Walla Walla County Comp Plan process opens
Applications are being accepted for potential changes to area properties.
WALLA WALLA — Applications are now being taken for amendments to the Walla Walla County Comprehensive Plan and development regulations.
Group to try out ‘food stamp’ budget
Interfaith Coalition on Poverty members will try to eat on $4.50 per person a day for a week.
WALLA WALLA — Can you eat for just $4.50 a day?
First report set on watershed management experiment
WALLA WALLA — The first report on a 10-year experiment in watershed management will be presented to state lawmakers next week.
Fires disrupt Ice Harbor Dam operations
BURBANK — Two small fires caused a shutdown of the power house at Ice Harbor Dam on Thursday.
Lepiane sentenced in embezzlement case
RICHLAND — A long-running embezzlement case at the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office ended late this morning with the sentencing of a former undersheriff.
Education funding again on front burner
WALLA WALLA — Working with a new governor and finding a way to fully fund education will be among the top issues facing local legislators when they return to Olympia next week, said Rep. Terry Nealey, R-Dayton.
Warm start made for abnormal December
WALLA WALLA — December had a warm start but ended with a freezing finish.
Weather predictions paint mixed picture
WALLA WALLA — People love to predict things. Especially the weather.
Envelope containing unknown powder forces evacuation
WALLA WALLA — An envelope containing an unknown powder forced the evacuation of the Walla Walla County Public Safety Building Friday.
Sales of AR-style rifles, ammo spike up
WALLA WALLA — A national surge in sales of AR-15 type rifles, as well as ammunition, is apparently being mirrored locally.
Current expenses just part of county budget picture
WALLA WALLA — While the current expense fund in the Walla Walla County budget is the subject of major debates during the budgeting process, it is only one of many funds which make up the total financial picture.
No wiggle room seen in budget
WALLA WALLA — After weeks of paring and parsing, Walla Walla County commissioners have approved the county’s 2013 budget.
Trial date set in July 5 stabbing
WALLA WALLA — A man charged in connection with a fight and stabbing last summer pleaded innocent Monday to charges in the case.
Man sentenced in 2011 rape
WALLA WALLA — A man who pleaded guilty to a charge of rape in October was sentenced Monday to time already served.
STAR Project sees deep budget cut
WALLA WALLA — Grants to help house Walla Walla County’s homeless were approved Monday, but at least one group drew the short straw.
College Place man to be charged in child pornography case
WALLA WALLA — A College Place man who is one of the moderators of a locally popular Facebook page made his first appearance in court today after being arrested for child pornography.
'Sweet Onion Burger' page gained momentum this year
WALLA WALLA — What is the “Walla Walla Sweet Onion Burger”?
Walla Walla man charged in kidnap, assault
WALLA WALLA — A man charged with holding two women at gunpoint in his apartment Thursday made his first appearance in court today.
Man sentenced to jail in theft string
WALLA WALLA — A man caught with stolen property from as many as 30 vehicle prowls was sentenced to 10 months in jail today.
County OKs levies; budget remains on table
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla County commissioners approved property tax levies Monday, but took no action on the 2013 budget.
Man in gun pointing pleads guilty to weapons charge
WALLA WALLA — A man charged with brandishing a gun during a confrontation witnessed by frightened customers at a College Place store pleaded guilty Monday to reduced charges.
Man imprisoned for assault on infant
WALLA WALLA — A man convicted of breaking the ribs of his infant daughter was sentenced to prison Monday.
Man pleads guilty in string of thefts
WALLA WALLA — A man facing charges for a string of auto prowls last summer pleaded guilty Monday to reduced charges.
November serves up warmth, wind, wet
WALLA WALLA — If you had a swinging time in November, give the weather some credit.
Commissioners to hold public hearing on budget
A major issue in the budget discussion is the uncertainty of the outcome of current contract negotiations.
HVAC upgrade calls for chopper
WALLA WALLA — A visitor from who dropped in Thursday afternoon created a bit of a stir on Dalles Military Road.
Area bridge projects funded
WALLA WALLA — Federal funds have been slated to replace three aging bridges in Walla Walla and Columbia counties.
No surprises as election certified
WALLA WALLA — Final results for the Nov. 6 general election were certified Tuesday, producing no surprises in any local races.
College Place department looks to add position
COLLEGE PLACE — Compared with the county Sheriff’s Office and the Walla Walla Police Department, the College Place Police Department is the smallest in terms of budget and manpower.
Sheriff's budget had had its ups and downs
Until recently, the department was able to maintain a significant reserve.
WALLA WALLA — A look at budgets for the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office from 2006 to the present shows some surprising ups and downs.
No easy answers for budget gap
WALLA WALLA — As a December deadline looms, county officials are finding no quick or easy answers to balancing Walla Walla County’s 2013 budget.
Capital projects swell CP budget; state cuts could impact city
COLLEGE PLACE — Boosted by a major road project and other capital improvements, City Council members approved a substantially increased budget Monday.
Walla Walla Gardener's Association closes doors
WALLA WALLA — A local produce packing and shipping company in existence for almost 100 years is calling it quits.
Thanksgiving weather may be dry
WALLA WALLA — Batten down the hatches. It’s going to be a windy, rainy week.
Hewitt steps down from state Senate leadership
He indicated that health issues during the past year played a role in his decision.
WALLA WALLA — State Sen. Mike Hewitt said Friday he will not seek re-election as leader of the Senate Republican Caucus.
Sen. Mike Hewitt to step down as minority leader
WALLA WALLA — State Sen. Mike Hewitt said today he will not seek re-election as leader of the Senate Republican Caucus.
Small puddles, big problems for new bridge
TOUCHET — Water under a bridge isn’t a problem. Water on a bridge is another matter entirely.
Chrome business, manager sentenced for federal crimes
SPOKANE — A Walla Walla chrome plating company and one of its employees have pleaded guilty to breaking federal laws for hazardous waste.
'Hackathon' a window to worldwide event
COLLEGE PLACE — A classroom at Walla Walla University became a portal to a worldwide event Sunday.
Record-tying warmth to bid adieu
WALLA WALLA — Well, it was nice while it lasted.
First month of fall brings firsts
WALLA WALLA — October was a month of firsts.
No easy answers seen for $1.9 million county budget gap
WALLA WALLA — Officials staged a fast-paced presentation on Walla Walla County’s finances Tuesday, but revealed no easy answers to a looming gap between expenditures and revenue.
Turnout already about 26 percent for election
WALLA WALLA — With only a week to go, slightly more than a quarter of Walla Walla County’s voters have returned their ballots for Nov. 7 general election, county officials said today.
Commissioners to continue budget talks
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla County commissioners will continue their discussion on how to balance the 2013 budget this week.
Fellow joiners sought for online block watch
WALLA WALLA — A local woman wants to spread the word about a new social website intended to help neighbors keep an eye out for each other.
County jobless rate falls
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla County’s unemployment rate appears to have dropped last month, officials announced Tuesday.
Johnson faces challenge from Spinks to retain commission seat
WALLA WALLA — Jim Johnson hopes voters will let him stay at the task he started in May.
Meeting to revisit county budget
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla County commissioners will hold their next discussion of the 2013 budget later this month at an evening meeting.
Library, finances loom large at forum
WALLA WALLA — Leadership, library issues and money issues were among the topics fielded by three candidates for Walla Walla County commission Monday.
House candidates talk education, social issues
WALLA WALLA — Issues as diverse as same-sex marriage, student loans and the state budget were on the table before two candidates for the state House of Representatives Monday.
