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Boomerland: Indestructible teens become risk-averse Boomers

As kids, though, we were indestructible. We played tackle football without pads. Lawn Darts were the rage. Station wagons had cigarette lighters and ashtrays.Read Article

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Walla Walla businessman, volunteer with a ‘servant heart’ dies in Montana plane crash

College Place resident Dwight Evan Steffanson had a passion for flying, metal and volunteer work, dancing and trains.Read Article

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Labor dispute temporarily halts road projects in Walla Walla - Elkhorn Media Group

WALLA WALLA – The city of Walla Walla reports the Myra Road South Extension, plus Howard Street sewer and road improvement construction projects are temporarily on hold. The reason for the work stoppage is due to a labor dispute between the private construction contractors and their employees. The city of Walla Walla is not alone as the dispute affects multiple job sites across Eastern Washington. At this time, there is no confirmed timeline for…Read Article

Walla Walla man arrested on domestic violence charges after prolonged assault, police say

A man was arrested on charges including assault after allegedly attacking a woman on Monday, according to the Walla Walla Police Department.Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla See the Story

Log Truck Rollover Closes Highway 12 Between Walla Walla and Waitsburg

UPDATE 3:10 pm: – The roadway is now open. WALLA WALLA COUNTY — U.S. Highway 12 is closed in both directions between Minnick and Waitsburg after a log truck rolled, blocking both lanes, according to the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office and Washington State Department of Transportation. Eastbound traffic is stopped at milepost 350 near Lewis Peak Road, and westbound traffic is stopped at milepost 357 near Meinburg Road. Authorities report no s…Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla See the Story

Safety issues force closure of yellow slide at Veterans Memorial Pool - Elkhorn Media Group

WALLA WALLA – Due to maintenance and safety issues, the yellow water slide at Veterans Memorial Pool in Walla Walla is closed for the remainder of the season. Walla Walla Parks and Recreation Director Andy Coleman explained staff identified significant deterioration in the gel coating in a few places on the slide which could become abrasive to users. “This issue is unrelated to the damage that was repaired earlier this season to the same slide,”…Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

Waitsburg tables plans for ice skating rink - Elkhorn Media Group

WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg City Council has decided to table a decision to move forward on installing a skating rink on the site of the former city pool. City Manager Randy Hinchcliffe presented an offer for synthetic ice from Kwik Rink of Minnesota for $57,040. Hinchcliffe was able to tour a rink the company has already installed in Spokane that’s used to teach very young children how to play hockey. Hinchcliffe said the person who runs facility…Sports · Waitsburg Read Article

Italian Heritage Association of Walla Walla's 40th anniversary activities slated Oct. 10-11

Fifteen local Italians founded the Italian Heritage Group in 1985 so their children could learn about and understand their heritage, said Italian Heritage Association board member Teresa Fausti.Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

Walla Walla public forum highlights the harms of legislative changes on businesses

The forum was a part of WPC's Eastern Washington Road Show series, with several stops throughout Eastern Washington in partnership with each city’s chamber of commerce to shed light on the changing legislation and the state’s performance.Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

Editorial: Where in the world is Gov. Ferguson?

Among the assumptions that politicians often make about their own importance is that the public doesn’t have a right to know what they’re up to in their capacity as an elected official at any given time.Walla Walla, Washington · Walla Walla Read Article

Walla Walla Sweets to open summer 2025 baseball season with road trip

On tap for Friday, May 30, is the city of Walla Walla's 2025 collegiate summer wooden-bat baseball season opener with the Walla Walla Sweets scheduled to get themselves going on the road as they start a three-game weekend West Coast…Baseball · Walla Walla Read Article

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Boomerland: Indestructible teens become risk-averse Boomers

Walla Walla businessman, volunteer with a ‘servant heart’ dies in Montana plane crash

Labor dispute temporarily halts road projects in Walla Walla - Elkhorn Media Group

Walla Walla man arrested on domestic violence charges after prolonged assault, police say

Log Truck Rollover Closes Highway 12 Between Walla Walla and Waitsburg

Safety issues force closure of yellow slide at Veterans Memorial Pool - Elkhorn Media Group

Waitsburg tables plans for ice skating rink - Elkhorn Media Group

Italian Heritage Association of Walla Walla's 40th anniversary activities slated Oct. 10-11

Walla Walla public forum highlights the harms of legislative changes on businesses

Editorial: Where in the world is Gov. Ferguson?

Walla Walla Sweets to open summer 2025 baseball season with road trip

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Walla Walla man arrested on domestic violence charges after prolonged assault, police say

Log Truck Rollover Closes Highway 12 Between Walla Walla and Waitsburg

Safety issues force closure of yellow slide at Veterans Memorial Pool - Elkhorn Media Group

Waitsburg tables plans for ice skating rink - Elkhorn Media Group

Italian Heritage Association of Walla Walla's 40th anniversary activities slated Oct. 10-11

Walla Walla public forum highlights the harms of legislative changes on businesses

Editorial: Where in the world is Gov. Ferguson?

Walla Walla Sweets to open summer 2025 baseball season with road trip