Wernette Seeks Court Judge Post

WALLA WALLA -- Richard G. Wernette, a Superior Court Commissioner, Municipal Court Judge and local attorney announced his candidacy Monday for the Walla Walla County Superior Court, Department II. The current judge Donald W. Schacht recently announced his plan to retire at the end of his term in 2012. Mr. Wernette has served as a Municipal Court Judge for nine years as well as a Superior Court Commissioner for seven years. He has been a District Court Judge pro tem since 1991 upon the request of all three District Court judges during that 21-year time period. In addition to his judicial responsibilities, Mr. Wernette has had a private law practice in Walla Walla since 1986. He and his wife Debbie have three children.