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Commissioners approve replacing aging bridge near Prescott
WALLA WALLA COUNTY – The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners approved a contract Monday with InterWest Construction, based in Burlington, Washington to replace the 110-year-old Dell Sharpe Bridge west of Prescott. Built in 1914, the bridge which spans the Touchet River and is accessed via Pettyjohn Road is...
Local firework stands opening soon - Firefighters are preparing
TRI-CITIES/WALLA WALLA, Wash. --- Summer is all about barbecues, parades and fireworks. The National Safety Council advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals, and not to use any fireworks at home. They may be legal, but they are not safe.
Learn to be 'firewise' at meeting in Dixie on June 26
DIXIE, Wash. - Walla Walla County Fire District 8 is hosting its annual Firewise Meeting on Wed., June 26 in Dixie and teaching attendees about a range of wildfire topics. Representatives from WWFD8, the Department of Natural Resources, the US Forest Service and Walla Walla Emergency Management will be in attendance to speak and answer questions.
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