Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
Good morning, Walla Walla.
🎓 Education
After a Jan. 12 meeting, the Athena-Weston School Board agreed to propose a nine-year bond at $1.36 per $1,000 of assessed value on Tuesday, May 19 to fund a new CTE building for high school programs.
The board will vote on the recommendation at its February meeting.
Dixie School District is seeking a new bus driver following a resignation, with the four-hour daily position paying between $21.91 and $26.98 per hour as one bus route, serving about 10 students, remains suspended.
The district has borrowed a van from Walla Walla Public Schools until a replacement is found.
🏛️ Government
Jamie Williams, a foster parent from College Place, attended a rally at the Capitol Campus on Jan.
14 and called on legislators to revise the Keeping Families Together Act by raising the removal standard; state Rep. Travis Couture introduced HB 1092 + advocates say the change may better protect children.
🎉 Walla Walla Events
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Bilingual Storytime for Children
10:15-11:00 a.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging bilingual stories in Spanish and English for young children.
Bilingual Spanish/English Storytime
10:15-11:00 a.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories in both Spanish and English designed for children.
International Guitar Night XXVI
7 PM – 1 AM — Gesa Power House Theatre — Ticket pricing varies — Celebrate the artistry of guitar with talented musicians from around the globe.
Almost February Film Feast
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate film and community at this annual cinematic event.
Bilingual Storytime for Children
10:15-11:00 a.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories in both Spanish and English for young listeners.
Comedy Night with Andrew Sleighter & Tyler Boeh
5-9 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Get ready to laugh the night away with stand-up comedy from Andrew Sleighter and Tyler Boeh.
Bilingual Storytime for Kids
10:15-11:00 a.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free — Stories in Spanish and English come to life for children every Tuesday.
Library Tastings @ Echolands Winery
1-3:30 p.m. — Echolands Winery - Estate Vineyard — $55 per person — Experience a guided tasting of exclusive library wines in a unique subterranean setting.
🏠 Walla Walla Real Estate
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