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EVs in wine country: Pull up and plug in

By Vicki Hillhouse Electric and hybrid vehicle owners powering up for a visit to Walla Walla wine country have a range of options when it comes to a trip that recharges — literally and figuratively. An array of hotels, wineries and public institutions offer charging stations as a complimentary amenity or service. Analysts expect demand … Read More

Hotel Hardware: A new twist on a historic property

You can’t help but have a brush with history at Dayton’s Hotel Hardware. The 1890 building is deeply interwoven with Dayton’s identity. It was constructed on Main Street by Jacob Weinhard of the famous beer family 25 years before the road out front was even paved. A saloon and billiard hall operated on the ground … Read More

Rest at ease at Comfort Inn & Suites

The highlight of a stay at Comfort Inn & Suites in Walla Walla is all in the name: comfortable. With a focus on value, cleanliness and convenience, the hotel features numerous cozy gathering spaces to relax and unwind — a welcoming spot in the lobby to gather around a fireplace under the expanse of a … Read More

SureStay by Best Western: Comfort and convenience

If having a room close to the airport is part of your ideal visit to Walla Walla, you’ll want to unpack at SureStay by Best Western. Just a three-minute drive from the Walla Walla Regional Airport, the hotel is conveniently located off U.S. Highway 12—1.4 miles from air service, as well as Airport District tasting … Read More

The Marcus Whitman: Walla Walla’s Grand Dame

You can’t miss the historic Marcus Whitman hotel on a trip to Walla Walla. Literally or figuratively. For starters, there’s the massive size. Built at the corner of Second Avenue and Rose Street at a central downtown corner in 1928 as the grandest hotel for at least 150 miles, it towers over nearby buildings. At … Read More

Restaurateur brings Day of the Dead celebration to life

Walla Walla’s Dia de Los Muertos observance has grown into one of the community’s best-kept secrets. That’s because until now, a major aspect of it has taken place downstairs from downtown restaurant Grandma’s Kitchen. But this year, the Day of the Dead ofrendas — altars — that have been on display for viewing and celebration at … Read More

The FINCH: An ideal spot to touch down

There’s a reason owners of The FINCH in downtown Walla Walla chose a bird theme for the name of their property: Not only is the hotel a landing pad for guests but it’s also seen as an ideal spot from which visitors can launch into the community. The independent boutique property is a modern twist … Read More

Festival de Cultura Viva: A celebration of diversity

Music, movement, art and heritage converge in downtown Walla Walla on October 6 for the third annual Festival de Cultura Viva. The celebration of culture includes the unveiling of a new mural and takes participants along Main Street in a parade of color, larger-than-life puppets and merriment on the way to a daylong celebration with … Read More