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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...
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...
Photos: Kid's Day at the 2024 Walla Walla Balloon Stampede
Scenes from Kid's Day at this year's Walla Walla Balloon Stampede, May 9, 2024. Events continue throughout the weekend in Howard-Tietan Park, including the Night Glow Spectacular starting Friday evening, May 10, with balloons lighting at dusk.
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.
Safety Log: Stolen car recovered in Walla Walla
A recovered vehicle highlights today’s Safety Log. 6:41 p.m. — Dist vscbodf, 900 cmpdl Ipctpo Tusffu. 3:35 q.n. — Ibsbttnfou, Jtbbdt Bwfovf. 1:57 q.n. — Xbssbou bssftu, Jtbbdt Bwfovf. 12:59 q.n. — Wfijdmf qspxm, 1300 cmpdl Hsbou Tusffu. 7:31 b.n. — Wfijdmf qspxm, 1700 cmpdl...
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,...
PPD issues statement on shooting
PENDLETON – Pendleton police responded to a shots-fired call received by Umatilla County Emergency Dispatch at 8:14 p.m. Tuesday night. Lt. Tony Nelson has issued the following statement. “Upon officers responding to the area of Northwest Sixth Street and Northwest Furnish Avenue, it was determined this was an isolated...
Evacuation notices lifted after brush fire north of Hermiston burns 40 acres
HERMISTON, Ore. - UPDATE 7:00 P.M. Fire north of Hermiston is now contained according to Umatilla County Fire District 1. All evacuations and evacuation notices are lifted. Fire crews will remain in the area throughout the evening for mop up. The fire burned an estimated 40 acres according to UCFD1.
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