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08/23/2025

Pacific Power says the extreme weather conditions could cause strain on the electrical grid, and are asking customers to reduce their electricity consumption.

PORTLAND – Pacific Power says the extreme weather across the region is causing higher than ...Read More

08/22/2025

Railroad crossing repairs to close Dodd Road this weekend

BURBANK – The Walla Walla County Public Works Department reports Dodd Road will be closed beginning at 5 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday) and will reopen Sunday at 5 p.m. from around the intersection of U.S. 12 to just past the railroad tracks.

The road must be closed to allow Union Pacific to perform maintenance on the railroad crossing.

Motorists, including employees of the Tyson Fresh Meats production site, will have to use Humorist Road as a detour.

08/22/2025

Starting next week get caught up on all your local sports action on The Ticket Sports Desk Update every Monday through Friday at 8:40 a.m. and 9:40 a.m.!

08/22/2025

Milton-Freewater Police first received a report of possible sexual abuse on June 11, and after interviews 42-year-old Oswaldo Camacho Corona was identified as the suspect.

MILTON-FREEWATER – Milton-Freewater police (MFPD) have a arrested a 42-year-old Milton-Freewater man on charges of ...Read More

08/22/2025

WINNER ALERT! Congratulations to Rod McNeil, winner of a pair of tickets to the season opener! You can hear all of the action on The Ticket! We have tickets to all of the home games, and yes, more chances to win. Go Ducks!

08/22/2025

Walla Walla Police responded early Thursday morning to West Chestnut Street where a woman reported she was attacked by a relative. The suspect barricaded himself in the home. SWAT was able to arrest Kevin Rivera, 28, who was book on probable cause for several offenses, including attempted murder.

WALLA WALLA – On Thursday at 1:04 a.m., the Walla Walla Police Department received reports ...Read More

08/22/2025

Portland residents will get a taste of the 'Bounty of Umatilla County' on September 20 in Pioneer Square. Commissioner Dan Dorran says the 'Farm to Square' event will feature Portland and Umatilla County chefs preparing everything from onions to watermelon from the county.

UMATILLA COUNTY – The watermelon-seed spitting contest in Portland is growing up. For years, the ...Read More

08/22/2025

The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners has placed Walla Walla County Fairgrounds and Event Center Manager Greg Lybeck on paid administrative leave due to allegations of misconduct during the Benton Franklin Fair and Rodeo Grand Parade on August 16.

WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla County Fairgrounds and Event Center Manager Greg Lybeck has been ...Read More

08/22/2025

WINNER ALERT!

Congratulations to our ticket winners:
Ross Pack, Brandy McNamee, Nicole Christian, Cathy Tolley, & Yesenia Torres! It is going to be a great show! BTW, tickets are now on sale to the public.

08/22/2025

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During the 2023 Labor Day holiday (6 p.m. September 1 - 5:59 a.m. September 5), 311 drivers were killed in traffic crashes nationwide. Of those drivers, 109 were alcohol impaired with a BAC of .08 or higher with 62% of those drivers impaired at almost twice the legal limit of .15 or more. While you’re making your Labor Day plans, if your plans include alcohol, remember that it’s never too early to plan your sober ride home. The Oregon Department of Transportation encourages everyone to choose safety over regret. Drive sober or get pulled over.

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08/22/2025

The Morrow County School District started the 2025-26 school year with an in-service event at the new Sage Event Center, celebrating collaboration and recognizing excellence.

BOARDMAN – The Morrow County School District began the 2025-26 school year with its annual ...Read More

08/22/2025

Walla Walla County Chief Deputy Sheriff Richard Schram updated the Board of Commissioners on parking issues on Rooks Park Road, mentioning good news for the sheriff’s department regarding nuisance vehicles. However, he also reported ongoing problems with homeless campers in other areas.

WALLA WALLA COUNTY – Walla Walla County Chief Deputy Sheriff Richard Schram gave the Board ...Read More