Link Transit to Provide Free Shuttles for Walla Walla 4th of July Event

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  Link Transit will provide free shuttles for the Walla Walla 4th of July event“Link Transit is providing free shuttles at the 4 th of July event at Walla Walla.”
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  The free shuttles will be provided on July 4, 2026“On July 4 th , free shuttles will be available from the JC Penney parking lot and the Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee to Walla Walla Park every 15 minutes starting at 7PM until 9:15PM with fireworks at 10PM.”
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  Shuttles will run every 15 minutes from 7PM to 9:15PM“On July 4 th , free shuttles will be available from the JC Penney parking lot and the Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee to Walla Walla Park every 15 minutes starting at 7PM until 9:15PM with fireworks at 10PM.”
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  Shuttles will start from the JC Penney parking lot“On July 4 th , free shuttles will be available from the JC Penney parking lot and the Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee to Walla Walla Park every 15 minutes starting at 7PM until 9:15PM with fireworks at 10PM.”
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  Shuttles will start from Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee“On July 4th , free shuttles will be available from the JC Penney parking lot and the Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee to Walla Walla Park every 15 minutes starting at 7PM until 9:15PM with fireworks at 10PM.”
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  Shuttles will go to Walla Walla Park“On July 4 th , free shuttles will be available from the JC Penney parking lot and the Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee to Walla Walla Park every 15 minutes starting at 7PM until 9:15PM with fireworks at 10PM.”
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  Fireworks are scheduled for 10PM“every 15 minutes starting at 7PM until 9:15PM with fireworks at 10PM.”
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  Link Transit emphasized wildfire prevention“One spark is all it takes to ignite a wildfire. Instead, take in a free, public fireworks display! ... Please respect the fireworks bans and don’t ignite a wildfire.”
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  Most wildfires in eastern Washington are human-caused“The majority of wildfires are human caused.”
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  Link Transit encourages residents to skip fireworks“Instead, take in a free, public fireworks display! Link Transit is providing free shuttles at the 4 th of July event at Walla Walla. On July 4 th , free shuttles will be available from the JC Penney parking lot and the Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee to Walla Walla Park every 15 minutes starting at 7PM until 9:15PM with fireworks at 10PM. Every year, wildfires in eastern Washington burn thousands of acres, cause urgent emergency evacuations and, at times, destroy structures and homes. The majority of wildfires are human caused. Let’s keep our community safe this year – skip the sparks ! Please respect the fireworks bans and don’t ignite a wildfire. Enjoy these great, local events that include music, food, and fun for our community!”
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  Link Transit encourages residents to enjoy the free shuttle service instead“Instead, take in a free, public fireworks display! Link Transit is providing free shuttles at the 4 th of July event at Walla Walla.”
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  Parking maps for both shuttle pickup locations are available on their website“Parking Maps East Wenatchee Valley Mall Parking Map JC Penny Parking Lot Parking Map The post Link Provides Free Shuttles at Walla Walla 4th of July Event appeared first on Link Transit . Source: https://www.linktransit.com/4th-of-july-shuttle/”
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  Link Transit announced the retirement of CEO Nick Covey“The open house will also recognize the retirement of outgoing CEO Nick Covey, honoring his 32 years of service to Link Transit and the community.”
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  Nick Covey has served Link Transit for 32 yearsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Don Billen will take over as CEO effective June 1, 2026“The Link Transit Board of Directors has named Don Billen as the agency’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026.”
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  Don Billen has served as Link's planning manager since May 2025“Billen, who has served as Link’s planning manager since May of 2025, was selected following a national search and brings 30 years’ experience in transit planning, capital project development, and regional coordination.”
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  Don Billen brings 30 years of transit experience“Billen, who has served as Link’s planning manager since May of 2025, was selected following a national search and brings 30 years’ experience in transit planning, capital project development, and regional coordination.”
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  Don Billen has leadership roles at Sound Transit“His background includes leadership roles at Sound Transit, where he led major system expansions and long-term planning initiatives.”