WATCHDOG Citizen Journalist Project
Shining a Light on Local Government
Local boards and commissions make important decisions about schools, water, housing, policing, zoning, parks, transportation, and more. Many of these meetings go uncovered - even though they affect ALL of us.
The Citizen Journalist Project provides clear, neutral, accessible summaries of these meetings so our community can stay informed, engaged, and empowered.
Transparency and accountability begin with paying attention.
Walla Walla County Commission
The Commission has a savings of $38,780.00 remaining from the County Court House Restoration and would like to use some the money for re-painting the wooden trim around the new Courthouse windows and also some interior painting.
Port of Walla Walla Commission
John Wells of Anderson Perry appeared in person to discuss the water system in Burbank business park that is about 16 years old and was put in place to treat the nitrates that were expected in the ground water.
Port of Walla Walla Commission
Discussion ensued about various port properties and projects such as asbestos remediation on the Avery property in Walla Walla.
College Place City Council
Arrests were up 72% in 2024 over 2023, Cases were up 45%, Incidents up 22% , tickets more than doubled, and traffic stops were up 49%.