Walla Walla County News

KXLY reported last week that the Building Industry Association of Washington paid to have 61 billboards reading "Don't Let Seattle Steal This Election" put up all over Eastern Washington.

Walla Walla County firefighters battled grass fires near Dodd Road and a boat fire at Hood Park on Sunday afternoon.

The Port of Benton's biomass pellet gasification project may receive $1 million in federal funding.

Firefighters battled a garage fire this afternoon on Game Farm Road in Finley. Fire crews from Richland, Kennewick, Franklin County, Walla Walla County and Benton County responded to the blaze.

Fireworks were less of a problem this year in usually explosive Burbank, as well as in the Tri-Cities. Increased police patrols helped maintain order in Burbank, although hot weather and swift winds kept the ...

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 ...

Historic Planes Visiting Tri-Cities Information about World War II planes' visit to the Tri-Cities. Washington State Highway Map for 2008-2009 If you're staying in town for Memorial Day Weekend and looking for ...

“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