The Walla Walla City Council has declared that the wonderful new mural of a giant purple octopus above the storefront of the Inland Octopus Toy Store is in violation of city code. They claim it to be a sign and as such is too large, according to code. But, as you can plainly see, the sign hangs below the mural and is entirely separate and removable. So this mural is just that, a whimsical mural in ...
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The Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to produce the 36th Annual Walla Walla Balloon Stampede Presented by Gesa Credit Union! This year the Balloon Stampede is on May 7, 8 and 9, 2010. For more information, go to
This is the longest running Balloon Stampede in the Pacific Northwest. This hometown event has grown to be a prominent regional, even national event! While the economic ...
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Representatives of the Council on Child Abuse Prevention are hosting the second annual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, a walk against child abuse. The goal of the walk is to educate and raise community awareness about child abuse.
please come out and participate as a walker. [font color=red]The walk will occur on March 27, 2010, at Pioneer Park from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.[/font] This is a family ...
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Who knew that a high school drop-out from Boston would start up one of the funkiest sneaker companies in America? After dropping out of school at 14, Paul Van Doren's mom made him get a job at Randy's, the local shoe factory. He worked there making shoes and sweeping factory floors. From there the story is just awesome!
Paul Van Doren literally made it from the bottom to the top at Randy's. Wit ...
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Rock salt has been used for decades to help with de-icing sidewalks and driveways but did you know that rock salt actually has harmful environmental impacts? Scientific research has found that excess salt builds up in soil making it more acidic, salt residue can prevent plants from absorbing moisture and nutrients, salts can leach heavy metals which make their way into water supplies and ...
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Common people spend a lot of money and time on purchasing their ideal kind of house. Once you have bought your dream home and nicely decorated it, it is crucial to think of safeguarding it. We frequently overlook home security systems, until a mishap like burglary happens. It is rational to install devices that aid in home security monitoring and be thoroughly prepared for any kind of situation. G ...
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Walla Walla Community College Foundation presents its 29th outdoor summer musical.
Based on the hit 80s movie, which launched the careers of Kevin Bacon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jon Lithgow, Footloose explodes onto the stage and there is just no stopping the music. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, ...
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Master Instructor, Steve Smith will be teaching an MMA(Mixed Martial Arts) Class at The Little Dojo in the Walla Walla area.
With room for 8 people in the class there are only 4 spots open. Master Smith background brings a dominating style to stand up from, Boxing, Gung Fu, Kick Boxing, Etc. He brings Chinese Fast Wrestling, and Jujitsu to the game of Grappling and that knowledge is transferre ...
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The Walla Walla Flu Round-Up was to run Oct. 20, 21, 22, but to supply limitations and demand of the shots this year they ran out of the Children’s annual flu vaccine around 4pm Oct. 21. If you were not in the childrens age group they were able to continue the vaccines through the evening.
According to a Oct. 22 TWEET (Walla Walla County Public Health) – “Due to refrigeration failure NO annual ...
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Walla Walla Ski Swap - October 24 and 25, 2009
For some of the best deals, Ski Swaps are the a great place to find used ski and snowboard equipment and clothing. If you looking for equipment for your young kids, you better plan on getting their early.
Wear Your Helmet: For your safety a helmet is your friend. It will protect you and keep you warm as many of them have fleece or other warm ins ...
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