September 8, 2008

Walla Walla Community Council has appointed it’s first executive director, Julie Reese
A series of programs at the Milton-Freewater Public Library can put you directly in touch with staff members of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.
Read about Columbia Middle School Principal Mike Taylor as he bicycles from Burbank to Olympia to celebrate his students’ work on the WASL tests
Walla Walla Police Capt. Gary Bainter writes about cyclists and motorists co-existing on the roads
Dayton’s first annual Relay for Life cancer walk will be held on Sept. 13 and 14
The state auditor’s office is investigating the Touchet School District for not having adequate internal control over travel expenses and its process for handling cash receipts
In Sunday’s edition, read Alfred Diaz’ story about local defense attorney William McCool who is being accused of trying to improperly get financial information from the person who printed Foyer magazine

August 4, 2008

Highlights from the Peach Basket Classic
Weather roundup
Update on the brush fire at Wallula Junction which is about 80% contained
Story about local contra dancing
Walla Walla Police Capt. Gary Bainter warns in his column today that local officers will be out on enforcement patrols focusing on speed limits

Temperatures broke a record yesterday hitting 105 degrees
Wildfire warning due to the hot weather
Washington Butterfly Association held their annual conference in the wilderness around Dayton
Starting tomorrow drivers must use hands-free cell phone devices or risk a fine
Reminder to abide by fireworks laws
Horizon Air affected by increase in fuel prices. There’ll now be a Walla Walla - Pendleton connection starting in October