Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

The proposal will be subject to public comments and further exploration of funding possibilities. Full Story »

Estimates vary, but the price tag for a death penalty trial is estimated at more than $300,000 more than non-capital cases. Full Story »

Cost comparisons for murder cases involving the death penalty. (All figures adjusted for inflation to reflect 2009 costs). Full Story »

Defense and prosecution costs, both borne largely by the state, mount in the years after a death sentence is handed down. Full Story »

The business of executing an inmate includes wages and overtime, travel expenses for officials and witnesses and other items. Full Story »

Two close calls For Cal Brown, who came within eight hours of dying, the breakdown was $40,401.45 in overtime, $19,298.28 in "straight time" for a total of $59,699.73 in wages. Travel expenses totaled $2,704.69 and there was an additional $13,178.65 in "goods and services." TOTAL -- $75,583.07 Full Story »

of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin Two of four French G.P.F.155 mm cannons that returned to Walla Walla with the local National Guard unit at the end of World War I will be dedicated Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Fort Walla Walla Park. Full Story »

Two 18-year-old Whitman College students were airlifted to Portland after a collision Friday. Full Story »

Tom Bodett will be the speaker at the annual fundraiser Nov. 14. Full Story »

CARRIE CHICKEN Around the Edges Columbia County outstripped all other counties in the state for voter turnout in Tuesday's general election, with 72 percent of registered voters returning their ballots. Full Story »

Poets Matt Zapruder and Joshua Beckman, co-editors of poetry press Wave Books in Seattle, will present in the Black Box Theater of Walla Walla University at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Full Story »

WALLA WALLA — Want to start a good argument? Full Story »

WALLA WALLA -- It seems the older I get, the harder it is to figure some things out. Full Story »

WALLA WALLA -- One of the three biggest wine-selling weekends of the year is taking place. Full Story »

WALLA WALLA -- What had once been kept secret was proudly displayed for all to see, as Alvina Huesties donned the dress her great grandmother could not wear in public. Full Story »

WALLA WALLA -- Four Whitman College students were injured and two remain in serious condition after their Lexus sport utility vehicle collided with a truck while the Lexus driver attempted to make a u-turn on Highway 730, one mile east of Interstate 84 near Boardman, Ore. Full Story »

WALLA WALLA -- A man was rescued from Mill Creek near Palouse Street Bridge on Friday. Full Story »

Unlike the famous veggie they're named after, the just-birthed Walla Walla Sweets intend to cause more than a few tears. Full Story »

A collaboration between the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, (RSVP) at the Center at The Park and Walla Walla's Harvest Foods provides shopping and delivery of groceries to those who are unable to shop independently. This helps the disabled or home-bound and it also provides volunteers with a meaningful opportunity to help someone. Full Story »

Rachael Brownell's new book demonstrates how easily parenting and alcohol can intersect. Full Story »

of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin WALLA WALLA -- Time takes its toll on everything and treasured books and documents are no exception. Full Story »

It will raise funds for the Pendleton chapter of the Cancer Community Renewal Project. Full Story »

of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin Swine flu vaccine remains in short supply in most Washington communities. However the amount available is growing, according to the state Department of Health. Full Story »

The third Waluulapum Warriors Pow-Wow takes place this weekend. Full Story »

The fate of the local prison rests on whether $41 million in construction funds can be found. Full Story »