Offices still without candidates after special filing period
WALLA WALLA — A special filing period for Walla Walla County offices open for election this year closed Wednesday with some spots still without candidates.
Revisions to Milton-Freewater flood zone drawn
MILTON-FREEWATER — The Umatilla County Land Use Planning Commission will hold a hearing today on revisions to the federal flood zone map for the Milton-Freewater area.
Umatilla County vote has Murdock in lead for commissioner
PENDLETON — Unofficial results today showed Pendleton resident George Murdock winning the race for the Umatilla County Commissioner Position 1 seat.
Two file Monday at start of special filing period
WALLA WALLA — Two candidates filed Monday at the start of a special filing period in Walla Walla County.
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.
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.
Honour Project flights set for takeoff Saturday
WALLA WALLA — A local family’s project will allow a group of veterans to take flight Saturday, weather permitting.
Two resign from College Place City Council
The city has 90 days to fill vacancies left by Steve Dickerson and David Beamer.
COLLEGE PLACE — A couple of moving experiences have left the City Council with two vacancies to fill.
Candidate filing opens Monday
WALLA WALLA — Candidate filing week begins Monday for city councils, school boards, port districts and other posts up for election this year.
Balloon launch weather looks like a go for Stampede
Ideal conditions with calm, clear skies are forecast until Sunday when a cold front is expected to move in.
WALLA WALLA — Bright, yes. Breezy, no. Both which bode well for hot-air balloonists gathering in the Valley over the next few days.
Walla Walla County officials to see pay hike
Commissioners, whose own salaries are frozen through 2016, OK'd raises for other elected officials.
WALLA WALLA — Citing the need to keep pay adequate to encourage capable people to run for office, Walla Walla County commissioners approved a pay raise next year for all county elected officials except themselves.
Despite a couple of frosty nights, April promised true start to spring
WALLA WALLA — Apparently Mr. Winter didn’t get the memo to get off the stage.
Sustainable Practices Lab puts inmates back to work
WALLA WALLA — “Everything old is new again” isn’t just a song lyric here.
Projects to aid Walla Walla River flows completed
TOUCHET — With the rushing waters of the Walla Walla River forming an appropriate backdrop, two projects to aid both fish and farmers were given a formal dedication Tuesday.
Lockown lifted at two prison units
WALLA WALLA — Two of the four units at Washington State Penitentiary locked down after a major fight between inmates are back on normal status.
Walla Walla County unemployment falls to three-year low
The rate, not seasonally adjusted, is below the rate posted in March 2011.
WALLA WALLA — The number of unemployed people in Walla Walla County fell to a three year low in March, according to the latest figures released by the state Employment Security Department.
Officials sorting out cause of prison brawl
By ANDY PORTER
Penitentiary units on lockdown after Saturday night fights
WALLA WALLA – Four units at Washington State Penitentiary's West Complex are on lockdown today after multiple fights broke out Saturday night.
The sound of fitness
It was hard to say which was louder, the crash of barbells hitting the floor or the hard rock music pounding the air. Both were part of the picture at a recent workout session in the CrossFit gym in Walla Walla, one of two now open in the area. (The second is in College Place.) This evening’s group was a diverse lot, men and women ranging from college age to slightly graying. But all had one thing in common, intensity.
Tea partiers hold tax day rally in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA — Rain and cold failed to dampen the will of a crowd of about 80 people Monday who turned out for a Walla Walla Tea Party Patriots Tax Day Rally at the Walla Walla County Courthouse on Main Street.
County online by-name tax record search box to remain off
WALLA WALLA — The ability to search for Walla Walla County property tax information online by names will continue to remain offline for now,
Police ID man killed in Walla Walla shooting
Police have identified the victim of an early-morning shooting today in Walla Walla.
College Place reinstates lawsuit against car dealer
WALLA WALLA — The city of College Place has refiled a lawsuit seeking more than $2 million from a local car dealer in financial and various legal troubles for the city’s Commercial Drive project.
Refiled lawsuit one of many Gilbert legal woes
WALLA WALLA — The lawsuit College Place refiled against a local auto dealer is one of several currently in play involving Mark W. Gilbert and his companies.
Model of Lindbergh’s airplane debuts in Walla Walla
An area model maker built a quarter-scale replica of the famous ‘Spirit of St. Louis.’
WALLA WALLA — A model of one of history’s most famous aircraft is now on display at Fort Walla Walla Museum. But while the detailed rendition of the Spirit of St. Louis is remarkable, the story behind it is equally noteworthy.
County zaps online property tax info by name
Officials said the change was due to recent killings of law officers in the US.
WALLA WALLA — The murders of law enforcement officials in Colorado and Texas have prompted a change in how people can search for property tax information in Walla Walla County.
Woman pleads guilty in high-speed pursuit case
WALLA WALLA — A woman charged in connection with a high-speed chase in January pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempting to elude a police vehicle.
Man sentenced to time served in New Year's attack in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA — A man who pleaded guilty in connection with a gang-related New Year’s Day attack on a man was sentenced Monday.
Candidates to replace Columbia County sheriff submitted
DAYTON — The Columbia County Republican Party central committee has named two candidates to replace Sheriff Walt Hessler, who is retiring in June.
Spring arrives at last
WALLA WALLA — Spring has sprung.
College Place man arrested in shotgun-pointing
COLLEGE PLACE — A College Place resident was arrested Wednesday after allegedly pointing a shotgun at another man.
County to tap sales tax for DHS budget fix
WALLA WALLA — Sales tax money raised to expand Walla Walla County’s mental health and substance abuse services will be used to halt “hemorrhaging” of reserve funds in the county Human Services Department, county commissioners decided this week.
Former county undersheriff begins sentence
WALLA WALLA — A former Walla Walla County undersheriff who embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from the office has started serving her sentence.
Fire, ice and murder — Writer’s debut novel takes readers to edge
WALLA WALLA — There are edges and then there are edges.
Gilbert Auto files for Chapter 11 protection
COLLEGE PLACE — A local auto dealer beset by lawsuits is seeking Chapter 11 protection.
Corps employees may face furloughs
WALLA WALLA — Employees at the local U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office have received notice they may face furloughs due to impending federal budget cuts.
Auction set for Walla Walla Gardener's Association property
WALLA WALLA — Bids are now being taken for the former Walla Walla Gardener’s Association plant and property.
Lawsuits pile up for Gilbert Auto
COLLEGE PLACE -- A local auto seller with a string of dealerships in the Pacific Northwest has crashed into a new set of lawsuits.
Last full month of winter on warm, dry side
WALLA WALLA — Time to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring.
Pomeroy woman named fair queen
WALLA WALLA — Pomeroy resident Kindall Cooper was named queen of this year’s Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days Thursday.
Old shotgun harks to early days for Forest Service
WALLA WALLA — A long-ago treasure hunting expedition may have yielded a link to the early days of the U.S. Forest Service in Washington state.
College Place residents to see sharp tax hike
COLLEGE PLACE — The cost of the College Place school bond issue will come home to roost this weekend.
Group puts 'food stamp budget' to the test
WALLA WALLA — It is possible to eat for a week on a budget of $31.50, but it isn’t easy.
College Place releases details of Gilbert lawsuit dismissal
COLLEGE PLACE — A $25,000 payment to the city of College Place last week paved the way to dismissal of a $2 million lawsuit against a local auto dealer.
Gilbert, CP settle suit
COLLEGE PLACE — A $2 million lawsuit by the city of College Place against a local auto dealer has been dismissed.
Water-protection rule update a step closer
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla County commissioners Monday moved a step closer to updating protections for drinking water sources in unincorporated areas.
Raptors on the Roll
Birds of prey take to the air to clear the skies of invasive species.
There are Reservoir Dogs and then there are landfill falcons. One is the title of a Quentin Tarantino film, while the other is being looked at as a way to help control unwanted residents at the city of Walla Walla’s Sudbury Landfill.
Auto dealer: Repossessions not related to business
Mark Gilbert said three repos at a lot in Pendleton did not involve his auto empire.
A College Place auto dealer being sued by the city has recently had three vehicles repossessed from its dealership’s lot in Pendleton, but the business owner said it had nothing to do with them.
January chilly, but moisture lacking
WALLA WALLA — Yes, it was cold. But it was a dry cold.
College Place sues auto dealer for $2 million
WALLA WALLA — The city of College Place is demanding $2 million it claims it is owed from a local car dealer for the Commercial Drive project.
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