Evacuation levels decreased for Vansycle Canyon Fire

WALLA WALLA COUNTY – Walla Walla County Emergency Management reports as of 2:25 p.m. Thursday, …Read More

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Interstate 84 is open with delays, U. S. 30 closed

SALEM – (News release from Oregon Department of Transportation) Wildfires in the Gorge continue to …Read More

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State fire mobilization authorized for Vansycle Canyon Fire

UPDATE at 10:15 a.m. 6/12/2025: The Vansycle Canyon fire in Walla Walla County has prompted …Read More

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Walla Walla man enters change of plea to child molestation charge

WALLA WALLA – Corie Justin Sharp, 37, of Walla Walla pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon in …Read More

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Utility rates in Milton-Freewater to increase July 1

MILTON-FREEWATER – Residents living in the city of Milton-Freewater will see an increase in their …Read More

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Dayton man sentenced after nearly causing crash with deputy

COLUMBIA COUNTY – William Francis Kigerl Jr., 79, of Dayton, Washington, pleaded guilty June 4 …Read More

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Council to consider transportation plan, streateries/sidewalk seating

WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla City Council meets tonight (Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m. and …Read More

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CP city administrator announces departure

COLLEGE PLACE – College Place City Administrator Mike Rizzitiello has informed Mayor Norma Hernandez and …Read More

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Suspect in fatal hit and run enters plea

WALLA WALLA – Tyci May Harper Rongey, 26, of College Place pleaded not guilty to …Read More

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Animal cruelty suspect pleads, no charges filed on other suspect

COLLEGE PLACE – New details have been released following last month’s arrests of Benjamin William …Read More

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