Loryn Kykendall

1 week ago | union-bulletin.com | Loryn Kykendall

Five Walla Walla Valley middle school students used their government expertise to earn themselves spots at the statewide National Civics Bee competition coming up this summer. The five students were among a group of nine who competed in the local level competition on Saturday, April 12, at Walla Walla Community College. But one student, Garrison Middle Schooler George Rodegerdts, came out on top with a first-place trophy and a check for $500.

2 weeks ago | union-bulletin.com | Loryn Kykendall

The amount of methamphetamine seized by Walla Walla law enforcement almost doubled between 2023 and 2024. Detective Mike Bump with the Regional Drug and Gang Task Force said meth, fentanyl and cannabis are the three main drugs that law enforcement sees in Walla Walla. And the drug problem, he said, is also leading to an increase in crime. “A lot of our vehicle theft, burglaries, assault ... most of those are people that are maybe trying to steal items to resell or trade for drugs,” Bump said.

2 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Loryn Kykendall

At Providence St. Mary Medical Center, organ donation is a way that health care workers and patients are able to turn tragedy into hope. With four organ donations from one person at the hospital already this year, Providence St. Mary is recognizing Donate Life Month during April and encouraging people to register as donors. Organ donation 2025Hospital staff gather around the flagpole for a ceremony during which the Donate Life flag is raised.

3 weeks ago | union-bulletin.com | Loryn Kykendall

At Providence St. Mary Medical Center, organ donation is a way that health care workers and patients are able to turn tragedy into hope. With four organ donations from one person at the hospital already this year, Providence St. Mary is recognizing Donate Life Month during April and encouraging people to register as donors. The hospital raised its Donate Life flag on Tuesday, April 1, outside its main building, 401 W. Poplar St. in Walla Walla.

4 weeks ago | union-bulletin.com | Loryn Kykendall

The three finalists for Walla Walla Public Schools superintendent discussed their expertise and priorities with community members during a public forum. Patricia Rodriguez, Ben Gauyan and Mark Wenzel, were named finalists for the position earlier this week. They met on Thursday, March 27, at the school district office, 364 S. Park St., to answer the community’s questions.