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Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WALLA WALLA COUNTY—Walla Walla County Commissioners are announcing that there will be an opening on the Walla Walla County Rural Library Board of Trustees as of January 1, 2022. The County Rural Library Board of Trustees determines the mission and basic policies for the library’s operation. It has the supervision, care, and custody responsibilities for all property of the library, including: Buildings Purchasing books and other supplies Exclusive control of the finances Must submit an annual budget containing detailed estimates for funds nec...
WALLA WALLA—The number of structure fires tends to increase nationwide during the holiday season. This upsurge, typically starting around Thanksgiving and stretching through Christmas and to the new year, is due to unintentional and mostly avoidable accidents. For many people, holiday decorations include a Christmas tree, candles and/or electrical components, including lights and extension cords. For residents celebrating and decorating during this holiday season, the Walla Walla Fire Department would like to remind you to take steps to e...
WALLA WALLA COUNTY—WSU and UI Extension are hosting a FREE “Last Chance” Pesticide Recertification Credit Program on Friday, December 10th, 2021, from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm. Individuals can participate either online via Zoom or in-person at the Clarkston Campus of Walla Walla Community College in Clarkston. Note that there is no charge to participate in the program. Five Washington and Oregon, and four Idaho recertification credits have been applied for. Topics for the program include: Invasive and Noxious Weed Management Obligations and Strat...
WALLA WALLA—Come and enjoy a holiday cookie to help kick off the holiday season as we light the official City of Walla Walla Holiday Tree in Heritage Square at 116 E Main Street, Saturday, December 4. The Walla Walla Choral Society will be performing holiday carols and there will be a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. Festivities will begin at 5pm and conclude in time for everyone to find the perfect spot to enjoy the Holiday Parade of Lights. For more information contact Andy Coleman at 527-4527 or acoleman@wallawall...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) student Kody Rooper was selected as the college’s nomination for the statewide Transforming Lives Award during the November Board of Trustees meeting. Created in 2012, the Transforming Lives Awards program recognizes current and former students whose lives have been changed by pursuing higher education at a community or technical college. Each college board of trustees names one recipient, whose story and picture is included in a booklet shared with state legislators and the broader higher educat...
WALLA WALLA—On Thursday, November 18th, 2021, the International Association of Fairs and Expos held their Hall of Communications awards ceremony. The Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days placed in a handful of categories. The 2021 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days’ theme was Stars, Stripes and Country Nights, and ran from September 1st through September 5th. They won the following categories: 1st place and 3rd place in Division 1 for Souvenir and Commemorative Items 1st place in Division 1 for Digital Advertising 2nd place in Division 1 for Sin...
WALLA WALLA-December 18 from 12 - 4 p.m. Get in the holiday spirit with a visit from Pioneer Santa! There will be a craft table for kids, refreshments, and complimentary gift wrapping for Museum Store purchases. Don't forget that members get a 10% discount on store purchases! On December 30 at 4 p.m. Carla Giger, author of "Starbuck, the Little Town that Could," will share information about the town's early history, including bank robberies, fires, businesses, churches, schools, and community...
WALLA WALLA— Walla Walla County Department of Community Health confirmed two COVID-19-related deaths this week. County health officials were notified that a man in his 30s and a man in his 70s, that tested positive for COVID-19, passed away. DCH offers their sincere thoughts and heartfelt condolences to the individuals’ families and friends during this difficult time. Case Overview (as of 11/23/21 @ 8:30 AM): • Confirmed Cases: 9,322 • Recovered: 9,002 • Deaths: 111 • Active: 211 (includes 0 WSP inmate & 4 WSP staff) o Home Isolation:...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) and healthcare partners will temporarily close the Providence Southgate vaccine clinic during the week of November 22, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The regular clinic schedule (Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) will resume on Tuesday, November 30. Additionally, the Southgate clinic will have altered hours on Saturday, November 20. The clinic will shut down at 4 p.m. instead of the usual 5 p.m. Everyone interested in scheduling an appointment at Providenc...
WALLA WALLA— Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) invites future college students, parents, and community members to an Open House from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30 in the main building (Building D) at Walla Walla Campus. The Open House is designed as a one-stop setting to learn more about WWCC and many of its programs, services, and community partners. Representatives of some of the college’s workforce and trade programs will be on hand to provide fun, interactive activities, giving attendees an opportunity to try a trade. Att...
WALLA WALLA—It’s that time of year when the temperature drops, the days get shorter and there is a buzz in the air about the upcoming holiday season. For those preparing to celebrate the holidays, the Walla Walla Fire Department would like to remind you to take steps to help ensure the safety of your home and family. As the winter months settle in, and particularly around the holiday season, the number of structure fires tends to increase. This upsurge, typically starting around Tha...
WALLA WALLA —Sometimes the holidays are not the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you are grieving. The holidays can be a very difficult time for people who have experienced the death of someone they love. Memories of good times and togetherness at the holiday season serve to remind us of their loss. Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH) welcomes the community to an afternoon online workshop on Sunday, November 21st from 1 to 3pm. The event is facilitated by the Hospice Bereavement Team, consisting of staff social workers and s...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health confirmed four COVID-19-related deaths this week. County health officials were notified that a man in his 60s, a woman in her 70s, and a man and a woman in their 80s, who tested positive for COVID-19, passed away. Our sincere thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the individuals’ families and friends during this difficult time. Case Overview (as of 11/16/21 @ 8:15 AM): • Confirmed Cases: 9,235 • Recovered: 8,900 • Deaths: 109 • Active: 230 (includes 0 WSP inmate & 6 WSP staff...
PENDLETON, Ore.—Christmas tree permits for the Umatilla National Forest are available to purchase at Forest offices, several local businesses, and online through Recreation.gov. For the second year, all National Forests are selling Christmas tree permits online via Recreation.gov as an added convenience for the public and alternative to in-person interactions. Christmas tree permits purchased online must be printed to be valid and can only be used on Umatilla National Forest lands, as specified on the permit. Christmas tree permits cost $5 e...
MILTON FREEWATER, Ore.—Sherwood Trust is convening a group of community-minded leaders of all experience levels for its 2022 Community Leadership Program in Milton Freewater, OR. The program runs February through September 2022. Applications are due December 10, 2021 and available online at www.sherwoodtrust.org/leadership. There is no cost to participants. “Ideal candidates for the 2022 leadership class will be people who live and/or work in Milton-Freewater area” said Sherwood Trust Progr...
WALLA WALLA —The Walla Walla Downtown Historic District, roughly bounded by Third Avenue, Rose Street, Palouse Street, and the alley between Alder and Poplar streets, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, where it joins other districts and properties that contribute to the rich cultural heritage of Washington state. The National Register records the tangible reminders of the history of the United States and is the official repository for the documentation of cultural resources worthy of preservation. National Register d...
WALLA WALLA—Fourteen area nonprofits will receive Sherwood Trust Fall Impact awards totaling $165,880, according to CEO Brian Hunt. Sherwood Trust Impact Grants are designed to support smaller-budget projects of $20,000 or less that advance Sherwood Trust’s mission that everyone in the Walla Walla Valley has a sense of belonging and contributes to a thriving region. This is the first year Sherwood Trust offered Fall Impact Grants. $80,000 was awarded for Spring Impact Grants earlier this year. “Our region’s nonprofits continue to find innovat...
WALLA WALLA—This week Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) collected the final cyanobacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae, water sample from Bennington Lake. The King County Public Health Lab will not be taking any more cyanobacteria samples until next season. The final collection showed microcystin levels were very low and anatoxin-a was not detected and has not been detected throughout the entire monitoring season. “Microcystin is at 0.4 ug/L, which is significantly lower than the WADOH and EPA recreational gui...
WALLA WALLA— Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) and healthcare partners will hold vaccine clinics at the Providence Southgate campus on Saturday, November 6 and Saturday, November 13, exclusively for children ages 5-11 years old. Clinics will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone arriving at the Southgate campus for a vaccine should use the main entrance of the building and not the urgent care entrance of the facility. Additionally, there will be vaccine clinics at local elementary and middle schools over the coming weeks. ...
WALLA WALLA—On October 27, the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health confirmed three COVID-19-related deaths in the county. County health officials were notified that a man in his 60s, a woman in her 70s, and a man in his 80s, who tested positive for COVID-19, passed away. DCH announced two additional COVID-19-related deaths on October 29. County health officials were notified that a man and a woman in their 70s, who tested positive for COVID-19, passed away. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the individuals’ familie...
WALLA WALLA— Bluewood Alpine Race Team (B.A.R.T.) will host a screening of Warren Miller’s Winter Starts Now, the 72nd annual ski and snowboard film by Warren Miller Entertainment, at Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, November 13. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for a prefunk party (food truck, silent auction, giveaways). The film screening begins at 7:15 p.m. Winter Starts Now will chase winter from coast to coast. From Alaska’s Prince William Sound, where the only fresh tracks encountered belong to bears, to Maine’s community of craftsm...
WALLA WALLA—Sherwood Trust is presenting a free community workshop to highlight how civic engagement can support mutual understanding. The virtual event on November 16 is the final of a four-part series that explores how everyday equity and empathy can support inclusive communities where everyone has a sense of belonging. “We welcome community members to share in a live community learning experience that will leave you ready to do things differently by inspiring hope and motivating action to build equity and empathy into your daily rou...
WALLA WALLA—The Live Cinema series at Gesa Power House Theatre continues with a screening of The Royal Ballet’s current production of The Nutcracker on Thursday, December 23, at 7:00 pm. The Nutcracker is a family favorite at Christmas time and is one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet. The story of Clara, a girl on a magical Christmas Eve adventure, is accompanied by sparkling music and even dancing sweets! Watch the company of The Royal Ballet in this much-loved ballet classic. The cast for this production of...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla Valley Honda presents a screening of the family-friendly animated feature film Coraline at Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, October 31 at 3 p.m. A costume contest will be held at 2:15 p.m. The winners will be announced after the screening. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Ages 0-7, Ages 7-12, Ages 12-15, and Adult/Parents. While wandering through her rambling old house in her boring new town, Coraline (voiced by Dakota Fanning) discovers a hidden door to a fantasy version of her life. If she w...
WALLA WALLA—The Camp Amanda Leadership Team & Walla Walla Community Hospice have organized An Evening Where Kids Ask the Questions, a Q&A style webinar to be held on Zoom, Thursday, November 4th at 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm. Children can submit their questions anonymously before or during the webinar. Those questions will be answered by a panel of community members and professionals, including a doctor, trauma nurse, EMT/firefighter, police officer, funeral director, pastor, social worker, and those...
