Walla Walla Community College to Close Clarkston Campus in 2028

Walla Walla Community College to Close Clarkston Campus in 2028

CLARKSTON, WA — Walla Walla Community College will close its Clarkston campus in 2028 as part of an effort to address a projected $4.3 million budget deficit, according to reports from media outlets in Walla Walla. College officials announced following a Board of Trustees decision at a special meeting Thursday. College leaders said the shortfall is largely tied to changes in Washington’s funding model, along with rising operating costs and limit…

WWCC to close Clarkston campus, cut staff to bridge $4.3M deficit

WALLA WALLA — Facing a projected $4.3 million deficit, the Walla Walla Community College Board of Trustees has voted to close its Clarkston satellite campus as part of a sweeping sustainability plan, college officials announced Wednesday. The decision follows a comprehensive financial review that highlighted rising operational costs and shifts in Washington state’s funding model. To stabilize its finances, the college must cut approximately $1.8…