People of the Valley

Melissa Bronstein is the school nurse at Pioneer Middle School. Here she is helping a student with an injured knee.

People of the Valley

Britt Adkins is the Registrar at Pioneer Middle School. Her favorite part of living in the valley is the access to great cuisine.

"It is such a small town and there are so many choices!!" Adkins said.

People of the Valley

Ed and Donna McCaw enjoy a Saturday brunch at Merchant's cafe in downtown Walla Walla.

People of the Valley

Charles Stanger enjoys the sunlight Saturday morning at Sapolil Cellars downtown.

People of the Valley

Paul Jenes has lived in the Walla Walla Valley for 13 years. He is the candy maker at Bright's candy store in downtown Walla Walla.

Here he is putting the finishing touches on some delicious chocolate truffles.

Jenes' favorite part of living in the valley is its people and their attitudes.

"There is such a great sense of community," said Jenes.

People of the Valley

The owner of Sapolil Cellars, Bill Schwerin relaxes Saturday morning after a fun evening of live music on Friday.

People of the Valley

Kim Doepker is the Assistant Principal at Pioneer Middle School and is happy to be living in the valley. "It is a great place to raise a family," she said.

People of the Valley

Alba Biagi moved here from Panama and is the attendance secretary at Pioneer Middle School. She likes Walla Walla because it is so friendly!

People of the Valley

Angie Gardea is a school counselor at Pioneer Middle School. "I like the strong public education that Walla Walla has to offer," Gardea said.