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In the Minutes - Garfield County Commission

Commissioners are Robert Johnson, Dean Burton and Wynne McCabe. With all present Monday, the board:

On the Agenda - Waitsburg City Council

When: Wednesday, 7 p.m. Where: Preston Hall Board Room, 605 Main St., Waitsburg

On the Agenda - Columbia County Commissioners

When: Wednesday, 10 a.m. Where: Columbia County Courthouse, 341 E. Main St., Dayton

Safety corridor on Highway 11 set for decommissioning

MILTON-FREEWATER — Due to a reduction in crashes and fatalities along OR Highway 11 the designated Traffic Safety Corridor through Milton-Freewater will be decommissioned on June 5.

Walla Walla Community College names new wine program director

WALLA WALLA — A regional winemaker and industry consultant, who is also an expert on soil and geology, has been named the new director of Enology and Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College.

City Council’s Laib says no to new term

WALLA WALLA — City Council Member Shane Laib will not run for re-election but will remain in politics, he announced this morning.

Emergency Services - 5/13/13

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

Walla Walla County starts chip-sealing road projects

WALLA WALLA — Starting Tuesday, Walla Walla County drivers should expect delays due to chip sealing projects on county roads.

Stabbing victim arrested on fugitive warrants

WALLA WALLA – The 27-year-old man who was stabbed last week during an altercation near Stateline Road in Milton-Freewater was arrested Saturday after his release from Providence St. Mary Medical Center.

Man arrested for urinating on Walla Walla Public Library books

WALLA WALLA — Police arrested Justin J. Stokes on investigation of felony malicious mischief after the 38-year-old man reportedly urinated on books at the Walla Walla Public Library on Thursday,

Council member announces he won't seek re-election

WALLA WALLA — Council member Shane Laib issued a statement today indicating he won't seek re-election to his Walla Walla City Council position (No. 2) this year. His email included the following statement: "I have mostly enjoyed the time that I have served on the council and am proud of the accomplishments that have been made. I have enjoyed serving the citizens of the Walla Walla community."

On the agenda - Milton-Freewater School Board

When: Tuesday, 7 p.m. Where: McLoughlin High School music room, 120 S. Main St.

In the minutes - Athena City Council

Athena City Council members are Deborah Hayward, LaVerne Mitchell, Chet Sater, Rebecca Schroeder and Carol Speed. With all present Thursday, the board:

Etcetera - 5/13/13

Bagpipes and haggis and kilts, oh my. Shortbread munching, dancers flinging, pipers skirling, tartan wearing and caber tossing all come to mind for this lassie/columnist, a member of the Lindsay Clan.

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Plight of the alkali bee

A Wa-Hi presentation on risks the local pollinators face is generating buzz about widening Highway 12.

WALLA WALLA — The setting is a community meeting. Officials from the Department of Transportation and farmers share different views on a proposed highway expansion. A newscaster offers an introduction and commentary, and a moderator guides the discussion.