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Saturday's Launch at the 2024 Walla Walla Balloon Stampede
Here's a 360-degree view of the scene at Howard-Tietan Park in Walla Walla, where several hot-air balloons prepare for launch during the Balloon Stampede. The morning of Saturday, May 11 marked the competition among balloon pilots who were expected to perform tasks related to navigating their vessels. Video by Greg...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Spada won’t return to work at WWFD
WALLA WALLA – Firefighter and paramedic Anthony Spada will not return to work at the Walla Walla Fire Department. Spada resigned April 25 while the city was conducting an internal investigation to determine whether he would be allowed to return to work after child sex crime charges against him were dismissed last December.
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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