May 12, 2008

Balloon Stampede wrap up including the Altrusa Spelling Bee
City of Walla Walla will no longer pick up green waste
Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance and Enology and Viticulture Center host a seminar on the health benefits of wine
Bonanza Raceway adds street-legal racing

May 9, 2008

Balloon Stampede organizers hope the winds calm down enough for balloon launches
Opponents of proposed carbon sequestration project submitted a petition with 578 signatures
Calvin Mines, suspected sex predator, awaits his civil commitment trial
Walla Walla Community College baseball and softball fields now sport lights
Renovation at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds unearths interesting objects including playing cards apparently dating to 1944, possibly from a German POW
Karlene Ponti reports about American Red Cross monthly blood drives at the First Congregational Church
Look for the yearly graduation special section on Sunday

Former Washington Governor Gary Locke to join Key Tech’s Board of Directors in September
Worries about West Nile Virus
Sheryl Cox in race for Walla Walla Couny commissioner
Walla Walla Community College rodeo team looking to rope a national championship
Post and share your 2008 Balloon Stampede photos
Living History program at Fort Walla Walla Museum
Rick Eskil reviews “Iron Man”
Wa-Hi presents: “Seussical the Musical”

Spring release weekend in Walla Walla
Walla Walla optometrist Kelly Cochrane has his license restricted by state Board of Optometry
State of The State of Washington Latinos is not very good
Cinco de Mayo in Walla Walla and Milton-Freewater
Profile of Walla Walla native and artist Daniel DeSiga who will be in town this weekend
Look for the special Balloon Stampede section on Sunday
Karlene Ponti’s story on brain fitness
Free Comic Book Day
World Laughter Day