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Walla Walla
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last Saturday, Jan. 24, Waitsburg Alumni President Deanna Tipton donated $1,000 to the Booster Club to support a school project aimed at boosting school spirit — a plan that will strengthen ties among students, families, and community members. The donation supports future pep rallies and local initiatives. Waitsburg Times
- ➤ The Wa-Hi National Honor Society at Walla Walla High School will hold a food drive through Friday, Feb. 6 at Wa-Hi (800 Abbott Road) with drop-off bins provided by Blue Mountain Action Council to honor community member Mary Kato. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Waitsburg Commercial Club is asking the public to submit nominations for its annual Community Service Awards. Nominations are due by March 25 and the awards for Community Service, Business, Employee, and Youth will be presented at the club’s meeting and dinner on April 21 (details on location and tickets will be announced soon). Waitsburg Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Canadian-based musical duo OKAN will join the Walla Walla Symphony for an evening of Afro-Cuban percussion and bold vocals on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at Cordiner Hall (46 S. Park St. on Whitman College campus). Union-Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mark Ferraro, principal of Davis Elementary School, announced his retirement effective Tuesday, June 30. The school board will hold an executive session on Tuesday, Feb. 3 in College Place to consider naming Assistant Principal Jodi Grove. Union-Bulletin
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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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