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Evacuation Orders Lifted for Vansycle Canyon Fire Near Touchet

Evacuations · Walla Walla

Evacuation Orders Lifted for Vansycle Canyon Fire Near Touchet

The state Incident Response Team that took over Thursday night, June 12, determined the burn to be 0% contained after flying overhead.See the Story

Vansycle Canyon Fire Update - June 14, 2025 - Elkhorn Media Group

Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla

Vansycle Canyon Fire Update - June 14, 2025 - Elkhorn Media Group

WALLA WALLA COUNTY – The estimated size of the Vansycle Canyon Fire is now 2,027 acres and containment is 60 percent, according to the latest update provided Saturday morning by Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildfire Communications Manager Ryan Rodruck. The cause of the fire, which started Thursday morning, is under investigation. No structures have been damaged and approximately 80 personnel are assigned to the Vansycle…Read Article

State fire officials send resources to help contain fire southwest of Touchet

Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla

State fire officials send resources to help contain fire southwest of Touchet

Officials from the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office ordered three strike teams and air resources to aid in containment efforts at the 2,500-acre Vansycle Canyon Fire.Read Article

State suspends license of Walla Walla County doctor who is under investigation

Documents released by the Washington Medical Commission show that a Walla Walla-area psychiatrist's medical license has been suspended pending an investigation after reported substance use.Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

Walla Walla and surrounding libraries see more usage through reciprocal borrowing

A pilot program among regional library systems allows cardholders of one participating system to get a free card at another.Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

Auditions set for young people in summer productions at The Little Theatre of Walla Walla

The Little Theatre of Walla Walla will offer three opportunities during the summer for young people to explore the performing arts in a fun, welcoming and supportive environment, according to LTWW’s From the Wings newsletter.Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

Walla Walla Public Schools adds 15 electric buses to fleet

Walla Walla Public Schools now has 15 new electric buses in its fleet, each saving the district about $4,000 per year.Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

Tuesday recap: Walla Walla Sweets setback starts series in Portland

Collegiate summer wooden-bat baseball action Tuesday in the West Coast League sees the Sweets fall on the road.Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

Six area seventh-grade girls plan to attend Tech Trek STEM camp in July

Scholarships from the Walla Walla Branch of the American Association of University Women will allow six seventh-grade girls the opportunity to attend a week-long Tech Trek Washington STEM camp July 13-19 on the Pacific Lutheran University campus in Tacoma.Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

CP city administrator announces departure - Elkhorn Media Group

COLLEGE PLACE – College Place City Administrator Mike Rizzitiello has informed Mayor Norma Hernandez and city staff of his decision to step down, effective June 27. After nearly nine years with the city of College Place, Rizzitiello will become director of development services for the city of Richland, Washington. Rizzitiello considers his top three achievements as city administrator to be the Lions Park renovation project, stabilization of the …College Place · College Place Read Article

Suspect in fatal hit and run enters plea - Elkhorn Media Group

WALLA WALLA – Tyci May Harper Rongey, 26, of College Place pleaded not guilty to hit and run resulting in death and driving with a suspended or revoked license. She was arraigned Monday in Walla Walla County Superior Court. Rongey was involved in an accident in Walla Walla on May 24 with Robert E. DeWayne, 71, at West Poplar Street and South Eleventh Avenue. DeWayne died four days later from his injuries. On May 29, Rongey turned herself in to t…Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

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