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Health provider faces hearing in inmate’s death

The Walla Walla physician assistant is accused of unprofessional conduct in treating the man.

WALLA WALLA — A local physician assistant is accused of unprofessional conduct in connection with the treatment of a Washington State Penitentiary inmate who later died.

Bond tapped for City Hall fix

City Council voted 6-1 to use the money to upgrade old wiring.

WALLA WALLA — City Hall will get a $66,000 electrical upgrade paid for with police station bonds funds.

Emergency Services - 6/13/13

Information is compiled by the Union-Bulletin staff from the official logs and records of area law enforcement and emergency service agencies.

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A place to just Be’n

Walla Walla youth have one less reason to say there’s nothing to do in town.

WALLA WALLA — Angel Magdaleno was walking downtown when he happened to pass by a nondescript white building on Colville Street. Written in the window was the name Be’n Towne, and a sign in the window identified the space as a venue for local artists and musicians.

Religious freedom advocate to speak at Walla Walla University commencement

COLLEGE PLACE — Robert A. Seiple, the nation’s first ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, will present Walla Walla University’s Class of 2013 commencement address at Sunday’s ceremony.

In the Minutes - Weston City Council

City Council members are Bill Boyd, Lyn Delph, Julie Schuld and Jennifer Spurgeon. With all present Thursday, the Council:

In the Minutes - Waitsburg School Board

School Board members are Ross Hamann, Christy House, Marilyn Johnson, Randy Pearson and Greg Zuger. With all present Wednesday, the board:

On the Agenda - Athena City Council

When: Today, 6:30 p.m. Where: Athena City Hall, 215 S 3rd St

In the Minutes - College Place City Council

City Council members are William Jenkins, Alexander Scott, Marge Nyhagen, Bernie Yanke, Mayor Rick Newby and Larry Dickerson. With all present Monday, the council voted as follows:

Port incubates kitchen use idea

Commissioners weigh whether to lease a surplus VA commercial kitchen for vendors to use.

WALLA WALLA — An empty facility. A growing culinary community. A port district with focus on building opportunities and jobs.

Emergency Services - 6/12/13

Information is compiled by the Union-Bulletin staff from the official logs and records of area law enforcement and emergency service agencies.

On the Agenda - Port of Walla Walla

When: 6 p.m. Thursday. Where: Port of Walla Walla Office, 310 A St.

Dayton Elementary School principal retires

Principal Katie Leid reflects on more than two decades in education.

DAYTON — In her last week of teaching before she retires, Dayton Elementary Principal Katie Leid made the most of it.

Seatbelt and cellphone use violations cited in emphasis patrols

Law enforcement emphasis patrols in Walla Walla and Garfield counties from May 20 to June 2 resulted in 39 citations for seatbelt infractions and 25 cellphone/texting tickets, according to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission..

Two charged in Umapine home invasion

PENDLETON — Two Walla Walla men now have been charged in connection with the home invasion and assault of a 79-year-old woman in Umapine early this year.