Walla Walla Community College’s board voted to close its Clarkston, Washington satellite campus as leaders address a $4.3 million budget gap. The decision includes a two-year teach-out period running through June 2028 so current students can complete programs. College officials stated the Clarkston location would cost an additional $23,500 annually to keep open, while closing the campus would save $3.2 million per year. They also described potential staffing reductions as part of broader budget mitigation, including possible layoffs. The article notes community and employee pushback and early discussions with local healthcare executives about cost-share models that could preserve some nursing and healthcare instruction beyond the teach-out timeline.