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Rubber Ducky, you're the one!

Winners of the 16th annual Exchange Club of Walla Walla Baker Boyer Ducky Derby are named.

Retirees may face downward mobility

The retirement prospects of Americans are slipping for the first time in generations, according to a report released Thursday, adding a new voice to those warning that future retirees face the risk of downward mobility when they leave the work force.

Hikers walk 100 miles to raise funds for group helping veterans

WALLA WALLA — A team will leave here during the Memorial Day weekend for a three-day, 100-mile hike to Lewiston to raise money for the Red Circle Foundation.

County responders to conduct mass casualty drill

WALLA WALLA — Multiple agencies and hospitals will conduct a full-scale mass casualty exercise on Monday starting at 6 p.m.

Police emphasis to patrol for cellphone, seatbelt violations

Motorists in Walla Walla and Garfield counties between today and June 2 can expect to see law enforcement patroling city and county roads in search of unbuckled drivers and passengers and drivers using their cellphones.

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Jolie's pre-emptive mastectomies a courageous call

“You have cancer” may be the most feared thing a doctor can tell a patient.

Most candidates to run unopposed

WALLA WALLA — A final flurry of filings Friday produced contested races for several city councils and school boards as well as the state Court of Appeals. However, a majority of those who filed for positions last week will be running unopposed.

Special filing period set for empty seats

WALLA WALLA — A special three-day filing period will open Monday for Walla Walla County offices open for election this year for which no one filed during the regular filing week.

Final filing list

The following candidacies have been posted in Walla Walla, Columbia and Garfield counties as of Friday.