Walla Walla Community College’s governing board is considering a $4.3 million budget cut that could result in layoffs of 43 faculty and staff over six years, with 18 roles targeted in the first year. Trustees are also evaluating whether to downsize or close the college’s satellite campus in Clarkston. The board’s options include reducing or eliminating programming at Clarkston except nursing and health programs, which are offered at both campuses. Documents cited in the reporting show Clarkston currently has 82 nursing students and supports the nursing program with roughly $2 million in salaries. Community members and employees raised concerns during board discussions, according to meeting records, as trustees work toward finalizing a plan by mid-April for the 2026-27 budget approval cycle.