Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
Good morning, Walla Walla.
🏘️ Community
Local nonprofit Young Hearts gave a new bike to a child on Wednesday, Jan.
21 as part of its effort to support kids in the area.
💼 Business
After a kitchen fire in November, Whiskey C reopened last week with a remodeled kitchen plus new menu items as staffing builds back to pre-fire levels.
The restaurant now serves customers Wed and Thu from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Fri and Sat from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
🎭 Culture
This weekend and Monday, Walla Walla hosts a winter book sale at Community Building (Jan.
23–24), a double feature movie at Echolands on Jan. 23, a cocktail competition at CAVU Cellars on Jan. 25, and an open sewing lab at Public Library on Jan. 26.
🏥 Health
Blue Mountain Grief and Loss Foundation will offer four grief and caregiver support groups at its center on Isaacs Ave in the first quarter of 2026.
Sessions for adult grief support start on March 4 and for suicide loss support on March 3 (RSVP required) while dates for the senior and dementia groups will be announced.
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urges donors to help maintain lifesaving care.
A local drive is held today (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, with additional appointments in Kennewick and Richland coming soon.
🏈 Sports
Bluewood Ski Resort in Columbia County has rebranded its race program as the Bluewood Ski and Snowboard Team.
The program offers three categories for kids to build racing and non-racing skills (for ages 6 to 17) and partners with Skyline Adventures to expand local access to skiing.
🎉 Walla Walla Events
Submit an event →
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.
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.
🏠 Walla Walla Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Walla Walla Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Walla Walla Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Walla Walla.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.