Good Day
Walla Walla
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Edison Elementary teacher Erika Helm saved a student from choking earlier this month using the Heimlich maneuver — earning her a Coin of Excellence from Superintendent Ben Gauyan at a recent staff meeting. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Walla Walla Community College has received over $75,000 from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to support armed forces members + their families in completing CDL certification. Funds are available now and will run through Sept. 2028 for eligible students. Union-Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A case of whooping cough was confirmed in Walla Walla County, prompting health officials to advise anyone with cough, runny nose or fever to seek care immediately; they noted that the contagious illness poses extra risks to infants, pregnant people + those with pre-existing conditions. Union-Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Walla Walla High School will honor its 1984 girls basketball champions on Saturday, Feb. 7 by awarding a special trophy (42 years after their state title win). The ceremony will bring together team members for a long-awaited reunion. Union-Bulletin
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
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