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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Walla Walla Farmers Market holds its first indoor market of the season

Ansley Peard, News Reporter November 9, 2023

On Nov. 4 2023,  the Downtown Walla Walla Farmers Market welcomed community members and tourists alike to the first indoor market of the season. Annually on the first Saturday of November, the farmers...

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Farmers’ Market Hosts Homegrown Art

Allison Hall, Staff Writer May 5, 2016
Though all quirky and original, artists at the Walla Walla Farmer’s Market have a few things in common: passion, resourcefulness, and creativity.
Students Choose Downtown as Farmers Market Splits

Students Choose Downtown as Farmers Market Splits

Sam Grainger-Shuba September 19, 2013
The Walla Walla Farmers Market split into two locations last spring after board members had differing visions of the future of the market. Now, the Downtown Market is retaining its large following among students, while the new market at the fairgrounds is too far for many students to travel.
A Day at the Downtown Market

A Day at the Downtown Market

Karah Kemmerly August 29, 2013
Take a stroll through the Walla Walla Downtown Farmers Market and discover organic produce, homemade cheese and delicious garlic scapes.
Walla Walla Farmers Market Seeks Two Different Locations

Walla Walla Farmers Market Seeks Two Different Locations

Sarah Cornett January 31, 2013
The Walla Walla Farmers Market could look very different when it reopens in March if changes being currently discussed are implemented.

Apple picker shortage highlights tension in immigration debates

Julia Stone October 4, 2012
Washington generates $1.5 billion annually from the production of apples, 10% of the state’s economy. Yet a critical part of this production, migrant laborers, are often overlooked.

Thrifty Whitties: Prep for Parent’s Weekend – Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Roast Summer Squash

Olivia Jones October 14, 2010
How to make a cheap, easy, and impressive pasta with Aglio e Olio (garlic and olive oil).
Photo Credit: Klag

Farmers’ market weathers late season

Molly Johanson September 16, 2010
An exceptionally cold summer causes trouble at the Walla Walla Valley Farmers Market.
Credit: Von Hafften

Surprisingly successful Walla Walla Valley Farmer’s Market season concludes

Maggie Allen October 29, 2009
As winter approaches, the Walla Walla Farmers' Market draws to a close. The last market will be this Saturday, Oct. 31, and with the exception of the Holiday Market in December, fresh and local produce will not grace the streets on weekend mornings until May. The growers and farmers that sell their goods remain positive at the end of the year, despite the economic downturn. “It's been a good season. Sales are down a little bit, but overall, we're doing very well," said Ron Courson, president and founder of the new Walla Walla Valley Farmers' Market three years ago.
Top 10 things to do on Family Weekend

Top 10 things to do on Family Weekend

William Witwer October 22, 2009
10. Show your parents your dorm The small space in which students are confined to live is an important part of college life. While inevitable, this activity is notable for its brevity, because there really isn't much to do in a dorm room but stare at the walls and laugh awkwardly at the mess. Students, clean your dorm before before opening it up for parental examination.
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