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AIAI news brief· Local news brief · Walla Walla · generated Oct 11, 2026

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  • NewsSchools power buses using new solar array at co-op

    Walla Walla Public Schools finished installing a solar array to run its electric bus fleet. The system was placed at the Southeast Washington Transportation Cooperative and used funding from the Clean Energy Grant program. This development should use 84 percent less electricity for the school buses.

    Elkhorn Media Group · Oct 9, 2026
  • NewsOnly one publishable local item was found for this period. No unrelated stories were added

    Only one publishable local item was found for this period. No unrelated stories were added.

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  1. [1] Walla Walla Public Schools Solar Array Powers Electric Bus Fleet · Elkhorn Media Group

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Walla Walla Public Schools Solar Array Powers Electric Bus Fleet

Walla Walla Public Schools has completed a new solar array to power its electric bus fleet. The installation, at the Southeast Washington Transportation Cooperative, utilized a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce Clean Energy Grant program. Officials anticipate using 84 percent less electricity due to the new panels.

EducationPublished Oct 9, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 11, 7:30 PM

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  1. Elkhorn Media GroupOct 9, 12:00 AM

Gov. Ferguson Nominates Two Walla Walla Areas for Opportunity Zones

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson nominated 99 communities statewide for the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. Two of these areas are in Walla Walla: one along U.S. Highway 12, and another near downtown stretching to Howard Tieten Park. The nominations await review by the U.S. Treasury Department.

EconomyPublished Oct 9, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 11, 7:30 PM

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  1. Elkhorn Media GroupOct 9, 12:00 AM

Walla Walla Valley Chamber pushes film industry growth with new projects

The Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce is advancing its ten-year plan to grow the local film industry. Recent efforts include a Firestone tire commercial and development on a children's educational series. The chamber will host its second annual Reel Impact Summit on October 21.

CulturePublished Oct 9, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 11, 7:30 PM

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  1. AppleValleyNewsNow.comOct 9, 12:00 AM

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