Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Walla Walla Valley Chamber honored local leaders and organizations across various sectors for their resilience, leadership, and community engagement at the 2024 Community Excellence Awards. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ The Walla Walla County Department of Community Health launches hunger relief initiative, partnering with local farmers to distribute essential foods via a $45,000 grant. Union-Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office arrested Andrew Sutherland in connection to a child rape and molestation case, with indications of potentially more unidentified victims. Apple Valley News Now
DRINK NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Walla Walla County Commission nears consensus on measures towards a balanced 2025 budget, including a hiring freeze, though some departments fall short of requested 5% cuts. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Washington state officials are deliberating on a new location for the Marcus Whitman statue in the Capitol as they plan to replace it with a statue of Native American rights advocate Billy Frank Jr. Union-Bulletin
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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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