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New evacuation notices issued for Cold Springs Loop Area, Weston Mountain
UMATILLA COUNTY – New evacuation notices (BE SET and BE READY) evacuation notices have been issued by the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office for the Cold Springs Loop Area and Weston Mountain. Because of fires near these areas, UCSO Search and Rescue are actively notifying residences to be aware...
A Sweet Tradition: Whitman Sends Walla Walla Sweet Onions to New Students
Each August, a new incoming class begins their four-year Whitman College experience. But even before arriving in Walla Walla, they’ve already gotten a taste of one of the area’s signature delights: the Walla Walla Sweet Onion. A Truly Whitman Tradition. In a practice that dates back to 1992,...
Tri-Cities Airport, Kadlec Hospital affected by global IT outage
PASCO, Wash.-A global IT outage is affecting banks, businesses, media and airlines across the country, including the Tri-Cities. The FAA grounded planes across the country on Friday, July 19 and airports and airlines have now canceled or delayed flights. Some local hospital information systems were affected, however, 911 communications were...
Cooling center to open in Walla Walla Saturday and Sunday
WALLA WALLA – With an excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service beginning Saturday and continuing through Sunday, the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health reports First Congregational Church will offer a voluntary cooling center. Located at 73 S. Palouse St., the cooling center will offer...
Community cooling center to be open July 20-21 in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash.-A Community Cooling Center will be open July 20-21 in Walla Walla as the Northwest heat wave continues with temperatures over the weekend forecast to be above 100 degrees. The Community Cooling Center at the First Congregational Church at 73 S. Palouse Street in Walla Walla, will be...
Excessive heat and critical fire weather over the weekend in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from 11 AM Saturday to 10 PM Monday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Fire Weather Watch for the John Day Highlands, Southern Blue Mountains, and Strawberry Mountains from Saturday 11 AM to Sunday 10...
Klein brothers plead guilty for role in 2021 riot at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two brothers pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from their conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Jonathanpeter Allen Klein, 24, of Pendleton pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to one count of civil disorder and one count of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers.
Wildfires break out in Umatilla County, prompting power outage in Pendleton area
A series of wildfires broke out in Umatilla County Wednesday afternoon, prompting Gov. Tina Kotek to invoke the Emergency Conflagration Act to allow more state resources to battle the wildfires, the Oregon State Fire Marshal reported. One of the fires south of Pilot Rock has reached around 20,000 acres, the...
College Place grad Kenneth Rooks set for Olympics steeplechase
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Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic to play in Walla Walla, promote new political party
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Seeking Capital Campaign Fundraising Manager for library renovation
Do you have experience managing capital campaigns? Are you passionate about libraries? Do you enjoy working with diverse teams? Are your communication and organizational skills exceptional? This may be the perfect opportunity for you! Our library needs a thorough renovation to meet the needs of our community and move us into the future. To accomplish this vision we are seeking a Capital Campaign Fundraising Manager. Check out the request for proposals for more information, or click on the image below to download a copy.
Public meetings roundup: Walla Walla City Council reviews sidewalk camping rules
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Group cancels July 20 contra dance in downtown Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Friends of Acoustic Music canceled its outdoor contra dance that was planned for Saturday, July 20, in downtown Walla Walla because of the extreme heat. WWFAM, in cooperation with other groups, coordinates old-time dances at several venues in Walla Walla and Milton-Freewater. The...
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