Walla Walla Community College is considering budget cuts that could lead to 43 layoffs and potential downsizing or closure decisions affecting a satellite campus in Clarkston, Washington. Trustees are weighing multiple scenarios to reduce $4.3 million from the college’s budget, with final decisions targeted for next month’s board action window. In board discussions, Clarkston options ranged from changing nothing—an estimated increase of $23,500 operating costs—to eliminating most programming while preserving nursing and health programs. Closing the Clarkston campus entirely was also presented as a higher-savings option, with documents citing $3.2 million in savings. Trustees also discussed declaring a financial emergency, according to meeting minutes. The contemplated workforce reductions would span both campuses over six years, with 18 positions targeted in the first year, and faculty and community members raised concerns about how the changes would affect student access. The case illustrates the concentrated vulnerability of smaller colleges: enrollment shifts and reduced state funding pressures can quickly translate into major governance decisions for facilities, program footprints, and employment stability.