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Monthly eNewsletter / November 2026 |
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 Happy November, everyone!
This monthly newsletter includes information about leaf collection, a recap of news from October, upcoming programs by the library and Parks and Recreation, City staff involvement in our community, project updates, and more. Please read on!
November brings a couple of changes at City facilities:
- Park restrooms are being winterized and closed for the season. Portable restrooms will be placed in some park locations depending on use. The Heritage Square restroom will remain open through the winter.
- The Sudbury Road Landfill is now operating under winter hours — 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The pit area closes 30 minutes before closing time.
As a reminder for City utility customers, this month's City Central newsletter is available to view or download at wallawallawa.gov/newsletter.
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Fall leaf collection in residential areas begins today, Nov 2. Crews will start in the “Tuesday” garbage pick-up route and collect piled leaves until the route is finished. They’ll then move on to the “Wednesday” route, etc. Residents can sign up for text or email notifications to be alerted when a route is completed.
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 October news recap
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City staff held their final neighborhood cleanup of 2026 on Oct. 10 in the neighborhood north and west of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility. Spearheaded by the City's Code Enforcement team, this was another successful cleanup, empowering residents to get rid of 11.5 tons of junk and unwanted items from their properties for free and spruce up their neighborhood. These events are collaborations across the City organization, with staff from Community Development, Communications, Police, Public Works, and the Library playing roles, along with residents and community volunteers.
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October programs at the Walla Walla Public Library included storytimes, Hispanic Heritage Month activities, Mocktails & Mini Art, Murder Mystery Night, and other fun, family-friendly events. Visit the library's calendar to see all the programs coming up in November including Community Spanish Table, Dungeons & Dragons, Sewing Lab, and many other recurring and special programs for kids, families, teens, and adults. Visit the library's calendar for all upcoming events — and follow WWPL on Facebook for the latest updates.
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The construction crew continues to work hard at the Alder Library as the Walla Walla Public Library Renovation project moves forward. Selective demolition is still underway, while excavation continues in preparation for improvements to the building's footings. Groundwork has also begun on the expanded entrance area along Alder Street. Little by little, we're starting to see our library's next chapter take shape. Want to contribute to this communitywide effort? Visit the The Next Chapter site for details.
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October was a busy month for the Parks and Recreation Department, highlighted by the end of Fall Soccer and the well-attended Pumpking Carving Contest — a collaboration with library staff.
Visit the Recreation Catalog for information on upcoming recreation programs for residents of all ages, including golf lessons for youths and adults, Indoor Soccer League, and Breakfast with Santa.
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The Parks and Recreation Noon Rotary Fall Tree Planting took place downtown on Oct. 17. Volunteers planted 16 trees in vacant tree wells between Alder Street and Rose Street, from Second Avenue to Palouse Street. City Arborist Jacob Renstrom coordinated the event and Public Works crews helped by removing the old stumps ahead of the planting.
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In October, crews installed stormwater infrastructure, subgrade fabric, and rock, and performed demolition work and curb and gutter prep. In the coming weeks, they'll do milling, demolition, curb and gutter installation, and stormwater and water infrastructure work. Visit the GoWallaWalla website for more information about this project and the City's other current and future construction projects.
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On Oct. 27, the Water Division hosted a booth at the Walla Walla Basin Watershed Strategy Open House, sharing information about the City's efforts to reduce water loss. The Walla Walla 2050 group brings together stakeholders throughout the Walla Walla Basin Watershed to address regional water challenges such as improving streamflows and protecting water supplies.
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Two pet waste stations were recently presented to Fairgrounds Manager Greg Tompkins (center) by the City's Environmental Programs Coordinator, Dara Osborne (right) and the County's Stormwater Technician, Casey Paul. Installed at the fairgounds, the stations support efforts to prevent pollution from entering groundwater and local creeks. Designated pet waste disposal locations help reduce environmental impacts, protect water quality, and promote responsible environmental stewardship.
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City staff members from Facility Maintenance and Water Distribution worked together to prep, place, and install a new electronic sign at Fire Station 2 in October. WWFD will use the sign to display statistics, run numbers, community service announcements, and other messaging.
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This year's Safety Always Matters program wrapped up in October, with local fire agencies collaborating to teach students about fire safety. Led by Walla Walla Fire Department's Prevention staff, the dedicated team of instructors provide safety education to 3,500 to 4,000 school-age children annually throughout Walla Walla County, helping young people learn to stay safe and strengthening our entire community.
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WWFD's new UTV has officially been added to its fleet. This is REMS 1 (Rapid Extrication Module Support), which will be utilized by WWFD's Technical Response Team and Wildland Division, allowing the group to better serve Walla Walla Valley residents and the Washington State Wildfire Mobilization response plan. The vehicle was purchased with grant funding received from the Wildhorse Foundation.
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On Oct. 14, WWPD staff joined with YWCA Walla Walla to participate in the annual Take Steps to End Domestic Violence event, starting at Heritage Square and ending at the Walla Walla County Courthouse. Shown here is Crime Prevention Officer Nikki Langley. The event is an opportunity for residents who care about ending the silence around domestic violence to gather and raise awareness in our community.
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The City is currently hiring for a variety of full-time and part-time positions, including GIS Specialist, Water Distribution Operators, Civil Engineers, Accounting Supervisor, Recreation Leader - Golf Course, public safety and emergency services personnel, temporary workers in Parks and Recreation, and more. For details and to apply, visit the City's employment portal.
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Upcoming City Events
City Council Work Sessions
4-6 p.m. • Nov. 2, 14, and 30 • Walla Walla City Hall
View City Council agendas on the Agendas page on the City website.
City Council Regular Meetings
6:30 p.m. • Nov. 4 and 18 • Walla Walla City Hall
View City Council agendas on the Agendas page on the City website.
Veterans Day Holiday Closures
Nov. 11
Some City offices and facilities will be closed. View more details here.
Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
Nov. 26 and 27
Some City offices and facilities will be closed. View more details here.
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