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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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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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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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After reopening in July, the Pantry Shelf has seen increased demand for food and other basic necessities.
Snapshots in the History of the Walla Walla Valley
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COLUMN: Catholic Charities Walla Walla continues to offer its array of services while navigating pandemic restrictions.
COLUMN: Day-to-day operations at the homeless shelter are going well even in the pandemic.
The coronavirus pandemic has hit people who care for vulnerable, older adults especially hard.
The local YWCA is providing care for its residents and working to fight domestic violence, promote compassion, equality and to empow…
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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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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COLUMN: The focus on creative solutions has helped Comprehensive Health Care respond quickly to the increasing need for mental health support during the pandemic.
Blue Mountain Humane Society continues to care for animals while weathering the pandemic.
The 1-year-old Providence Population Health Department in Walla Walla embodies the concept of spreading kindness, all to enhance the…
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.
Walla Walla’s Christian Aid Center and its executive director, Jason Wicklund, have always dealt with those in homelessness and the …
Serenity Point Counseling was already in transition when the coronavirus pandemic shut down operations all over the state.
The Club of Dayton, 528 Cameron St., does a lot with a small staff and big dreams.
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Even during this global pandemic, Trilogy Recovery Community is offering help for those struggling with addictions.
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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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Walla Walla Community Hospice’s Camp Amanda held each summer for children will not happen this year.
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The mural, created by artist and Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office Deputy Federico Diaz, at the Pine Street underpass received som…
Members of the Providence St. Mary Foundation have been working tirelessly to set up support facilities for the community during the…
Into the new offices and then right back out again.
The local office of Aging and Long Term Care has its doors closed, but like most who continue to adapt in this time of a pandemic, t…
Families already facing difficulties before the pandemic now face even more.
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The Walla Walla Senior Citizens Center, even with its building shut down, is ramping up its meal service.
In the disarray of the COVID-19 crisis, creating some order while assisting precious companion animals is the daily operation of the…
In a normal year, spring and summer would mean a lot of guests for Fort Walla Walla Museum and a large number of students coming thr…
In the new reality, after normal day-to-day life came to a screeching halt from the pandemic, SonBridge Community Center’s multi-fun…
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Local World War II heroes who didn’t get to come home are being remembered.
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People wave enthusiastically and sometimes stop to take pictures when they drive past Kirk and Courtney Amick’s College Place home o…
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This is a tough time for the nonprofit Friends of Children of Walla Walla, which is marking 20 years of mentoring young people, pair…
Local author Shanna Hatfield has been writing Western romance novels for years and is still brimming with inspiration and creativity.
Former Walla Walla resident Heidi Brock began her new job on Sept. 16. Now the new president and CEO of the American Forest & Pa…
The local VFW Post 992, 102 North Colville Street, is bursting with live music, a new menu and plenty of plans for Veterans Day on N…
Early inspiration led Ramona Moss to the right career. She loves her line of work and is still involved at her salon, Ramona’s Kut N…
Pam Murray walks along her spiritual path, going where it takes her.Â
This year’s local quilters at the upcoming Walla Walla Quilt Festival are a mother and daughter team.Pat Lucarelli and Susie Golden …
The Marcus Whitman Gem and Mineral Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary show Sept. 7-8 at the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds.
