Hundreds March for Immigrant Rights in Downtown Walla Walla

Published   Feb 04, 2025 05:13AM
A march for immigrant rights drew hundreds in downtown Walla Walla. At 2 p.m., attendees gathered at the Walla Walla Plaza holding signs and Mexican and American flags.   Protestors marched from the Plaza to Cordiner Hall, ultimately marching a mile in the rain to Jeffersons Park, where the protest ended nearly two hours over... ... Read more

Firefighters Have Fire West of Asotin Washington 90% Contain

Asotin County Fire District #1 was called in for an initial attack with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources about five miles west of Asotin at the top of Cloverland Grade Road.

The wind-driven fire was pushing to the eas ... Read more

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Mystery Remains at Pioneer Park Confirmed to be Native Ameri

The unidentified human remains recently discovered near Pioneer Park have been confirmed to be of Native American origin. According to a press release by the City of Walla Walla, the discovery site, as well as other locations where materials from the ... Read more

Behind Closed Doors: What Victims’ Stories Reveal About Whitman’s Title IX Failures

Published   Dec 12, 2024 05:00PM
TW, the following article contains mentions of sexual assault and harrasment. Title IX, a federal civil rights law meant to prevent sexual discrimination, is designed to ensure a safe and equitable educational environment, yet its implementation at Whitman College has left many students feeling unsupported and alienated. The experiences of Daisy, and another unnamed student’s... ... Read more

Whitman’s Institutional Resources for Sexual Violence Fall

Sexual violence transcends geographic, cultural and institutional boundaries and its impact is deeply felt within the Whitman community. To address this issue, Whitman relies heavily on the student-led Sexual Violence Prevention (SVP) coalition and o ... Read more

From ‘We Hate Women Week’ to Today: Sexual Violence at F

In 1947, Whitman College men staged a ‘We Hate Women Week’ in light of changes to the College’s sophisticated dress code and rising operating costs. Writings on this week of actions in The Pioneer–now The Wire–were compiled by a student who ... Read more

BREAKING: Walla Walla Residents March for Immigrant Rights

UPDATE – 4:16 p.m., protesters marched on the sidewalk from S 9th Street and have arrived Jefferson Park. There are still roughly 100 to 150 people involved in the march. UPDATE – 4:06 p.m., police have once again asked protesters to move ... Read more