Good Day
Walla Walla
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Walla Walla Valley students in sixth through eighth grade must submit an essay by Tuesday, Feb. 3 to compete in the Civics Bee with top scorers advancing to the statewide round in Olympia — the local event is planned for Sunday, April 12 at Walla Walla Community College. Union-Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington’s Clean Fuel Standard cut roughly 2 million tons of greenhouse gases in its first year by encouraging cleaner fuels for transportation at less than a penny per gallon & lawmakers have strengthened the program to require deeper cuts through 2038. Apple Valley News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local agencies say new work requirements for SNAP will soon force about 1,115 county recipients to work, volunteer or train 80 hours monthly, with vulnerable groups like those with children and homeless individuals losing exemptions — experts warn this may cut nutritious food access. Union-Bulletin
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Importance of Being Earnest - Live Cinema Screening
7-11:59 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $10-$15 — Experience a joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy through a live cinema screening.
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