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Campaign begins December 3 and ends December 31

Walla Walla Valley Civility Project Café: The Acceptability of Political Violence Today

October 9, 2024 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Walla Walla High School Commons

City to unveil story map of the properties on its Register of Historic Places

Residents are invited to join Development Services Department staff on a digital tour of Walla Walla’s historic places.

History of 1001 Howard Street, Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1910 for the Congregation of Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church

Presentation on Walla Walla Treaty Council at ROA Meeting Aug. 2, 2024

Join Dan Clark for a presentation on the Second Walla Walla…

History of 329 Craig Street, Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1896 by John and Josephine Lumpp

History of 603 East Cherry Street, Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1900 by Philip J. and Cora Nellie Wolfe Pentecost

History of 914 Home Avenue, Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1941 by Norman and Winifred Smedes

History of 176 East Chestnut, Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1906 by Gilbert Hunt

History of 429 East Sumach Street, Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1891 by James M. and Mary Cornwell

History of 317 Main Street, Waitsburg, WA

Built in 1930 by Charles and Eva Neace
City of Walla Walla

Walla Walla Bike-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

There are currently three openings on the Walla Walla Bike-Pedestrian Advisory Committee
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Saying goodbye to Ross Osborn

Ross’s contributions to his community were many and varied, and he will be sorely missed both as a friend and community worker. 

History of 304 Juniper Street, Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1939 by Walter and Geneva Maxson
Duck feeding in Mill Creek near Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla Watershed Strategy Open House November 16 from 4:30 – 8 PM

In the Walla Walla River Basin, there is not always enough…

We need your help restoring Stubblefield Cemetery

If you can join us, please do! Oct. 23 & Oct. 28

History of 415 McKinley Street, Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1911 by David Vaughn
428 Craig Street

History of 428 Craig Street, Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1906 by Erastus Oliver

History of 517 South First Avenue – Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1902 by Phillip Winans

History of 228 East Poplar Street – Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1876 for Michael Beem Ward

Glass recycling beginning June 6 in Walla Walla

Bring your glass containers to the grand opening of the Walla Walla Spoke, June 6 from 9am to 12pm

Mullan Road Conference 2023

The 2023 Mullan Road Conference will be held June 9-11, 2023 in Missoula, MT

Walla Walla Water 2050 Plan Community Meeting April 26, 2023

Join us Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 6–8 p.m. at WWCC Health Science & Performing Arts Building E Auditorium

History of 816 Lincoln Street – Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1906-07 by Alexander Taylor
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History of 1007 Bonnie Brae Street – Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1906 by Thomas J. and Anna Stanfield
35th Anniversary Logo

SAVE THE DATE! Walla Walla 2020 35th Anniversary Celebration, April 2, Heritage Park

Honoring Walla Walla 2020’s founding and accomplishments
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236 Stanton Street

History of 236 Stanton Street – Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1922 by John T. and Hattie Flathers

History of 1003 Boyer Avenue – Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1928 by John and Theresa Hoffmann
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The Leaf-Blower Blues

It's fall, the season of more than usual leaf blower noise, particulates, global warming gases, and health issues (ears, eyes, throats, lungs).
Safe Streets and Roads for All

WW City Safe Streets Virtual Open House

Walla Walla residents can report issues with transportation safety they have observed or experienced around the city.

Invitation to Join the Walla Walla Civility Project

If you are interested in training or otherwise participating in the Walla Walla Civility Project, please email civilityprojectww@gmail.com
Looking east on US 730 as it travels along Lake Wallula in Oregon, approaching the state border with Washington

US Highway 730: a disaster waiting to happen

We urge the Washington Department of Transportation to reduce the speed limit on US 730 to 45 mph for the for safety of those who play, study, exercise, and work there.
City of Walla Walla

City of Walla Walla Historic Preservation Survey

City of Walla Walla officials are asking residents to help identify sites with historical significance within city limits that should be the focus of a 10-year plan for preservation efforts.
Ground2Ground Glass

Fundraiser for Ground2Ground Glass Sand Phase Two

A little over a year ago, Ground2Ground Glass partnered with twelve wineries throughout the Walla Walla Valley to develop a sustainable recovery and processing system to alleviate some of the glass entering our local waste stream.

Walla Walla Downtown Historic District added to National Register of Historic Places

Joining other districts and properties that contribute to the rich cultural heritage of Washington state

Waldheim: a “Home In the Woods” for Maximilian and Alvine Baumeister (History of 124 Stone St, Walla Walla, WA)

"The structure began to assume an appearance somewhat castle-like: Waldheim, broadly translated as 'home in the woods'”

Fall 2021 Bicycle Friendly Community Survey

Residents of Walla Walla  recently applied for the Bicycle Friendly…
396 South Palouse Street

History of 396 South Palouse Street – Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1917 by Albert Jensen
Walla Walla Water Watcher

Walla Walla Water Watcher

Facts and tips on water usage and conservation are presented weekly by the city of Walla Walla in partnership with Walla Walla Community College and the Union-Bulletin.
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History of 332 East Poplar Street – Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1899 by John H.  Abbott
Mullan Road Historic Site

Final work on historic Mullan Road through Walla Walla began 160 years ago

In March 1858, U.S. Army Lt. John Mullan was given the task of building a wagon road...
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History of 312 South Division Street – Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1910 by Charles E. & Mary E. Woodruff
122 SW 9th Street, left; 116 SW 9th Street, right

History of 116 and 122 Southwest 9th Street – College Place, WA

Built circa 1911 by Henry Link; built circa 1942 by Samuel and Fay Peck
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

WW2020 and the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

We all need to pitch in to preserve our local papers.
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History of 1303 Walla Walla Avenue – Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1906 by Benjamin Bessett

Volunteers Needed at Historic Stubblefield Cemetery

Volunteers are needed to assist with the clearing of downed wood at the historic Stubblefield Cemetery

Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Looking Ahead – The Waters of Walla Walla County

From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin's monthly series "Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond."

City of Walla Walla invites public to attend Historic Preservation Commission virtual meeting

A special meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at 5:15 p.m. on July 30, 2020

Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Honoring, marking Walla Walla County’s historic sites

From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin's monthly series "Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond."

Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: The development of Walla Walla’s community, architecture awards

From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin's monthly series "Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond."
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Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Walla Walla 2020 has been key in downtown Walla Walla renewal

From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin's monthly series "Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond."

Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Sustaining economic development

From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin's monthly series "Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond."
Walla Walla Recycles

Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Reduce, reuse, recycle

From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin's monthly series "Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond."

Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Thank goodness for the bus

Public transit service is critical to our quality of life and economic vitality.
Walla Walla 2020 Precision Bike Team, from left: Dan Clark, Barbara Clark, Dennis Cannon, Sandra Cannon, Jeanne McMenemy, Wayne Chabre, Candace Rose, Sandra Shelin and Carolyn Seachris.

Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Bike and hike

From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin's monthly series "Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond."

History of 315 West Main Street, Walla Walla, WA (Court House Square)

Including County Hall of Records (1891), Old Walla Walla County Jail (1906), and Walla Walla County Court House (1916)

Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond: Trees, please

From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin's monthly series "Walla Walla 2020 and Beyond."

History of 207 East Main Street, Walla Walla, WA – (comprising numbers 207 through 229)

Built in 1917 for Harold & Herbert Dahlen, Dahlen Auto Company

History of 1116 East Isaacs Avenue, Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1909 by James and Anna Shepherd.

Abandoned Cemeteries Tour on October 26, 2019

Historic Cemeteries Group to Lead Tour of Abandoned Cemeteries on Saturday, Oct 26, 2019

Walla Walla Basin Strategic Planning Workshop for Long Term Water Supply

Walla Walla Water 2050 kick off with a two-day workshop on October 3 and 4, 2019

History of 403 East Rose Street, Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1899 by Alexander Taylor

History of 1333 South 2nd Avenue, Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1912 for Ulysses and Fannie Grant and their children

History of 1669 Gerking Road, Waitsburg, WA

Built in 1903 by Horace Murphy

City of Walla Walla: Volunteers Sought for Civic Boards

Volunteers sought for the advisory boards, commissions, and committees.

Revive Mill Creek Presentation

Please attend the Revive Mill Creek Presentation, Monday, April 22, 2019, from 4-6 pm at Olin Hall, Room 120 on the Whitman College Campus
Gustavus Sohon, "Military Post & City of Walla-Walla, W-T, 1862"

Mullan Road History Conference, Historic Site Dedication, and Oregon Trail Tour Scheduled for May 3-5, 2019 In Walla Walla, WA

Find out how to register for the confrence and review the schedule of events

History of 948 May Avenue – Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1909 for Standard Oil Company

River Restoration Film Festival March 7, 2019 at 7pm at the Gesa Power House Theater

The Walla Walla, Touchet and Tucannon basins are home to iconic…

History of 1235 East Isaacs Avenue – Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1917 by C. Howard Crawford

History of 121 Locust Street – Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1907 by William Sauer
1030 Waverly Street

History of 1030 Waverly Street – Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1905 by James Ingram.

History of 531 Newell Street, Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1904 by Walter Barnett.
The London Plane tree at 355 Reser Road, photographed October 16, 2018

History of 355 Reser Road and the London Plane Tree – Walla Walla, WA

Believed by local experts to be the world’s largest London Plane tree and part of a proposed new park at Walla Walla High School.

History of 544 Balm Street – Walla Walla, WA

Built circa 1905 by Allen & Elizabeth McKinnon

Museum After Hours – Thursday 8/30: Dan Clark on Walla Walla 2020

Dan Clark will be talking about WW2020 on 8/30 from 5-6pm at Fort Walla Walla Museum

History of 327 Coppei Avenue – Waitsburg, WA

Built circa 1879 by Henry A. Vansyckle

Walk with the Mayor through Germantown on Sunday July 8

Join Walla Walla Mayor Barbara Clark and city council members Yazmin Bahena and Jerry Cummins on a walk through the Germantown neighborhood around Garrison Middle School

History of 821 Lincoln Street, Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1909 by J. A. Granstrand
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Site Signs of the WW2020 Historic Sites & Markers Project

Many thanks to Joe Drazan for providing photos of site history panels from the WW2020 Historic Sites & Markers Project.

A Plea for Your Help from the WW2020 Water Working Group

On May 23, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. the Walla Walla City Council will…

Walk with the Mayor Sunday, May 6, with 3:00pm start at Blue Ridge School

Get to know neighbors, city officials, and walkers from other parts of the city
Whitman Conservatory as it appeared ca. 1920. Whitman Archives.

A Wild Rose That Bloomed on College Creek

Edward MacDowell and the Whitman Conservatory of Music: An Early History, Including a Monograph on the Hilborne Roosevelt 1883 Pipe Organ

Walla Walla 2020 Meeting to be held April 3, 2018

Walla Walla 2020 will meet April 3, 2018 at 7 pm in the Whitman College Science Building, Room 138.

Stubblefield Home Sign Dedication

Historic Stubblefield Home To Be Honored In Sign Dedication Ceremony, Monday, February 12 at 2pm
The completed Elks’ Temple, Lodge 287, as it appeared in a 1914 postcard. Author’s collection.

An Imposing New Temple for Walla Walla’s Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 287

"The finest lodge home in the entire Northwest..." Up-To-The-Times Magazine, June 1914

First Congregational Church: The Forgotten Dream

The Unrealized Gothic Church Planned for Walla Walla, WA

History of 341 East Alder Street, Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1903 for Dr. Clarence Gammon. Extensively enlarged and remodeled in 1928 by Charles Whitney, Owner.

History of 1104 East Alder Street, Walla Walla, WA

Built in 1908 by James Hanley; Walter R. Stalker, architect & builder

An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power

Now showing in Walla Walla the week of 8/14/2017

Summer 2017: Tips for Water Conservation

Watering lawns can be both time consuming and costly. We want to help you find the balance between water conservation and sustaining an attractive, healthy landscape.

Updating the Walla Walla Comprehensive Plan

Attend the May 23 live event or fill-out the online survey

People’s Climate March in Walla Walla

Starts 10 a.m. April 29 at First Congregational Church

Sustainable Living Center Community Workshops

The SLC puts on excellent workshops! Find out what's coming up...

City Council Work Session Mon 4/10/17: VRBOs, Ward Voting, and the Power House Theatre

Work session will be held at City Hall from 4-6pm.

Biannual Meeting 3/30 @ 7pm – 26 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla

Bring yourself, your ideas, and a friend!

Upper Mill Creek History to be Honored by Sign Dedication Nov 18, 2016

Dedication at 2pm on Friday, November 18 at Camp Kiwanis
1855 Council, drawing by Gustav Sohon

Commemorative Activities for the 160th Anniversary of the Second Walla Walla Treaty Council & Stevens Skirmish

Sept. 19, 2016, 3 pm @ WWCC Water & Environmental Center rotunda

WW2020 General Meeting Fall 2016

Walla Walla 2020 general meeting: Thursday, September 22, at 7:00pm @ Whitman College’s Glover-Alston Center, 26 Boyer

WW 2020 Big Band Dance at Heritage Park on May 13

Second Annual Big Band Dance at Heritage Park from 7-9 pm on Friday, May 13

Wallula Historic Site Dedication Scheduled for April 30, 2016

Dedication on the 210th anniversary of the final departure of Lewis & Clark expedition from Wallula

Share your vision for Mill Creek in downtown Walla Walla

See conceptual ideas from WSU students and provide your own visions and ideas for Mill Creek.

Take This Two-Minute Survey on Transportation Priorities

The Walla Walla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is developing the region's transportation plan

Opportunity to Put Your Fingerprints on Walla Walla’s Future

There are openings on several City advisory committees, five of which were created as a result of lobbying by Walla Walla 2020.

60th Anniversary of Garrison School Oct 23-24, 2015

Reunion of the first five classes to graduate as 9th graders from Garrison in 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, and 1960
Germantown

Germantown History Events Planned at Garrison School Oct 23-24

A Salute to the Heritage of Walla Walla’s Germans from Russia

Rally & March to Save the Trees on Mill Creek Levee

Rally and march on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m.
Halfway House on the Mullan Road

Sign Dedication for Flathers Halfway House on Mullan Road at Prescott

On Friday, September 25, a sign will be dedicated honoring the Flathers’ Halfway House at the Touchet River crossing of the Mullan Road.
Chinatown

Walla Walla Chinatown Talk & Sign Dedication Ceremony

On Friday, August 28, a sign honoring Walla Walla’s final Chinatown will be dedicated at the City Hall block in downtown Walla Walla.

Aug 12: Another Chance to make a Real Difference

Wednesday, August 12, is shaping up to be a day of important public meetings, some or all of which we hope you will consider participating in.

Public Workshop for the Long Range Transportation Plan Aug 12 @ Noon

Discuss the Community’s transportation vision, needs, issues, and priorities.

Baker School Sign Dedication Set for Friday July 24 @ 2pm

On Friday, July 24, an interpretive sign honoring the site of Baker School will be dedicated by Walla Walla 2020.

Thursday Walla Walla Farmers Market

Going away for the weekend and can’t make it to the Saturday Farmers Market? Go to the Thursday Farmers Market.

Museum After Hours Thursday July 30th @ 5 pm – Walla Walla 2020: Historic Sites and Markers

Walla Walla 2020: Historic Sites and Markers -- Telling the stories and marking the sites of significant Walla Walla History
Walla Walla Treaty Council of 1855

Dedication of Walla Walla Treaty Council Sign: Friday June 12 at 2 pm

A new interpretive sign honoring the treaty council will be dedicated by Walla Walla 2020 to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the Council.

Get Involved! Openings on Walla Walla City committees close June 19

There are currently openings on several Walla Walla City committees where it’s important to have people with a long-term and broad vision.

Walla Walla 2020 to revive Edgewater Park for big band dance

The historic Edgewater Park Dance Pavilion will come to life at a free, big band dance to be held 7 p.m., May 29 at Heritage Square Park, 116 E. Main St.

GESA Power House, Community Solar, 18 Other Projects Receive Walla Walla 2020 Community Awards

The Grand Prize in Walla Walla 2020’s “Community Awards for a Decade” ceremony on April 27, 2015 went to the GESA Power House Theatre...

Help shape the future: Isaacs project open house

There will be an Open House at 4:00 today (Tuesday, April 14)…

Walla Walla citizens’ group to resume community awards

Walla Walla 2020 is going back more than a decade to catch up on what used to be annual awards it gave to honor examples historic building restoration, compatible new construction, energy and water efficiency, landscaping and public art.

Walla Walla 2020 Presents: “Awards for a Decade” April 27 at GESA Powerhouse Theatre

The ceremony will be held at 7 pm at the GESA Powerhouse Theatre, and the public is invited to attend.

Find Walla Walla 2020 on Facebook

Walla Walla 2020 is currently on Facebook under the name Sustainable Walla Walla, which is a committee we organized in March 2008 that has now been taken more actively under 2020’s wing.

Friendly and Enjoyable Opportunity to Make a Difference

There are currently openings on several Walla Walla City committees where it’s important to have people with a long-term and broad vision.
William Davies & The Walla Walla Jesus

WW2020 Presents: William W. Davies and his Community – Feb. 27, 2015 @ 1:30pm

Walla Walla 2020 presents a talk by local historian Ron Klicker on William W. Davies and the religious community he established

Walla Walla 2020 website treasure trove of historical sites

Walla Walla Union Bulletin : By Annie Charnley Eveland : As…

Mill Creek Visioning at Council Work Sessio​n

On Monday, December 8, a landscape architecture class from WSU…
Fort Walla Walla to Fort Colville Wagon Road, now used as a ranch road in Cow Creek, Adams County, Washington.

Museum After Hours: Building the Fort Colville & Mullan Roads, 1859

Thursday Oct. 30, 2014 @ 5 pm at Fort Walla Walla Museum

Quarterly WW2020 Board Meeting

Oct 27, 2014 : 7 pm in Building 24, Room 111 (Whitman College Science Building)
Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (WA-ACHP)

State Historic Preservati​on Meeting in Walla Walla

The Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (WA-ACHP) is meeting in Walla Walla on Friday, October 24
Walla Walla Cnty Poor Farm - Main house circa 1965. Photo courtesy of Dell & Lenore Wagner

Program to discuss sites of WW County Poor Farm, Cemetery

1:30pm Oct. 24, 2014 : A free program about the history of the Walla Walla County Poor Farm and Poor Farm Cemetery will be presented at College Place City Hall, 625 S. College Ave.

Opportunit​y Beckons: Openings on Walla Walla City Committees

This is a chance to add your own life experience and community values to discussions and recommendations about local policies

St. Jean-Baptiste Day Celebration on Saturday June 21, 2014

This has been another year of progress for the Frenchtown Historical Foundation, and we’re glad to be able to share the news with you.
Second Walla Walla Treaty Council & Stevens Skirmish

Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the Second Walla Walla Treaty Council

On Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, the Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the Second Walla Walla Treaty Council between Governor Isaac Stevens and Indians from throughout the region, as well as related events that took place 150 years ago in the Walla Walla area will be observed.