Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WALLA WALLA — Big cars, small cars, old models, new models, motorcycles, rat rods, trucks, and more cruised the streets of Walla Walla Friday night, September 6. Traveling the first four blocks took over 45 minutes for over 400 vehicles. The cruise started and ended at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds. It was the 28th year of the Wheelin’ Walla Walla car show, with the show n’ shine on Saturday in downtown Walla Walla. The exhibitors packed the streets with vehicles, merchandise, and car enthu...
WALLA WALLA—The 2024 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Rodeo promises to feature the best cowboys in the business. The show’s organizers say it will be an unforgettable showcase of top-tier talent, heart-pounding action, and thrilling competition that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Take note of the key dates for this exciting annual event: Rodeo Dates: August 30th - September 1st Location: Walla Walla Fairgrounds Don’t miss the chance to see the finest cowboys and cowgirls in the world as they gather at the Walla Walla Fair & Front...
The Ultimate Smash and Crash Event WALLA WALLA - The 2024 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days will present the Demolition Derby on Thursday, August 29, at the P1FCU Arena in the Walla Walla Fairgrounds. The event sponsored by Underriner Honda of Walla Walla is a fair favorite and typically sold-out event. The fair organizers ask you to imagine the heart-pounding excitement as cars clash, smash, and crash in an epic battle for survival. The Demolition Derby is a fan-favorite that guarantees an eveni...
WALLA WALLA – This week, community members in Walla Walla noticed lower-than-normal flows in Yellowhawk Creek. The reduced flows are part of a larger effort to protect water supplies in the greater Walla Walla River Basin and allow fish to migrate to Mill Creek’s upper reaches safely. As the demand for water increases and supplies dwindle in the Walla Walla River Basin, the Washington Department of Ecology is working with the State of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and stakeholders on both sides of the state...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla Fire Department crews responded to four fire incidents in the same general area of the city over 24 hours from August 4 to 5, 2024. At 10:32 p.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2024, crews from Walla Walla Fire Station 1 and Station 2 were dispatched to the area of W. Pine Street and Cayuse Street, adjacent to the eastbound lane of Highway 12, for a natural cover fire. Crews from Walla Walla County Fire District 4 also responded as part of a mutual-aid agreement. The first unit arrived to find an estimated quarter-mile fire l...
WALLA WALLA — Get ready to putt under the stars at the Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Shot in the Dark from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on September 4. The chamber will transform the putting green at the Veteran’s Memorial Golf Course with neon lights, fantastical challenges, and colorful obstacles for glow-in-the-dark fun. There will be themed holes and whimsical obstacles to challenge golfers of all levels and ages. Tickets include access to games, prizes, and music. Local food trucks will be on-site for the evening. Adult ticke...
WALLA WALLA — The City of Walla Walla Parks and Recreation is hosting a historical twilight tour with an aura of mystery at the Mountain View Cemetery on Saturday, August 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tour participants will learn about people interred at the cemetery who lived unusual lives, experienced heroic events, and had off-beat occupations. Some were revenge and justice seekers; others left this world on their terms or simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. The fast-paced tour will cover much of the 60-acre facility, including visits to a...
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Community College’s unique Warrior Pledge ensures that cost is not a barrier for students by covering any remaining tuition or fees not paid by their state/federal financial aid or scholarships. This means no out-of-pocket costs for students who qualify. Students must apply to the college and complete their financial aid application or special inquiry form by August 1. All students who apply are accepted. More information is available now on the WWCC website at www.wwcc.edu/paying-for-college/warrior-pledge/. You can...
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce presents Chamber Cafés and Roundtables on industry–specific topics. These events are designed to foster an environment of sharing knowledge and making connections within specific industries. The Chamber is hosting a roundtable on agriculture and agribusiness open to anyone in these sectors to pose questions, discuss current challenges and exchange ideas. The event will take place on Wednesday, July 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and RSVP is required due to limited space. Go to wwvc...
WALLA WALLA — The City of Walla Walla invites residents to join the city and strategy consultants from HUB Collective for a presentation on recommendations for the City’s 10-year tourism master plan. The presentation will take place at 6 p.m. on June 25, 2024, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 15 N. 3rd Ave. The public may attend in person or via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82884394971, Meeting ID: 828 8439 4971# The master plan’s goal is to promote quality of life for residents while cultivating a highly engaging experience for v...
WALLA WALLA -Sherwood Trust will disburse more than $1 million in competitive Core grants to 11 local organizations, CEO Brian Hunt announced. The Trust also announced $226,101 in noncompetitive grants to three organizations. "We continue to be both amazed and delighted at the great work being done in The Valley with the intention of thriving and flourishing for all," said Sherwood Trust Board President Kazi Joshua. Sherwood Trust is a private foundation founded in 1991 to continue the legacy... Full story
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla County is seeking community members interested in applying for positions on the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days Board of Directors. The vacancy is due to Chris Forbes’ resignation. A second seat on the board of directors will become vacant in September 2024 after Stan Bly completes his third term as a board member and is no longer eligible for reappointment. All applicants will be considered for appointment to fill the vacancy. Board terms are three years, with members eligible to serve up to a maximum of three ter... Full story
WALLA WALLA – The Warren Community Action Fund at the Blue Mountain Community Foundation has approved 19 grants to support local nonprofits providing services in eastern Walla Walla and Columbia Counties. This is the seventh year of grant awards through the Warren Fund, with more than $400,000 distributed to support the community over the years. This year, awards were made to the following projects: • Abundant Life Childcare- $2,000 to support their childcare program • Blue Mountain Heritage Society- $2,500 for assistance in relocating the E... Full story
WALLA WALLA - Fort Walla Walla Museum will bring back a favorite Living History character, the turn-of-the-century madam Josephine Wolfe, for a Living History performance on May 5 in the Pioneer Village, weather permitting. Diane Somerville will portray the famed Walla Walla brothel owner and philanthropist. In 1859, Wolfe, a 23-year-old German woman, established one of Walla Walla's first and longest-running brothels at 11 W. Alder Ave. With miners and speculators pouring through town, there...
WALLA WALLA – Donors to Providence St. Mary Foundation contributed $1 million toward replacing the cardiac catheterization laboratory at Providence St. Mary Medical Center. Along with a matching investment from Providence health care system, the funds raised through the recent Providence St. Mary Foundation Cardiac Care Campaign will cover costs related to a complete renovation of the cardiac care procedure room and imaging equipment. The new facility, commonly known as a cath lab, is used for diagnostic treatment, pacemaker insertion, or o...
WALLA WALLA - Seven Walla Walla Valley artists continue to celebrate friendship in a gallery show at CAVU Cellars during May. Returning artists include Barbara Bates, Brenda Bernards, Shannon Kimball, Marilee Schiff, Betty Simcock, and Bobbi Walker. New to the show is Mareth Curtis Warren. An artists' reception for The Art of Friendship exhibit will be held Friday, May 3, from 5-7 p.m. at CAVU Cellars at 175 E. Aeronca Avenue across from the Walla Walla Regional Airport. Light refreshments will...
WALLA WALLA - New changes in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have made more financial aid available, including grants that do not need to be repaid. The form is also shorter and, for many people, more accessible to complete. Walla Walla Community College Navigators are ready to help. Call the Student Success Center at (509) 527-4262 for Walla Walla, (509) 758-3339 for Clarkston, or email warrioradvising@wwcc.edu to schedule an in-person meeting. Students ineligible to use...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County 4-H invites community youth, ages 6–18, to its Super Saturday event on March 23, 2024, at the Blue Mountain Community Church. Sarah Farley, the 4-H Coordinator for Walla Walla County, said, “The hands-on workshops are designed to teach various skills through projects and hobby interests.” Organizers expect 80–100 participants with an average age of 8-12. Registration forms and workshop details are available for download at https://tinyurl.com/3wmmy8cx. More information is available by contacting the Walla Wal...
WALLA WALLA - Walla Walla Community College is dedicating space on its Walla Walla campus to create a Community Apiary (Beehive) Project. The new project, launching this spring, will provide space and connection for local beekeepers and multiple opportunities for education about the role of pollinators in agriculture and horticulture, food production, and healthy ecosystems. "The goal is to form a community apiary akin to a community garden," said Dave Stockdale, Director of the William A. Grant...
WALLA WALLA-The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its 59th annual book sale on February 23 through 25 at the Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla. The sale will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The book sale will feature approximately 40,000 items, including quality paperback and hardback fiction and nonfiction books, children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and collectibles. Patrons can find books for their reading...
WALLA WALLA — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has extended the essay submission deadline for the local competition of the National Civics Bee. Essays must be submitted by Monday, January 22. The National Civics Bee is an annual competition to encourage young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The Bee is open to all middle school students, grades six through eight, at the time of entry. In the first round of the local contest, students must submit an original 500-word essay. A panel of judges, c...
Walla Walla — Rite Aid is closing the Walla Walla location at 2028 E. Isaacs Ave. on Thursday, Jan. 18. A spokesperson for the company said the local pharmacy will transfer customer prescriptions to the Albertsons pharmacy at 450 N. Wilbur Ave. According to reporting by Reuters, Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy protection on Oct. 15. Under the production, the company will seek to close underperforming stores and sell its pharmacy benefit company Elixir. It will also need to resolve over 1,600 lawsuits alleging that the pharmacy filled illegal o...
Some funds designated specifically for Dayton and Waitsburg WWCC students WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Community College Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. The WWCC Foundation awards over 500 scholarships each year, including some that are specifically for students from Dayton and Waitsburg. WWCC Foundation scholarships are open to all WWCC students, including current and incoming students in all areas of study. Also eligible are out-of-state, adult learners, international and u... Full story
Walla Walla—Community members throughout the region are invited to join a ten-week grief support class offered this winter by the Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH.) The class will begin Wednesday, January 10, 2024, and run through March 13, 2023. It is offered in person at WWCH and virtually. Attendees need not be family members of current or former hospice patients; there is no charge to the participants. All forms of grief support offered through Walla Walla Community Hospice are free. The hybrid weekly support group will be held on W... Full story
Walla Walla — The county’s first flu-related death of the 2023-24 flu season was recently reported. Previous flu-related deaths have been reported in the eastern Washington region in recent weeks, but this is the first reported in Walla Walla County. While most people recover from flu with care and rest, flu can be a serious illness and cause deadly complications. The Walla Walla County Community Health Department urges individuals to follow public health recommendations and stay up to date on vaccinations to help reduce the spread of res... Full story
