Good Day
Walla Walla
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cascade Farm & Outdoor, the local store serving rural and outdoor needs since 2014, is closing soon in Walla Walla; employees may be shifted to other stores. The store will liquidate its inventory with clearance sales over the next few months. KONA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Homeless people in Walla Walla may lose SNAP benefits due to new work requirements starting in February, and experts (including local advocates) say many will struggle to prove the disabilities required for exemption. Food banks and shelters already face strain as officials handle increased paperwork demands. Union-Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials confirmed a case of whooping cough (pertussis) in Walla Walla County on January 28. The illness can spread quickly and those with symptoms such as cough, runny nose and low fever, especially infants, should seek medical care and verify their vaccine status. Apple Valley News Now
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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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Bilingual Storytime for Kids
10:15-11:00 a.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free entry — Immerse your child in enchanting tales in both Spanish and English every Tuesday morning.
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