Walla Walla News

In 1993, as Central Coast leaders were formulating a strategy to deal with the economic fallout from the closing of Fort Ord, the Monterey Bay Region Futures Project published its recommendations.

The bill was signed by the governor in July, but because new legislation takes 90 days to take effect, farmer markets were not able to provide tastings last summer.

Albertsons stands empty as of last month, the building's windows covered with particle board and the parking lot deserted.

The crack in Wanapum Dam is attracting a lot of curious people who want to take a look at the shockingly low water levels.

Just a couple weeks ago we were discussing the new beer options aboard Alaska Airlines , and now this week it's once again time to raise a glass-cheers! Alaska Airlines knows that tastes and smells all work a little bit differently when high in the sky, so they've selected some blends and vintages that will perform well on the palate at cruising ... (more)

Up, up and away! Even though the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede is returning this spring 'scaled back,' people can still look forward to lots of family fun.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Blarneycats band and Elizabeth Tackett and her student Irish dancers from 6 to 9 p.m. March 14 at Laht Neppur Ale House, 53 S. Spokane St., Walla Walla.

Without A Clue or, Who Whacked Willamina Willagillespie from Walla Walla, Washington , a live comedy play is coming to the Westside Unitarian Universalist Church Saturday, March 29, 7:30pm at 7141 California Ave SW.

Federal money for a Walla Walla veterans home remains uncertain even after U.S. Sen. Patty Murray raised her concerns at a budget hearing Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Murray, D-Wash., told Under Secretary for Health Robert Petzel she was "very concerned" that budget requests have proposed reducing grants for state-run veterans homes.

Last fall, the state crushed a record 210,000 tons of wine grapes, of which 42,600 were cabernet sauvignon.

Mary Houser Caditz, a loving and much-beloved and spirited woman, well-known for her best-selling cookbook, "Wandering And Feasting," who cared passionately about her family and friends, social justice and coffee lattes, died Feb. 27, 2014, at age 77. Her radiant smile brightened everywhere she went, and she always operated with strength and ... (more)

Make your own wine at five incredible wineries, like eco-friendly Judd's Hill in Napa Valley and Northstar in Walla Walla, Washington.

I remember vividly the time a wine sales rep. told me he didn't like Washington wine in general.

City Administrator Pat Reay says the death appears to be from natural causes. Newby was found by a family member and could not be revived.

Authorities are investigating a head-on collision that took place this morning in Walla Walla County.

Last fall, the state crushed a record 210,000 tons of wine grapes, of which 42,600 were Cabernet Sauvignon.

Roland S. Dick Jr, 85, passed away February 25, 2014. Roland, better known as "Ron," was born July 25, 1928, in Walla Walla to Wilma and Roland Dick Sr. He graduated from Everett High School in 1946, and from the University of Washington in 1950, with a degree in Civil Engineering.

The 31-year-old, Omar Dejesus Meza, was charged Tuesday in Walla Walla County Superior Court with introducing contraband and delivering marijuana.

Thursday, March 6: Today during a special school board meeting, the Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors voted 4 to 1 to place a $10.2 million bond on the April 22, 2014 Special Election to fund a new, stand alone, science building at Walla Walla High School.

Last fall, the state crushed a record 210,000 tons of wine grapes, of which 42,600 were Cabernet Sauvignon.