, plus promote cohesive social connection.
Area families are still in need of summer activities for their children amid the record-breaking temperatures this week. Here's how summer camps are faring.
For a small number of people, infection with West Nile virus can lead to permanent neurological effects or death. Officials recommend eliminating any standing water, such as in flowerpots, gutters or birdbaths to reduce mosquito breeding areas.
Oregon health authorities report of 63 deaths — including one in Umatilla County — possibly linked to the Pacific Northwest heatwave on Wednesday, June 30.
A Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office deputy was given a rare departmental award Tuesday, June 29, for using what his leaders called "exceptional judgement" while being in a tense situation with no back up and a dysfunctional radio.
Innovia Foundation is seeking organizations that serve children in Columbia County to apply for a grant through its Columbia County Children Fund, Innovia announced in a press release.
When Dayton residents receive their bills from the city for water and sewage usage for the month of June, 2021, they will notice an increased charge.
The city of Walla Walla and its partners plan three more neighborhood gathering this season.
Walla Walla School District's summer program served almost 1,300 youths in its first week.
As of Wednesday, one girl is the only participant to show up at Washington Park's UPlay summer program. This isn’t typical. Most years the park — as well as Pioneer and Jefferson parks — would be full of children.
Aaron L. Morgan, 34, of College Place faces a maximum sentence of 110 years in prison and/or $220,000 in fines for possessing multiple images showing girls ages of 4-14 being sexually assaulted.
Walla Walla firefighter James Stovall announced his candidacy for Position 2 on the Walla Walla School Board in this November’s election. The seat is held by Teri Trick, who is running for re-election.
Terri Trick was appointed to the school board three years ago to fill an empty seat. In 2019, she ran for and won a two-year term. Now, she is running for her first full four-year term.
Washington State University GEAR UP program coordinator Becky Waggoner-Schwartz announced her candidacy for Position 2 on the Walla Walla School Board in this November’s election. The seat is held by Teri Trick, who is running for re-election.
This year, the district is offering meals at Berney, Edison, Green Park, Prospect Point and Sharpstein elementary schools, as well as Garrison Middle School, Lincoln High School and the Walla Walla Center for Children and Families.
According to a release from Presiding Judge Kristian E. Hedine, the new lunch hours will be from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. The court will be closed to all business during the lunch hour.
A woman known to Gordon accused him of getting drunk and then getting angry after the woman broke a glass marijuana device at Gordon's home.
The city was able to secure enough of the chemical to allow Walla Walla's public pool to operate through the end of July after major electrical failure at a Washington state chlorine plant.
Customer flow could slow down at Mama and Baby Supply as road closures make the storefront harder to access. Owner Rachel Vixie wishes the construction project only meant single lane closures to make arrival easier for customers.
Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce head Kyle Tarbet and city of Walla Walla officials are readying Plaza Way area business owners for surviving the next phase of roadwork.
State officials have invited licensed marijuana retail outlets to take an active role in getting more people vaccinated from COVID-19. But after more than a week, reports indicate participating shops are a minority.
A Walla Walla woman was arrested late Wednesday, June 16, for allegedly setting fire to her father's house. No one was injured in the fire, according to the Walla Walla Fire Department, but damages are estimated at $18,000.
Camps will be offered in tennis, girls soccer, track and field, football and cheer, and will be broken into two age groups: grades 3-5 and grades 6-8.
Accomplishments contributing to his selection for the award include graduation rates improving from 80.4% to 91.7% since his hire in 2016 and raising the graduation rate for Hispanic and Latino students to 88%.
Visibility is critical to any business, which has many wineries near the U.S. Highway 12 four-laning project concerned.
Two people were taken the hospital on Saturday, June 12, after a driver following too close on U.S. Highway 12 crashed into their vehicle, Washington State Patrol reported.
“2021, you’re not going to shut us down," Walla Walla High School Principal Ron Higgins said in front of 361 graduates and their families Friday night.
Nearly four years after the shooting death of 31-year-old Walla Walla man Daniel E. Cason, the woman accused of killing him pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Walla Walla County Superior Court on Thursday, June 10.
The lavender farm just outside Milton-Freewater is coming into its sweetly scented own this summer, offering U-pick opportunities to customers and reward for three years of toil for its owners.
“It show that we were here,” said eighth grader Ashley Walker at the Innovation Charter School. Students are painting a downtown mural in their final weeks before the school shuts down for good.
Charges of third-degree assault with a firearm enhancement and drive-by shooting are filed against Joshua B. Wilson, 25, of Dayton. Wilson is the suspect in the shooting at Shangri-La River Ranch RV Park west of Dayton, Sunday, June 6.
A man entered a community market and allegedly assaulted and cut the store clerk. Mohamed Ahmed made a first appearance in court today, where his bail was set at $75,000.
