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Child molestation suspect pleads not guilty to new charges in Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA — A Walla Walla man facing child molestation charges pleaded not guilty Tuesday to newly filed charges during a Walla Walla County Superior Court appearance after posting bail. Jacob Romero, 34, appeared out of custody before Judge Brandon L. Johnson, who granted a motion by prosecutors to...

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Two Hikers Rescued After 40-foot Fall on Walla Walla River Trail Near Harris Park

Two hikers from College Place fell 40 feet into the Walla Walla River near Harris Park. Crews hiked two miles in the dark and hauled one man up the embankment by rope.

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Plans underway for new apartments, subdivisions, roadwork

Documents filed under Washington’s environmental review process reveal a list of projects in the works for the Mid-Columbia. The State Environmental Policy Act, or SEPA, often provides the first look at the mixed-use projects, mini-storage facilities, apartments, industrial expansions, subdivisions and more that are working their way through the various planning departments of Benton, Franklin and Walla Walla counties.

Kennewick, WA · 23h
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Edmiston blasts sheriff and jail over booking policies

HERMISTON – Elkhorn Media Group emailed Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston this morning (Wednesday) regarding the arrest of Fernando Abrahan Torres, 21, of Hermiston. We asked for the circumstances surrounding the arrest, which included a felony charge of criminal mischief. Edmiston responded with the basics surrounding the arrest and...

Hermiston, OR · 1d
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Columbia Rail resumes service to Weston, secures $13M for regional overhaul

WESTON — Freight trains began rolling into Weston on Monday for the first time since summer wildfire damage halted operations, following emergency track and fill repairs along the line. Freight train departing Lakeside Foods Weston Facility. Columbia Rail restored service after crews rebuilt a damaged fill section on the...

Weston, OR · 2d

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Kennewick VA clinic aims for early 2029 opening

Before gold-painted shovels ceremoniously dug into a prepared mound of dirt at the site of the future Kennewick VA Clinic, Ryan Peta made a vow. “I have a responsibility that we build the best clinic with the best providers,” the interim director of the Jonathan M. Wainright VA Medical Center in Walla Walla told a crowd of veterans, local and state officials and community members on Nov. 5. “I promise you we will give you 100% of what you deserve.”

Kennewick, WA · 23h

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This Small Washington College Has a Big Idea About Tuition

College tuition isn’t exactly known for simple math. Between financial aid forms, scholarships, and income calculations, figuring out what a family will actually pay can be confusing, even intimidating. At Whitman College, a private liberal arts college in Walla Walla, the calculation is considerably easier. Take your family’s annual adjusted gross income, divide it by… The post This Small Washington College Has a Big Idea About Tuition appeared first on Seattle magazine .

Walla Walla, WA · 1d

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Oregon-Washington Weather Alert: ¼-Mile Fog Today, Rain Nov 12-16

Pendleton, OR – Thick fog is blanketing portions of northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington, reducing visibility to a quarter-mile or less. Drivers face hazardous conditions Thursday morning before temperatures climb into the 60s, followed by gusty winds Friday and widespread rain chances Sunday.

Pendleton, OR · 1d

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College Place Public Schools approved for free student meals through 2030

COLLEGE PLACE — All students enrolled in College Place Public Schools can now receive free breakfast and lunch under a federal program approved for all district schools through June 30, 2030. The district announced it will participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Provision for the next...

College Place, WA · 1d

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Buried alive: The true story of Florence Ferguson

In 1951 McNary Dam was nearing completion. The Army Corp of Engineers were finishing the plans to alter the landscape of the Mid-Columbia Basin, and evacuating residents living along the shoreline. The town of Wallula was going to be relocated (for the second time), and the Army Corp of Engineers had agreed to move some of the historical buildings and to dig up all the coffins in the cemetery for reburial at the new site.

Wallula, WA · 1d

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Great workplaces are about more than great perks

Generous benefits? A competitive salary? Flexible schedules? Opportunities to advance? A boss who remembers your birthday or work anniversary?. As we celebrate our third annual Best Places to Work Mid-Columbia winners, it’s clear there’s no single recipe for a great workplace. But the survey results reveal something more fundamental: People want to feel valued, respected and connected to their work.

Benton County, WA · 21h