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WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health and Providence are partnering with the University of Washington Department of Medicine COVID Testing Program to open a new free COVID-19 testing site in a tent on the Providence Southgate Medical Park campus Sept. 28. The testing tent will be located near Providence Urgent Care and will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The University of Washington operates similar sites in Richland, Yakima and Sunnyside. Based on the experience there, it should only take around 5...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla Department of Community Health (DCH) notified the Department of Ecology that cyanobacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae, was discovered on Bennington Lake Walla Walla. Cyanobacteria can be harmful to people and fatal to animals. Due to toxicity levels, Walla Walla United States Army Corp of Engineers, in coordination with DCH, has closed the lake to the public. The Corps of Engineers is working closely with the DCH to monitor the situation. DCH has collected water samples which are being tested at the King C...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health confirmed three COVID-19-related deaths last week. County health officials were notified that a man in his 60s, a woman in her 70s, and a man in his 80s that tested positive for COVID-19 passed away. We send our sincere thoughts and heartfelt condolences to the individual’s family and friends during this difficult time. Case Overview (as of 09/16/21 @ 12:00 PM): • Confirmed Cases: 7,798 • Recovered: 7,181 • Deaths: 82 • Active: 538 (includes 7 WSP inmate & 7 WSP staff) Home Isolat...
WALLA WALLA— Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) and healthcare partners will hold vaccine clinics Tuesday through Saturday for the next two weeks, beginning Tuesday, September 21. All clinics will be held at the Providence Southgate campus and run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, each vaccine recipient will be given the opportunity to enter the Walla Walla Vaccine Lottery sponsored by the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce and several local businesses. All clinics will offer interested residents both the P...
WALLA WALLA-Gesa Power House Theatre presents a Power House Movie screening of the 2021 independent film East of the Mountains on Saturday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. The screening will be followed by an in-person conversation between the film's director, SJ Chiro, and Gesa Power House Theatre Director of Film Programming Warren Etheredge. From the author of Snow Falling on Cedars comes the story of Ben Givens (Tom Skerritt), a retired heart surgeon and recent widower who learns he has terminal...
WALLA WALLA—Providence will offer its annual free drive-through adult flu shot clinic on Oct. 2 at the Providence Southgate Medical Park main building entrance (former main entrance of Walla Walla General Hospital) from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the vaccine is gone. People can be vaccinated against the flu without leaving their cars, and no appointments are necessary. People are asked to follow the Southgate campus signs and mask up to protect Providence caregivers while being immunized. Walk-ups also are accepted. COVID-vaccinations also w...
WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla County Conservation District is holding a virtual meeting on October 5, at 7 p.m. District officials are seeking input from area farmers to determine if there is interest in cost-share programs, and the Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP). hazardous areas, and fish and wildlife habitats. Grant Traynor, VSP Program Coordinator, shared that previous successful VSP have helped pay for road and stream crossing improvements, and field access improvements for farmers, while reducing water pollution. “We are always loo...
OLYMPIA — National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, Sept. 28, and Secretary of State Kim Wyman is encouraging all eligible Washingtonians to register to vote in time for the Nov. 2 General Election. “Your vote matters – especially this year. Non-presidential elections are important because many of the candidates and issues on your ballot are local and will have a greater impact on your everyday life,” said Secretary Wyman. “So if you’re eligible to vote and haven’t registered, or you need to update your registration, visit VoteWA.gov today....
WALLA WALLA—The Historical Cemetery Tours are back at Mt. View Cemetery. The Fall Tour will be held on Saturday, October 2 at 10 a.m. Some new and exciting changes will be taking place which will be announced closer to the tour date. The tour will cover many of the same points of interest and some new historical gems for those who have attended previous tours. This year pre-registration is required and will be limited to 50 participants. The tour is free, but participants can bring canned food items for the Blue Mt. Action Council and the B...
WALLA WALLA —Blue Mountain Community Foundation (BMCF) is now accepting applications for the 2021 Discretionary Grant Program. Public agencies, 501c3 nonprofit organizations and churches in Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield and Umatilla counties are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online by October 1. Eligible organizations can apply for grants of up to $35,000 for general operating or to support a specific program or project. Award announcements will be in December. For more information and to apply visit ww...
WALLA WALLA—Providence St. Mary Foundation is making $20,000 available in scholarships for locally employed Providence caregivers. “The Foundation’s board of directors is thrilled to offer another round of scholarships this year to support Providence St. Mary healthcare workers during this difficult and very busy time. Applications will be considered for courses and degrees that are either relevant to their current role or professional development,” in a statement from the Foundation. Scholarships are made possible by donations through the Fou...
WALLA WALLA—The Valley Giving Guide, formerly the Charitable Giving Guide, is currently accepting registrations for the 2021 event. This month-long online giving event is open to all 501c3 non-profit organizations in Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, and Umatilla counties. The deadline to register is October 1, 2021. Launching on November 30, the Valley Giving Guide will offer a one-stop shop for donors to select their favorite non-profits and make only one payment through a secure and trusted website. A bonus pool will add a match to all d...
WALLA WALLA-Wheelin' Walla Walla returns for its 25th Anniversary on September 10 and 11 of this year. The annual car show brings over 500 vehicles to the streets of Downtown Walla Walla. The event begins on Friday, September 10th at 6 p.m. with the Classic Cruise. In celebration of the 25th anniversary, the cruise will end with a parade cruise down Main Street. Event attendees are invited to stop by host restaurant Big House Brew Pub after the cruise and enjoy their Dual Carb Kolsch, specially...
WALLA WALLA—Head over to Historic Downtown Walla Walla and join 2020 & 2021 Parade Marshalls Doug and Margie Krueger at the Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Parade on Saturday, September 4 at 10 a.m. The parade is proudly presented by Baker Boyer Bank. Event coordinators are excited for this long-standing community event. To date, there are over 150 entries in the parade. This year is also a “Royalty Reunion” year. The parade will feature past royalty members from each year dating back to 1955. If you missed the entry deadline for the parad...
WALLA WALLA—With the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, Providence St. Mary Medical Center asks people not to come to the emergency department unless they are experiencing medical emergencies such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, high fever, or a traumatic injury. People seeking COVID-19 testing or treatment for mild symptoms or other non-emergency care should not use the emergency department. “Walla Walla has been incredibly supportive of healthcare workers during the pandemic, but the support we need most is for people to get...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) and healthcare partners will open vaccine clinics on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday beginning August 25. All clinics will be held at the Providence Southgate campus with varying appointment times. The clinics on August 25, 26, and 27 will run from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and the clinics on September 1, 2, and 3 will run from 3-7 p.m. All clinics will offer both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine. There will be a mix of first- and second-dose a...
WALLA WALLA—During a Board of County Commissioners meeting in 2020, members of the public requested that the Board of County Commissioners hold a public hearing to consider comments on the Christopher Columbus statue, which is currently located on the lawn in front of the Walla Walla County Courthouse. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of County Commissioners decided to hold a public meeting at a date to be announced. The Board of County Commissioners planned to receive public comment once in-person meetings could resume regarding the sta...
WALLA WALLA, WA—In response to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in Walla Walla and the emergence of the Delta variant, the Walla Walla Department of Community Health (DCH) and community partners are staging a Vaccine Blitz. DCH will open several vaccine clinics around the county throughout the next week to make the vaccine more readily available to the community. The dates and times of each clinic are listed below, and on the county vaccine clinic website. • Wed., Aug. 11: Walla Walla Community College, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Wed., Aug. 11: Provi...
WALLA WALLA—Grant funding will be available to selected organizations from Walla Walla County, Columbia County, and NE Umatilla County. The grant program’s goal is to make a one-time donation to one or more organizations that serve our communities. The maximum grant amount will be $10,000. More information and the application form can be found on our website at www.columbiarea.coop. • Applications will be accepted between Monday, August 2, 2021, and 5:30 pm, Monday, August 23. • Applications received after 5:30 pm on August 23, 2021, will no...
WALLA WALLA—Gesa Power House Theatre regretfully announced the postponement of the Walla Walla Summer Stage Festival, previously scheduled for August 6-15. The new performing arts festival will be rescheduled to August 2022. “This weekend, our team made the difficult but appropriate decision to postpone our new festival another year,” says Festival Director Victoria Watson. “We wanted Summer Stage to be about joy and celebration, but it’s clear from advance sales that the community is unsettled by recent developments in COVID and the Delta var...
WALLA WALLA—The 2021 Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days present an exciting event in their line-up: the Demolition Derby. Sponsored by Walla Walla Valley Honda, the Derby begins on September 2nd at 6:00 PM. Gates open at 4:30 PM. You can join the Demolition Derby as a spectator or participate as a driver. Driver registration is available on the Walla Walla Fair’s website. The deadline for registration is August 10th. Tickets for the Demolition Derby at the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days start at $18. Purchase tickets early to ensure the...
WALLA WALLA—The City of Walla Walla Water Division will soon supplement the drinking water supply by using water from one or more of the city’s seven groundwater wells. Drought conditions have caused below normal stream flows in Mill Creek. Typically, 80-90% of Walla Walla’s drinking water is treated surface water from the Mill Creek watershed. The combination of high customer water demand, lack of rainfall, low streamflow, and the requirements to provide a minimum stream level at Kooskooskie for fish and wildlife has created the need for t...
WALLA WALLA—Nature Kids in the Park is back! Join the Blue Mountain Land Trust at Pioneer Park, in Walla Walla, for free, hands-on activities that allow kids to explore the natural world. Come by between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to learn how to become a nature explorer. Three activity stations will be set up to explore at your leisure, including creating your very own map, preparing a backpack for a hike, and learning about Leave No Trace principles. Activities are free for kids ages 5-11 and their families. The Blue Mountain Land Trust and U...
WALLA WALLA—Providence Medical Group currently has openings in a certified medical assistant (MA-C) apprenticeship program that allows students to get paid while receiving their education. They also will receive the opportunity of a job offer upon graduation. The application deadline is July 31. The program lasts 12 months, and in addition to wages, students receive a $3,750 scholarship in return for a two-year employment agreement. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants will be i...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health confirmed two COVID-19-related deaths this week. County health officials were notified that two men in their 70s, who tested positive for COVID- 19, passed away. We send heartfelt sympathies to the individuals’ families and friends during this difficult time. Case Overview (as of 07/13/21 @ 4:30 PM): • Confirmed Cases: 5,753 • Recovered: 5,481 • Deaths: 68 • Active: 206 (includes 0 WSP inmate & 1 WSP staff) • Home Isolation: 198 • Hospitalized: 8 Case counts are frequently chan...
