Columbia Basin Top Stories
August 10, 2026
Goats, sheep deployed to clear vegetation along Mill Creek levees in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA — A herd of goats and sheep is returning to work along Mill …Read More
August 10, 2026
Hermiston City Council will vote on a long-term plan to remove PFAs from drinking water
HERMISTON – The Hermiston City Council will consider two resolutions at 7 p.m. today (Monday) …Read More
August 10, 2026
Milton-Freewater City Council to decide on water rate study contract
MILTON-FREEWATER — City leaders in Milton-Freewater meet tonight (Monday) to decide who will help figure …Read More
August 10, 2026
Bill for wildfire-destroyed homes tax relief awaits approval from President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has passed legislation Friday that would deliver immediate tax …Read More
August 8, 2026
Community Meeting Planned for Pardase and Hagen Fires, Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA — (Release from the City of Walla Walla) Paradise and Hagen Fires community …Read More
June 10, 2026
E-bike vs. electric motorcycle: New WA law draws hard line
WASHINGTON – Law enforcement agencies are warning families about a spike in electric motorcycles on …Read More
June 9, 2026
Umatilla RFPD responds to brush fire on Highway 730
UMATILLA COUNTY — (Release & Photo from the Umatilla Fire Protection District) Umatilla Fire responded …Read More
May 13, 2026
Duff wins IMESD Leadership Award
MISSION – InterMountain Education Service District Superintendent Mark Mulvihill has given the 2026 Crystal Apple …Read More
May 13, 2026
Pendleton police recover firearm from juvenile near bus stop
PENDLETON – The Pendleton Police Department detained a juvenile and recovered a firearm near a …Read More
February 20, 2026
Walla Walla City Council overhauls land-use process to reduce legal risk
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla City Council has approved an ordinance to overhaul its …Read More