Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WALLA WALLA - It is not too late to experience the Walla Walla Corn Maze at 853 5 Mile Road in Walla Walla. The maze is open on weekends from 2 to 5 p.m. for non-scary fun and from dark to 9 p.m. for a scary Spooktakular. The season ends on October 30 and 31 for the scary Spooktacular experience from dark to 9 p.m. Those who don't want to hear chainsaws or have goblins leap out at them can visit in daylight for $10 for ages 4-11, $12 for 12 and over, and free for Veterans and first responders....
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Valley Chamber offers an internship for someone interested in agriculture and its connection to the Walla Walla Valley business community. Anyone interested in this opportunity to have a positive impact on the community and grow personally and professionally should email the chamber at info@wwwchamber.com....
WALLA WALLA—Film WWV, a project of the Walla Walla Valley Chamber, has teamed up with community partners Team WWV, The Wine Alliance, the Downtown Foundation, and Visit WW to partner with Power P.A. Course and Washington Filmworks. Full scholarships are available for local budding filmmakers to take a strong first step in a film career by learning the role of Production assistant. Washington Filmworks’ FWD Funding Initiative has funded scholarship opportunities for underrepresented communities, including rural and female applicants. Learn mor...
WALLA WALLA –— Walla Walla Community College received $128,521 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide financial assistance to students in the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program. The WWCC was one of 27 colleges and commercial driver training programs in the U.S. to receive funds through the agency’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grant Program. The program offers grants to support career opportunities for veterans and students living in rural communities and to meet the nation’s growing demand for truck...
WALLA WALLA — The Washington Water Trust will host a benefit screening of the Fly Fishing Film Tour at Gesa Power House Theatre in Walla Walla on Saturday, October 19. The event will feature films, a silent auction with items from local businesses, and a raffle for outdoor gear. Proceeds from the event will help restore flows to local rivers and streams, including the Walla Walla River, Touchet River, and Mill Creek. Tickets are available online now and at the theatre on Oct. 19 after 5 p.m. The Fly Fishing Film Tour brings fly fishing c...
WALLA WALLA — Sherwood Trust announced a change in the organization’s administrative structure to help it best fulfill its mission. Program Director Julia Leavitt will leave Sherwood Trust in November after the trust decided to eliminate the position to help the trust maximize the amount of grant funds available to local nonprofits and municipal agencies. Leavitt has led Sherwood Trust’s community and nonprofit learning events since her hire in November 2019. “We have all benefitted from her passion for learning and development through many wid...
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...
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...
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...
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...
