Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
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🏘️ Community
The Walla Walla Valley experienced significant events in 2024, highlighted by a local athlete's Olympic silver medal, a firefighter's line-of-duty death, contentious actions by a county commissioner, and impactful community developments.
Columbia REA awards grants to two Walla Walla County Fire Districts for crucial equipment and facility upgrades in 2024.
🚨 Crime
A Walla Walla County man, Andrew John Sutherland, pleads not guilty to charges of child rape and molestation, with his trial set for March 24.
🏛️ Government
Walla Walla County Commissioners approved a 2025 budget with a 2.5% cut across all departments and a countywide hiring freeze to address a $7.5 million deficit.
Bertha Clayton, first-time elected official with ties to the Democratic Party and former attorney, was inaugurated as District 1 Commissioner for Walla Walla County after defeating incumbent Jenny Mayberry.
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