On August 28, the Walla Walla County health officials were notified of the fifth COVID-related death in the county. A woman in her 80’s, who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, passed away.

“We wish to express our deepest sympathies to the woman’s family and friends during this difficult time,” said Meghan DeBolt, Director of Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH).

As of Tuesday, Sept. 1, Walla Walla County had 770 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 139 active cases. There are only three cases that are currently hospitalized.

Case counts are subject to change as new cases go t...