In the news

WWIRC works to shift the narrative about immigrants and share our stories through the media.

If you are interested in writing a story about our work, please get in touch with our Executive Director, Abby Muro.

2/4/26: 'A broken immigration system': Watchdog group reports ICE has detained Walla Walla residents (Union Bulletin)

1/11/26: Hundreds gather in downtown Walla Walla over the weekend to protest Trump administration policies (Union Bulletin)

7/28/25: Free immigration legal counsel coming to Walla Walla as tensions rise (Union Bulletin)

6/16/25: Sherwood Trust awards grant for legal aid with $1.2M total for local nonprofits (Union Bulletin)

3/15/25: Paola Herrera: Helping local immigrants thrive (Union Bulletin)

2/5/25: Walla Walla’s Immigration rapid response team gears up (Northwest Public Broadcasting)

1/25/25: Walla Walla community, schools respond to fear of federal immigration enforcement (Union Bulletin)

12/2/24: Abby Muro: “Coming Home” (Whitman College)

12/7/23: Community Q&A: Abby Muro advocates for Walla Walla immigrants (Union Bulletin)

10/12/21: Immigration-reform activists call on Democrats to ‘Keep Your Promise’ in Walla Walla on Tuesday (Union Bulletin)

2/12/20: Walla Walla Immigrants Rights Coalition provides community support and education (Whitman Wire)