Dan Thesman

WALLA WALLA – Governor Bob Ferguson has declared a state of emergency in Walla Walla County as the Paradise Fire impacts the Mill Creek Watershed, which approximately 35,000 residents rely on for drinking water.

BURBANK — Health officials have issued a public warning for the McNary Wildlife Refuge after recent water tests revealed elevated levels of toxic blue-green algae.

WALLA WALLA — Recent wildland fires have damaged several habitat management units along the Snake River, prompting federal officials to warn autumn visitors of potential safety hazards.

WALLA WALLA — A 74-year-old man arrested after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit from Oregon into Washington was ordered held on $25,000 bail Friday as officials raised concerns regarding his mental competency.

WALLA WALLA — A Walla Walla man pleaded not guilty Monday in Walla Walla County Superior Court to five new counts of possessing child sexual abuse material.

WALLA WALLA – A 22-year-old man was sentenced Monday in Walla Walla County Superior Court to 30 days after pleading guilty to an eluding charge stemming from a high-speed chase.

WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla County officials have determined that Amazon Data Services' land-use application for a proposed data center campus is complete, moving the multi-million-dollar project into its next phase of review.

HEPPNER — The Morrow County Sheriff's Office announced the death of K-9 Telly on Tuesday following recent medical complications.

WALLA WALLA — The city of Walla Walla has opened applications for its annual Snow Berm Reduction Program, which assists residents with physical disabilities during winter plowing operations.

FRANKLIN COUNTY — Health officials have confirmed a Franklin County resident tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the area's first positive mosquito pool since 2021.