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Raised in Yakima, Washington, Jeanie Chapman is the Walla Walla reporter for Times Media Service. Chapman covers local news in Walla Walla, including local politics and government, schools, public safety, development and community life, including the area's wine industry. Chapman holds a master's degree in communication.

Stories by Jeanie Chapman

46 stories

  1. August 2026

    7 stories: 7 explainers

  2. Sun

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    Pocatello council weighs Flock cameras as officials explain police access, data retention

    The Pocatello City Council in Idaho is reviewing the police department's Flock license plate reader program over privacy and data sharing concerns.

  3. Thu

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    Flock Safety cuts default vehicle-data retention as LAPD privacy dispute continues

  4. Mon

    Explainer · Environment · United States

    Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after weeks of intensive care in California

  5. Sun

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Burger King retakes No. 2 spot among U.S. burger chains as Wendy’s sales fall

    Burger King surpassed Wendy's as the second-largest U.S. burger chain after reporting an 8.5% same-store sales increase in the second quarter.

  6. Fri

    Explainer · Environment · United States

    Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens at Ojai Raptor Center

  7. Fri

    Explainer · Sports · Washington

    Mariners win 4-2, but Gabe Speier and Dan Wilson face suspensions after hit-by-pitch incident

  8. Wed

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Washington

    What to know about the Washington wildfire arson case against Aaron Farinacci

    Aaron F. Farinacci was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson in Spokane, Washington, in connection with the Old Trails Fire.

  9. July 2026

    8 stories: 4 explainers, 4 news stories

  10. Tue

    Explainer · Education · United States

    Education Department finalizes rule tying federal aid to graduates’ earnings

  11. Sun

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Why KFC dropped ‘Kentucky Fried Chicken’ — and the myths that still won’t die

  12. Sat

    Explainer · Transportation · World

    Why airlines say changing daylight saving time would disrupt flight schedules

    Airlines for America warns that changing daylight saving time rules would disrupt global flight schedules and international airport slot coordination.

  13. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Panasonic recalls more than 13,000 toaster ovens sold online at Amazon and Costco over shock, fire risk

  14. Sun

    Explainer · Sports · Washington

    What the Seahawks’ sale agreement with the Khosla family means for Seattle and the NFL

  15. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    FIFA suspends Balogun ban, clearing U.S. forward for Belgium match after reported Trump call to Infantino

  16. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Napa County sheriff’s office refers Paul Pelosi hit-and-run case for review after Yountville crash

  17. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Former Olympian David Hearn indicted in Reflecting Pool vandalism case, prosecutors say

  18. June 2026

    31 stories: 6 investigations, 1 analysis, 2 explainers, 22 news stories

  19. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Burgum vows full prosecution after Reflecting Pool vandalism draws arrests in Washington

    Several people have been arrested following vandalism to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., federal officials said.

  20. Sun

    News: Travel · United States

    Duck boat overturns near Charles River in Cambridge, injuring at least 6

  21. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Michigan parents charged with murder, torture in 7-year-old son’s death

  22. Sat

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    Got an unexpected envelope in your mailbox? Why experts say not to scan the QR code

    The U.S. Postal Inspection Service warns Walla Walla residents about a deceptive brushing scam involving unexpected packages and QR codes.

  23. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Judge declares mistrial in Palisades fire arson case after jury deadlocks

  24. Sat

    News: Election · United States

    Newsom opposes California billionaire tax on November ballot, backs federal levy instead

  25. Sat

    News: Travel · United States

    Viral bear video from Alberta puts hiking safety in focus for travelers

  26. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · Washington

    ATF investigates Whidbey Island fireworks blast that destroyed homes and injured five

  27. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Carville says he can’t stay in Democrats’ party with Mamdani-backed candidates, urges ‘schism’ talk

  28. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    U.S. falls to Türkiye in Los Angeles, but advances to round of 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina

    The U.S. men's national team fell 3-2 to Türkiye at SoFi Stadium, but Auston Trusty and the Americans still advance to the round of 32.

  29. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Florida tattoo shop bars military, veterans after anti-service post

  30. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii concealed-carry ‘vampire rule’

  31. Thu

    Explainer · Travel · United States

    How a Lancaster teen’s 50-star flag turned up at state capitols from Texas to Alaska

    Bob Heft's historic 50-star U.S. flag traveled to over 40 state capitols from 1960 to 1962, creating a unique map for modern travelers.

  32. Thu

    News: Travel · United States

    Lincoln Memorial undercroft opens to visitors June 25 with free timed entry

  33. Thu

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Three Wendy’s employees charged in alleged food-tampering case in Union, South Carolina

  34. June 2026 continues on page 2 with 16 more stories.