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Walla Walla
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An improperly installed woodstove sparked a house fire in Walla Walla, causing approximately $250,000 in damages without any injuries reported. Union-Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In College Place, a police chase following a failed traffic stop led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle, gun parts, and illegal drugs, with a suspect identified but not apprehended. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Two men were arrested in College Place for theft, unlawful possession of firearms and narcotics, following vehicle searches by police. Apple Valley News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbia County commissioners have decided not to oppose the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's potential purchase of a 146-acre tract on Maloney Mountain Road, deemed critical habitat, to prevent commercial development. Union-Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Walla Walla City Council adopted the 2025-26 budget incorporating strategies for increasing revenue and managing expenses, with notable adjustments in employee salaries and considerations for introducing a fee to offset credit card transaction costs. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ After the $14 million bond for a new police station was rejected by voters, College Place Police Chief Troy Tomaras and city leaders plan to seek alternate funding sources and reconsider their strategy. Union-Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Health Center in Walla Walla was awarded a $225,000 grant by the Inatai Foundation to fund its medical and behavioral health services for students over the next three years. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Vital Wines, a nonprofit winery, aids vineyard workers by providing access to healthcare resources and services through the promotora de salud program. Union-Bulletin
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Feast of Carols Benefit Concert
Feast of Carols is a free benefit concert supporting BMAC that encourages donations of non-perishable food items.
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A Celtic Christmas Concert in Walla Walla
A Celtic Christmas concert featuring Everdream will showcase beloved Celtic and Christmas classics, promising a magical experience for the whole family.
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Kira Soltanovich Stand-Up Comedy Show
Kira Soltanovich, a seasoned comedian and actress known for her work on The Tonight Show, performs live at Gesa Power House Theatre.
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