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Children's Home Society of Washington in Walla Walla offers help for families
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Children's Home Society of Washington in Walla Walla offers help for families

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The Children's Home Society in Walla Walla is upgrading online services as well as creating new avenues for families needing assistance amid a pandemic.

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Blue Mountain Heritage Society preserves area history
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Blue Mountain Heritage Society preserves area history

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There have been floods, fires and pandemics in the past and lessons learned can help deal with current difficulties — even if only to reassure people that great hardships can be overcome.

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Walla Walla care centers dress up for holidays
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Walla Walla care centers dress up for holidays

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  • Dec 23, 2020
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The dark days of winter call for brightly colored lights. Walla Walla care centers are answering the call with their holiday decorations.

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Local groups help keep their public libraries thriving
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Local groups help keep their public libraries thriving

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  • Dec 21, 2020
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COLUMN: With area libraries facing limitations during the pandemic, local groups are helping with support services — as they do year-round.

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Feral cat trappers work with Blue Mountain Humane Society
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Feral cat trappers work with Blue Mountain Humane Society

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  • Dec 16, 2020
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COLUMN: Living in the mostly rural Stateline area of Milton-Freewater, Debbie Miller has seen many wandering, apparently homeless cats. “We have a lot of feral cats,” Miller said. “Someone out here has cats that are not being taken care of.”

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Junior Club of Walla Walla bridges resource gap for new parents
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Junior Club of Walla Walla bridges resource gap for new parents

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  • Dec 7, 2020
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COLUMN: The Junior Club of Walla Walla helps out in the community, with a current focus on providing Care Crates for parents of newborns.

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Ceremony to honor those lost too soon
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Ceremony to honor those lost too soon

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  • Dec 2, 2020
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A global candle lighting event at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 will honor those who departed from the world too soon.

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Alzheimer's Association offers webinars for families and caregivers
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Alzheimer's Association offers webinars for families and caregivers

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  • Nov 30, 2020
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The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a variety of educational webinars to help families and caregivers of those with impaired cognition.

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The holidays add to the demand at area food distribution center
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The holidays add to the demand at area food distribution center

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Nov 25, 2020
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Area demand from food bank increases week before Thanksgiving

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Shalom Project helps Walla Walla Valley veterans focus on wholeness
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Shalom Project helps Walla Walla Valley veterans focus on wholeness

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  • Nov 23, 2020
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Healthy, happy, balanced, whole and productive living is the goal of the Shalom Project.

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Walla Walla Senior Center looks toward the future
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Walla Walla Senior Center looks toward the future

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Nov 18, 2020
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COLUMN: As the need for food increases, the Walla Walla Senior Center's efforts to respond have, too.

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Burbank library's free program for youth focuses on life skills
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Burbank library's free program for youth focuses on life skills

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  • Nov 16, 2020
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COLUMN: The Burbank branch of the Walla Walla County Rural Library District will host a virtual program series to assist young people in learning financial skills.

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SonBridge Community Center carries on in challenging times
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SonBridge Community Center carries on in challenging times

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Nov 11, 2020
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COLUMN: SonBridge Community Center Executive Director Norman Thiel said things are going pretty well — even amid a pandemic.

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Local woman's triumph over hard times inspires others
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Local woman's triumph over hard times inspires others

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Nov 9, 2020
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COLUMN: Shayla Kern provides inspiration to others struggling to improve their lives.

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Welcome home, Taz
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Welcome home, Taz

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Oct 30, 2020
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COLUMN: Adopted from Blue Mountain Humane Society, Taz the dog finds his family and another canine friend.

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As conflict piles on, stress is a sign of the times
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As conflict piles on, stress is a sign of the times

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Oct 21, 2020
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This year has brought many challenges to mental, emotional and physical health.

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SonBridge Community Center hosts virtual luncheon
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SonBridge Community Center hosts virtual luncheon

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Oct 20, 2020
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COLUMN: SonBridge Community Center in College Place is celebrating its impact in the area and hosting its third annual Supporter Luncheon fundraiser at noon Wednesday on Zoom.

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BMAC helps people stay in homes with repairs, replacements
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BMAC helps people stay in homes with repairs, replacements

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  • Oct 19, 2020
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COLUMN: Blue Mountain Action Council offers a deferred loan program to qualified applicants needing home repairs.

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Fort Walla Walla Museum's virtual programs expand participation
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Fort Walla Walla Museum's virtual programs expand participation

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Oct 7, 2020
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COLUMN: The COVID-19 virtual adjustments at Fort Walla Walla Museum actually became a way to expand participation in events that used to rely on limited seating capacity. Online there's no limit to how many can participate remotely.

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Walla Walla's VFW reopens after months of pandemic closure
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Walla Walla's VFW reopens after months of pandemic closure

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Oct 5, 2020
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COLUMN: COVID-19 has meant the cancellation of the Veterans Day parade and other meals and celebrations usually held on Nov. 11, but the local hall is now open for bingo and more.

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City Church sees community charity blossom during pandemic
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City Church sees community charity blossom during pandemic

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  • Sep 28, 2020
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COLUMN: While most places to donate were closed in the early part of this pandemic crisis, people cleaning their homes had nowhere else to bring items — so the church became to go-to spot.

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Recovery group answers the call for help
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Recovery group answers the call for help

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Sep 23, 2020
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In the midst of the pandemic, wildfires and skies full of smoke, local organizations are still working to help those devastated by F…

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Walla Walla's Helpline reaches out to offer assistance
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Walla Walla's Helpline reaches out to offer assistance

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Sep 21, 2020
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COLUMN: Helpline’s services are still in place, with clothing vouchers being given, personal hygiene products handed out to people once every 90 days, and help with food needs, shelter and emergency childcare all part of how the organization can help.

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The Pantry Shelf meets growing demand
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The Pantry Shelf meets growing demand

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  • Sep 16, 2020
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After reopening in July, the Pantry Shelf has seen increased demand for food and other basic necessities.

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Snapshots in the History of the Walla Walla Valley

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  • Sep 6, 2020
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Snapshots in the History of the Walla Walla Valley

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Catholic Charities Walla Walla provides help In crisis
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Catholic Charities Walla Walla provides help In crisis

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  • Sep 2, 2020
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COLUMN: Catholic Charities Walla Walla continues to offer its array of services while navigating pandemic restrictions.

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Sleep Center Residents Need Blankets
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Sleep Center Residents Need Blankets

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Aug 31, 2020
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COLUMN: Day-to-day operations at the homeless shelter are going well even in the pandemic.

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Long-term care center gets creative within COVID-19 restrictions
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Long-term care center gets creative within COVID-19 restrictions

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Aug 26, 2020
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The coronavirus pandemic has hit people who care for vulnerable, older adults especially hard.

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Local YWCA offers shelter from the storm
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Local YWCA offers shelter from the storm

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Aug 24, 2020
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The local YWCA is providing care for its residents and working to fight domestic violence, promote compassion, equality and to empow…

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Cancer center continues essential work during pandemic
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Cancer center continues essential work during pandemic

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Aug 19, 2020
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COLUMN: For those in cancer treatment, already stressed and with compromised immune systems, adding a pandemic can be a huge hurdle.

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Pandemic can't stop Hope Street's dream of new beginnings
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Pandemic can't stop Hope Street's dream of new beginnings

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Aug 17, 2020
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When the coronavirus pandemic hit this spring, Karen Carman worried about how it would impact work toward opening Hope Street, a saf…

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Pandemic Fatigue? Help is available
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Pandemic Fatigue? Help is available

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Aug 12, 2020
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COLUMN: The focus on creative solutions has helped Comprehensive Health Care respond quickly to the increasing need for mental health support during the pandemic.

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Annual Furr Ball goes virtual
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Annual Furr Ball goes virtual

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Aug 5, 2020
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Blue Mountain Humane Society continues to care for animals while weathering the pandemic.

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Providence Population Health answers the call to fill health care need
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Providence Population Health answers the call to fill health care need

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Updated Aug 3, 2020
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The 1-year-old Providence Population Health Department in Walla Walla embodies the concept of spreading kindness, all to enhance the…

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Snapshots in the History of the Valley

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  • Updated Aug 2, 2020
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50 Years Ago (1970): On Aug. 9, the building of the new U.S. Highway 12 will begin tomorrow by Burnham Construction of Federal Way, Washington.

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Christian Aid Center weathers pandemic challenges
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Christian Aid Center weathers pandemic challenges

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Updated Aug 5, 2020
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Walla Walla’s Christian Aid Center and its executive director, Jason Wicklund, have always dealt with those in homelessness and the …

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Serenity Point Counseling faces challenges of pandemic, relocation
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Serenity Point Counseling faces challenges of pandemic, relocation

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Updated Jul 28, 2020
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Serenity Point Counseling was already in transition when the coronavirus pandemic shut down operations all over the state.

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The Club of Dayton looks toward the next school year
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The Club of Dayton looks toward the next school year

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Updated Jul 22, 2020
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The Club of Dayton, 528 Cameron St., does a lot with a small staff and big dreams.

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Addiction recovery remains critical — and available — during the pandemic
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Addiction recovery remains critical — and available — during the pandemic

  • By KARLENE PONTI of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
  • Updated Jul 20, 2020
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Even during this global pandemic, Trilogy Recovery Community is offering help for those struggling with addictions.

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Area Red Cross seeks more volunteers
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Area Red Cross seeks more volunteers

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The Central and Southeastern Washington region of the American Red Cross is in need of local volunteers for training before the 2020…

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