Walla Walla Commissioners approve 2026 budget

Walla Walla Commissioners approve 2026 budget

WALLA WALLA – After weeks of deliberation and several continuations, the Walla Walla County Commissioners have approved the 2026 budget. County Auditor Karen Martin reported a $3,643,438 difference between projected revenues and expenditures. That figure marks an improvement over the $5.4 million shortfall that was predicted before commissioners requested 5% department cuts in early December. Commissioner Todd Kimball noted that the county typic…

Commissioners approve budget resolutions

During Tuesday's meeting of the Wahkiakum County Commissioners, Wahkiakum Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater presented VFW Dispatcher Eric Cothren and EMT Will Lutz with honorary plaques and certificates. The two were recognized at the state level for their work, and went on to be recognized at the national level as well. The commissioners then voted unanimously...