Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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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
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants to fill an alternate position on the Walla Walla Water Conservancy Board. This member will be an alternate in a reserve capacity as a replacement for absent or recused commissioners. Terms on the water conservancy board are six years. In compliance with state statute RCW 90.80.050(2), for equal representation, applicants need to meet one of the following criteria to fill these vacancies. Individual water right holder who diverts or withdraws water for use within the a...
WALLA WALLA - On Thursday, October 19, the planned drilling in the right-of-way was completed, and 2nd Avenue and Rose Street were reopened to traffic. Western States Drilling drilled two monitoring wells on the Chevron property and another on Thursday. All planned wells were expected to be completed by the end of last week. At the storm drain near 3rd Avenue and Rose Street, where gasoline odor and sheen had been detected, Clean Harbors and Washington Department of Ecology staff utilized a came...
WALLA WALLA — Sometimes, the holidays are not the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you are grieving. The holidays can be challenging for people who have experienced the death of someone they love. Memories of past holiday seasons can be a reminder of loss. Moreover, it can be challenging for others to know what to say to the bereaved or how to support them. Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH) invites community members to one of two holiday grief support classes offered in-person and virtually at Walla Walla Community Hospice (...
WALLA WALLA —Visit Walla Walla (VWW) is participating in the Rural Tourism Support program offered by State of Washington Tourism and would like input from the community to help create a vision of success and identify strategies to improve the visitor experience in the region. Anyone interested can participate in various ways - from showing up for a series of workshops and networking events to taking a brief survey to help VWW establish baselines for the project. The workshops are intended for anyone interested in strengthening the local t...
Substantial enrollment numbers include first-generation students WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Community College celebrates the beginning of the fall quarter with a healthy mix of new and returning students. The estimated headcount on the first-day was up 12% over last year. “The largest group of students in years is coming to WWCC this fall. We are ready to welcome them and to provide the personalized support and high-quality instruction every student deserves,” said President Chad Hickox. While enrollment totals will not be final until the end o...
WALLA WALLA - Monday afternoon, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced the temporary closure of the Walla Walla main post office located at 128 N. Second Avenue. This closure is just the latest in a string of events that began last week with a report of strong odors of volatile chemicals emanating from the basement of the Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center. On Thursday, Sept. 14, Walla Walla Fire Department (WWFD) investigators responding to the Marcus Whitman were able to link the odors to a concentration of volatile...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla Parks and Recreation and Mountain View Cemetery will present a historical twilight tour of little-known tales on Saturday, August 19, 6-8 p.m. Tour participants will learn about people interred at the cemetery who made unusual choices in life, including professions, sacrifices for their country or others, life-altering decisions, or how they chose to leave this world on their terms. The fast-paced tour will cover much of the 80-acre facility, visiting approximately 28 burial sites, and includes several in-character p... Full story
WALLA WALLA — Customers at the Sudbury Road Landfill should expect delays starting Monday, July 17, as construction begins on the Landfill Roadway & Compost Pad Improvement project. Construction began at the compost pad on July 17. The compost pad will be closed during this work, and all green waste and compost customers will be directed to the temporary staging area at the active pit. Construction at the entrance to the landfill is expected to start on July 24 and should take the contractor no more than ten working days to complete. There w...
WALLA WALLA—Time to test your pre-CSI-era fugitive hunting skills at Fort Walla Walla on July 15 and 16. Join the search for the escaped criminal Orvy Whipstitch Horvath, known to keep company with lowlifes and horse thieves. He escaped from Walla Walla’s territorial prison and took an escape route through Fort Walla Walla, leaving behind careless clues. Over this two-day family-friendly event, visitors are invited to form search teams and help track down this desperado. Successful teams will be rewarded with prizes from the museum store. The... Full story
WALLA WALLA-The "Heals on Wheels" mobile clinic, sponsored by Blue Mountain Heart to Heart, visits local communities, including Waitsburg, Prescott, Dayton, Pomeroy, and Starbuck. A registered nurse is on board and offers medical services, including COVID-19 testing and vaccines; wound care; pregnancy, STI, HIV, and blood pressure testing; Naloxone and syringe services. Anyone needing specific vaccines can call 509-301-5701. "Heals on Wheels" mobile clinic. Drug User Health Equity Program... Full story
WALLA WALLA—Northwest Community Gospel Chorus (NWCGC) members will attend worship at the Walla Walla Presbyterian Church as special musical guests at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 25. The members of this renowned chorus will lead in congregational singing and offer several musical pieces. Eldon T Jones and his band will accompany them as they lead biblically rooted, faith-filled music in the rich tradition of the Black Church. The church invites the community to come and join in a multicultural celebration of common faith, hope, and joy. The N...
WALLA WALLA—Whitman Mission National Historic Site (NHS) and Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP) will host a special event at Whitman Mission NHS from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. Rangers from both parks will celebrate people and stories often excluded from regional history. The rangers will offer fifteen-minute talks at the Whitman Mission visitor center every half an hour. Topics will alternate between Whitman Mission NHS and Manhattan Project NHP. Activities also include a family-friendly, untold stories-themed s...
WALLA WALLA–The Living History performance on June 4 will be about Ed Burlingame, whose work in irrigation helped turn acres of sagebrush into farmland. Burlingame will be portrayed by Tom Williams. The event includes a bus tour to Burlingame's still-active and extraordinary irrigation project built in the 1890s. See the water system's impact first-hand. The event will take place on Sunday June 4 at 2 p.m. To insure a space, RSVP by Friday June 2–call (509) 525–7703 or email info@...
WALLA WALLA — On April 20, the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office put out a missing person bulletin for 47-year-old Guadalupe “Andy” Benavides. Many friends, family, volunteers, and law enforcement personnel conducted an extensive search in Walla Walla and Columbia Counties. On May 23 at approximately 9 a.m., the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report that a red Ford truck, identical to the one Benavides was last seen driving, was parked in a wheat field in north Walla Walla County. The WWSO described the area as quite rem...
WALLA WALLA—The Shindig has chosen the recipients of grants funded by donations made by attendees at last year’s event and aimed at increasing youth participation in local FFA Chapters and 4-H Clubs. Blue Mountain Community Foundation is the fiscal sponsor for the Shindig’s charitable giving and facilitates the grant application program. Yellowhawk Resort hosts the Shindig annual event that highlights local wine and food and raises donations to support the Walla Walla Valley agricultural sector. This year the Shindig returns on August 25 & 26,...
WALLA WALLA—It is spring and Blue Mountain Land Trust (BMLT) invites the public to attend a “house” party benefit on May 24, 2023. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at BMLT downtown offices, 6 ½ N. Second Ave, Suite 304, Walla Walla. Meet the staff and board members, learn about their recent work, and meet other supporters of Blue Mountain landscapes. Enjoy live music, appetizers, adult, and family-friendly beverages, and door prizes. The staff will highlight recent future projects including: The successful farmland preser... 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. This year awards were made to the following projects: • Blue Mountain Heritage Society – $3,500 to support in constructing a Columbia County Museum • Blue Mountain Humane Society – $3,000 for general operating...
WALLA WALLA, WA – The Walla Walla Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the Rasty E. and Nona F. Ketcherside Scholarship recipients for 2023-2024. The generosity of lifetime Waitsburg farmers Rasty and Nona Ketcherside provides 14 Dayton, Prescott, and Waitsburg residents the opportunity to pursue their educational dreams at Walla Walla Community College this fall. •Emily Benjamin •Lexus Brooks •Michelle Brooks •Brittani Combs •Hendrix Groom •Maggie Houchin •Hilda Lopez •Sarabeth McGowen •Monte Pettichord •Johanna Pitcher •M... Full story
Due to ongoing medical reasons, Walla Walla Symphony Music Director & Conductor Yaacov Bergman will not be available to conduct the final concert of the Symphony season on June 6, 2023. Because this concert was to be Yaki’s Farewell event honoring his 36-year career at the Walla Walla Symphony, the difficult decision was made to cancel the concert. The Symphony looks forward to celebrating Yaki at a future date and will keep the public posted about details as they emerge. If you have tickets to the June 6 concert, you will receive a separate c...
WALLA WALLA—Blue Mountain Heart to Heart (BMHTH) has been awarded $500,000 as a capital budget project in the Washington State 2023-24 budget for constructing its first central office. BMHTH purchased the location west of downtown Walla Walla in 2022. The proposed design of the 6,600-square foot, single-story structure will include BMHTH’s low-barrier substance use disorder (SUD) treatment clinic, several case management offices, a food pantry for clients, law enforcement-assisted diversion (LEAD) office, harm reduction and counseling spa...
WALLA WALLA— The Kirkman House Museum invites the public to its annual Victorian Spring Tea on Sunday, April 30, at 1:00 p.m. The museum staff will serve visitors fruit, sandwiches, and dessert courses. While sipping tea, guests will be entertained by a program featuring vintage fashions. See the beautiful gardens that are now filled with colorful spring flowers. The museum is open and guided tours are offered Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Kirkman House is located at 214 N... Full story
WALLA WALLA—A Free Tire Collection Event will be offered to Walla Walla County residents in Waitsburg, Prescott, and surrounding areas on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held across from the City Hall in Waitsburg on First and Main Streets. Participants must provide proof of residency by showing a valid Washington State Driver’s License, local utility bill, or county property tax statement for an address in Walla Walla County. Residents can dispose of up to 20 regular-sized car, light truck, or motorcycle tir... Full story
WALLA WALLA - Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) named Casey McClellan, co-founder of Seven Hills Winery, as interim director for the Institute of Enology and Viticulture. McClellan will oversee operations, support students, and draw on his knowledge of the wine industry to help guide the program. It is expected that his appointment will last a few months while an exhaustive search is conducted for the next director. McClellan was raised in Walla Walla. The McClellan family has farmed in the...
WALLA WALLA -A crowd of about 150 folks gathered at Pioneer Park on Friday, March 30, to commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility. The March for Queer and Trans Youth Autonomy and Walla Walla Pride organized the parade from the park to Land Title Square in the downtown center. The march was orderly along the route, with many drivers honking and waving in support. "The passion of the young people who participated in this march was a wonderful, inspiring sight for this old cynical observer. I...
