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  • Regional positions on the primary ballot, due by August 4

    The Times|Jul 30, 2020

    Washington 16th Legislative District – Senator Perry Dozier (Republican Party) Elected Experience: Walla Walla County Commissioner 2009-2016 Chairman 3 years, Budget Committee 5 years; Washington; Association of Wheat Growers, Past President; Washington State Barley Commissioner; Northwest Grain Growers Board of Directors, Past President Education - Whitman College B.A. Economics Danielle Garbe Reser (Democratic Party) Elected Experience: As a first-time candidate, I'll bring a needed b...

  • Mayo Clinic and Centers for Disease Control talk myths and masks

    The Times|Jul 23, 2020

    According to the Mayo Clinic Health System, wearing face masks, combined with other preventive measures such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone over the age of 2 wear a mask while in public settings. However, there has been much debate about wearing masks and misinformation has spread online. Myth: I’m not sick so I don’t need to wear a mask....

  • Area fireworks ordinances

    Beka Compton, The Times|Jul 2, 2020

    The Fourth of July is right around the corner. Each county and city in the area has its own fireworks ordinances. Are you aware of your local regulations? The City of Walla Walla allows fireworks to be lit within city limits starting at 9 a.m. on July 4 and ending at 12 a.m. on July 5. The City does have a small list of fireworks that are illegal within city limits, including skyrockets, missile-type rockets, firecrackers, jumping jacks, and chaser fireworks. For a complete list of rules and...