Tom Scribner News Today

First and fourth graders at Sharpstein Elementary School planted a ginkgo tree outside the school on Friday, April 26, to celebrate Arbor Day.

It was the first decision made by the council freshly seated in 2024 with newcomers Jeff Robinson and Monte Willis representing the West Ward and East Ward, respectively.

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Walla Walla City Council members voted 5-2 to approve a preliminary application for a new residential subdivision in south Walla Walla.

The ACLU of Washington is warning that a policy implemented by the Walla Walla City Council to address disruptive comments may run afoul of the First Amendment.

With tons of turkey sightings promised, Blue Mountain Audubon Society organizers say the annual Turkey Trot With Tom should be a fun time.

College Place officials believe a barrage of racial slurs, profanity and antisemitic language spouted by call-in speakers during a City Council meeting in October was the work of AI-generated bots.

College Place officials believe a barrage of racial slurs, profanity and antisemitic language spouted by call-in speakers during a City Council meeting in October was the work of AI-generated bots.

Robinson’s lead over incumbent Susan Smiley Nakonieczny primes him for election to council along with fellow newcomer Monte Willis and incumbents Tom Scribner and Steve Moss, all unchallenged.

Tom Scribner is the sole candidate in the running for the at-large Walla Walla City Council Position 6.