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Milton-Freewater council to discuss pool season, small business assistance grants
MILTON-FREEWATER – The Milton-Freewater City Council meets tonight (Monday) at 7 p.m. Business items on the agenda include a request from the recreation committee for the city council to discuss the 2024 pool season and YMCA service agreement; plus, consider an intergovernmental agreement with the city of Pendleton for small business assistance grants for COVID relief funds through Business Oregon.
WWPS outdoor levy improvements are ahead of schedule
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla Public Schools reports many of the outdoor athletic and activity facilities projects included in the outdoor capital levy approved by voters in February are ahead of schedule. Work begins later this month at Walla Walla High School and a groundbreaking ceremony is set for...
DeSales hosting state playoff
DeSales Catholic School's varsity baseball team competes Tuesday, May 14, on campus in Walla Walla at a Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Class 1B Championship tournament first-round playoff as the Irish host Moses Lake Christian. The Irish go on to win, 24-3.
Motorcyclist injured after fleeing from officers
MILTON-FREEWATER – The Milton-Freewater Police Department reports Mauricio Moreno James, 26, sustained substantial leg injuries after fleeing from officers at a high rate of speed Thursday morning and crashing his motorcycle. At 2:22 a.m., officers responded to a report of a man with a gun. As officers arrived, the...
Rock Climbing Banned at Hells Gate Habitat Management Unit
LEWISTON - The US Army Corps of Engineers is banning all forms of rock climbing beyond the buck-and-rail fence on "River Run" trail in Hells Gate Habitat Management Unit, beginning June 1. The agency's Walla Walla District says the ban is an effort to protect cultural resources and ensure public...
Preparing for soaring temperatures and sunny skies for Mother's Day weekend
The region basked in warmth yesterday, and the trend is set to continue as temperatures soar even higher today and into the weekend. Over the past 24 hours, we've seen a significant uptick in temperatures, ranging from 5 to 13 degrees warmer in all of our regions compared to yesterday. This morning, most areas wake up to balmy conditions in the 40s and 50s, with only isolated pockets dipping slightly lower.
Softball Recap: Danielle Maher can't quite lead Rahway over Dayton
Friday just wasn't the day for Rahway's offense. They lost 12-0 to the Dayton Bulldogs on Friday. Rahway has not had much luck with Dayton recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met. Rahway saw two different players step up and record at least one...
Council votes not to change fireworks policy
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla City Council yet a very lengthy discussion of its fireworks policy Wednesday. However, the discussion ended with the council voting 4-3 to not change the city’s policy. The council spent nearly 90 minutes discussing the issue, which began with public comments. Before...
Athletic facility improvements at Walla Walla schools ahead of schedule
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Walla Walla Public Schools announced on Thursday that several outdoor athletic and activity facility projects passed in the Outdoor Capital Levy are ahead of schedule. WWPS says that many of the improvements will be completed in summer 2024. Hellas Construction, a leading sports field construction company,...
Basin events for May 11-19
COLUMBIA BASIN — Here are a few things to do in the Basin this week. This listing is noncomprehensive and event details may change or events may be canceled at the organizers’ discretion. Readers are encouraged to call ahead or verify the information below online prior to the event.
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