August 25, 2008

72-year-old motorist suffered medical problems that led to a crash in Walla Walla Saturday
Public information workshop will be held at WWCC water and environmental center on Tuesday at 6 p.m. to discuss update of critical areas ordinances
Walla Walla children form organization to send stuffed animals to victims of the Sichuan Province earthquake in May
VA Regional network Director Max Lewis told employees that no further cutbacks are slated for Walla Walla but veteran’s advocate Ron Fry is convinced there are plans to shut down the local medical center
Read Sunday’s story about options to deal with the city’s budget shortfall which include the closure of the Pioneer Park Aviary
Milton-Freewater will hold a concil meeting today to discuss a proposal for the city to provide $70-100 thousand dollars annually to help pay for ambulance service

August 12, 2008

Sen. Patty Murray leads members of Congress in writing to VA Secretary James Peake and calling for federal funding for a new veterans nursing home in Walla Walla
A grass fire erupted near the Snake River in Walla Walla County Monday afternoon
Public hearing is scheduled on Walla Walla’s 6-year transportation improvement plan
Look for Don Flemings column on digital photography starting today in the paper
Read Sheila’s continued column on selecting the perfect pillow

Public hearing this week regarding development standards for wineries
College Place officials investigate cause of house fire that injured three people
Fed is giving the Walla Walla Housing Authority about $279 thousand to help local vets find affordable housing
State tourism consulting team will be at Walla Walla Airport Conference room Thursday to hear input
Kelly Wilson charged with stealing nearly $7,000 from Allstate Insurance
Jose Martinez II is charged with possessing cocaine with intent to deliver it
Exchange Club Youths of the Month: Joseph Haggberg, Michelle Warner, Lauren Peterson and Adam Newbold

Bess Putnam talks about Walla Walla VA PHLAG program
Del Valle beverage recall
Walla Walla County commissioners want to know how you feel about proposed revisions to nuisance code
Milton-Freewater Democrats meet at Blue Mountain Community College
Ex-NFL player Dean Derby notes trading cards to Fort Walla Walla Museum
Walla Walla Farmer’s Market kicks off on Saturday