Walla Walla County News

Temperature Inside your Parked Car can get Above Triple Digits. Updated: Firefighters say if you are running an errand and want your kids to wait in the car, you are putting them at risk for heat emergencies.

In Burbank Heights in Walla Walla County, homeowners have a little more leeway in setting off fireworks.

Just across the Snake River from Pasco, the unincorporated Walla Walla County community of Burbank has been a fireworks hot spot for years.

A Franklin County judge agreed today that the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and jail don't have to give any more records to a convicted arsonist serving time in Aberdeen.

Island County In January 2003, the Nursing Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Sandy G. Spears to practice as a licensed practical nurse.

Mason County In May 2003, the Nursing Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Ilene D. Russell , a licensed practical nurse .

Chelan County In January 2003, the Nursing Assistant Program dismissed charges of unprofessional conduct against Donna M. Richey .

More than a half dozen cases of salmonella in Walla Walla and Umatilla counties are being investigated.

A national salmonella outbreak could be hitting close to home. Umatilla County and Walla Walla County all confirm cases.

Instead of flying with major airlines, and paying their rising fees, you may be able to save money by flying into alternative airports.

The mighty Columbia River begins to bend here at this "place of many waters." A little upstream, the river is joined by the Yakima, Snake and Walla Walla rivers, as if picking up steam before pressing through ...

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“This time of year the river temperature is under 50 degrees. Hypothermia can set in pretty quick, even when it's 90 degrees outside”

The possibility of record high summerlike temperatures could trigger a surge of melting snowpack and push the Yakima River over flood stage on Sunday from Benton City to the Columbia River. via Tri-cityherald.com

In the Tri-Cities, the Fraternal Order of Police and local law enforcement officers have planned an event today at the Columbia Park flag pole to honor fallen peace officers. via Tri-cityherald.com

On Tuesday detectives arrested the armed robber who apologetically robbed the Zip Trip at 303 S. Altamont on April 22nd. via KHQ-TV Spokane

“To just touch it and let people see it, it's a blessing”

On Friday two police officers were awarded the state's highest honor -- the state medal of honor. via KOMO News

A College Place couple injured when their home caught fire Sunday are in satisfactory condition at a Walla Walla hospital this morning. via Tri-cityherald.com

A Walla Walla Deputy who died in the line of duty was honored Friday. Deputy Michael Estes received the medal of honor. via KNDO - Yakima

Two Washington police officers will be awarded Friday with the Washington State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“This was one of their ideas just to bring awareness to it”

A community concert tonight at the Columbia High School football field, 787 Maple St., Burbank, aims to raise awareness about underage drinking. via Tri-cityherald.com