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In a letter to The Times, County Commissioner Greg Tompkins announced he would not seek re-election. “After much thought and consideration, I have decided not to seek re-election to a fifth term as Walla Walla County Commissioner, District 3. I am proud of the accomplishments and changes I have been a part of during my sixteen years as a county commissioner. I had the pleasure of working with very dedicated and committed former county commissioners, David Carey, Pam Ray, Gregg Loney, Senator Perry Dozier and Jim Johnson as well as my current s...
WALLA WALLA-Since 2015, Dunham Cellars has generously donated $10 from each bottle sale of their 2009 Founders Blend to Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH). Over the years, the sales of the 20th Anniversary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot from their Lewis Estate Vineyard have resulted in $19,000 in donations for WWCH. The wine is the namesake of Dunham Cellars' founders, Mike Dunham, and his son, Eric, who started the winery in 1995. Mike died in 2013 and Eric in 2014. Mike, who...
WALLA WALLA—Providence St. Mary Medical Center received contracted nursing support from the Washington State Department of Health and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to care for COVID-19 patients. Four registered nurses and one certified nursing assistant (CAN) arrived on February 7 and will begin caring for patients Tuesday in the medical unit and the Intensive Care Unit. There may be an additional three CNAs sent to the hospital. Providence St. Mary applied to DOH for assistance due to staffing challenges amid the recent s...
WALLA WALLA—At the annual Showcase fundraiser this past Saturday, February 5th, the Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days made several announcements about the upcoming 156th Fair. It honored a business and three individuals for their long-standing involvement and support of the Fair by naming the Parade Marshals, the distinguished sponsor, and rodeo legend inductees. This year’s Parade Marshals are Clark and Carolyn Hansen. Clark has been a member of the Walla Walla Wagon Wheelers since 1968, and Carolyn has also had an active role with the Wag...
WALLA WALLA—Blue Mountain Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. The application is available online at www.bluemountainfoundation.org. The deadline for applications is March 7th at 11:59 p.m. While individual scholarship criteria vary, all applicants must be either a current senior or graduate of a high school in Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, or Umatilla counties or have been a resident of one of the above counties for at least three years. Scholarships are available for undergraduate a...
WALLA WALLA—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, has released their work plan for the funding appropriated by the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA). The IIJA has allocated approximately $55 million directly to the Walla Walla District for the following projects in fiscal year (FY) 2022 • $22.7 million for the replacement of downstream gate gudgeon anchors, spillway hoists and gates, and the acquisition and installation of a second derrick crane, dredging and surveys, flowering rush abatement, the reh...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla Dance Company announces a new performance schedule for “The Adventures of Alice” at Gesa Power House Theatre. Originally scheduled in January, the dance program is now scheduled on Wednesday, February 23, Thursday, February 24, Friday, February 25, with performances starting at 6:00 p.m. “We feel it is in the better interest of all to delay this joyous event in consideration of everyone’s health, comfort, and safety,” says Walla Walla Dance Company Director Justine Clark. “The Adventures of Alice” is presented by th...
WALLA WALLA—Due to skyrocketing cases of COVID-19, Providence St. Mary Medical Center is tightening visitor restrictions to one visitor per patient beginning Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. The visitor must remain the same individual throughout the patient’s stay and cannot rotate. The visitor may come once in 24 hours and not come and go within the same day. Visitor restrictions are necessary for the safety of patients, visitors, and caregivers as the extraordinarily contagious Omicron surges. It is estimated that more than one out of 10 people now...
WALLA WALLA— Walla Walla County Department of Community Health confirmed four COVID-19-related deaths this week. County health officials were notified that a man in his 40s, two men in their 60s and a man in his 80s that tested positive for COVID-19, passed away. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the individuals’ families and friends during this difficult time. Case Overview (as of 1/18/22 @ 10:30 AM): • Confirmed Cases: 11,484 • Recovered: 10,025 • Deaths: 118 • Active: 1,341 • 160 WSP inmate • Home Isolation: 1,331 • Hospitalized: 10...
WALLA WALLA—The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recently notified Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) that the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529 (Omicron) has been identified in COVID-19 specimens collected from the county. First identified in South Africa, there is much unknown about the Omicron variant. “It appears the Omicron variant will likely spread more easily than the original COVID-19 virus,” said Public Health Officer Daniel Kaminsky. “While the severity of symptoms does not seem to be as dramatic as previou...
WALLA WALLA—High school seniors and college students studying education may qualify for a scholarship offered by the Washington State School Retirees Association. The Robert J. Handy and WSSRA Foundation scholarships are now accepting applications from high school seniors who are pursuing a career in the field of education. Professions include teachers, counselors, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists. Information regarding the application process and requirements can be found on www.wssra.org. Applications are due M...
WALLA WALLA—Learn about Sherwood Trust’s 2022 grant guidelines in one of two virtual discussions scheduled either Wednesday January 12, from 3-4 pm or Thursday, January 13th from 9-10 am. Discussions will outline 2022 grant details and include time for questions. Sign-up for the free online meeting on the Sherwood Trust website: www.sherwoodtrust.org. “Through grantmaking this year, we look forward to investing in organizations working to build a sense of belonging in our region,” said Brian Hunt, Sherwood Trust CEO. “We invite area nonprofit...
WALLA WALLA—Gesa Power House Theatre presents TAKE3 in concert on Friday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. With a flair for the wild and unexpected, genre-defying trio TAKE3 brings the refinement of rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma. Known for their infectious and down-to-earth onstage personalities, this threesome leaves its indelible mark on captivated crowds around the country performing their arrangements of top pop hits, Americana, and classical favorites. TAKE3 are Lindsay Deutsch (violin), Jason Stoll (pi...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) and local healthcare partners will transition the Providence Southgate vaccine clinic to a Thursday, Friday, Saturday schedule beginning January 6, 2022. Clinics will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Saturday, January 15, which will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Most clinics will be for anyone 12 years and older, with occasional clinics offering Pfizer vaccine to children ages 5-11 years old. Everyone interested in scheduling an appointment at Providence Southgate should v...
WALLA WALLA —Gesa Power House Theatre presents a Live Cinema screening of The Royal Ballet’s current production of The Nutcracker on Thursday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m. The Nutcracker is a family favorite at Christmas time and is one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet. The story of Clara, a girl on a magical Christmas Eve adventure, is accompanied by sparkling music and even dancing sweets! Watch the full company of The Royal Ballet in this much-loved ballet cla...
WALLA WALLA—The city of Walla Walla is announcing its New Year’s Eve community fireworks display will begin at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2021, based on a survey conducted earlier this month. The fireworks will be launched at Walla Walla Community College and last around 15 minutes. Western Display Fireworks will produce the pyrotechnics, which is expected to include some of the largest shells ever launched in the Walla Walla Valley. All community members are invited to attend the free, family-friendly event. Residents selected the start time for the...
WALLA WALLA— Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) and healthcare partners will temporarily close the Providence Southgate vaccine clinic during the week of December 20. Additionally, the Southgate clinic will have altered hours for the week of December 27. There will be two clinics for anyone 12 years and older on Tuesday, December 28 and Wednesday, December 29. On Thursday, December 30, the clinic will offer first- and second-dose vaccines to those ages 5-11 years old. The clinic will be closed on Friday, December 31 and S...
WALLA WALLA-Gesa Power House Theatre will host A Holiday Arts Collaboration on Friday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. This free hour-long event will feature youth performances created by Y-Tunes (formerly Walla Walla Music Organization) and WW Dance Co2 (under the umbrella of Walla Walla Dance Company) in live musical performances and choreographed instrumental music created by Y-Tunes students. Art pieces by local artists, provided by ArtWalla, will be displayed during the dance numbers. The Y-Tunes...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH) has launched their annual end-of-year fundraisingcampaign, the Tree of Life. This event is an opportunity for individuals to pay tribute to a loved one while supporting the important work of Hospice. With each $10 donation, the name of an individual remembered is printed on a decorative paper ornament and hung on the Tree of Life, located in the lobby of the beautiful Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference. The campaign runs from November through D...
WALLA WALLA COUNTY—Walla Walla County Commissioners are announcing that there will be an opening on the Walla Walla County Rural Library Board of Trustees as of January 1, 2022. The County Rural Library Board of Trustees determines the mission and basic policies for the library’s operation. It has the supervision, care, and custody responsibilities for all property of the library, including: Buildings Purchasing books and other supplies Exclusive control of the finances Must submit an annual budget containing detailed estimates for funds nec...
WALLA WALLA—The number of structure fires tends to increase nationwide during the holiday season. This upsurge, typically starting around Thanksgiving and stretching through Christmas and to the new year, is due to unintentional and mostly avoidable accidents. For many people, holiday decorations include a Christmas tree, candles and/or electrical components, including lights and extension cords. For residents celebrating and decorating during this holiday season, the Walla Walla Fire Department would like to remind you to take steps to e...
WALLA WALLA COUNTY—WSU and UI Extension are hosting a FREE “Last Chance” Pesticide Recertification Credit Program on Friday, December 10th, 2021, from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm. Individuals can participate either online via Zoom or in-person at the Clarkston Campus of Walla Walla Community College in Clarkston. Note that there is no charge to participate in the program. Five Washington and Oregon, and four Idaho recertification credits have been applied for. Topics for the program include: Invasive and Noxious Weed Management Obligations and Strat...
WALLA WALLA—Come and enjoy a holiday cookie to help kick off the holiday season as we light the official City of Walla Walla Holiday Tree in Heritage Square at 116 E Main Street, Saturday, December 4. The Walla Walla Choral Society will be performing holiday carols and there will be a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. Festivities will begin at 5pm and conclude in time for everyone to find the perfect spot to enjoy the Holiday Parade of Lights. For more information contact Andy Coleman at 527-4527 or acoleman@wallawall...
WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) student Kody Rooper was selected as the college’s nomination for the statewide Transforming Lives Award during the November Board of Trustees meeting. Created in 2012, the Transforming Lives Awards program recognizes current and former students whose lives have been changed by pursuing higher education at a community or technical college. Each college board of trustees names one recipient, whose story and picture is included in a booklet shared with state legislators and the broader higher educat...
WALLA WALLA—On Thursday, November 18th, 2021, the International Association of Fairs and Expos held their Hall of Communications awards ceremony. The Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days placed in a handful of categories. The 2021 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days’ theme was Stars, Stripes and Country Nights, and ran from September 1st through September 5th. They won the following categories: 1st place and 3rd place in Division 1 for Souvenir and Commemorative Items 1st place in Division 1 for Digital Advertising 2nd place in Division 1 for Sin...
