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WA Board to Consider Parole for ‘Hillside Strangler’ Convicted of 1970s Murders

Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla

WA Board to Consider Parole for ‘Hillside Strangler’ Convicted of 1970s Murders

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Washington state’s parole board this week will hear the case of one of the so-called “Hillside Stranglers” who murdered numerous women and girls, including two in Washington, in the late 1970s. Read more...See the Story

New State Laws: Wine Shipments, Prescription Access and More

Wine · Walla Walla

New State Laws: Wine Shipments, Prescription Access and More

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New Mississippi laws change how patients access physician-administered drugs, add a community health worker program to the Mississippi State Department of Health, authorize the direct shipment of wine and ban diversity, equity and inclusion statements in public schools. The post New Mississippi Laws: Direct Wine Shipments, Community Health Worker Program and More appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.See the Story

Patriots Legend Drew Bledsoe Breaks Silence on New Role Days After Taking Big Step

NFL · Walla Walla

Patriots Legend Drew Bledsoe Breaks Silence on New Role Days After Taking Big Step

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Most NFL quarterbacks know how to handle pressure, but not many get to call the shots at their own kid’s wedding. Then again, Drew Bledsoe was never just any quarterback. Even though the popular opinion says he was ‘The guy before Tom Brady,’ he hates that. “When I retired, there were only, five or six guys in the history of the NFL that had thrown for more yards than me… But when people look back, you know, all they see is ‘the guy before Tom.…Read Article

Port board election creates possible deadline to sell Columbia-Walla Walla Railway

A commissioner who has signaled support for a sale is likely to be replaced by a commissioner who think the railroad should remain a Port asset. The debate over the railroad’s fate echoes another in recent memory — that over…Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

WWCSO arrests Waitsburg man on alleged rape charges - Elkhorn Media Group

WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alexis Omar Espana Silva, 23, of Waitsburg on Monday on charges related to alleged rape. According to court documents, the victim’s mother reported concerns to WWCSO about her daughter’s relationship with Espana Silva, who lives in the neighborhood, which reportedly began when the victim was 14 and Espana Silva was 20. The mother described seeing explicit social media interactions an…Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

Whitman College lays off 10 staff members - Elkhorn Media Group

WALLA WALLA – Whitman College has laid off 10 staff members from different departments due to financial difficulties. With around 200 total staff, the college faces a $3 million budget gap caused by several factors, including fewer students enrolling in colleges, increased financial aid for students, rising inflation, and stricter conditions for international students wanting to study in the U. S. These challenges mean there are fewer funds avai…Higher Education · Walla Walla Read Article

Walla Walla man, 35, accused of arson pleads guilty to lesser charges

A Walla Walla man facing three felony charges has agreed to plead guilty to two crimes — in exchange for prosecutors dismissing the most serious charge against him of first-degree arson causing damage to a dwelling.Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

From athletes to spectators, College Place welcomes home Olympic medalist Kenneth Rooks

College Place’s Freedom Festival on Sunday, June 29, allowed community members to meet with Olympian Kenneth Rooks, take pictures, ask questions and even participate in a friendly lap — or four — around the College Place High School track.Olympics · Walla Walla Read Article

Walla Wallan receives highly competitive Scottish Rite scholarship

Walla Wallan Patrick Hubbard garnered a $3,000 Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington scholarship during the June 17 meeting of the local Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.Education · Walla Walla Read Article

Banner Bank ESG Report: From Climate Action to AI Governance - Key Sustainability Milestones Unveiled

New sustainability report showcases Banner Bank's enhanced climate risk management, AI governance, and community impact initiatives. See how 135 years of values drive future growth.Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

Fourth of July in the Park event schedule and booths announced

The sights, sounds and smells of liberty (bacon-wrapped hot dogs anyone?) will fill Pioneer Park, 940 E. Alder St. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 4.Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

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