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Walla Walla, Washington · Walla WallaPhoto by Mas Ra’ed Aldardasawi Last semester, the word “ramp” was commonplace around campus, sprawled in colorful chalk on steps and next to cracks and ramps (or the lack thereof) as students highlighted the inaccessibility of many spaces that were previously portrayed as accessible. This raised concerns for many and in response, the Community Service Interest House partnered with the Career and Community Engagement Center (CCEC) to bring Projec…See the Story
Accessibility in Walla Walla: How Project Sidewalk is Paving the Way
Walla Walla, Washington · Walla WallaIllustration by Eva Mangahas Whitman’s Intergalactic Student Exchange Program has been of specific interest to many Whitman students. The founding of the Vulcan Appreciation Club some months ago and their subsequent Reploid Lava Bash last week are but a few of the notable examples of the program’s success. The Wire, however, decided to look at one example of how the program may be lacking in some aspects with one student in particular; Whitman’s…See the Story
First Dalek Exchange Student Still Adjusting
EPA · Walla WallaIllustration by Payton Davies Nearly a month into Donald Trump’s presidency, a number of executive orders have changed the landscape for nonprofit organizations across the country. Here in Walla Walla, the new federal administration has already impacted several organizations focused on conservation, sustainability and fighting climate change. Amongst the most worrisome of Trump’s executive actions is the federal funding freeze, which directs all…See the Story
Local Conservation’s Perseverance During Federal Overhaul
Walla Walla, Washington · Walla WallaWALLA WALLA – A Walla Walla man arrested last summer on multiple felony charges, including rape of a child, was sentenced Tuesday in Walla Walla County Superior Court. Julian David Saldana, 23, pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree. As part of the negotiations in this case, the state dismissed several other charges. Following his arrest on June 5, 2024, Saldana was booked into the Walla Walla Count…See the Story
Walla Walla man arrested on felony charges accepts plea deal - Elkhorn Media Group
Waitsburg · WaitsburgWAITSBURG – The Waitsburg City Council meets tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. They will discuss and may act on a resolution to change livestock restrictions in the city code. If passed, only one livestock animal would be allowed in any zone unless the lot is at least one-quarter of one acre of open space. The city of Waitsburg defines livestock as horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, mules, jacks, burros, oxen, rabbits, llama, alpaca, and other anim…See the Story
Waitsburg City Council to consider amending livestock zoning restrictions - Elkhorn Media Group
Walla Walla, Washington · Walla WallaWALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla Fire Department responded at 9:40 p.m. Monday to the Walla Walla Eastgate Seventh-day Adventist Church, 380 N. Tausick Way, for a commercial structure fire. Fire Chief Eric Wood said officers from the Walla Walla Police Department were dispatched to the area after the first reporting party was walking nearby and could hear an audible alarm coming from the area of the church. When officers arrived, they could smell s…See the Story