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MILTON-FREEWATER – A crash on Highway 11 at West Crockett Road sent at least two people to St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla Sunday afternoon. The Oregon State Police cited Richard Cutright, 59, of Blackfoot, Idaho with driving under the influence of intoxicants. The accident report indicates that...

WALLA WALLA, Wash. - In a press release from Gause Law, a Walla Walla firefighter is no longer facing charges for child molestation after 20 months of legal proceedings. Anthony Spada was accused of child molestation in March 2022 and arrested for first and second degree child molestation along with obscenity for communicating with a minor for immoral purposes according to the Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office.

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A recent DUI incident on Highway 11 at West Crockett Road near Milton-Freewater has once again brought the issue of impaired driving to the forefront of community concerns. Richard Cutright, a 59-year-old man from Blackfoot, Idaho, was involved in a two-vehicle collision that resulted in injuries and his subsequent arrest. While the 21-year-old female driver from Walla Walla involved in the accident did not require further medical treatment, the passengers in Cutright's vehicle were not as fortunate, needing to be transported to St. Mary's Medical Center. The coordinated response from multiple agencies highlighted the community's dedication to addressing such emergencies with urgency and care.

The agenda for the December 6 Arts Commission meeting is available here. This is a hybrid meeting. Attendees and commissioners may attend in person or virtual. Zoom meeting details are availabe linked in the agenda.Visit here for more details.

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WALLA WALLA, Wash. - According to the City of Walla Walla on Facebook, two roads are closing over the next two days due to utility work. Martin Drive between Cookerly Drive and Blue Mountain Drive will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5. while Maple Street between Catherine Street and Howard Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

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WALLA WALLA, Wash.- A broken playground slide at Pioneer Park in Walla Walla has caught the attention of many parents. "For a city known for parks, it's pretty surprising it's gone on this long," Walla Walla resident, Jessica Ely, said. The broken slide has a large gap towards the bottom....

Three Rocky Mountain elk have been shot and left to waste in Eastern Oregon just south of the Tri-Cities, according to the Oregon State Police. OSP received a report Nov. 27 of two elk left in a

A Seattle-based preservationist buys the Dayton hotel.

This article presents a tour of three exceptional diners in Walla Walla. Have you had the chance to experience any of these culinary delights? If so, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

The Big Picture: Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine. says, "Another reason to love beans!" Doctor's Expert Insights About Gut Health and Colorectal Cancer in Washington. Know this: "Something that not a lot of people are fully understanding is that the rates of colorectal cancer are skyrocketing in America and the world--particularly among younger people. This new study adds to our understanding that improving our gut health can lead to colorectal survivorship. It's a big deal! Fiber helps with motility and absorption in our body. Beans help with enhancing our gut bacteria diversity--this helps reduce inflammation and improve overall gut health. Eating beans is a simple, affordable, and powerful way to improve our gut health. Also of note, new guidelines suggest that if you're 45 and older--it's time to get a colonoscopy." Dr. Shelandra Bell, Family Medicine.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of walla walla..

He’s charged with shooting the man inside a Burbank garage.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Tuesday is $3.229, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

As the festive season unfolds, the residents of Walla Walla are experiencing a notable increase in criminal activity, shadowing the joy of the holidays with a series of unsettling events. In a recent surge, package thefts have particularly spiked, with a notable incident occurring on North Roosevelt Street where a resident's package was stolen. This troubling trend is reflected in national statistics, with 17% of Americans falling prey to package theft recently. Alongside, a hit-and-run collision on East Rees Avenue and a window shattered by a thrown rock on Chestnut Street reveal a diverse pattern of crimes impacting the local community.

This week in Walla Walla, Washington, two incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. The first incident involved a house fire caused by a heater, displacing a family. The fire was reported early in the morning on November 23 and required the assistance of multiple fire departments to control. The second incident involved a wanted Texas man who led Walla Walla authorities on a high-speed chase and ultimately crashed his motor home. The man, Isaiah Guillen, had warrants out for his arrest from Texas and Oklahoma. He was injured in the crash and taken to the hospital.

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